OHIO MACHINE GAME NOTES MACHINE vs. ATLANTA APRIL 29 vs. NEW YORK ......... W, 25-13 MAY 5 vs. CHARLOTTE .......... L, 14-10 12 vs. DALLAS................ W, 14-12 26 at CHARLOTTE ............L, 14-12 JUNE 2 at CHESAPEAKE .......... L, 13-8 7 at Denver ...................... L, 17-6 9 vs. CHESAPEAKE ....... L, 15-12 17 at DALLAS................... L, 17-16 23 vs. DENVER ................ L, 17-13 30 at. NEW YORK ........... L, 15-14 JULY 7 at FLORIDA ................W, 13-11 21 vs. ATLANTA 26 vs. FLORIDA AUG 4 at BOSTON Saturday, July 21, 2018 · 6:00 P.M. Fortress Obetz Games in RED are home at Fortress Obetz The Ohio Machine are back home to face off against the Atlanta Blaze on July 21 at 6:00 p.m. The game marks the second-to-last home game of the 2018 season for the Machine. The game will be available to stream live for free on Lax Sports Network. Live stats and periodic in-game updates will be available via Twitter @MachineMLL. MACHINE-ATLANTA SERIES HISTORY • The Ohio Machine have played the Atlanta Blaze just three times in franchise history. The Blaze lead the series 2-1 with a 1-0 record on Machine home turf. • This weekend’s matchup will be the first time the Machine have played the Blaze at home since 6/18/2016. 2018 SCHEDULE BY THE NUMBERS 17 Goalie Scotty Rodgers made 17 saves against the Launch. The performance earned him the Coca-Cola Player of the Game. OHIO MACHINE FACTS Location ................................................. Obetz, Ohio Founded.............................................................. 2012 Nickname ........................................................ Sheens Colors ...................... Carolina Blue, Red, and White HISTORY All Time Record ................................................ 41-53 All Stars................................................................... 33 Longest Home Win Streak .......................... 5 (2014) Longest Win Streak ...................................... 5 (2017) League MVP ...................................... 2 (2016, 2017) Offensive Player of the Week ............................... 10 Defensive Player of the Week ............................... 12 Rookie of the Week ................................................. 6 All-MLL Team ............................................................ 9 Tewaaraton Winners ............................................... 3 Team USA Members................................................ 8 LACROSSE COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ........................................Brett Malamud PHONE.................................. (614)754-1973 ex.113 EMAIL ................ [email protected]TALE OF THE TAPE MACHINE STAT BLAZE 11 Games Played 10 377 Ground Balls 318 529 Shots 444 .261 Shot% .302 .455 FO% .492 THEOHIOMACHINE.COM / FB: THEOHIOMACHINE / TWITTER: @MACHINEMLL @OHIOMACHINEPR / IG: @MACHINEMLL #OILUP Steven Waldeck netted a buzzer-beating 2-point goal to give the Machine the lead into the fourth quarter against Florida. It was his second of the season. 2 Justin Guterding has scored 20 points (12 goals, eight assists) in his first six games in the MLL. 20 The Machine have scored 143 goals this season. This means Mills James is donating at least $1,430 to the Ohio Machine Lacrosse Foundation. 143 In his MLL debut against the Launch, Frank Brown scored a hat trick. He also added two assists. 3
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OHIO MACHINE GAME NOTESMACHINE vs. ATLANTA
APRIL 29 vs. NEW YORK .........W, 25-13MAY 5 vs. CHARLOTTE .......... L, 14-10 12 vs. DALLAS................ W, 14-12 26 at CHARLOTTE ............L, 14-12JUNE 2 at CHESAPEAKE .......... L, 13-8 7 at Denver ...................... L, 17-6 9 vs. CHESAPEAKE ....... L, 15-12 17 at DALLAS ................... L, 17-16 23 vs. DENVER ................ L, 17-13 30 at. NEW YORK ........... L, 15-14JULY 7 at FLORIDA ................W, 13-11 21 vs. ATLANTA 26 vs. FLORIDAAUG 4 at BOSTON
Saturday, July 21, 2018 · 6:00 P.M.Fortress Obetz
Games in RED are home at Fortress Obetz
The Ohio Machine are back home to face off against the Atlanta Blaze on July 21 at 6:00 p.m. The game marks the second-to-last home game of the 2018 season for the Machine. The game will be available to stream live for free on Lax Sports Network. Live stats and periodic in-game updates will be available via Twitter @MachineMLL.
MACHINE-ATLANTA SERIES HISTORY• The Ohio Machine have played the Atlanta Blaze just three times
in franchise history. The Blaze lead the series 2-1 with a 1-0 record on Machine home turf.
• This weekend’s matchup will be the first time the Machine have played the Blaze at home since 6/18/2016.
2018 SCHEDULE
BY THE NUMBERS
17 Goalie Scotty Rodgers made 17 saves against the Launch. The performance earned him the Coca-Cola Player of the Game.
OHIO MACHINE FACTSLocation ................................................. Obetz, OhioFounded ..............................................................2012Nickname ........................................................SheensColors ...................... Carolina Blue, Red, and White
HISTORYAll Time Record ................................................41-53All Stars ...................................................................33Longest Home Win Streak ..........................5 (2014)Longest Win Streak ......................................5 (2017)League MVP ......................................2 (2016, 2017)Offensive Player of the Week ............................... 10Defensive Player of the Week ............................... 12Rookie of the Week ................................................. 6All-MLL Team ............................................................ 9Tewaaraton Winners ............................................... 3Team USA Members ................................................ 8
Steven Waldeck netted a buzzer-beating 2-point goal to give the Machine the lead into the fourth quarter against Florida. It was his second of the season. 2
Justin Guterding has scored 20 points (12 goals, eight assists) in his first six games in the MLL. 20The Machine have scored 143 goals this season. This means Mills James is donating at least $1,430 to the Ohio Machine Lacrosse Foundation.
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In his MLL debut against the Launch, Frank Brown scored a hat trick. He also added two assists. 3
OHIO MACHINE GAME NOTES
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Machine are back home to face off against the Atlanta Blaze on July 21 at 6:00 p.m. The game marks the second-to-last home game of the 2018 season for the Machine. The game will be available to stream live for free on Lax Sports Network. Live stats and periodic in-game updates will be available via Twitter @MachineMLL.
LAST TIME OUT The Ohio Machine picked up their third win of the season and first in eight weeks in Florida against the Launch on July 7. Goalie Scotty Rodgers recorded his first start, and win, of the season in net for the Machine. Rodgers came up with huge stops for the Machine, both inside and outside the crease, to provide a spark for his team. He finished with 17 saves and earned the Coca-Cola Player of the Game. Frank Brown made a statement in his MLL debut, scoring just 24 seconds into the game. The teams would then trade goals back and forth through three quarters. It was Steven Waldeck’s buzzer-beater two-point goal at the end of the third quarter that would set the Machine on the path to victory. Brown went on to score three goals and adding two assists for the Machine’s offensive effort in his first game and Davey
Emala also added a hat trick for himself. Justin Guterding added a pair of goals and one assist. MACHINE VS. BLAZE The Ohio Machine have played the Atlanta Blaze just three times in franchise history. The Blaze lead the series 2-1 with a 1-0 record on Machine home turf. This weekend’s matchup will be the first time the Machine have played the Blaze at home since 6/18/2016.
SCOUTING THE BLAZE The Atlanta Blaze are 4-6 coming into the match up against the Machine. The team won their first game since Week 4 against the Charlotte Hounds on 6/30. The Blaze have proven to be a threat from beyond the two-point arc. They are tied for first in the league with eight two-point goals. Midfielder Deemer Class leads the MLL with five two-point goals this season. Though they sit second from last in the league with 293 shots-on-goal, the team ranks second with a .660 SOG percentage. Attacker Kevin Rice is second in the league with 25 assists for Atlanta. He is also ranked second in points with 50. Defender Liam Byrnes leads the MLL with 17 caused turnovers.
FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT The Ohio Machine is hosting First Responders Night Presented by Ohio Health during the game against the Blaze. The event will run alongside Shootout For Soldiers to honor and recognize those who work tirelessly to protect the community and our nation. The first 2,500 fans to arrive will receive a limited-addition Ohio Machine Rally Towel presented by Ohio Health.
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2018 OHIO MACHINE LAXCON Registration for the 2018 Ohio Machine Lacrosse Convention is now live. The event will take place on Saturday, December1, at the Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. The convention is a one-day event that brings coaches, referees, and athletes from all levels of play to facilitate the growth of the game in the region. As the premiere lacrosse educational event in the Midwest, the convention will feature workshops, lectures, and speakers from programs including Major League Lacrosse, US Lacrosse, The Ohio State University, and more.
SHEENS AT THE FIL WORLD GAMES Four Machine players are playing in the 2018 World Championships in Israel. The trio of Marcus Holman, Tom Schreiber, and Mark Matthews will be playing in the championship game on Saturday, July
OHIO MACHINE GAME NOTES21as the United States and Canada will be facing off for the sixth straight time in the championship game. Holman has scored 16 goals and recorded five assists for Team USA and Schreiber has added 10 goals and seven assists for the team. Matthews has scored six goals and recorded 10 assists for Team Canada. Frank Brown and the Iroquios Nationals fell to Canada in the semi-final game on 7/19. Brown scored two goals for his team.
GEARS & BEERS FESTIVAL The Ohio Machine will host the Inaugural Gears and Beers Craft Beer Festival on July 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Fortress Obetz. The event will begin and run through the team’s final regular season home game. The festival will feature 10 of Ohio’s favorite craft breweries including Ohio Machine Craft Beer Partner North High Brewing. Updates on the breweries attending will be announced closer to the event. Every ticket purchased comes with a ticket to the game, an Ohio Machine hat, a custom 5 oz. sampling mug and 12 tasting tickets. Fans looking for special group rates for parties of 10 or more must call the ticket office at (614) 754-1973 ext. 2. For more information on ticket pricing and packages, visit theohiomachine.com.
PUT A RING ON IT The 2017 Major League Lacrosse Championship team were presented with championship rings prior to the home-opener. Representatives from Herff Jones, the official ring designer of Ohio Machine’s 2017 ring, presented the players with their rings in a special pre-game on-field celebration. Replica rings are now available to the public at HJOhioMachine.com
2018 PARTNERSHIPS The Ohio Machine and Mid-Ohio Foodbank have announced a special partnership, in an effort to raise awareness, and funds, for Mid-Ohio Foodbank throughout the lacrosse community. The Machine organization is committed to giving back to the local community and will open up a special “Hops for Hunger End Zone” at all Ohio Machine home games to raise funds. Each game, a local Ohio brew will be featured in the Hops for Hunger Endzone as part of a Tap Takeover series. For every beer sold this season, one dollar will be donated back to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. The partnership will continue throughout the season, culminating with the Gears and Beers Craft Beer Festival on July 26. Fans can purchase discounted tickets all season long using the code MOF18, with
Bear Davis, Ohio Machine Head CoachOn the team’s performance against Florida“At that time we did believe that we were out of the playoff contention. That is certainly what we were told, but, just so everyone does know, there is a scenario that puts us in the fourth seed. So, there is a chance. Five teams do need to 6-8, but it’s possible. Just like two years ago when you had all these teams that went 8-6. But, in any scenario, we have to do our job like we did last time out. At that time we did think we were out 100%. Now we are like a 98%, but we still have a chance.”On the lineup without Team USA members“We still have several guys who played in the championship game a year ago and even two years ago. Obviously we have to lean on some of our veterans there. And then we have a lot of new guys who are playing care-free lacrosse right now and going out and having some fun. I think that combination can be very dangerous. We like what we have going into this weekend. If anyone has been used to playing with a different lineup every game, certainly it’s us. We have not had the same lineup for any game this year, so it’s nothing new for us.”
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two dollars for every ticket donated back to Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
TICKET TALK Deposits for 2019 Season Ticket Memberships are now being accepted. All deposits made by August 20th will lock in the 2018 season rates. Deposits of $25 will secure all season ticket memberships and the rest can be paid at a later time. Single game and group tickets are available for the final Ohio Machine home game on July 26. To book group tickets, call (614)754-1973 ext. 2 or email [email protected].
OHIO MACHINE 2018 ROSTER
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. College23 Dominque Alexander SSDM 6’2” 215 Ohio State4 Ryan Ambler A 6’1” 190 Princeton15 Peter Baum A 6’1” 197 Colgate35 Kyle Bernlohr G 5’10” 160 Maryland81 Zach Bryant D 6’5” 210 Robert Morris51 Dominick Calisto D 6’0” 190 Boston University22 Kyle Cain M 5’11” 165 St. Joseph’s99 Evan Connell D 5’11” 190 UNC0 Davey Emala M 5’11” 185 UNC14 Justin Guterding A 6’0” 185 Duke40 Pat Harbeson SSDM 5’7” 170 Virginia18 Kyle Harrison M 6’0” 194 Johns Hopkins 25 Brian Karalunas LSM 6’0” 185 Villanova16 Ryan Keenan M 5’9” 169 Penn State31 Kenny Massa F/O 6’0” 165 Bryant33 Tyler Pfister SSDM 6’2” 185 Ohio State92 Greg Puskuldjian F/O 5’11” 205 Adelphi77 Ben Randall D 6’3” 192 Ohio State42 Scotty Rodgers G 6’4” 265 Notre Dame12 Steve Waldeck D 6’0” 210 Stony Brook 59 Ryan Walsh A 6’4” 235 Colgate2 Bryce Wasserman A 6’3” 187 Monmouth41 Bryce Young D 6’2” 205 Maryland
World Games Inactive List83 Frank Brown A 6’3” 215 Hobart1 Marcus Holman A 5’11” 185 UNC74 Mark Matthews A 6’5” 235 Denver
Injured Reserve5 Carlson Milikin M 6’0” 195 Notre Dame 26 Tom Schreiber M 6’0” 190 Princeton
COACHING STAFFHEAD COACH Bear DavisDEFENSIVE COORD. Nat. St. LaurentOFFENSIVE COORD. Darryl DeliaSPECIAL TEAMS Eric GenovaLACROSSE OPS. Shane Richards
OHIO MACHINE 2018 ROSTER
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. College0 Davey Emala M 5’11” 185 UNC2 Bryce Wasserman A 6’3” 187 Monmouth4 Ryan Ambler A 6’1” 190 Princeton12 Steve Waldeck D 6’0” 210 Stony Brook14 Justin Guterding A 6’0” 185 Duke15 Peter Baum A 6’1” 197 Colgate16 Ryan Keenan M 5’9” 169 Penn State18 Kyle Harrison M 6’0” 194 Johns Hopkins 22 Kyle Cain M 5’11” 165 St. Joseph’s23 Dominque Alexander SSDM 6’2” 215 Ohio State25 Brian Karalunas LSM 6’0” 185 Villanova31 Kenny Massa F/O 6’0” 185 Bryant33 Tyler Pfister SSDM 6’2” 185 Ohio State35 Kyle Bernlohr G 5’10” 160 Maryland40 Pat Harbeson SSDM 5’7” 170 Virginia41 Bryce Young D 6’2” 205 Maryland42 Scotty Rodgers G 6’4” 265 Notre Dame51 Dominick Calisto D 6’0” 190 Boston University59 Ryan Walsh A 6’4” 235 Colgate77 Ben Randall D 6’3” 192 Ohio State81 Zach Bryant D 6’5” 210 Robert Morris92 Greg Puskuldjian F/O 5’11” 205 Adelphi99 Evan Connell D 5’11” 190 UNC
World Games Inactive List83 Frank Brown A 6’3” 215 Hobart1 Marcus Holman A 5’11” 185 UNC74 Mark Matthews A 6’5” 235 Denver
Injured Reserve5 Carlson Milikin M 6’0” 195 Notre Dame26 Tom Schreiber M 6’0” 190 Princeton
