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Around the Diamond: London bats underrated early
Atop the IBL standings early, the 6-1 Majors play three this weekend (technically four, with the remainder of their suspended home opener Friday). Their pitching has (rightly) gotten the headlines, but the bats are quietly doing some damage, too.
Around the Diamond: Majors’ pitching, new bats shining early
The Majors take a 4-1 record into the weekend (Friday vs. Toronto, Sunday @ Hamilton). Owen Boon and newcomer Jose Arias have dominated on the mound, while Robert Mullen and Drew Lawrence have made their mark at the plate.
Around the Perimeter: Lightning one win away from fifth title
The Lightning, who escaped with an OT win Sunday in Game 2, can clinch the 2022 NBLC title on the road Wednesday. But a scrappy, undermanned K-W Titans squad will not make it easy.
Around the Perimeter: Lightning strike first, but adjustments needed
The Lightning will take a 1-0 series lead into Sunday’s Game 2 against the K-W Titans in the NBLC Finals. But it was far from an easy win Friday, and they’ll need to make adjustments as the series continues.
Around the Perimeter: Will Lightning take care of ‘unfinished business’?
Can the Lightning cap off a dominant season by winning an NBLC championship? Only the K-W Titans stand in the way of London capturing a fifth title — in the league’s 10th anniversary season.
Around the Perimeter: It’s playoff time
The Lightning open the playoffs Sunday against the Windsor Express in a best-of-five first-round series. What should fans expect?
Around the Perimeter: Bolts rounding into playoff form
A big road win in Sudbury had to boost the Bolts’ confidence as they prepare for playoffs; Plenty of Lightning players are up for potential awards; The playoff schedule is set.
Around the Perimeter: Playoff prep happens now
With only two games left, the Lightning are making adjustments and planning for playoffs; Is Chris Jones still in the picture? A breakdown of year one of the NBLC-TBL partnership.
‘Barkey’s Buds’ providing opportunities for youngsters
Denver Barkey is captaining an initiative that is helping those less fortunate in London — with game tickets, team merchandise, and hockey equipment to make it possible for youngsters to try the sport.
Banged-up Lightning return for stretch-run
The injuries have mounted. They’ve played with a short bench. Fortunately, their schedule has lightened. With four games remaining, the Lightning are hoping to peak for playoffs come mid-May
A London family of champions
Chris won an IBL title. Kayla won a collegiate championship. And Cohen won an Alliance Cup. The McQueen family has been busy winning — on the diamond, on the pitch, and on the ice.
Around the Perimeter: How will new-look lineup fare?
Gone is All-Star Chris Jones. In is three-point threat Ryan Taylor. Point guard Jaylon Tate has been great, but he may need to be greater for Lightning down the stretch.