All Lacrosse All The Time Weekly NLL Pick ‘Ems – Week 13

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Gary Groob has been involved with Lacrosse for the majority of his life, whether playing, coaching, or covering the sport for the media. An avid fan, with a real drive about helping to "grow the game", Gary became part of podcasts about the game in 2010. Through the podcasts, Mr. Groob was given an opportunity to write about lacrosse, and the rest as they say, is history. Through many miles (flying and driving) Gary has made inroads with the National Lacrosse League, Major Series Lacrosse, Ontario Series Lacrosse, the Ontario Lacrosse Association, CUFLA, as well as the Arena Lacrosse League, covering the leagues, their teams, and players, working for, and in concert with all of them. In the year 2019, Mr. Groob was made the media person for the Arena Lacrosse League, voted onto the board of directors of the Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse Club, as well as being made administrator of the Lacrosse page "Global Lacrosse" with a membership of 14,000+ members in over 90 Countries. Gary was also made an administrator of Lacrosse History Past Present and Future in 2022 with a membership of 19,000+. Gary also has been the media person for Ontario Series Lacrosse (Senior B) since 2023. Mr. Groob also covers the Green Gaels for their excursions to Prague at the Ales Hrebesky tournament since 2022. In 2024, when Major Series Lacrosse was in need of a media person, Gary stepped in as their interim media person. His tasks were running their social media, as well as their website until a full time person was found to fill the role. In 2025 Gary was voted onto the Board of Directors for Ontario Series Lacrosse. Mr. Groob hosts a weekly lacrosse interview show formerly on Spanglish Sports World, and ZingoTV channel 250, now on StreamPunkEnt.com, Youtube, as well as Spotify. Groob also hosts a lacrosse talk show and podcast for All Lacrosse All The Time seen live Sunday nights at 8pm (ET), and archived on the All Lacrosse All The Time YouTube page, as well as Spotify. Gary also wrote a weekly lacrosse editorial column for La Portada Canada News both in print and online for three years from 2021-2024. In 2025, Mr. Groob joined the ownership ranks, becoming a minority owner of StreamPunk Entertainment, ensuring Lacrosse will always have voice in media. Mr. Groob's other sports interests include Hockey, Football, Boxing, Wrestling, and Baseball, competing competitively in Boxing and Wrestling for many years.

All season long the All Lacrosse All The Time Crew will put together their picks for the upcoming week of NLL games.


Week 12:

“Muffler” Mike..5-3
Shawn……………..6-2
Gary…………………4-4
Pat…………………..4-4
Caden………………7-1

Standings:

Shawn……………..44-23  .657
Pat…………………..42-25  .627
Gary…………………40-27  .597
Caden………………38-29  .567
“Muffler” Mike..37-30  .552

Week 13 picks:

“Muffler” Mike:

Colorado vs. Toronto

Colorado. Same deal as last week – the Mammoth are white-hot, with all aspects of their new dynamic offense clicking, and Dillon Ward playing arguably the best lacrosse of his career.

Buffalo vs. Vancouver



Vancouver. After losing an OT thriller last week, the Warriors will be ready to take it out on the Bandits, who looked weary despite ending a four-game skid last week.

Halifax vs. San Diego

San Diego. The Seals still have something to prove as they start to gel. A once-promising season is slipping away for Halifax.

Saskatchewan vs. Philadelphia

Saskatchewan. No, this will not be a trap game following a nail-biting win over Vancouver. The Rush stay ahead of everyone for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Shawn:

Colorado vs Toronto

Pick – Colorado

The injury to Nick Rose is proving to be a big one. Troy Holowchuk is a good goalie, don’t get me wrong, but he isn’t to the point where he’s a full-time starter. Colorado is rolling right now and they know they need to win to keep within striking distance of first place.

Buffalo vs Vancouver

Pick – Vancouver

Despite Vancouver losing in OT last week, I think they are still a force to be reckoned with. Buffalo needs to start to find an answer because they look far from the three-time champs.

Halifax vs San Diego

Pick – San Diego

Halifax is on the edge of playing for next season. There are players that don’t look interested and discipline is still an issue. San Diego is finding its stride and look for Chris Origlieri to have a big game in goal.

Saskatchewan vs Philadelphia

Pick – Saskatchewan

Two teams going in completely opposite directions. The Rush are a well-oiled machine and everyone knows their place on the roster. Philly looks lost and no one seems to have a defined role. Unless Nick Damude has the game of his life, this game could get out of hand.

Gary:

Colorado vs. Toronto

Colorado wins.

I would love to say the Rock will take the back end of the home and home!  However, the hottest team in the league is Colorado and I don’t think it changes this week.  The Mammoth are clicking in all facets, and this will make it very difficult for Toronto to overcome.

Buffalo vs. Vancouver

Vancouver wins.

While the Bandits finally won last week, they blew a huge lead.  This is very un-Bandits-like.  Vancouver is another team that has finally found their mojo.   This could get out of hand if the Bandits defense isn’t on their game.

Halifax vs. San Diego

San Diego wins.

The Seals have been more organized lately.  The scoring is coming from more than just Wes Berg.  Chris Origlieri looks to be healthy again, and has been playing very well in the Seals net.  Halifax is the opposite.   Having trouble everywhere lately.  They must be disciplined if they hope to win this game.

Saskatchewan vs. Philadelphia

Saskatchewan wins.

The class of the league this season.  Until someone knocks them off, I think this is the team to beat this season.

Warriors

Pat:  

Colorado vs. Toronto

Colorado

Buffalo vs. Vancouver

Vancouver

Halifax vs. San Diego

San Diego

Saskatchewan vs. Philadelphia

Saskatchewan

Caden:

Colorado vs Toronto —

Pick: Colorado

Colorado’s been solid all season with depth and better goaltending, while Toronto still feels like it’s figuring out its identity despite the hype around its new young pieces. The Mammoth’s experience usually shows in tight games.

Buffalo vs Vancouver —

Pick: Buffalo

Buffalo’s the defending three-peat champs with confidence and firepower that keeps coming back, and while Vancouver can light up the scoreboard, the Bandits just find
a way to win the crunch moments.

Halifax vs San Diego —

Pick: San Diego

San Diego’s offense has been scoring in bunches and looks more consistent, whereas Halifax has talent but hasn’t quite put it all together this year, so I’d give the edge to the Seals.

Saskatchewan vs Philadelphia —

Pick: Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has been one of the more complete teams this season with strong veterans and defense, and Philly’s struggles on that side of the ball make me lean hard to the Rush here.

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