Playing field shrinking for PGLL’s Preds Saturday start

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Lesanko believes the four-team PGLL setup could be temporary as Moose Jaw and Estevan could return, and Saskatoon could get back to two clubs. Their numbers have been down the last two or three years, but Lesanko believes their strong bantam and midget numbers could help things bounce back.

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Although the junior ranks have fallen this year, the PGLL senior league has been having a lot of success. Lesanko said the senior league’s numbers have been “higher than I’ve ever seen.” The Moose Jaw Chiefs joined last year, making four senior teams and they’ve all remained for this year.

They’re “all those kids that are moving up through the midget and junior programs, they want a place to play so they’ve developed senior (teams),” said Lesanko. “I’m hoping down the road that P.A. will establish, because those kids need a place to play after their junior program.

“(P.A. lacrosse) is always a top-notch organization from front to end, even their minor programs all the way up to their junior programs.”

The Predators still get to play their normal 12-game regular season, with six home games at the Kinsmen Arena.  

The PGLL playoffs have changed format as well, as all four teams will be guaranteed a best-of-three semifinals series, before a best-of-three finals.

Preds sched

(Home games are in bold and held at the Kinsmen Arena)

May 2, Predators @ Regina Riot, 1 p.m.

May 2, Predators @ Regina Riot, 7 p.m.

May 9, Predators vs. Regina Riot, 1 p.m.

May 9, Predators vs. Regina Riot, 7 p.m.

May 11, Predators @ Saskatoon S.W.A.T., 7:30 p.m.

May 20, Predators vs. Saskatoon S.W.A.T, 7:30 p.m.

May 23, Predators @ Regina Rifles, 1 p.m.

May 23, Predators @ Regina Rifles, 7 p.m.

May 30, Predators vs. Saskatoon S.W.A.T, 7:30 p.m.

June 6, Predators vs. Regina Rifles, 1 p.m.

June 6, Predators vs. Regina Rifles, 7 p.m.

June 11, Predators @ Saskatoon S.W.A.T, 7:30 p.m.

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