Bayhawks, Cannons Win; Denver Clinches

ROCHESTER, NY - Defenseman Kyle Hartzell scored two goals, including a 2-pointer, to spark a strong second quarter surge that lifted the Chesapeake Bayhawks to a 13-11 victory over the Rochester Rattlers on Saturday night at PAETEC Park.

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HAMILTON - August 6, 2011: The Boston Cannons (8-3) traveled to Hamilton, Ontario this evening, securing first place in the league heading into Championship Weekend. Bud Light Player of the Game, Jordan Burke, had 24 saves out of 32 shots on goal in the 13-8 victory over the Hamilton Nationals (5-6).

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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. – Needing a win to clinch its sixth consecutive playoff berth, Denver improved to 10-0 all-time in the regular season against Long Island with a 14-11 victory in Hempstead, N.Y. The team has reached the postseason in each of its six seasons in the league. The Outlaws opened the second half with a 4-0 run, kicked off by Drew Westervelt's two-pointer on a man-up opportunity. Dillon Roy and Kevin Unterstein came through with their first goals of the season as nine different players netted goals in the contest.