Crease Monsters

The Thunderbirds are for real — Halifax knocks off the three-time defending champion Buffalo Bandits in overtime, and we break down every highlight. Plus, Parker shares an incredible behind-the-scenes moment with the Vancouver Warriors and announces a holiday break to focus on injury recovery. In this episode: Halifax vs Buffalo Recap: Clarke Petterson completes the hat trick with the OT winner in...

Life comes at you fast — this week Parker shares his broken collarbone story and why one freak accident can derail a whole season. Plus, the San Diego Seals officially part ways with Austin Staats, and we break down what's next for the former #1 overall pick. In this episode: Personal Update: How a simple trip and fall led to a broken collarbone and missing the Seattle tournament — a reminder that...

We're back after a week off and the timing couldn't be better — the NLL season is HERE! In this episode: NLL Season Opener: Breaking down opening weekend highlights including the historic CJ Kirst vs Dyson Williams matchup — two #1 overall picks facing off in Oshawa's first ever home game. Game Predictions: Vancouver over Colorado 13-11, Buffalo to defend home court against Georgia, and Ottawa to...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode: Vancouver Warriors Lock Down Owen Grant: The 2024-25 NLL Transition Player of the Year just re-signed for 3 more years. We discuss why this defensive unit is a game-changer and Grant's jo...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode: Loading Lacrosse Origin Story: How Hamer-Jackson partnered with Jordan McBride, from sitting on the bus as a 16-year-old to co-owning one of the fastest-growing lacrosse brands The Tonka...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! This week, we're celebrating legends and looking ahead to the next generation taking over the game. In this episode: Paul Rabil's Double Hall of Fame Induction: The icon himself gets inducted into not one, but TWO Hall of Fames in 2024-2025. We break down his legendary career — from Hopkins championships to founding the PLL while still playing, plus the 656-point a...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode, we're breaking down: Top 10 NLL Moves of the Offseason — Curtis Dixon's homecoming to Vancouver Warriors, Vegas Desert Dogs loading up with Chris Cluchet, Mitch Jones, Tony Malcolm, and C...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I'm Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone's buzzing about. In this episode, we're breaking down: Vancouver Warriors' Golden Age — Why the Warriors are about to steamroll the NLL in 2025-26. Ryan Dilks just won his second Defensive Player of the Year, Keegan Ball...

This week on Crease Monsters , we’re diving deep into the drama and energy shaking up the lacrosse world right now. In this episode: NLL Contract Drama: Will the 2025 NLL season actually start on time? We break down the current state of the collective bargaining negotiations and what it means for fans, players, and teams. College Transfer Portal: The NCAA transfer scene is heating up — with Maryla...

In Episode 5 of Crease Monsters, we’re breaking down the hottest headlines in lacrosse: the return of the game to the 2028 Olympics, Duke vs. Notre Dame heating up, and a fresh West Coast Cup recap. Plus, Parker’s challenge of the week is here — the 30-second Dot Drill. What’s inside: Challenge of the week: 30-second Dot Drill Lacrosse is officially in the 2028 Olympics Matchup spotlight: Duke vs...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone’s buzzing about.  In this episode, we’re breaking down: Why the Buffalo Bandits open the year as the team to beat — the culture, the core, and the clutch-time patterns that make it scary to play them in big moments. Early...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — the biggest plays, the coolest gear, and all the action everyone’s buzzing about. In this episode, we’re breaking down: The 6 Nations Chiefs completing their Mann Cup three-peat   A full recap of the PLL playoffs , with the New York Atlas   Highlights from the Street Lacrosse event in...

Welcome to the very first episode of Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — gear, highlights, big trades, and the games everyone’s buzzing about. In Episode 1, we’re kicking things off with: A review of the STX LZR gloves (are they really worth the hype?) The upcoming Mann Cup showdown between the Chiefs and the Salmonbellies NLL updates i...

Welcome back to Crease Monsters! I’m Parker Bottcher, and this is the podcast where we talk all things lacrosse — gear, highlights, big trades, and the games everyone’s buzzing about. In Episode 2, we’re diving into: Toronto Rock’s historic draft sweep — CJ Kirst , Ty English , and Owen Hiltz go 1-2-3 to reshape the franchise The Mann Cup battle between the Bellies and the Chiefs — big scores, bru...