I was only able to get to one other game this year, but when I knew the Roughnecks were hosting the Champions Cup there was no doubt I would be attending this one as well. The game was extremly exciting with neither of the teams being able to put any distance between them and the other. I believe there was never more than a two goal cushion.
The crowd was incredibly loud! With just over 13,000 in attendance it was amazing. Nearing the end of the game it was absolutely deafening, as the crowd tried to drown out the New York coaches during their time out and cheer the Roughnecks on.
It's games like this that will create a lacrosse fan for life. For those of you that attanded this game as your first ever, I have no doubt than many of you will be hooked on lacrosse as I am. Of course, the Roughnecks winning the Champion's Cup before a home crowd was the perfect end to an excellent season by the Riggers. The people in attendance went home very happy, and many will be back for the home opener to see the banner being raised to the rafters.