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 front of 17,000+ fans. Warren Hill makes 45 saves, Dawson Theede adds another hat trick, and Halifax moves to 2-0. Are we looking at an NLL Finals preview?
• Warriors Dressing Room Experience: Parker goes behind the scenes after Vancouver's home game — hanging with the team and celebrating the win. A moment he'll never forget.
• Meeting the Pros: Running into Tyrell Hamer-Jackson and Chase Fraser from the Desert Dogs. Hamer dominated the faceoffs all night, and Chase is gearing up for his hometown Langley Thunder in the WLA.
• The Bal and Charalambides Show: Keegan Bal and Adam Charalambides combined for 16 points against Vegas. These two complement each other perfectly and Vancouver is looking dangerous at 2-1.
• NLL Stats Roundup: Jeff Teat becomes the fastest player to 500 career points (72 games). Connor Fields and Thomas McConvey light up San Diego. Robert Church hits 900 career points. Toronto's Cuse connection delivers a comeback win.
• Holiday Hiatus Announcement: The podcast is taking a break while Parker focuses on collarbone recovery. Goal: be ready for Sandstorm and end-of-season tournaments.

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Happy holidays to the Crease Monsters community — hug your family, eat too much food, and break in that new gear under the tree!

Stay dangerous, stay hungry, and remember: the best players aren't the ones who never fall — they're the ones who get back up every single time.

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 injuries don't always happen on the floor
• Austin Staats Released: The Seals are officially done with the troubled star. We break down the history, the pattern, and what the future might hold for one of the most talented players in the NLL
• Rules Controversy: The Brett Dobson penalty situation in Georgia vs Buffalo — did the refs get it wrong? The league says yes.
• NLL Standings: Halifax leads the pack at 1-0 after allowing just 2 goals. Buffalo, San Diego, Saskatchewan, and Colorado also sitting pretty.
• Rookie of the Year Watch: Owen Hiltz, CJ Kirst, Noah Manning, Nolan Byrne, and more — this class has serious potential
• Game Predictions: All six matchups for next weekend including the Halifax vs Buffalo showdown
• Gear Review — ECD Hero 3.0 Mesh: Repel+ coating, Innegra core weave, 27% lighter, made in the USA. Rating: 9/10
• Store Reminder: Last week for Christmas orders at CreaseMonsters.com!
• Christmas Break: One more episode next week, then we're off until January!

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Who's winning Rookie of the Year this season? Does Austin Staats deserve another chance?

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🔥 Keep your ground balls dirty, your goals clean, and remember: every pro was once a beginner who never quit.

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 take down San Diego. Bold takes — let's see if I'm right!
• WLA News — Chase Fraser Comes Home: The three-time NLL champion signs with his hometown Langley Thunder for the 2026 WLA season. From Langley minor lacrosse to three straight titles with Buffalo — now he's back where it all started.
• Goalie Carousel: Justin Geddie signs with Halifax, Aden Walsh lands in Calgary — we break down who's moving where and why it matters.
• Gear Review — Maverik Optik: Lightweight, great for a mid-low pocket, solid accuracy. We break down who this head is perfect for.
• Crease Monsters Swag Store is OPEN: Head to CreaseMonsters.com for hoodies, sweatpants, and more. Get it on your Christmas list!

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Which NLL team is winning it all this year? Buffalo going for four straight? Vancouver breaking through?

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🔥 Keep your ground balls dirty, your goals clean, and remember: every pro was once a beginner who never quit.