Lion's Head native Rob Hellyer (Courtesy of Toronto Rock)Lion's Head native Rob Hellyer (Courtesy of Toronto Rock)
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Toronto Rock Move On To NLL Finals

The Toronto Rock are moving on to the National Lacrosse League Final with an 11-8 win over Rochester. It was the second game of a quick two night series for the Eastern Conference title with Rochester winning the opening match up 10-9.

Lion's Head native Rob Hellyer had 6 assists in the victory which then forced a deciding mini game only minutes after the Rock's victory.

Hellyer would score two goals while Wiarton resident Colin Doyle chipped in with a single and an assist. The Rock won the 10 minute match 8-2.

Over the two games Arthur's Rob Marshall had a goal for the Rock while Kasey Beirnes of Elora had two assists.

Toronto now moves on to the NLL final against the Edmonton Rush. The best of 3 series starts in Toronto on May 30th.

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