Mammoth vs. Canucks: Projected Lineups – 12/5/25
The Colorado Mammoth are set to face off against the Vancouver Warriors tonight, December 5, 2025, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams, considering recent performance, injuries, and roster updates.
Colorado Mammoth Projected Lineup
The Colorado Mammoth, under General Manager Brad Self, have undergone significant changes since last season. Key offensive players like Zed Williams, Connor Kelly, Tyson Gibson, and Connor Robinson are no longer with the team due to offseason trades. Eli McLaughlin is also expected to miss time due to his firefighting career. Despite these changes, the Mammoth have a mix of returning veterans and promising rookies.
Forwards: Will Malcom, Owen Rahn, Braedon Saris, Ryan Lee, Thomas Vela, Ben McDonald, Andrew Kew, Dylan McIntosh. Defensemen: Tim Edwards, Warren Jeffrey, Robert Hope, Connor Nock, Owen Down, Jordan Gilles, Jalen Chaster, Dylan Hess, Conner Cook. Faceoff Specialist: Matthew Paolatto. Goalies: Dillon Ward, Nathan Whittom. Kaleb Martin is also on the roster as a third goalie option.
Key players to watch for the Mammoth include Ryan Lee, who has a strong track record against Vancouver, and rookie Braedon Saris, who is expected to make an immediate impact. Dillon Ward will be crucial in goal. Brett Craig and Ari Stevens are currently on Injured Reserve. TJ Comizio is on the Protected Player List.
Vancouver Warriors Projected Lineup
The Vancouver Warriors, coached by Curt Malawsky, are looking to improve upon last season's performance, where they made the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Warriors have added key veterans and free agent acquisitions to bolster their roster.
Forwards: Keegan Bal, Adam Charalambides, Payton Cormier, Curtis Dickson, Jesse King, Marcus Klarich, Ryan Sheridan. Defensemen: Matt Beers, Reid Bowering, Reece Callies, Steph Charbonneau, Jeff Cornwall, Ryan Dilks, Owen Grant, Brett Mydske, Remo Schenato, Shane Simpson, Jackson Suboch, Ethan Ticehurst. Goalies: Christian Del Bianco, Connor O'Toole.
The Warriors' roster includes returning players like Christian Del Bianco, the 2023 Goaltender of the Year and NLL MVP. New additions include Curtis Dickson, Jesse King, and Reece Callies. Ryan Dilks, coming off a Defenceman of the Year nomination, also returns. Ryan Martel is on injured reserve, and Alec Stathakis is on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Game Overview
The Mammoth have dominated the recent matchups against the Warriors, winning the last four games and holding a 10-3 overall record. The last time Vancouver defeated Colorado was on March 25, 2023. Despite Colorado's historical dominance, Vancouver has retooled its roster with the aim of contending for an NLL Championship.
The game is scheduled for 9:00 PM Eastern Time and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
