Long Island and Louisville's games got me thinking - how many shutouts have we seen in the NAAF? Do you have records of that? It seems pretty rare especially given the rouge.

1972 Week 3

Roster Moves
BOS: LB Mads Strahlman | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: LB Marc Hand | Reserve List -> Active Roster
BOS: OL Terry Pennington | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BOS: OL Tyler Recht | Reserve List -> Active Roster
EDM: OL Lenny Barrigan | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: OL Kurt Klitsome | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: OL Felton McDowell | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: OL Harvey Strong | Reserve List -> Active Roster
MIN: OL Daniel Chou | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
MIN: OL Fernand Nielson | Reserve List -> Active Roster
TOR: DB Rob Risker | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
TOR: DB Joseph Ahmed | Reserve List -> Active Roster
VAN: OL Ron Raymond | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
VAN: OL Ralph Allison | Reserve List -> Active Roster
WPG: OL Ian Yager | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
WPG: OL Damien Brisebois | Reserve List -> Active Roster

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Ottawa Royals - 17 @ London Tigers - 21 - Western Fair Stadium - Friday, July 7, 1972 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 27,184
1st Q
3-0: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
3-7: LDN - PTD QB Henry Johnsson -> WR Lloyd Lane
2nd Q
6-7: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
6-14: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
3rd Q
12-14: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Matthew de la Cruz
14-14: OTT - 2PT QB Drake Young -> WR Charles Toothacre
4th Q
17-14: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
17-21: LDN - PTD QB Henry Johnsson -> WR Cole Fletcher

A classic battle between the Royals and Tigers would be the featured match on Friday Night Football. 
The first half would go the way of the Tigers, with QB Henry Johnsson throwing his first career touchdown to WR Lloyd Lane before RB Jeremy Royal ran one in to make it 6-14 at halftime.
The Royals would climb back into the game in the 3rd after DB Sergio Alvarez would get a big-time interception to stop a Tigers drive, which QB Drake Young would turn into a touchdown back the other way.
The Royals would take their first lead of the game in the 4th off of a field goal, but the Tigers would be the ones getting the last laugh with QB Henry Johnsson flashing his arm, to get the team the go-ahead touchdown and capture their 2nd win in a row.

Halifax Mariners - 14 @ Long Island Raiders - 26 - Long Island Stadium - Saturday, July 8, 1972 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 40,068
1st Q
0-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
7-3: HFX - RTD RB George Seahorse
2nd Q
7-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Otto Washington
7-13: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
3rd Q
7-16: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
8-16: HFX - Single K Albert Wickerweaver
8-19: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
4th Q
14-19: HFX - PTD QB Todd Sparrow -> WR Shane Steadman
14-26: LI - RTD RB Scott Norton

After the Raiders struck first with a field goal, the Mariners would get a touchdown in response from RB George Seahorse. 
In the 2nd, the Raiders would bounce back with 10 points of their own while the defence was able to shut down the Mariners.
In the 2nd half, the Raiders' defence continued to cause issues for the Mariners with S Sully Callahan getting an interception and DL Johnathan Ellison forcing a fumble.
The Raiders would take an 8-19 lead, but Halifax would get a touchdown to cut the lead down to 5 after a missed 2-point conversion.
Halifax would get the ball back, but QB Todd Sparrow would be picked off by DB Rutherford Winters which would turn into a touchdown to make it 14-26.

Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 25 @ Winnipeg Falcons - 10 - Provencher Park - Saturday, July 8 , 1972 - 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 22,970
1st Q
7-0: PIT - RTD RB Max Tracy
10-0: PIT - FG K Nigel Stewart
2nd Q
17-0: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Taylor Austin
17-3: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3rd Q
18-3: PIT - Single K Nigel Stewart
4th Q
18-10: WPG - RTD RB Joe Rivers
25-10: PIT - RTD RB Max Tracy

QB Louis Vaughn returned to the lineup for the Blacksmiths trip to Winnipeg. Vaughn would make an impact early, building a 17-0 lead.
QB Xerxes Wynn made his first career start but struggled in the opening half, being on the run from Pittsburgh’s dominant D-line the whole first half.
Winnipeg would only finally gain some traction in the 4th with a rushing touchdown from RB Joe Rivers after WR Elijah Skinner made a big play.
Wynn had an opportunity down by 8 to try and score a tying touchdown, but he would throw an interception to DB Aiden Sargent, which would turn into another touchdown to give Pittsburgh their first win of the season.

Minnesota Serpents - 36 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 8 - Broad Street Stadium - Saturday, July 8, 1972 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM CST - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 14,244
1st Q
7-0: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
2nd Q
14-0: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Ferdinand Matthews
17-0: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
3rd Q
24-0: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> RB Austin Andrews
24-1: REG - Single K Mark Mundle
27-1: MIN - FG K Ray Bough
4th Q
27-8: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
33-8: MIN - RTD RB Hugo Hughes
36-8: MIN - FG K Ray Bough

Minnesota rolled into Regina and laid a beatdown on the Wheat Kings.
RB Tyler Kuhn would run all over the field in the first half, scoring a touchdown, and assisting largely in a second. 
They kept rolling in the 3rd to take a 27-1 lead, while Regina was spinning their tires against the Minnesota defence.
The Wheat Kings’ day would get worse with DL Butcher Callahan leaving the game with a season-ending injury that will be a major blow to their defence.
They would get one touchdown from RB Deion Chapman, but by that time Minnesota was rolling out their backups as they climbed out to a 36-8 lead.

Vancouver Wolves - 38 @ Calgary Predators - 14 - Predators Stadium at The Stampede - Saturday, July 8, 1972 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM MT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 28,779
1st Q
7-0: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Keshawn Johnston
7-7: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
2nd Q
14-7: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> TE Johnny Temple
17-7: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3rd Q
24-7: VAN - RTD RB Nikki Yang
31-7: VAN - RTD RB Jeremiah Morrow
4th Q
31-14: CGY - PTD QB Emmitt Jackson -> RB Rocco Peaks
38-14: VAN - DTD FUMR DL Qian Zhou - FFUM DL Rashawn Sutherland

Vancouver aimed to keep pace with the Minnesota Serpents in the West with a strong showing against Calgary.
They would open the scoring with a touchdown on the opening drive, however, Calgary was able to answer back and make it 7-7. 
Vancouver would take over in the 2nd though, scoring 10 points to take a 17-7 lead into halftime.
Vancouver’s run game would get loose in the 3rd, adding on another 14 points in the quarter between their top two RBs. 
Calgary was finally able to break their silence in the 4th, with RB Rocco Peaks weaving his way out of the backfield for a touchdown. 
Calgary would get the ball back, but QB Emmitt Jackson would immediately cough up the ball allowing the Wolves’ defence to score a final touchdown.

SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Montreal Rouge - 16 @ Providence Gold Stars - 27 - New Providence Stadium - Saturday, July 8, 1972 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 62,601
1st Q
0-7: PRO - PTD QB Red King -> WR Owen Paisley
3-7: MTL - FG K Buster McDooley
2nd Q
3-14: PRO - PTD QB Red King -> TE Kairos Knight
6-14: MTL - FG K Buster McDooley
3rd Q
6-17: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
9-17: MTL - FG K Buster McDooley
4th Q
9-24: PRO - DTD FUM LB Kurt Warlock
16-24: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Taylor Karis
16-27: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill

The city of Providence would erupt early in the 1st quarter when DB Neville Falkner would nab his first interception since returning to the Gold Stars. The fans gave a bit of a standing ovation for their returning star. 
The offence would feed on the energy, scoring a touchdown shortly after to take the lead. 
Providence would add onto it in the 2nd following another turnover with S Tom Parrish grabbing an interception. 
It was a brutal first half for QB Gene Bishop, bringing in the question of if the team should give QB Nathan Houle a shot if Montreal’s offensive woes continue.
Despite being outplayed by the Gold Stars throughout the game, Montreal remained within striking distance heading into the 4th, only down by 8.
However, their hopes would take a big hit after LB Kurt Warlock stripped the ball from RB Bo Frazier and then scored to extend the Gold Stars’ lead.
Despite the fumble, Montreal’s offence would rebound with Bishop getting the ball into the endzone for the first time in the game to make it an 8-point game again.
However, that would be their last real shot with Providence being able to burn the clock, en route to a field goal, and shut Montreal down on their final possession.

Boston Independents - 28 @ Louisville Thunder - 31 - Thunder Stadium - Sunday, July 9, 1972 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 44,566
1st Q
0-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
7-7: BOS - KRTD WR Craig Nunnery
7-14: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
2nd Q
8-14: BOS - Single K Woody Woodstock
11-14: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
18-14: BOS - DTD INT S Ernie Osborne
3rd Q
21-14: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
21-21: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
4th Q
28-21: BOS - RTD RB Wesley Wu
28-28: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Ben Graham
28-31: LOU - FG K Rhys Kupp

The Thunder welcomed the crippled Independents to their home in hopes of picking up their 3rd win of the season.
They would get off to a good start with QB Buck Murphy finding WR Casey Coleman. The offence would take the field almost instantly, when the ensuing kickoff was returned for a touchdown to tie the game. Murphy would double down on the initial touchdown hitting Coleman a second time on the next drive.
Despite the strong start from Louisville, Boston would have a great 2nd flipping the tables completely following a S Ernie Osborne pick that would turn into a touchdown.
Boston’s lead would not make it to the 4th with Louisville tying the game back up.
Boston would take a lead in the 4th off of a RB Wesley Wu touchdown, but Louisville would get a touchdown right back. 
Boston’s luck would finally run out with Louisville getting the stop and then scoring the game-winning field goal shortly after.

Indiana Victors - 12 @ Toronto Steelheads - 22 - Anderson Stadium - Sunday, July 9, 1972 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 47,374
1st Q
0-7: TOR - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Cameron Kane
2nd Q
6-7: IND - PTD QB Tom Applewhite -> WR Ed Edwards
6-14: TOR - RTD RB Shannon West
3rd Q
9-14: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
9-15: TOR - Single K Frank Hughes
4th Q
12-15: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
12-22: TOR - RTD RB Shannon West

Toronto went back to QB Landon Ross, despite benching the veteran QB last week. It would work out early with Toronto able to get out to a 6-14 lead in the first half.
Indiana managed a touchdown in the 2nd, but miscues were keeping them at arms length from the Steelheads.
On top of the Victors’ struggles, the Steelheads’ defence was playing well and was able to hold them to just 12 points.
While the Victors did get to within 3 points of the lead, the Steelheads’ offence would grab a late touchdown to make it 12-22.

Edmonton Rangers - 23 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 20 - Milton Charles Stadium - Sunday, July 9, 1972 - 4:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 53,925
1st Q
3-0: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
3-3: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
6-3: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
13-3: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
13-6: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3rd Q
16-6: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
16-13: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
4th Q
16-20: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Jimmy Jack
23-20: EDM - PTD QB Ken Myers -> WR Spencer Hicks

The Rangers would shock the Blue Wings’ faithful, taking a 13-3 lead in the first half. 
A couple of fumbles would not help the Blue Wings’ offence which barely got 6 points on the board in the first half.
Edmonton remained in control deep into the 3rd, but QB Charles Lemieux could only be stopped for so long. The Blue Wings’ Captain would lead a pair of touchdown drives to get Buffalo out in front late in the game.
However, following the 2nd touchdown, RB Aeneas Phillips would return the ensuing kickoff into Buffalo territory, which would set up WR Spencer Hicks to make a great grab against DB Dean Hawkins to get the game-winning touchdown for the Rangers to upset the Blue Wings on the road.

Injury Report
BOS: OL Aaron Sharpless - Day-to-Day
BOS: DL Bjorn Sigmarsson - Day-to-Day
BUF: OL Randall Graham - 2 Weeks
BUF: DB Ezra Power - Day-to-Day
CGY: OL Phil Gross - 6 Weeks
CGY: DL Ernest Hemminger - Day-to-Day
CGY: WR Jimmy Potter - 10 Weeks
EDM: DL James Chambers - 9 Weeks
EDM: OL Callum Thomas - 2 Weeks
HFX: RB George Seahorse - 2 Weeks
HFX: WR Nathan Murray-Lawrence - 9 Weeks
LI: OL Alan Mitchell - 2 Weeks
LOU: TE Rex Williamson - 3 Weeks
LOU: TE Knobby Silverton - 1 Week
OTT: TE Luiss de Brands - 1 Week
PRO: OL Louis DeBois - 6 Weeks
REG: OL Fisher Blackmon - 4 Weeks
REG: DL Butcher Callahan - Season
REG: LB Brett Pride - 5 Weeks
REG: WR Jimmy Franks - Day-to-Day
TOR: DL Max Russland - Day-to-Day

Players of the Week


OFF: WR Casey Coleman LOU - 2 Receiving Touchdowns, 135 Receiving Yards
A dominant 1st quarter plus a clutch catch in the 4th would be vital to the Thunder’s win over Boston


DEF: LB Kurt Warlock PRO - 1 Defensive Touchdown, 1 Forced Fumble, 11 Tackles
Warlock dominated for the Gold Stars with 11 tackles plus an all-important defensive touchdown

Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 3-0
Minnesota - 3-0
Edmonton - 2-1
Winnipeg - 0-3
Calgary - 0-3
Regina - 0-3

CENTRAL
Louisville - 3-0
London - 2-1
Buffalo - 1-2
Toronto - 1-2
Indiana - 1-2
Pittsburgh - 1-2

EAST
Providence - 3-0
Long Island - 2-1
Ottawa - 2-1
Montreal - 1-2
Boston - 1-2
Halifax - 1-2

Power Rankings
1 - Providence -
2 - Minnesota +1
3 - Louisville -1
4 - Vancouver +1
5 - Ottawa -1
6 - Long Island +2
7 - London +3
8 - Pittsburgh +1
9 - Buffalo -3
10 - Montreal -3
11 - Boston -
12 - Edmonton +2
13 - Halifax -
14 - Toronto +1
15 - Indiana -3
16 - Calgary -
17 - Winnipeg - 
18 - Regina - 

Week 4 Games
LOU (3-0) @ BUF (1-2) - JUL 14 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
OTT (2-1) @ HFX (1-2) - JUL 15 - 12:00 PM ET
TOR (1-2) @ PIT (1-2) - JUL 15 - 12:00 PM ET
LDN (2-1) @ EDM (2-1) - JUL 15 - 3:30 PM ET
IND (1-2) @ VAN (3-0) - JUL 15 - 3:30 PM ET
MTL (1-2) @ MIN (3-0) - JUL 15 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
BOS (1-2) @ LI (2-1) - JUL 16 - 1:00 PM ET
CGY (0-3) @ PRO (3-0) - JUL 16 - 1:00 PM ET
WPG (0-3) @ REG (0-3) - JUL 16 - 4:00 PM ET

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1972 Week 4


Roster Moves
BUF: OL Ty Barrett | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
BUF: OL Lewis Lance (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: WR Jimmy Potter | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: WR Bruno Lemieux | Reserve List -> Active Roster
CGY: OL Phil Gross | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
CGY: OL Reshard Cross (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
EDM: DL James Chambers | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
EDM: DL Lee Frye (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
HFX: WR Nathan Murray-Lawrence | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
HFX: WR Dexter Lallemont (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LDN: WR James Love | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LDN: WR Edgar Covington (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
LOU: TE Rex Williamson | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
LOU: TE Ross Hämäläinen | Reserve List -> Active Roster
PRO: OL Louis DeBois | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
PRO: OL Danny Nyce (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
REG: LB Brett Pride | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: LB Arsenio Baldi | Reserve List -> Active Roster
REG: DL Butcher Callahan | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: DL Anthony Lee (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster
REG: OL Matt Price-Fisher | Active Roster -> Injured Reserve
REG: OL James Bathgate (Debut) | Reserve List -> Active Roster

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Louisville Thunder - 24 @ Buffalo Blue Wings - 31 - Milton Charles Stadium - Friday, July 14, 1972 - 7:00 PM ET - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 53,685
1st Q
0-7: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Tracy Driscoll
7-7: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Casey Coleman
2nd Q
7-14: BUF - RTD RB Jasper Dickerson
14-14: LOU - RTD RB Neil Bradley
14-17: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
3rd Q
14-20: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
21-20: LOU - PTD QB Buck Murphy -> WR Ben Graham
4th Q
21-23: BUF - FG K Ryan Perch
24-23: LOU - FG K Rhys Kupp
24-29: BUF - PTD QB Charles Lemieux -> WR Julius Drake
24-31: BUF - 2PT RB Jasper Dickerson

After suffering a close loss to the Rangers, the Blue Wings bounced back with a strong first half against the unbeaten Thunder.
By taking advantage of a couple of Louisville turnovers, the Blue Wings were able to take a 14-17 lead at halftime. 
Louisville would clean it up a bit in the 3rd to eventually take a lead into the 4th.
The teams would trade field goals keeping the difference at 1 point deep into the 4th quarter.
It would be a masterful game-winning drive from QB Charles Lemieux that would give Buffalo the late lead and the win to end Louisville’s unbeaten start.

Ottawa Royals - 33 @ Halifax Mariners - 30 - Atlantic Stadium - Saturday, July 15, 1972 - 12:00 PM ET/1:00 PM AT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 23,167
1st Q
7-0: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Matthew de la Cruz
7-3: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
14-3: OTT - PTD QB Drake Young -> WR Charles Toothacre
2nd Q
14-10: HFX - RTD RB Axel Vandal
17-10: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
20-10: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
3rd Q
23-10: OTT - FG K Ira Foster
23-17: HFX - PTD QB Todd Sparrow -> WR Shane Steadman
23-24: HFX - RTD RB Axel Vandal
4th Q
30-24: OTT - RTD RB Corbyn Knight
30-27: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
30-30: HFX - FG K Albert Wickerweaver
33-30: OTT - FG K Ira Foster

The Royals got off to a strong start in the 1st quarter with QB Drake Young throwing a pair of touchdowns to take the lead.
Halifax would get back into the game with RB Axel Vandal’s first career touchdown.
Despite that, Ottawa responded with the next 9 points of the game, before Halifax mounted a comeback in the 3rd, scoring 2 more touchdowns to take a lead into the 4th.
In the final quarter, Ottawa would get the touchdown back, but again Halifax came back to tie it late. However, Ottawa would get the final say in the game with a last-second field goal.

Toronto Steelheads - 23 @ Pittsburgh Blacksmiths - 22 - Riverfront Stadium of Pittsburgh - Saturday, July 15, 1972 - 12:00 PM ET - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 48,328
1st Q
7-0: TOR - RTD RB Shannon West
2nd Q
10-0: TOR - FG K Frank Hughes
10-3: PIT - FG K Nigel Stewart
10-4: PIT - Single K Nigel Stewart
13-4: TOR - FG K Frank Hughes
3rd Q
13-7: PIT - FG K Nigel Stewart
20-7: TOR - PTD QB Landon Ross -> WR Sterling Underhill
4th Q
20-14: PIT - RTD RB Max Tracy
20-21: PIT - PTD QB Louis Vaughn -> WR Yahui Sun
23-21: TOR - FG K Frank Hughes
23-22: PIT - Single K Nigel Stewart

Toronto scored the first points of the game with a touchdown in the first while the defence held Pittsburgh scoreless in the opening quarter.
An interception and fumble from the Blacksmiths in the first half would help Toronto build up a 13-4 lead.
The woes continued for Pittsburgh with another interception in the 3rd which allowed the Steelheads to go up 20-7.
Despite his mistakes, QB Louis Vaughn gathered himself in the 4th to bring Pittsburgh back into the game and even take the lead.
Toronto would answer the comeback with a field goal but left enough time on the clock for Pittsburgh to get one last crack at a field goal, however, K Nigel Stewart’s kick would be pushed wide allowing Toronto to recover and sacrifice the single to capture the win.

London Tigers - 28 @ Edmonton Rangers - 25 - Forest Heights Park - Saturday, July 15, 1972 - 3:30 PM ET/1:30 PM MT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 28,376
1st Q
0-3: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
0-6: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
2nd Q
7-6: LDN - PTD QB Henry Johnsson -> WR Lloyd Lane
7-12: EDM - RTD RB Gary Hubbard
3rd Q
10-12: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth
10-15: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
16-15: LDN - RTD RB Jeremy Royal
18-15: LDN - 2PT QB Henry Johnsson -> TE Lucas Warmer
4th Q
18-22: EDM - DTD INT DB Chris Berrymore
25-22: LDN - PTD QB Henry Johnsson -> WR Cole Fletcher
25-25: EDM - FG K Thomas Standberry
28-25: LDN - FG K Nimrod Handsworth

The Rangers had a strong first half once again, getting up to a 7-12 lead with great play from the defence, only being beaten by one big play to WR Lloyd Lane.
However, the Tigers would make some adjustments at the half and would turn the score around, taking a 3-point lead into the 4th quarter.
London would get a chance to extend their lead, but DB Chris Berrymore would instead take an interception back the other way to take an 18-22 lead.
QB Henry Johnsson would answer back with a touchdown shortly after. 
Edmonton would tie the game on a field goal with 2 minutes to go, but London would get the last laugh, taking home the win 28-25 on a last-second field goal from K Nimrod Handsworth.

Indiana Victors - 9 @ Vancouver Wolves - 23 - Vancouver Exhibition Stadium - Saturday, July 15, 1972 - 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT - Weather: Clear - Attendance: 35,010
1st Q
3-0: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
3-3: VAN - FG K Sterling Brooks
3-10: VAN - RTD RB Nikki Yang
2nd Q
3rd Q
3-17: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Tristan Lewis
6-17: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
4th Q
9-17: IND - FG K Ross Poindexter
9-23: VAN - PTD QB Kevin Westwood -> WR Kendrick Newton

Vancouver continued their very strong start to the season, taking a 3-10 lead in the first quarter against the Victors.
Indiana hoped to start to gather themselves in this contest, but they couldn’t get much going against the Wolves' defence. QB Tom Applewhite especially struggled with 3 interceptions in the game.
Vancouver would cruise to another pair of touchdowns in the 2nd half, to take a strong 9-23 win marking their 4th straight 2-score win, bringing their point differential on the season up to a league-leading +81.

SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Montreal Rouge - 12 @ Minnesota Serpents - 28 - Midgard Stadium - Saturday, July 15, 1972 - 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT - Weather: Partly Cloudy - Attendance: 49,668
1st Q
2nd Q
0-7: MIN - RTD RB Tyler Kuhn
0-14: MIN - DTD INT S Peter Sellers
3rd Q
3-14: MTL - FG K Buster McDooley
3-21: MIN - PTD QB Martin Keller -> WR Sebastian Dassler
6-21: MTL - FG K Buster McDooley
4th Q
12-21: MTL - PTD QB Gene Bishop -> WR Antonio Villanueva
12-28: MIN - RTD RB Allen Navarro

After a scoreless 1st, Minnesota would finally break the silence with a touchdown from RB Tyler Kuhn, which was then follow up by a pick-6 from S Peter Sellers quickly making the game 0-14.
Montreal would get some points in the 3rd, but were still outpaced by Minnesota who scored yet another touchdown.
A late touchdown would keep Montreal around for a bit, but Minnesota eventually punched in one more touchdown to remain unbeaten on the season.
Montreal’s woes continue offensively with QB Gene Bishop continuing to struggle, bringing on the question of if the team should let their young QB, Nathan Houle, get a chance.

Boston Independents - 24 @ Long Island Raiders - 27 - Long Island Stadium - Sunday, July 16, 1972 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy/Hot - Attendance: 39,720
1st Q
7-0: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Edward Webb
7-3: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher
2nd Q
7-10: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Larry Mossholder
3rd Q
10-10: BOS - FG K Woody Woodstock
17-10: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
17-17: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> TE Eric Peterson
4th Q
24-17: BOS - PTD QB Nathaniel Braddock -> WR Al Allmendinger
24-24: LI - PTD QB Ivan Sanchez -> WR Frank Drysdale
24-27: LI - FG K Henderson Schumacher

QB Nathaniel Braddock returned to the lineup looking to turn Boston’s season around. He opened the game with a touchdown pass to WR Edward Webb, giving Boston the early lead.
Long Island would answer back with the next 10 points leaving the game 7-10 at halftime.
Boston would start the second half well with 10 points of their own to regain a 7-point lead, but the Raiders would score late in the quarter to tie the game once again.
The two sides would get the offence rolling in the 4th, with both sides scoring a touchdown to leave the game tied at 24. 
Boston had a chance to go down the field, but a great deflection from DB Ross Conroy would force Boston to punt and hand the Raiders the last chance, which they would take advantage of to win.

Calgary Predators - 10 @ Providence Gold Stars - 32 - New Providence Stadium - Sunday, July 16, 1972 - 1:00 PM ET - Weather: Partly Cloudy/Hot - Attendance: 60,699
1st Q
0-7: PRO - RTD RB Ronnie Byers
2nd Q
0-14: PRO - RTD RB Tresean Jones
7-14: CGY - RTD RB John Drexel
3rd Q
7-15: PRO - Single K Gilbert O’Neill
7-18: PRO - FG K Gilbert O’Neill
7-25: PRO - PTD QB Red King -> TE Kairos Knight
4th Q
7-32: PRO - PTD QB Red King -> WR Owen Paisley
10-32: CGY - FG K Billy Eichelberger


Providence welcomed the winless Predators to town and didn’t exactly have a lot of mercy. They would jump out to a 0-14 lead in the first half. 
Calgary would get a touchdown on a great trick play that did fool the great Gold Stars’ defence, but it would be the only time they could get by them.
Providence would start to pile on the points in the 2nd half, with the next 18 points to take a 7-32 lead.
Calgary would get a consolation field goal near the end of the game once Providence started to rest starters.

Winnipeg Falcons - 13 @ Regina Wheat Kings - 20 - Broad Street Stadium - Sunday, July 16, 1972 - 4:00 PM ET/2:00 PM CST - Weather: Cloudy - Attendance: 18,714
1st Q
0-7: REG - RTD RB Deion Chapman
0-10: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
2nd Q
3-10: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
3rd Q
3-13: REG - FG K Mark Mundle
6-13: WPG - FG K Jordan Hollingsworth
4th Q
13-13: WPG - PTD QB Xerxes Wynn -> WR Juwan Sylvester
13-20: REG - PTD QB Stanley Evans -> WR Leonard Green

A huge opportunity for both teams to get their first win of the season.
Despite QB Ulysses Lawyer being dressed for the game, the Falcons would stick to QB Xerxes Wynn, who would struggle in the 1st quarter with an interception that helped Regina get out to a 0-10 lead.
Regina seemed in control of the game, making life surprisingly difficult for Wynn in the backfield, despite missing their top star DL Butcher Callahan.
Winnipeg would also be swamped with injuries throughout the contest, however, in spite of that, they would manage to come back in the 4th to tie the game at 13.
However, the defence was unable to hold off the Wheat Kings’ offence, with QB Stanley Evans leading a great game-winning drive that ended in a touchdown, giving Regina their first win of the season in the first game where they were able to score double-digit points.

Injury Report
BOS: S Ernie Osborne - 2 Weeks
CGY: LB Junior Abbott - 4 Weeks
EDM: OL Darrell Lemay - 3 Weeks
HFX: RB Rene Lyons - 3 Weeks
LDN: TE Pete Mayfield - 3 Weeks
LOU: OL Kash Wilder - 10 Weeks
LOU: DL Aaron Henderson - Day-to-Day
MIN: OL Clifford Pratt - 2 Weeks
MTL: OL Elliot Barrett - Day-to-Day
PIT: OL Harrison Russell - 1 Week
PIT: OL Lars Nordssen - Day-to-Day
TOR: DL Sam Reinkemeyer - Day-to-Day
TOR: S Grant Horos - 5 Weeks
TOR: OL Paul O’Doherty - Day-to-Day
VAN: WR Keshawn Johnston - 4 Weeks
WPG: DL Douglas Jackson - Day-to-Day
WPG: WR Terry Upshaw - 2 Weeks
WPG: OL John Dough - 11 Weeks
WPG: DB Vern Nowitski - 3 Weeks
WPG: RB Joe Rivers - Day-to-Day

Players of the Week


OFF: QB Nathaniel Braddock BOS - 3 Passing Touchdowns, 321 Passing Yards
Despite the loss, Braddock was excellent for Boston, clearly having the best performance of the week


DEF: DB Dwayne James TOR - 2 Interceptions, 4 Tackles
James’ 2 interceptions were vital in slowing down the Blacksmiths in the Steelheads’ big win over their divisional rival

Standings
WEST
Vancouver - 4-0
Minnesota - 4-0
Edmonton - 2-2
Regina - 1-3
Winnipeg - 0-4
Calgary - 0-4

CENTRAL
Louisville - 3-1
London - 3-1
Buffalo - 2-2
Toronto - 2-2
Indiana - 1-3
Pittsburgh - 1-3

EAST
Providence - 4-0
Long Island - 3-1
Ottawa - 3-1
Montreal - 1-3
Boston - 1-3
Halifax - 1-3

Power Rankings
1 - Providence -
2 - Minnesota -
3 - Vancouver +1
4 - Louisville -1
5 - Ottawa -
6 - Long Island - 
7 - London -
8 - Buffalo +1
9 - Pittsburgh -1
10 - Boston +1
11 - Edmonton +1
12 - Toronto +2
13 - Montreal -3
14 - Halifax -1
15 - Indiana -
16 - Regina +2
17 - Calgary -1
18 - Winnipeg -1

Week 5 Games
REG (1-3) @ PRO (4-0) - JUL 21 - 7:00 PM ET - Friday Night Football
LI (3-1) @ OTT (3-1) - JUL 22 - 12:00 PM ET
HFX (1-3) @ LOU (3-1) - JUL 22 - 12:00 PM ET
CGY (0-4) @ MIN (4-0) - JUL 22 - 3:30 PM ET
WPG (0-4) @ EDM (2-2) - JUL 22 - 3:30 PM ET
VAN (4-0) @ BOS (1-3) - JUL 22 - 7:00 PM ET - Saturday Night Football
PIT (1-3) @ MTL (1-3) - JUL 23 - 1:00 PM ET
TOR (2-2) @ LDN (3-1) - JUL 23 - 1:00 PM ET
BUF (2-2) @ IND (1-3) - JUL 23 - 4:00 PM ET

Last edited by Wallflower (5/24/2024 5:23 pm)

While it sucks to see Xerxes on the bench, Im sure he is a team player who wants the team to win first and foremost and will do anything he can to help the team win

That's right Neville you show em who's boss 😤😤😤😤😤