Video: Minnesota Swarm lacrosse brawl

The benches emptied.

February 16, 2010 at 4:28PM

We're not sure if the Minnesota Swarm is attempting to emulate the Charlestown Chiefs of Slap Shot fame, but we do know this: there was a doozy of a lacrosse brawl in the Swarm's 16-12 victory over Washington on Saturday at Xcel Energy Center, complete with benches emptying. You know it's good when a goalie is a primary participant. Have a look-see at the video:

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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