Colorado Mammoth

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/colorado-mammoth

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport discipline?Professional box lacrosse
2. What is the league affiliation?National Lacrosse League (NLL)
3. Where do the Colorado Mammoth play their home games?They play at Ball Arena in Denver, a modern indoor arena that makes the games fun and comfortable.
4. Why are the Colorado Mammoth so popular in Denver?They draw more fans than some other big teams, and their games are exciting and fast, so people love to watch them.

Box Lacrosse: A high-intensity, physical indoor variant of lacrosse played on a smaller rink, characterized by rapid play and close-quarters action.
National Lacrosse League (NLL): The premier professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, featuring top-tier talent and competitive play.
Franchise Relocation: The process by which a professional sports team moves from one city or market to another.
Attendance Figures: Statistical data representing the number of spectators present at sporting events, often used as an indicator of popularity and financial success.