Alec Stathakis returns, boosts Waterdogs in win over Redwoods

Alec Stathakis made his return for the Philadelphia Waterdogs in their 15-13 victory against the California Redwoods last Friday. Having missed the first half of the 2026 season due to knee surgery, Stathakis played a pivotal role, winning 18 of 31 faceoff draws and collecting seven ground balls. His performance was crucial as the Waterdogs came back from a slow start, finishing the game with a strong 5-1 run. Stathakis's reactivation adds depth to the lineup, and his previous success with the team and head coach Bill Tierney is expected to facilitate further improvement as the season progresses.

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