Yesterday we saw the Baltimore Bombers make some moves, one of which was releasing forward Justin Otto. Otto then signed with the Rhode Island Kingfish. Already playing in Boston last season, Otto is ready to be back in New England. “I’m excited to be apart of the new organization. They have some great talent on the floor and can be a very good team once everything gels.” Otto had been…
What The Catholic 7 Means For Big East Lacrosse
These days collegiate conferences are constantly changing, largely due to the money involved in the big sports like football. One of the conferences that has experienced the most turmoil of late is the Big East, which has seen some of their top football programs leave to find greener pastures. To replace programs like Syracuse, Louisville, West Virginia, and Rutgers the conference has brought in a group of new schools, largely…
One on One With: Ethan Farrell
Ethan Farrell’s Philadelphia Wings were blown out by the Rochester Knighthawks yesterday. But before that, I caught up with him about the season so far for the Wings, and about being an American in the NLL. 1. What has the NLL experience been like? Its been pretty awesome so far. Making it from Free Agent/Rookie camp to the Training Camps and getting a roster has been unbelievable. Just being able…
NLL: Bandits Face Hawks, Need Production from Wiles
The Bandits are off to a decent start to the NLL season, posting a 3-2 record. Many of the new faces have stepped up to the plate and produced for Buffalo, especially assistant captain Shawn Williams. However, one of the faces of last year’s team has been highly under producing. When the Bandits brought Luke Wiles in through trade they expected to get a younger scorer to begin to take…
John Tavares to IR For Bandits
Darris Kilgour announced earlier today that John Tavares will be placed on the Injured Reserve. The 22 year veteran was not at shootaround this morning and had been ruled out with a calf injury. He did not play last week either. Replacing him on the active roster is transition man Jon Harasym who had been on the suspended list. Tavares will have to sit out for four weeks starting now…
CLax: Blizzard Look for First Win Despite the Blizzard
The Barrie Blizzard look to capture their first victory in their program history as they have started 0-2 in their inaugural season. The Blizzard will take on a very rested Brampton Inferno as they have not seen game action since January 26. Leading the way for the Blizzard is Brooklin Redmen (Major Series Lacrosse) with seven goals and five assists for 12 points finding him a spot in the top…
Swarm Defeat Rock in Overtime on Hass Goal 13-12
The Toronto Rock suffered their second loss of the 2013 season after falling to the Minnesota Swarm 13-12 in overtime. The loss leaves the Rock with a 5-2 record thus far. After a slow start, Toronto found themselves trailing 4-2 at the end of the first quarter. The Rock would attempt to claw at this lead throughout the game, ending the remaining three quarters with the score tied at 7-7,…
NCAA GameDay: Michigan, Penn State Highlight Big Day
D1: Delaware vs. Bucknell 1pm – Delaware (1-0), heads into its second game of the season against the Bucknell Bison. With Billy Eisenreich graduated, freshman Sean Doyle has been selected as his replacement (via Inside Lacrosse). Sean has big shoes to fill; luckily he will have Chase Bailey and Todd Heritage there to make the transition easier. Bison goalie Kyle Feeney is coming off a big year (169 saves, .558%)….
Curtis Dickson Says Rush Matchups “Always a Battle”
Tomorrow night the Calgary Roughnecks face the Edmonton Rush in round two of the yearly Battle of Alberta. Curtis Dickson, now in his third year in the league, says that these games do have something a little extra. “There’s always a little extra incentive playing against your provincial rival. We see these guys four times a year and it’s always a battle so its always a huge two points when…
White In Tonight, Edwards Out
The Toronto Rock will have the services of defender Chris White available tonight as his appeal hearing is not scheduled until next week. At the other end of the spectrum, defenceman Damon Edwards will not be in the lineup this evening and will serve his one game suspension this evening. White received a match penalty upon league review for a hit on Rochester’s Casey Powell on January 26th. There was…