On October 6, the Chesapeake Bayhawks captured Major League Lacrosse’s Steinfeld Trophy with a 10-9 win over the Denver Outlaws. It was the Bayhawks first championship since 2013, and for league superstar Lyle Thompson, it was his first in the MLL. “It’s special being a part of a team and accomplishing the end goal,” said Thompson. “Everything we have talked about since preseason. It’s everything we do during the week…
MLL: League honours award winners during finals weekend
Major League Lacrosse finished off their 2019 season with a stunning come from behind championship by the Chesapeake Bayhawks. The night prior to the final, the league recognized several of its top performers and leaders. Tony Seaman – Denver Outlaws – Tito’s Coach of the Year Tony Seaman became the third Denver Outlaws coach to win the Coach of the Year Award after serving as both general manager and an assistant…
MLL: Rattlers’ ownership returns to league
The Dallas Rattlers ownership had been transferred from New Balance co-founder Jim Davis to the MLL, according to a statement released by the league on Tuesday afternoon. However, a report from Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse that was released prior to the league’s statement noted that the Dallas Rattlers had ceased operations entirely. I have confirmed with multiple sources that @RattlersLax have shuttered their front office and closed shop. Additionally,…
PHOTOS: MLL semifinals 2019
Callie Agnew was able to catch both MLL semifinals on October 4 – Atlanta vs Chesapeake and Boston vs Denver.
World Lax: USA takes bronze at WILC over surging English team
Team USA won the bronze medal for the fifth consecutive time at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships following their 11-8 victory over a tough England team at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, British Columbia. When these teams met in pool play back on September 23rd, Team USA made it look easy with a 22-3 domination of England. But after that, England defeated Finland 15-6 and Israel 9-7 before a…
MLL: Outlaws rally behind fans during semifinal
In Friday’s Major League Lacrosse semifinals, the Denver Outlaws used their home field advantage to stage a late-game rally and defeat the Boston Cannons 17-15 at Peter Barton Stadium. John Grant Jr. was instrumental in the comeback. “Every time we would get a goal the place would go bananas,” Grant said. “Bad calls, big swings, big hits, big defensive plays. They rose to the occasion every time we needed a…
World Lax: Canada remains undefeated at WILC
After 10 days of superb competition, the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships concluded last Saturday with the marquee matchup that everybody had been predicting: Team Canada versus the Iroquois Nationals. The game did not disappoint as fans were treated to lacrosse at the very highest level. In the end, Team Canada powered their way to a 19-12 victory and their fifth consecutive World Indoor title. “Both teams battled real hard. Nobody…
World Lax: Our favourite photos from the 2019 WILC
ILWT photographer Cliff McCaig got some great action shots during the 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Langley. Check out our top 30 best phots from the tournament!
PHOTOS: WILC 2019 – Switzerland vs. Hong Kong
Photos from Switzerland’s 16-14 win over Hong Kong in the placement bracket at the 2019 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship. Lukas Heri led Switzerland with six goals and three assists while Alexander Meier made 30 saves in goal. Evan Mok-Lamme scored three goals and six assists and Jordan Wong four goals and three assists to lead Hong Kong.