Excelsiors Look to Get on Track

June 23, 2013

The Brampton Excelsiors (2-7) will take on the Six Nations Chiefs (6-1-1) Sunday, June 23 on the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena turf. The game marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with the Chiefs winning both games.   These teams did battle just days ago when Six Nations was able to secure a 7-5 road win over the Excelsiors. Leading the Chiefs to victory was the duo of…

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Lakers Win Third Straight

June 17, 2013

The Peterborough Lakers (6-3) captured their third win in a row Sunday, defeating the Brampton Excelsiors (2-6) by a score of 8-5. With the win, the Lakers move into first place in Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) standings.   Brampton was able to establish an early lead in the first period off of goals from Dustin Carvallo and Shane Scott, chasing Lakers goalie Tyler Carlson from the net just over six…

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Off Season Wish List: Edmonton Rush

June 10, 2013

As declining ticket sales have caused some turmoil and uncertainty regarding the future of the Edmonton Rush franchise, a significant effort is being made to ensure upcoming on-floor successes.   The Rush have already began to make moves in preparation for next year in Edmonton, renewing general manager and head coach Derek Keenan’s contract or the next two years. Edmonton also fired team president Dave Jamieson after just one season…

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Off Season Wish List: Rochester Knighthawks

June 7, 2013

Seeing as though the Rochester Knighthawks recently celebrated winning their second consecutive Champion’s Cup title, the first team to repeat as league champions in a decade, it would be a safe assumption that there will be little change to the current roster heading into next season. However, with owner and general manager Curt Styres at the helm, nothing can ever be be disregarded.   Since taking over the team in…

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Off Season Wish List: Toronto Rock

June 5, 2013

Although the 2013 NLL season is still fresh in the mind of many lacrosse fans, preparations for next year have already begun. The Toronto Rock recently became one of first teams to make a major off season move, relieving head coach Troy Cordingley of his duties.   Cordingley’s firing comes just one month after being named NLL Head Coach of the Year. During Cordingley’s tenure in Toronto, the Brampton native…

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MSL: Lakers Take on Chiefs

June 1, 2013

The defending Mann Cup champion Peterborough Lakers (2-1) will travel to the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena to take on the Six Nations Chiefs (1-1) for a Sunday afternoon game.   Reigning NLL MVP Shawn Evans, who led the league in points (112) and assists (80), has continued his offensive momentum with Peterborough. Evans leads the Lakers in scoring with five goals and six assists for 21 points. Evans’ has not only…

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Winless in Brampton

May 28, 2013

The Brampton Excelsiors (0-1) will play host to the Oakville Rock (0-1) this evening as both teams look to pick up their first victory on the young Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) season.

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Knighthawks First Repeat Champions since 2003

May 13, 2013

  The Rochester Knighthawks captured their second consecutive NLL title with an 11-10 victory over the Washington Stealth this past weekend. With the victory, the Knighthawks earned their fourth Champion’s Cup in franchise history and also became the first team to repeat as league champions since the Toronto Rock accomplished the feat in 2002 and 2003.   High profile additions to an already stacked roster, that included acquiring two elite…

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MSL Season Preview: Six Nations Chiefs

May 10, 2013

After capturing three consecutive Mann Cup championships during the nineties, the Six Nations Chiefs established themselves as a senior A lacrosse dynasty. However, in years following this incredible streak the team failed to return to the league finals until the 2012 season, where they would lose the Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) title to the eventual Mann Cup champion Peterborough Lakers. The Chiefs will look to build on momentum gained last…

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