Justin Lafleur

Lao Gosneys Leave Lasting Legacy

July 3, 2015

Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney ’12 were two of the most influential figures in the breakthrough of the Lehigh men’s lacrosse program. Today, they are continuing to make Lehigh proud in Major League Lacrosse, enjoying success due in large part to a foundation and common theme from their time donning the Brown and White. With practice time limited in Major League Lacrosse, success is tied directly to internal drive and motivation….

MLL Three Stars: Week Twelve

June 29, 2015

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In the tight Major League Lacrosse standings, Ohio and Boston separated themselves a bit, and Florida earned a big win over first-place New York. Here are three stars from this past weekend. 3) Kieran McArdle (Florida) – 4 goals, 1 assist There were several players across the league with better stat lines than Kieran McArdle, but the St. John’s product gets the nod at #3 due to the magnitude and…

MLL Three Stars: Week Eleven

June 23, 2015

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Major League Lacrosse is coming off a weekend to remember with four one-goal games, including two ending in overtime. Here are three stars from the weekend that was. 3) Joey Sankey (Charlotte) – 2 goals, 2 assists Joey Sankey is getting the edge as the #3 star due to the magnitude of his team’s win, a thrilling 13-12 victory at the previously undefeated New York Lizards. There were several great…

Bill Tierney: A Legend of the Sport

June 14, 2015

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There may be no figure in the sport of lacrosse that has contributed more to the growth of the game than University of Denver head coach Bill Tierney. Tierney’s surprise move west in 2009 was capped off last month when his Pioneers won the 2015 National Championship. The preseason #1 team in the nation, Denver had a couple roadblocks (losses to North Carolina and Ohio State), but ended the season…

MLL Rookie Report: Week Ten

June 12, 2015

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Rookies are continuing to make their mark in Major League Lacrosse. It’s hard enough to crack a gameday roster (as evident by the relatively few who have played), but those who are playing are continuing to contribute. The Florida Launch continue to feature several rookies, led by Lyle Thompson who tallied one goal and three assists in last Friday’s 18-11 loss at undefeated New York. Thompson has recorded multiple points…

Implications of Women’s Lacrosse Shot Clock

June 9, 2015

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The recent announcement that the NCAA women’s lacrosse rules committee added a 90-second shot clock could be a game-changer, literally. Assuming the NCAA playing rules oversight panel formally approves in July, the game of women’s lacrosse will undergo a revolutionary change in a major way beginning in 2017 (for Division I) and 2018 (for Division II and III). Unlike the men’s game, which has a 30-second shot clock after the…

MLL Rookie Report: Week Nine

June 5, 2015

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With the college season wrapped up, the full allotment of college seniors are now available for Major League Lacrosse. Several made strong debuts while others continued to impress last weekend, highlighted by former North Carolina Tar Heels. Leading the way among rookies continues to be Charlotte’s Joey Sankey out of UNC. After an eight-point debut against Boston, Sankey followed with six points vs. New York. Included was a two-point goal…

MLL Three Stars: Week Nine

June 4, 2015

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All four Major League Lacrosse teams were in action last weekend. Here are the three stars as Ohio, Boston, Rochester and New York all picked up victories. 3) Tom Schreiber (Ohio) – 1 goal, 7 assists Tom Schreiber was the catalyst for the Ohio offense in a big 18-12 win at Denver Friday. The Princeton alum scored his goal in the fourth quarter while dishing seven assists for eight points,…

Cannons, Launch, and The Two Point Goal

June 3, 2015

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The two-point goal in Major League Lacrosse can be a game-changer. It is an extremely challenging shot, but isn’t impossible as evident by the 26 two-pointers across the league so far this season. The shot keeps teams in games for longer and makes the game more exciting for fans. This was on full display in Saturday’s Florida Launch at Boston Cannons game. A game of runs saw the Cannons take…

MLL Rookie Report: Week Eight

May 28, 2015

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The highlight from last weekend in Major League Lacrosse was Lyle Thompson making his MLL debut. Thompson, who reunited with brother Miles, finished with a goal and three assists in Florida’s 20-12 win over Ohio. His first-career goal 10:29 into the first quarter gave the Launch a 4-2 lead. He dished two assists in the second quarter and one in the third. Not to be forgotten is Joey Sankey of…

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