The first full slate of National Lacrosse League action opens up tomorrow night. Our staff of NLL writers give their predictions on the games, with some teams opening their seasons and playing their first contests.
In the first episode of Lax Live in 2016, Marisa Ingemi is joined by Brian Davies to preview the college lacrosse season, and hosts an NLL round table that consists of Alex Urquhart, Dan Pattison, Owen Munro, and Ryan Zunner. Tune in to hear the game picks from the ILWT staff along with analysis of the new commissioner, and previewing the NCAA season.
New National Lacrosse League commissioner Nick Sakiewicz spoke to the media for the first time today, where he discussed his new role in the league, expansion, broadcasts, and digital media in the league. Click the audio file to listen to it below.
Toronto vs Georgia Swarm defender Michael Seidel is on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Rob Hellyer will be healthy for this game, it was announced by the team. Defenders Damon Edwards and Scott Johnston are both out after knee injuries last season. Forward Kevin Ross is on the PUP with a wrist injury. Josh Sanderson is on the PUP and not expected to return this season. Calgary vs Buffalo…
The National Lacrosse League will announce at 12 p.m. eastern time today that the league will announce Nick Sakiewicz the next commissioner, according to sources. Former commissioner George Daniel stepped down in November. “I’m honored and excited to join a tremendous group of owners and lead the National Lacrosse League as NLL Commissioner,” Sakiewicz said in an NLL press release. “Similar to soccer 20 years ago, lacrosse is a dynamic…
The first week of National Lacrosse League action of 2016 is in the books, and that means the analysis can begin. John Grant Jr: A+ John Grant Jr does it year in and year out. Not only did he (tie) lead the Colorado Mammoth with seven points on Friday night, but he scored the game winning goal to boot. Here’s a look at his goal that earned him an A+…
Same Old Swarm Tease? It feels like every year, the Minnesota Georgia Swarm are hyped for their young players. How many prospects have the Swarm produced now? It’s countless. Are the four Swarm rookies this season more of the same? Randy Staats had one of the best NLL debuts in recent memory with a seven-point night on Friday against the Colorado Mammoth. Lyle Thompson scored a hat trick in his first-ever…
It may be a new year, but that does not mean there will be change. Yes, there was a new team in action in last night’s National Lacrosse League contest, however many things stayed the same. John Grant Jr remains one of the best lacrosse players in the world, and that fact stayed true on Friday night as he scored the game winning goal to lead the Colorado Mammoth past…
Today is the first day of 2016 and also the first day of National Lacrosse League action. From now until the end of September, there will be meaningful lacrosse to be played every week. Not only is it the start of the new year, but the start of the 2016 lacrosse calendar. In many ways, 2016 will be a benchmark season for the NLL. Two teams are in new markets-…
After making him the first overall selection in the Major League Lacrosse supplemental draft yesterday, the Atlanta Blaze have traded former MLL rookie of the year Jeremy Boltus to the Rochester Rattlers. The Blaze also send defenseman John Ranagan back to the Rattlers, his former team, along with an eighth round pick in the 2016 collegiate draft. In return, the Blaze will get former Syracuse standout Kevin Rice along with…