Author: Marisa Ingemi

CLax: Toronto Team On the Way, Demons Open Up Vs Ironmen

September 19, 2012
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The Canadian Lacrosse League has made several announcements via their Twitter page the last few days, one having to do with their schedule and one about an expansion franchise. The first one game on September 12th where they said “Clax 2013 schedule to be released soon. Season opener is January 12th, a Creator’s Cup rematch – Ohsweken Demons and the Iroquois Ironmen.” The same day, CLax tweeted that expansion franchises…

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MLL Wants Florida, Atlanta or Texas Team by 2014

September 18, 2012
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In this great article on CNN about Jake Steinfeld and Major League Lacrosse, there is a little tidbit to get MLL fans excited, at least if you want to see expansion.   This year two expansion teams debuted: the Charlotte Hounds and the Ohio Machine. The latter, in a June game against the Denver Outlaws, pulled a crowd of 30,128, the biggest in MLL history. And it will continue to expand:…

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Mike Thompson MVP Highlights Mann Cup

September 17, 2012
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In a Mann Cup where coaches were suspended and controversy surrounded potential doping, there was a positive story that came out of the Peterborough Lakers 2012 Mann Cup victory. That positive was goaltender Mike Thompson, who came in and won the Lakers four straight games. The Lakers goalie had been Tyler Carlson when Peterborough lost the first two games of the series to the Langley Thunder. Thompson replaced Carlson midway through Game…

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Suspended Coaches Jamie Batley and Rod Jensen Still Coaching Mann Cup

Yesterday it was announced that Langley Thunder head coach Rod Jensen and Peterborough Lakers head coach Jamie Batley had been suspended for not cooperating with the CCES doping testing during the Mann Cup. Well, now they can coach during the Mann Cup, as CLA president Joe Harris has “stayed” the suspension pending further investigation, according to IL Indoor. Both coaches appealed the suspensions and the CLA decided to stay them. This means…

September 15, 2012
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Kevin Drew Now a Hound; What He Can Do

September 14, 2012
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Earlier today Kevin Drew was traded to the Charlotte Hounds. Drew was traded to Charlotte from the Rochester Rattlers for Billy Bitter and a draft pick. But who is Kevin Drew, and what does he bring to the table with the Hounds? He played in eleven games with the Rattlers in 2012. He scored five goals and two assists to total at seven points on the season, his first year…

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Meet a Future NLL Star: Carter Bender

September 14, 2012
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Name: Carter Bender Position: Forward Teams: Rochester Rattlers, Brampton Excelsiors Points: 25 Bender played his college lacrosse with the Hartford Hawks. A field and box lacrosse player, Bender has shown the ability to play both levels of lacrosse at a high level. “I prefer box lacrosse because of the fast paced and compact game style.” says Bender. “Although I do enjoy some of the structure to field lacrosse, and love playing outside in the…

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MILA Week Seven Preview: Colorado Back in Action, Jaxx Need a Win

September 14, 2012
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It’s the seventh week of the Midwest Indoor Lacrosse Association, and the playoffs are inching closer. Some more teams are back in action, and some teams desperately need wins. The Grand Rapids Dragonfish are undefeated and they are taking on the 0-6 Detroit Coney Dogs. Detroit lost last week to Columbus. Grand Rapids picked up two wins last week against Southern Ohio and Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Octane are at 4-2 and two…

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Ortolani Traded to Rochester Rattlers

September 12, 2012
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In Lacrosse We Trust sources have confirmed the trade of John Ortolani to the Rochester Rattlers. Tim Thomas broke the story of the trade last night. Ortolani was the back up faceoff man for the Boston Cannons for the past three years. He saw action in the last regular season game of 2012 and in the Cannons playoff game where he played very well. He will be shipped to Rochester…

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Notre Dame Lacrosse Joining ACC

September 12, 2012
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With Syracuse joining the ACC in a few years, they will be joining the already super conference of Virginia, Duke, Maryland and North Carolina. Well, that conference just got a little bit stronger. This will be official whenever the Fighting Irish leave the Big East according to the ACC, but that timeline has not been announced. Yes, Notre Dame lacrosse will now be a part of the super conference ACC….

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MILA Week Six Recap: Jaxx in OT, Grand Rapids Still Undefeated

September 11, 2012
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In week six of Midwest Indoor Lacrosse League action, we saw some great matchups and great finishes. One game we have all been looking forward to for a long time has been the Pittsburgh Octane vs the Grand Rapids Dragonfish. Grand Rapids remained undefeated and are now 4-0 after a 15-13 win over Pittsburgh.Pittsburgh drops to 3-2 and are in second place in the Mid States Division. The Minnesota Jaxx…

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