WLA: Matt Roik Traded to Shamrocks

March 2, 2015

The Western Lacrosse Association announced yesterday that the New Westminster Salmonbellies have traded goaltender Matt Roik to the Victoria Shamrocks in exchange for a fourth round draft pick in 2016. The Shamrocks are coming off of their second straight WLA championship and Mann Cup appearance. Goaltender Matt Flindell has recently announced via Twitter that he has retired from lacrosse, so this move could be to replace him on the roster….

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Billings Remains Unsigned by Rock

March 2, 2015

The Toronto Rock are on a roll; the team is 8-1 and comfortably in first place in the east. However, one mystery surrounds the team; where is Garrett Billings? Billings’ agent tweeted earlier in the month that the forward was cleared to play in the National Lacrosse League. He tore his ACL against the Vancouver Stealth last season and was projected to return in February. However, one problem remains. The…

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Syracuse and Virginia in ACC Showdown

March 1, 2015

When Syracuse and Virginia meet on Sunday, it marks not just the beginning of ACC play this season, but also the next installment of one of the best match ups in college lacrosse. The two undefeated teams have taken slightly different paths to reach this point, but as always, it will prove to be a great game. Syracuse head coach John Desko says year after year that this is a…

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Anthony Cosmo Out Against Colorado

February 28, 2015

According to Steve Bermel from NLL.com, Buffalo Bandits goaltender Anthony Cosmo sustained a lower body injury in a non-lacrosse situation. He will be out tonight against the Colorado Mammoth and rookie Dave DiRuscio will make his first career NLL start. Cosmo’s injury has been announced to be a knee injury while shoveling snow this week. DiRuscio has only played in one NLL game, saving ten shots and giving up four…

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Vote: Best Uniforms in CLax

February 26, 2015

One thing the Canadian Lacrosse League has had going for it this season is the uniforms. The league debuted some stunning new designs for in-game wear this season, but we want you to decide which one is best. (Photos from our friend Tim Prothero and CLax)                                                …

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Equipment Woes Plagued Mammoth in New England

February 25, 2015

The Colorado Mammoth’s contest against the New England Black Wolves this past week was delayed from 1pm to 2pm due to what was called a weather related issue. Now, we know what the issue really was. While watching the game, a 14-12 victory from Colorado, you may have noticed a few Mammoth players didn’t have matching helmets. If you were really observant, you would have noticed on the Mammoth bench…

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Scott Johnston Out Rest of Season for Rock

February 24, 2015

The Toronto Rock received some bad news this week with Scott Johnston being placed on the season-ending injured reserve list from the injured reserve/second level. Toronto has been playing well, leading the league with a 7-1 record. However, their defensive depth took a bit of a hit with Johnston out and they went out and signed Bill Greer, who made his return to the NLL on Friday night against New…

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NLL Goals of the Week: Week Eight

February 23, 2015

Videos from the NLL Facebook page We have done the work of collecting the best NLL goals this week, but we want your opinion too. Tweet to us @LacrosseWeTrust with your favorite! Stephan LeBlanc Johnny Powless Cory Vitarelli

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Mammoth Keep Scoring Pace, Down New England

February 23, 2015

After falling twice to Edmonton last week, the Colorado Mammoth bounced back with a 14 goal performance to take down the slumping New England Black Wolves 14-12. “I think consistency is one of the things we’ve got work on,” said Black Wolves offensive coordinator Jim Milligan on NLL.com. “At times we have it, at times we let it go. At times our offense matched up very well with their defense, and…

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Machine Promote Coaches Mariano and Marzano

February 20, 2015

The Ohio Machine has promoted Tom Mariano to associate head coach & director of player personal, it was announced today by Machine Vice President & Head Coach Bear Davis. Additionally, the team promoted Dom Marzano to assistant coach & operations manager. “The transition for both Coach Mariano and Coach Marzano to their new roles should be seamless,” Davis said. “Coach Mariano has already played a key role in identifying players…

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