It’s March Madness, so everyone will be watching college basketball for the next month. In the past few days since the bracket was announced we have seen brackets made up saying “what if it were college football teams?” which is an interesting exercise. But what if it was lacrosse teams? This is tougher because most of the teams on this bracket would be in the MCLA, which at times is…
With all of the transactions in the National Lacrosse League the past few days, there has also been some in the Western Lacrosse Association. The Victoria Shamrocks have signed Rhys Duch (Vancouver Stealth), Scott Ranger (Calgary Roughnecks), Corey Small (Edmonton Rush) and Karsen Leung (Calgary Roughnecks). All four of the NLL players signed were a part of last year’s team that went to the Mann Cup. “It’s shaping up to…
Photo Credit: Dan Brodie The Calgary Roughnecks are one of the most balanced teams in the NLL at 6-5 and with the NLL trade deadline in just a few hours, they might just stand pat. General manager Mike Board spoke with the Calgary Sun yesterday and has some interesting quotes. “I talked to some of the teams in the East this week, and they’re all figuring there’s some jostling to…
The Canadian Lacrosse League is getting set for their first ever all star game at the end of this 2014 season. The game will take place on April 12 at the Wilmot Recreation Complex. The format will see the Creator’s Cup Champions (champion of the league) face a collection of the league’s best players as their all stars. The selection of players will be as follows; Three (3) players selected per…
Trade deadlines are typically some of the most exciting days in sports. This past NHL trade deadline we saw names like Ryan Miller, Martin St. Louis and Ryan Callahan move. Meanwhile, other names like Ryan Kesler did not. This is the beauty of trade deadlines. Once a year, the NLL holds a trade deadline as well, and that is tomorrow. However, do not expect a day full of moves like…
One of the longest raging debates in college lacrosse is that of a shot clock. Both professional leagues use it, and stall warnings can be a mess in college, so why not? Four ILWT staff members (Brendan Staudt, MLL Roundtable co-host; Joe Keegan, MLL Talk panelist; Brendan Chamberlain, ILWT NCAA Lead Writer; James Simmons, ILWT NCAA Columnist) go at it with their opinions on the matter. Brendan Staudt: YES. There’s shot…
From photographer George Folorous at the Rush vs Stealth game last week.
Some injury news in the National Lacrosse League this week as several players are returning to action and some players are out. Here is all of the news leading up to game time. IN Bill Greer, Toronto—Head coach John Lovell said this week that Greer will be available for both their games against Rochester and Minnesota. Rob Marshall, Toronto—Marshall is 100 percent, according to Lovell. Pat Merrill, Toronto—Merrill missed the…
The Toronto Rock made several moves today, highlighted by a goaltending move by releasing current backup ‘tender Zak Boychuk and signing former Philadelphia Wings backup Steve Fryer. Fryer has been playing major lacrosse with the Langley Thunder and Brooklin Redmen. Fryer is a former third round pick by the Wings back in 2011. He has played in two Minto Cups with Brampton and Coquitlam. He also played in a Mann…
The Colorado Mammoth have had a busy week, bringing in new coaches and moving players. One of those players is Jamie Shewchuk, an NLL veteran who is back in the league for the first time since last season. Shewchuk has had three stints with the Mammoth in his career. “I am thrilled to be back in the NLL,” Shewchuk told us. “My heart is and always will be with the…