Photo credit: Ryan Pfeiffer/Metroland Although he may have had to wait longer than expected, Sheldon Burns was just happy to be selected in the NLL draft. “It’s going to sound cliche, but it’s truly a dream come true,” said the 22nd overall pick of the New England Blackwolves. “I grew up wanting to play in the highest level I can and to be apart of this and a new organization…
5. University of Guelph – 4-3 – Last Week: Unranked After dropping their first three games, Guelph University has won four straight, bringing the Gryphons above .500. Seniors Curtis Knight,Ryan Serville and Mike Burke have combined for 53 points. Seamus Shanahan has been solid for the Gryphs, netting seven goals and three assists for 10 points in five games. Guelph has one lone game this weekend with a Friday night…
In many cases, number one overall picks are slated into rebuilding situations. For Ben McIntosh and the Edmonton Rush, it’s not the case. “It’s really a dream come true and an honour,” said the Drexel University grad. “They’re a team that doesn’t need a ton of help right now, but I’m hoping that I can go in there and help them out as much as I can.” The Coquitlam, BC…
The most decorated program in Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) history, the Brock Badgers are currently experiencing a Baggataway Cup drought. The Badgers have been crowned National Champions 18 times, but they have yet to bring the hardware home to St. Catharines, ON since 2009. Head Coach Justin Kennedy and his squad have high expectations after training camp just over the past two weeks. “Our expectations are to learn…
After opening the series with a pair of losses, the Six Nations Arrows have clawed their way back into the series and are just one win away from winning the franchises first Minto Cup since 2007. The Arrows head into Game 6 with major momentum and a convincing 3-2 series lead against BCJALL champions, Coquitlam Adanacs. It comes as no surprise that THE Arrows’ sharpshooter Johnny Powless leads the Canadian Jr.A…
With a victory tonight, the Six Nations Arrows will be crowned Ontario Jr. A Championship for the first time since 2007. The defending National Champions look to keep their playoff hopes alive tonight and continue their hunt to capture their second Minto Cup in four years. The Arrows have outscored the defending Minto Cup Champions Warriors 31-11 in the opening three games. Six Nations have been led by Johnny Poweless…
The road to the 2014 Founders Cup continues as the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) conference finals began this past week. The Halton Hills Bulldogs have a 2-0 stranglehold on the Akwesasne Indians after a pair of convincing wins, outscoring their opponents 27-11 this past weekend at Gordon Alcott Arena in Georgetown. Seth Laidlaw and Adam Charalambides led the way for the Bulldogs, each netting 11 points in the…
Our Pat Gregoire has been on Twitter all week reporting on a new American box lacrosse league. He adds some more detail today about the potential league. With more research I have found out that the league is exploring the possibility of beginning operation in 2015 but has set a more realistic goal of 2016 as it is in the infancy stage and is currently starting it’s ownership drive. The…
After two successful years in the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax), the Durham Turfdogs took a major step back with a disappointing 2014 season. The Turfdogs finished the year with a dismal 1-7 record, leaving them outside of the playoffs for the first time since their inaugural season in 2012. After starting the year at 1-1, Durham dropped six straight games to close out the substandard year. A major factor to…
As the SouthWest Cyclops (2-2) look to improve their record above .500, the Barrie Blizzard (0-4) are still in search of their first win of the season. The two newest Canadian Lacrosse League clubs will clash this Saturday(3/1) at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena at 8 p.m. Transition scoring has been key for SouthWest this year as many two-way players have consistently found the back of the cage for the Cyclops….