Press Release

TBLA Expanding to Louisiana

February 12, 2013

The Texas Box Lacrosse Association (TBLA) is proud to announce its expansion into Louisiana and creation of the Louisiana Box Lacrosse Association (LBLA), adding a Youth Academy, High School Divisions, and Adult Leagues in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and New Orleans starting with the 2013 Summer Season. We are pleased to welcome Casey McDonald, Associate Head Coach for LSU Men’s Lacrosse, in his new role as Director of Lacrosse Operations: Louisiana….

White In Tonight, Edwards Out

February 8, 2013

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The Toronto Rock will have the services of defender Chris White available tonight as his appeal hearing is not scheduled until next week. At the other end of the spectrum, defenceman Damon Edwards will not be in the lineup this evening and will serve his one game suspension this evening. White received a match penalty upon league review for a hit on Rochester’s Casey Powell on January 26th. There was…

NLL Names Players of Week Five

February 6, 2013

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The National Lacrosse League has announced Player of the Week awards for Week #5 of the 2013 NLL regular season which featured four Saturday night games on the schedule. Colorado Mammoth forward John Grant, Jr., Calgary Roughnecks transition player Geoff Snider, and Rochester Knighthawks goaltender Matt Vinc each won the award at their respective positions for the second time this season, while Snider has now won in consecutive weeks. Minnesota…

NLL Addresses Inspection on Mammoth Goalie Matt Roik

February 5, 2013

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The National Lacrosse League has released the following statement regarding the inspection of gloves worn by Colorado Mammoth goaltender Matt Roik that took place in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s home game against the Minnesota Swarm. “The Crew Chief conducted the equipment inspection of the gloves in the fourth quarter with 6:29 remaining at the request of the Minnesota bench. “Pursuant to league rules, players can apply for permission to…

Dalgarno Active Tonight vs Swarm

February 2, 2013

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The Colorado Mammoth announced today that forward Joel Dalgarno has been added to the team’s Active Roster from the Injured Reserve List. The 26-year-old British Columbia native registered 12 goals and 10 assists in seven games with the Mammoth in 2011. “Joel should provide us with an offensive spark,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. Dalgarno was unable to play in 2012, and then sustained an injury in early-January…

Chris White Suspended; Will Appeal

February 1, 2013

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Toronto Rock defender Chris White has been suspended one game by the NLL. The one game ban is for an alleged hit that violated rule rule 63.3 which earned White a match penalty upon league review and the subsequent one game suspension as per rule 41.2. There was no penalty originally assessed on the play. The Professional Lacrosse Players Association (PLPA) has appealed the suspension and White will be able…

Matthews, Evans NLL Players of the Month

January 31, 2013

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The National Lacrosse League has announced Player and Rookie of the Month award winners for January of the 2013 NLL regular season. Calgary Roughnecks forward Shawn Evans, the NLL’s current scoring leader (31 points) who ranks second in goals (13) and third in the league in assists (18), won the Player of the Month award. Edmonton Rush forward Mark Matthews, the first overall pick in the 2012 NLL Entry Draft…

Evans, Poulin, Snider Win Weekly NLL Honors

January 30, 2013

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The National Lacrosse League has announced Player of the Week award winners for Week #4 of the 2013 NLL regular season, as seven games highlighted the busiest weekend on the schedule. After two convincing wins on the road, the Calgary Roughnecks had three players, Shawn Evans, Geoff Snider and Mike Poulin, win the weekly award at their respective positions, while the Minnesota Swarm‘s Kiel Matisz won Rookie of the Week….

Rattlers To Face Bayhawks in Tampa Bay

January 29, 2013

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Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league (MLL), Lacrosse Xtreme and Shooters Lacrosse, in conjunction with St. Petersburg/Clearwater Sports Commission and Al Lang Stadium, announced today that the Rochester Rattlers home opener against 2012 MLL Champion Chesapeake Bayhawks will be played at historic Al Lang Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. MLL returns to the Sunshine State for the second time, after…

Shooting Stars Come Away with OT Win

January 27, 2013

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The Durham Turfdogs and Toronto Shooting Stars both opened their seasons in week one when professional lacrosse made its return to the building now known as the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly the historic Maple Leaf Gardens). The Turfdogs spoiled the party winning 11-10 despite a solid comeback effort from the Stars. On Sunday, to finish week three of CLax, the two teams met again as the Durham Turfdogs opened their…

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