NLL To Use Three Man Referee Crews in Playoffs

April 28, 2014

The 2014 National Lacrosse League playoffs begin this weekend on Saturday, May 3 with two first-round single-elimination matchups. The Buffalo Bandits visit the Toronto Rock for the NLL East Division Semifinal at 7 p.m. ET while the Calgary Roughnecks host the Colorado Mammoth for the West Division Semifinal at 9 p.m. ET. NLL playoff games will feature a three-man officiating crew on the floor, an increase from the two-man crews used during the regular season….

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Madison, NJ’s McLinden is one of the Top Playmakers in the Nation

Leads ECAC in Assists and Stags to share of ECAC Regular Season Title   Colin McLinden has been playing lacrosse since he was a little boy. He remembers, “I got my first stick when I was 3 years old. My big brother was a big influence on me ever since I was 5 years old. He played at Virginia and won a national championship and I always wanted to follow…

April 28, 2014
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NLL Playoff Schedule Released

With the completion of the 2014 National Lacrosse League regular season, the NLL Playoffs are set to begin this weekend on Saturday, May 3 with two first-round single-elimination postseason matchups. The Buffalo Bandits visit the Toronto Rock at Air Canada Centre for the NLL East Division Semifinal at 7 p.m. (EST) while the Calgary Roughnecks host the Colorado Mammoth at Scotiabank Saddledome for the West Division Semifinal at 9 p.m. (EST). The…

April 28, 2014
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Hungarian National Team Looks for American Talent

Photo of European Lacrosse play. Credit to laxplayground.com After four years of ups and downs, we here at the Hungarian Lacrosse Federation feel that there is finally a solid foundation to begin building a program that will be able to compete at a high level. The Hungarian National Team is looking to put a squad together to begin competition on the international circuit. We will be holding a training camp…

April 28, 2014
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TheLocker Opens First-Ever Social Commerce Community for the Competitive Athlete

April 27, 2014

TheLocker, a first-of-its-kind social media community and e-commerce platform, is opening its season to connect competitive athletes worldwide and create a digital locker revolutionizing the sporting apparel and equipment commerce model.   TheLocker employs a hyper-athletic focused approach in creating a social media platform, allowing athletes to connect and interact amongst each other as competitors and consumers. TheLocker also enables athletes to connect with other teams, coaches, recruiters and brands…

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Knighthawks Send Bandits to Eighth Straight Loss

April 27, 2014

 The Rochester Knighthawks seized control of the game early in the fourth quarter en route to a 16-14 win over the I-90 rival Buffalo Bandits. With the victory, Rochester tied its single-season wins record with 14. The Knighthawks ended the season with five straight wins and victories in nine of their last 10 games. For 45 minutes, the East Division foes slugged it out with Rochester holding on to a…

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Rush Finish Season 16-2, Top Stealth

The Vancouver Stealth (4-13) fell 10-5 to the Edmonton Rush (16-2) on Friday night, in what was their final road game of the season. With the win the Rush sweep the season series with the Stealth, 3-0. The Rush would get on the board quickly in the first quarter with a goal from Curtis Knight just 32 seconds in. After giving up the early goal Stealth goaltender, Tyler Richards, seemed…

April 26, 2014
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ALIA Founder Johnny Mouradian Shares His Knowledge with Kyoto U Players

Philadelphia, PA – April 25, 2014 – American Indoor Lacrosse Association founder Johnny Mouradain recently visited Japan and shared his knowledge and passion for lacrosse with players from Kyoto University.  Johnny worked with Kyoto’s coaches and players over a four day period both on the field (click on link for video), reviewing video and meeting with the players and team captains. “We rarely experience lacrosse abroad,” said Kyoto University Head Coach Kazuhisa Mirua.  “Johnny’s coaching contains many new and fresh…

April 25, 2014
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US Lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse Join Forces on Sportsmanship

April 24, 2014

New postseason awards among the 2014 initiatives BALTIMORE, April 24, 2014 — US Lacrosse, the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse, and Major League Lacrosse (MLL) are joining forces in 2014 to promote safety and sportsmanship in lacrosse. Together, the two organizations are collaborating on messaging and initiatives that will stress the importance of these ideals among players, coaches and spectators at all levels of the game. Full page ads focused…

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Maverik Announces Additions to Pro Player Roster

April 24, 2014

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, April 24, 2014 ­­­— Maverik Lacrosse is proud to announce the addition of several new athletes to its roster of professional players. These athletes will be wearing Maverik equipment in Major League Lacrosse competition this summer, after it was announced earlier this week that Maverik has become an official equipment supplier of the league. “We are excited to have this group of players representing our brand….

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