Jamie Lincoln’s Impact on the Black Wolves

September 29, 2014

We are seven days removd from the draft and the New England Black Wolves made a huge splash by trading Jordan Hall back to the Knighthawks to get back into the first round as well as trading their captain Brodie Merrill to Toronto as they started to build their draft picks. But 10 days prior to the draft the Black Wolves traded (T) Kyle Belton to Vancouver Stealth for (F)…

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Kevin Crowley; Remembers Wings and Fans

September 25, 2014

August 9th I had the privilege of speaking with former Philadelphia Wing and recently relocated New England Black Wolves Kevin Crowley following his Major Lacrosse League game in which his Bayhawks defeated the Charlotte Hounds in the season finale.  We discussed his trade from Florida to Chesapeake at the trade deadline, along with his Team Canada win in the FIL World Lacrosse Championships.  And finally we talked about the relocation…

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New England or Connecticut, New Location, Same Diagram.

September 15, 2014

With the draft only a week away the new Connecticut team is trying to find its identity. Not only by a name, or if they will be called New England or Connecticut, but by players and what style they will have. Just under 3 weeks ago they traded one of the best to ever play the game in Brodie Merrill.  This was obviously done to get some draft picks back…

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Rock Steady: The Building of Toronto’s Defense

September 10, 2014

The Toronto Rock have made their defense and transition game stronger.  Almost two weeks ago the Rock traded Craig England, Mike Burke, second round pick in 2014 draft, 1st round in 2015 and a 2nd round in 2016 for Brodie Merrill and a 2nd round selection in 2015.  This was a move by the Connecticut organization to get back draft picks they never had from when they were the Wings….

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Could the MLL Return to Philadelphia?

September 6, 2014

With the 2014 seson in the books, and the Denver Outlaws capturing their first title, talk has started to surface about a team returning to Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Barrage played at Villanova Stadium from 2004-2006.  In 2007 the Barrage played at the United Sports Training Center in Downingown, PA before becoming a travel team for the 2008 season, which was their last.  Prior to moving to Philadelphia they were known…

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Rattlers Look to Strike for Second Championship

August 23, 2014

History could be made tonight.  A win by the Rattlers will give the City of Rochester the title of Lacrosse City of Champions.  It would be the first time that both the Indoor (NLL) and Outdoor (MLL) Champion come from the same city.  On May 31st the Knighthawks made NLL history by three-peating as champions, the first time in the leagues 28 year existence. Tonight the top two teams will…

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Rattlers Strike as Machine Stalls

August 16, 2014

The Rochester Rattlers may have started out slow, but stellar goaltending by John Galloway kept the game close in the first quarter and enabled the Rattlers to start their comeback as they came away with a 15-11 victory over the Ohio Machine.  The Rattlers will face the Denver Outlaws who defeated the Lizards 14-13.  Faceoff is scheduled for 7 pm (ET) next Saturday in Atlanta, GA. Head coach Tim Soudan…

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MLL Semi Finals: Machine Tough Match Up For Rattlers

August 15, 2014

The last time the Rattlers were in the playoffs they walked away with a 16-6 championship win over the Denver Outlaws.  On February 19, 2009, the team and staff relocated to become the Toronto Nationals.  This Rattlers team is from the Chicago Machine that left their home in 2009 and became a travel team in 2010, before making a home in Rochester on November 23, 2010. Why do I say…

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Wings and Bayhawks Fans Get Some Closure

August 10, 2014

Last night the Chesepeake Bayhawks and the Charlotte Hounds closed out the season just like they did last year.  Only this time it wasnt for the champioship.  This was the final game of the regular season for both teams , and the loser wuld receive the first overall pick in the MLL draft. Well the Bayhawks didnt disappoint the over 6,000 plus in attendance y controlling the game from start…

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