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….
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…
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…
This past weekend we had two fantastic playoff games, just a shame we have to have a loser in each. In the first game, the Rochester Rattlers used a six-goal run to come away with a 15-11 victory over the Ohio Machine. Notice to all MLL, Ohio is for real!! The second game had the Denver Outlaws win in the final 15 seconds by a score of 14-13 with the…
Yesterday afternoon the Rochester Rattlers advanced to their second ever MLL championship. We caught up with them after the game. Joel White Tim Soudan
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…
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…
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…
This past NLL season history was made when the Rochester Knighthawks became the first team to three-peat in the 28 year history of the league. Other teams have come close, Toronto Rock, Buffalo Bandits and the Philadelphia Wings. With a new playoff format the Knighthawks overcame losing the first game in the Eastern Finals and Championship to force the 10 minute mini-game, and even came from behind in both to…
Fann Cup weekend has officially ended. People started coming into Chicago last weekend, seeing the sites, ball games and just driving around seeing what the city has to offer. Friday night was the registration party, waivers signed, a bag that had a commemorative glass and a t-shirt for the event. Once the participants finished all of that, the fun started. Friends who haven’t seen each other since last years…