Cannons and Machine Need Wins in Playoff Hunt

Tonight the Boston Cannons at 3-4 will have a chance to tie for third place with the Florida Launch and one of the New York Lizards or Charlotte Hounds. A loss will put them at 3-5 and tied for the sixth spot and out of the playoffs. Ohio is in the same position. Last week the Cannons fell to the Chesapeake Bayhawks. Boston was in a tight contest with Chesapeake and…

June 21, 2014
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Cannons Notebook: Can the Cannons Get Back to .500?

June 19, 2014

The Boston Cannons have had the very definition of an up and down season as they have exchanged wins and losses in each of the past four weeks. As they head into the halfway point of the season, the Cannons are currently tied for the final playoff spot with the Charlotte Hounds, New York Lizards and Ohio Machine. What is a good way for the Cannons to secure the final…

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QSLL: Ottawa, Kahnawake Mohawks, Lead the Charge

June 16, 2014

The Ottawa Axemen and Kahnawake Mohawks are both 7-1 and lead the standings in the Quebec Senior Lacrosse League. Meanwhile, the Vermont Voyageurs are three games back at 3-4 and Sherbrooke is five games back at 2-6. The Kahnawake Tomhawks are in last place at 0-7. Three games took place this weekend. The first game of the weekend was on Saturday as Sherbrooke hosted the Mohawks. Kahnawake led 4-3 after one…

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Bayhawks Pull Out 16-15 Thriller Over Cannons

June 15, 2014

In a game that saw a 7-0 Boston run followed by a 6-1 Chesapeake response, it was the Bayhawks who came out victorious in the end, just barely. The Cannons’ Stephen Berger appeared to have tied the score at 16 with less than ten seconds remaining, but Chesapeake head coach Dave Cottle challenged the play and after review, it was ruled that Berger’s foot was in the crease, negating the…

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Cannons Go for Two Straight, Take on Reeling Bayhawks

June 14, 2014

Tonight the Boston Cannons are looking for their first back-to-back wins of the season tonight as they finish off their road trip at Chesapeake. Meanwhile, the Bayhawks are 1-5 on the season and have not won since their second game of the season on May 3rd when they beat New York, 12-11. The good news for the Bayhawks is Peet Poillon will be back in the lineup after missing last…

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MLL All Star Game: Evaluating the Roster

June 13, 2014

It is a unique year in the MLL with the season coinciding with the World Games this summer. This only means that the team of All Stars will be playing against those selected to represent Team USA in Denver this summer. There is a wealth of youth on the roster, so it will be a treat to get a chance to see the next group of stars coming into their…

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2015 MLL Prospect Watch Part Two: Thompson, Poillon, Bitter

June 9, 2014

Following up on the initial 2015 MLL prospect watch, here are 10 more prospects who could see their name called during next January’s Major League Lacrosse Draft. Lyle Thompson, Albany, Attackman The reigning Tewaaraton Award winner with his brother Miles, Lyle Thompson owns the NCAA Division I record with 128 points during a historic 2014 season. Lyle has put up eye-popping numbers and should undoubtedly enjoy success at the next…

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New State-Themed Gear for the Local Laxer

June 9, 2014

Live the LAX Life and show state pride with the States Series, a collection of state-themed lacrosse apparel   BALTIMORE, June 09, 2014 – Just in time for 4th of July, new lacrosse lifestyle brand LAX SO HARD announces a collection of state-themed lacrosse wear. The State Series kicks off with a collection of t-shirts and shorts, each of which proudly displays a USA or state flag outlined by LAX SO…

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Cannons Take Road Win in Ohio, Get Back to .500

June 7, 2014

After a slow start, the Boston Cannons were able to overcome an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Ohio Machine. This is the first win for Boston since May 17. The Cannons, now 3-3 on the season, struggled early to find the back of the net. It wasn’t until mid-way through the first quarter that Boston was able to find their rhythm. After being down 3-0, the Cannons bounced back…

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