Canadian – Page 3 – In Lacrosse We Trust

NLL: New attitude Roughnecks prevail over Warriors in front end of home-and-home series

December 14, 2022

A new era of Roughnecks lacrosse began Saturday night in Calgary. A team once known for their lethal offensive weapons – now transformed into a “defense first” team. The first test for the new attitude Riggers were the Vancouver Warriors who were looking to atone for a first week beating at the hands of the Toronto Rock. In a chippy, closely contested game, Calgary scored two late goals propelling them…

NLL: Roughnecks plan to score by committee in 2022-23

December 8, 2022

0 comment

The 2022/23 edition of the Calgary Roughnecks will have a familiar look to it save for the biggest off-season move in the entire National Lacrosse League. Trades, signings, rookies and more – let’s dive into the players taking to the floor on Saturday night. Offense For the first time in 11 years, there’ll be no Curtis “Superman” Dickson on the right side of the Roughnecks’ offense. Dickson and his…

NLL: Disappointment for Warriors in opening game loss to Rock

December 7, 2022

0 comment

Off-season changes for the Vancouver Warriors didn’t pan out in game one of the 2022-23 NLL season, a devastating 19-8 loss to the Toronto Rock on Saturday night at FirstOntario Centre. The Warriors, who have finished last in the West Division each year since 2016 (when they were still the Stealth and playing in Langley), made changes this summer that they hoped would turn the team’s luck around. Mitch Jones…

NLL: Guaranteed win night pays off for Rock

December 5, 2022

0 comment

“The boys saved Jamie some money here tonight,” smiled Toronto Rock head coach Matt Sawyer on Saturday night after his team won their home opener 19-8 over the Vancouver Warriors at FirstOntario Centre. Team owner and general manager Jamie Dawick had guaranteed the fans a win, meaning if the Rock had lost, every fan in attendance would receive a ticket to a future game free of charge. But it only…

NLL: Rock hope drastic off-season moves will bring championship to Hamilton

November 22, 2022

0 comment

The Toronto Rock’s annual goal is simple – win the NLL Championship. After a thrilling 14-13 overtime win, the shorthanded Rock were swept in the Eastern Finals by perennial rivals, the Buffalo Bandits – both in one goal games. It’s very rare that the Rock make drastic moves in the offseason, even after a loss. But that’s just what General Manager Jamie Dawick did this offseason. Backup netminder Riley Hutchcraft…

Press Release: Toronto Rock relocating home games for 2023-24 season

November 14, 2022

0 comment

Several Venues Under Consideration For Temporary Home Game Relocation During FirstOntario Centre Renovation Project Oakville, ON – On Friday, the Toronto Rock were officially informed by the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG) of the estimated 20-month timeline for the renovation project that will transform Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre into a world-class sports and entertainment venue. The expanded budget and renovation timeline will mean the Toronto Rock will relocate their home…

ALL West: Black Fish, Grizzlies victorious during opening weekend

November 14, 2022

0 comment

While one game was a high-scoring affair featuring a combined 31 goals with the Black Fish winning 16-15, the day’s second game saw the Grizzlies score the 11-7 victory over the Sea Spray on Sunday afternoon at Langley Events Centre as the Arena Lacrosse League West Division kicked off its second season. Black Fish 16 Shooting Eagles 15 For much of Sunday’s game between the Black Fish and Shooting Eagles,…

Mann Cup: Peterborough Lakers win fourth consecutive national title

October 15, 2022

0 comment

The Mann Cup Canadian championship returned this year after a two-year Covid-19 absence, and it was a series for the ages. The Peterborough Lakers of Major Series Lacrosse – defending champs – and the Langley Thunder of the Western Lacrosse Association met in Peterborough in early September to battle for the national title. The hometown Lakers were victorious, winning the series in a nail biting seven-game series. The Lakers came…

President’s Cup: Ladner Pioneers win coveted Sr. B trophy

October 5, 2022

0 comment

After a two-year hiatus, the President’s Cup tournament returned to Edmonton where seven teams from across Canada competed for the crown of top Senior B team in the nation. The Edmonton Miners – winners of the last three President’s Cup’s – played host at the 1,600 seat Bill Hunter Arena. The teams that qualified for the tournament were: Edmonton Miners (RMLL), Akwesasne Bucks (CanAm), Six Nations Rivermen (OLA), Capital Region…

ALL: St. Catharines team becomes Ohsweken Bears

October 5, 2022

0 comment

By Lance Winn The Arena Lacrosse League is pleased to announce that the St. Catharines Shockwave have been renamed the Ohsweken Bears moving forward in the ALL East Division. “Our home arena is located in Six Nations,” noted Head Coach and General Manager Ron Henry. “We feel that it is in the best interest of our team that we represent the local community as many of our players live in…

1 2 3 4 5 … 126