In clax action this week two teams that have struggled to start the season face off as the Durham TurfDogs take on the Iroquois Ironmen. Both teams have had a rocky start to the season as the TurfDogs are 1-1 after splitting a series with the Toronto shooting stars while the Ironmen are 0-2 after losing to the Demons and to the Lock Monsters. For the Ironmen their biggest problem…
Hello again lacrosse world, or whatever part of the lacrosse world that cares what’s going on with this freshly retired player/ recently hired coach is his transition from the turf to the bench, glad to be back writing another blog for ILWT. So far the new lacrosse season has been pretty amazing. Close games and parity with every team in every league. As far as we go the Durham Turfdogs…
On Saturday I had to wake up at the ungodly hour of 9:30am– which I guess is pushing it a bit for a 1pm game on the reserve. However, for a guy that goes to sleep at 4am every night and wakes up at 11am every morning, every Barrie Blizzard game this CLax being an afternoon one is just musician-crippling. I guess whoever scheduled our games never considered that I…
The Vermont Voyageurs were one win away from a Quebec Senior Lacrosse League title last season, and now several of those players are having big years in the North American Lacrosse League. Voyageurs head coach Chad Fairfoull is happy with what he sees. “I was just reviewing video of the Rockhoppers vs Bombers this morning. I think it is great that they get the opportunity to play in the winter….
The Durham Turfdogs and Toronto Shooting Stars both opened their seasons in week one when professional lacrosse made its return to the building now known as the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly the historic Maple Leaf Gardens). The Turfdogs spoiled the party winning 11-10 despite a solid comeback effort from the Stars. On Sunday, to finish week three of CLax, the two teams met again as the Durham Turfdogs opened their…
Yesterday the 1-1 Brampton Inferno took on the 1-0 Niagara Lock Monsters. The Inferno came into this game after a come from behind victory against Oshweken where they won 15-14. The Lock Monsters came into this game after lighting up the Iroquois Ironmen 22-13. This game got off to a fast start as Brampton right out of the gate was pumped and took a3-1 lead in just under four minutes…
The Brampton Inferno served the Ohsweken Demons their first loss of the season in 15-14 overtime thriller at the Powerade Centre Friday night. The defending Creator’s Cup Champions came out to an early 3-0 lead with goals from Wayne VanEvery, Kyle Isaacs and Delby Powless. Ryan Campbell answered with a even strength to nab the first Brampton goal of the game and bring the score to 3-1. Cory Bomberry added…
With Week three of the Clax season beginning here is a quick look at the top 5 candidates for Clax MVP. 5. John Cheesbrough- Cheesebrough has only played one game this season but was stellar for the TurfDogs. In a league where teams have so much offensive firepower a good goalie can make a good team into a great team. Cheesebrough so far this season has posted a 10.06 G.A.A…
The Niagara Lock Monsters opened their inaugural Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) season with a convincing 22-13 victory over the Iroquois Ironmen at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Sunday afternoon. Rochester Knighthawks practice player Tom Montour opened the scoring for the Ironmen with an unassisted powerplay marker just under two minutes into the game. The Lock Monster’s Ryan Learn answered with a pair of goals to but Niagara up 2-1. After Lloyd…
The Ohsweken Demons continued their Canadian Lacrosse League dominance as they remain unbeaten after a convincing 16-8 victory over the Brampton Inferno. The Inferno had revenge on their minds as they fell to the hands of the Demons in the semi finals last season, ending their season and hopes for the Creator’s Cup. 2012 Transition Player of the Year, John McClure opened the scoring with an unassisted marker 4:17 into…