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Canadian Lacrosse Association Issues New Fighting Rules, And No One Likes It

December 13, 2012
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In case you missed this with all of the MLL news happening yesterday, the Canadian Lacrosse Association decided it would be a good idea to now eject players for fighting. Essentially, that’s banning fighting. Players, media, and fans do not like this, as you can see below: I wonder whose idea it was to pass the no fighting rule. You think head shots were bad before wait til this season starts. #pisspoorrule —…

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Moving On From CLax Player to Coach

December 10, 2012
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Hello again, its been a long hiatus since my last blog but a lot has gone on in the world of Brandon Turner. After a fantastic first ever Clax season the future looked bright, I was starting to get my game back after a concussion in 2010 and feeling better than ever. Then Murphys Law kicked in as we all know it loves to do and it came in the…

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Two Mann Cup Players Test For Cannabis Violation

The Mann Cup this past September was marred with stories about drug testing, with coaches suspended and reprimands flying, and yesterday we found out what the trouble was in Peterborough. Two unidentified players in the Mann Cup have tested positive for cannabis. Neither one will be suspended but if they are caught again, per rules, they will have a lifetime ban from the Canadian Lacrosse Association. First time offenders who…

December 7, 2012
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Rock Name Dave Pym Western Scout

November 29, 2012
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Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced the addition of Dave Pym as Western Canadian Scout.  Pym was most recently the head coach of the Calgary Roughnecks who finished 2012 with the best regular season record in the NLL. The former Calgary bench boss was an assistant to Rock head coach Troy Cordingley, also standing alongside Sanderson, in 2009 with a Roughnecks squad that captured the Champion’s Cup. Cordingley…

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McGill Redmen Crowned CUFLA Kings for First Time In Program History

November 29, 2012
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As McGill Redmen coach Tim Murdoch hoisted the Baggataway Cup at Trent University, the weight had been lifted off his shoulders. The Redmen were crowned CUFLA champions for the first time in program history as they defeated the Western Mustangs in a thrilling 7-6 overtime battle. The weekend was full of emotion and excitement as McGill knocked off the Guelph Gryphons in another overtime win, this time by a score…

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Turf Dogs and Stars Finish in Exhibition Tie

November 27, 2012
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The Canadian Lacrosse League began their pre season on Sunday when the Durham Turf Dogs and Toronto Shooting Stars played to a 12-12 tie. Scott Defrancesco of the Turf Dogs led all players with three goals. Blake Kenny of the Shooting Stars led all scorers with two goals and four assists. Other players of note on Toronto were Jackson Gair (2 goals 2 assists) and Tory Gardner (four penalty minutes)….

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Niagara opens training Camp, While Turf Dogs look to take a bite out of Clax.

November 22, 2012
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The Niagara Lock Monsters took another step towards their first Clax season as they opened their first ever training camp. The Lock Monsters saw great things from all their players but there were some that stood out above the rest. Andrew Tober showed no sign of slowing down and still looks to be one of the top transition players in the league. Dylan Llord played well at both ends of…

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Expansion Franchises a Big Part of CLax

Around the league teams are preparing for the upcoming 2013 CLAX season.  The Canadian Lacrosse League heads into their second season with new goals after a successful inaugural season. The Canadian Lacrosse League has changed over this past year as 3 new franchises were introduced with the Niagara Lock Monsters, Barrie Blizzard and Toronto Shooting Stars. The Canadian Lacrosse League has been strategic in their decision to move away from…

November 20, 2012
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Toronto Shooting Stars look to shake up Clax

November 16, 2012
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The Toronto Shooting Stars head into the 2012 Clax season hoping to make a bid for the Creator’s Cup and prove that they are not just wishing upon a shooting star. The big news for the Stars is that they have signed an agreement to play at the Mattamy Athletic Centre formerly known as Maple Leafs Gardens. The last professional sporting event to be held at the Gardens was the…

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CLax: Inferno play with fire while Lock Monsters prepare to terrorize league

November 12, 2012
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The Brampton inferno were playing with fire this year at the CLAX draft as they decided to take a risk and draft players that have already been drafted to the NLL. Manager Brian Beisel hopes this strategy will pay off as Beisel figures that not all players can make the NLL and that if they don’t the Inferno will be stronger because of the risk. One of Beisel’s early picks…

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