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CUFLA Season Preview: Brock University Badgers

August 26, 2014

The most decorated program in Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) history, the Brock Badgers are currently experiencing a Baggataway Cup drought. The Badgers have been crowned National Champions 18 times, but they have yet to bring the hardware home to St. Catharines, ON since 2009. Head Coach Justin Kennedy and his squad have high expectations after training camp just over the past two weeks. “Our expectations are to learn…

Happy Thanksgiving… Lacrosse Style

November 28, 2013

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As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with our family (Canada October 14), we will sit around the table, watch some football; enjoy some turkey, stuffing, etc. Thanksgiving is about giving THANKS. So as we are thirty days from the start of the NLL season, I asked my lacrosse family and friends; What are you thankful for?

UMass Offseason Outlook

At the end of the 2012/2013 season, the UMass Men’s lacrosse team defeated Delaware 16-8. This impressive win did not accurately reflect the tone of their entire season, which ended dismally at a record of 7-8. At one point, the Minutemen lost 7 of 9 games, with their two wins by the narrowest of margins.

November 27, 2013

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Cross Checks: Ward Un-Signed, Ratcliff Re-Ups

Welcome to Cross Checks, taking a look every other day at the latest lacrosse news (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) NLL Jason Gregor is reporting that the Edmonton Rush have made an offer to UFA Ryan Ward, saying on Twitter, “We made Ryan (Ward) an offer and we haven’t heard anything. He hasn’t signed anywhere so I’m not sure what his plans are.” Keenan. The Vancouver Stealth signed Athan Iannucci to a…

November 27, 2013

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Travis Irving Traded for Jaeden Gastaldo in WLA

November 22, 2013

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The Maple Ridge Burrards have made a move, trading transition man Jaeden Gastaldo to the Coquitlam Adanacs in exchange for defenseman Travis Irving. Gastaldo was drafted by the Burrards in the 2013 draft. He scored five points in 17 games last season, his first in the Western Lacrosse Association. Gastaldo is also a member of the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse league. Irving was drafted…

Knighthawks Extend Ian Llord

November 20, 2013

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The Rochester Knighthawks have re-signed veteran defenseman Ian Llord to a two-year deal. The seven-year NLL pro ended his first season in Rochester with the second Champion’s Cup of his career. “Ian is a reliable vet who provides stability to our defense,” said Knighthawks Team Captain Sid Smith. The St. Catharines, Ontario native returns to the back-to-back National Lacrosse League Champions after winning three lacrosse titles in 2013. In fact,…

LXM Event in Arizona Next Week

November 16, 2013

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The LXM PRO Tour, presented by Champion, will be visiting Arizona on Nov. 23 for its eighth game this year. After a hard fought match up in Dallas, with Team STX claiming the win 10-9, Maverik United will be looking to upset their winning streak in Tucson at the Kino Sports Complex. Surrounding the game will be the LXM|ATS (Adrenaline Tournament Series) with divisions ranging from high school to U-15,…

November Division Two Lacrosse Power Rankings

November 14, 2013

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1. Le Moyne- After having lost only two games last season, the 2014 roster hopes to match what 2013 brought to the table. As defending champions, fans will expect nothing less. 2. Mercyhurst- The top two spots here are more like a tie for number one. Mercyhurst lost in the championship by only 1 goal, so to say they are high competitors would be an understatement. Le Moyne gets…

How to Improve in 2014: Sacred Heart Women

November 9, 2013

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Last year, Sacred Heart closed out their season dismally with a final record of 6-9. A large majority of those losses were by a large goal differential. This means Coach Laura Cook would be spending her offseason focusing on improving her team’s defense, while also searching for new ways to put the ball in the back of the net. Ten freshmen will be welcomed to the roster this year, and…

Several Top NLL Players Qualified

November 2, 2013

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While signing RFAs in the NLL is a rarity, sometimes it happens and teams lose their top players. Teams this week qualified some of their studs to prevent them from becoming free agents.

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