Third Star- Angus Dineley – Barrie Blizzard Veteran netminder Angus Dineley was outstanding in the Blizzard’s 9-7 victory over the Ohsweken Demons on Friday night. The Toronto,ON native made 37 stops en route to his second win of the season. Second Star- Mike Burke- Southwest Cyclops Southwest’s Mike Burke netted a pair of goals and three assists for five points to help lift the Cyclops past the Turfdogs on Saturday….
Just a few weeks into the 2015 Canadian Lacrosse League season, rookies have made their impact felt early and often. Once again , CLax freshmen were impressive in week four of the CLax season. Dan Keane continued his early push for CLax Rookie of the Year, netting a hat trick and adding three helpers in the Southwest Cyclops’ 12-9 victory over the Niagara Lock Monsters. The University of Delaware grad…
This week’s Canadian Lacrosse League three stars of the week are in, and two of them come from the Cyclops following their victory this week. Third Star- Dan Keane- Southwest Cyclops- Dan Keane continued his impressive rookie CLax season, netting a hat trick and adding three assists in the 12-9 win over the Niagara Lock Monsters on Saturday. For the second time this season, the Elora, ON native was named…
Third Star- Brad Levick- Barrie Blizzard For the second straight week, Brad Levick grabs the third spot in the ILWT CLax Three Stars. The Newmarket,ON continues to impress his new club as he netted a goal and three assists for four points in his second game with the Barrie Blizzard. Levick leads the league in goals and points with four and eight respectively. Second Star- Mike Teeter- Barrie Blizzard Mike…
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…
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?
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.
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…
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…
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,…