Providence College Coaching Clinic Review

November 4, 2014

On Thursday, October 30, the Providence College Men’s Lacrosse Coaching staff held a coaching clinic open to coaches of all levels across New England.  This clinic was also featured last fall in the midst of a major facilities upgrade for the lacrosse program.  Coming off just his second season as a head coach, Coach Chris Gabrielli is using these clinics to both promote the emerging program and to help grow…

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CUFLA Three Stars: Divisional Playoff’s Edition

November 3, 2014

Third Star- Travis Arch- Brock University Sophomore midfielder Travis Arch had a big afternoon for the Badgers, netting a goal and adding four assists for five points in the Brock 8-4 win. The Missisauga, ON native’s five points helped send the Badgers to the semi-finals in the Baggataway Cup Championship. Second Star- James Malloy-Bishop’s University Senior James Malloy filled the net for four goals in the Bishop’s Gaiters 12-8 victory…

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Void Left by Maryland’s Rambo Noticeable, What Terps Are Doing to Fill It

November 3, 2014

The Maryland Terrapins have just concluded their fall practice season and have now learned that they will be without their only returning starter at attack indefinitely.  The press release came out this week and its impact will likely leave Maryland scrambling for an impact player at attack who can stretch the defense.  Matt Rambo started all 17 games as a freshman, finishing as the team’s second leading scorer. As the…

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MCLA Game Notes: Metro State Takes on Johnson & Wales in Fall Ball Scrimmage

November 3, 2014

This was my (Ian Neadle) first time seeing MCLA lacrosse in person. I always considered a downgrade from the NCAA level. I was wrong. The players are smaller and the intensity is lower. However, the referees are not qualified (in my opinion) to call a game with higher intensity such as NCAA (some officials were quite terrible). The heart and will are there, and the players make the most of…

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Matt Rambo Suspended Indefinitely

November 2, 2014

According to Maryland’s head coach John Tillman, sophomore attackman Matt Rambo has been suspended iindefinitely. According to court records, both Rambo and student assistant coach Brian Cooper were charged with first and second degree assault, and Rambo was also charged with malicious destruction of property. “We hold our student-athletes to a high standard and they are expected to represent our program and university accordingly,” Tillman said in a statement to the…

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Fall Ball Check In: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

November 1, 2014

Notre Dame enters the 2015 season coming off an interesting 2014 season. Their tournament hopes looked bleak after posting a 6-5 regular season record. However, something clicked for the Fighting Irish as soon as the postseason started and they won the ACC Tournament and took care of business to reach the NCAA Championship Game against Duke. Notre Dame lost 11-9 but the Irish should feel good about their chances to…

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CUFLA Power Rankings: McGill to the Top

October 28, 2014

1. McGill University (12-0) – Last Week: 2 The McGill Redmen finished their 2014 CUFLA regular season with a perfect 12-0 record. This is the second straight season the Redmen have gone unbeaten through the regular season schedule, finishing first in the East. McGill wrapped up the 2014 regular season campaign with a 15-7 victory over Trent on Saturday at Molson Stadium. Co-Captain Connor Goodwin led the way offensively for…

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CUFLA Three Stars: Staal Steps Up

October 28, 2014

Third Star- Connor Goodwin- McGill University: Co-Captain senior Connor Goodwin netted a pair of goals while adding seven helpers for nine points in the Redmen’s 16-7 victory over Trent University. Each of the nine points from the New Westminister,BC native came on the man up opportunity. Second Star- Josh Smith- Queen’s University: Senior attackman Josh Smith buried six goals, four assists for 10 points in the Queen’s 21-5 win over…

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University City Classic: Drexel, Penn, Hopkins Face Off

October 27, 2014

On an absolute gorgeous day in Philadelphia, the 2nd annual University City Classic was played.  Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania and John Hopkins Unversity all took part on this day.  All the proceeds from this event went to benefit the HEADstrong Foundation. Game 1  Drexel 6   Penn 6. In the first game we had a rematch of the first round in last year’s NCAA Tournament.  Both teams came out…

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Fall Ball Checkin: UMass

October 27, 2014

For a team that has produced players like Kevin Leveille and Will Manny, it is certainly tough for the fan base to see them finish their conference with a 1-4 record. The team struggled to find an offense that worked consistently. They often looked at forward Nick Mariano, a sophomore out of New York, however success on the NCAA level can’t always just come from one player. The team needed…

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