Launch and Cannons Rematch in Boston

August 2, 2014

The Florida Launch traveled to Boston this weekend for a contest today at Harvard Stadium at 3:00. Today’s game holds major playoff implications. As I wrote in a column earlier this week, no team can clinch the final playoff spot just yet—there are scenarios involving Boston, Florida and the fourth place spot for now, Ohio Machine. With a Florida win, and Ohio win, Boston is eliminated from playoff contention. If…

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The Hunt For a Top Seed : Lizards vs. Hounds

August 1, 2014

The New York Lizards will be taking on the Charlotte Hounds tonight in a tilt that the Lizards hope will help propel them into a top seed for the fast approaching playoffs. The Lizards sit in third place in the MLL Standings with a record of 7-5. While their opponents, the Hounds, sit in seventh place with a record of 4-8. The Lizards have had an impressive season so far…

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Hass Trade in the Works; Minnesota Makeover Coming?

August 1, 2014

Photo Credit: Dan Brodie According to sources, the Minnesota Swarm are undergoing an extreme makeover for 2015 NLL season. It came first in what seems to be a drastic change in philosophy when the Swarm traded their first overall pick to Edmonton along with goaltender Tyler Carlson and getting Brodie MacDonald in return. One source indicated that the Carlson trade indicated that trade of philosophy, and our sources have indicated…

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2014 NLL Free Agent List

August 1, 2014

It’s finally here; here is the official free agent list for every NLL team. Later on, we will have a look at where they might end up. Teams can no longer make qualifying offers or franchise players after yesterday. Buffalo Bandits Restricted Free Agents- Glen Bryan, Alex Kedoh Hill, Drew Petkoff, Jamie Rooney, Joe Smith, Kurtis Wagar Unrestricted Free Agents- Chad Culp, Ken Montour, John Tavares, Shawn Williams Calgary Roughnecks Restricted Free…

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CILL Team Preview: Chicago Outlaws

August 1, 2014

The Continental Indoor Lacrosse League season is set to kick off on Saturday night when the Chicago Outlaws host the Grand Rapids Dragonfish. We will have previews before after game, but here we preview the team itself. Offense If you don’t follow the CILL and the Chicago Outlaws sound familiar to you, you probably have heard of Zack Dorn. Dorn broke the MLL hardest shot record as a “fan” at…

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New MLL Playoff Format Adds Excitement

August 1, 2014

With two games left in the regular season, Major League Lacrosse is heading down the stretch run with plenty of intrigue. Much of that intrigue is due to a change in the playoff format. Rather than have one “championship weekend,” with the semifinals and championship the same weekend, this will mark the first summer of semifinals a week before the championship and at the higher-seed team. The semifinals are set…

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Tavares Not Franchised; What Is his NLL Future?

July 31, 2014

John Tavares ranked fourth on the Bandits at the end of the 2014 NLL season with 51 points from 24 goals and 27 assists. However, every NLL fan knows he is much more than a stats player. John Tavares brings a certain flow to any team he plays for. He is a powerhouse on the floor, always chasing after loose balls, taking any shots possible, and finding open teammates to score. It…

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NLL Qualifying Offers: Duch, Steenhius, Westervelt Signed

July 30, 2014

NLL Free Agency opens tomorrow, and today teams are giving qualifying offers to some of their players. Here, we keep track of all offers from each club. Colorado Bob Snider, Drew Westervelt- avoid restricted free agency. Restricted Free Agents: Joel Dalgarno, Joey Cupido, Dan Ball, Chet Koneczny, Mike McNamara Unrestricted Free Agents: Casey Powell, Sean Pollock, Athan Iannucci, John Gallant, Ian Hawksbee, Nick Carlson Calgary Peter McFetridge, Dane Dobbie, Daryl…

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Bayhawks Halt Lizards Winning Streak

July 28, 2014

Thanks to 15 saves by goalie Tyler Fiorito and four points a piece from Joe Walters and Jesse Bernhardt, the Chesapeake Bayhawks earned their fourth win of the season while upsetting the New York Lizards. Despite the loss though, the Lizards have clinched a playoff spot and will be one of the four teams to compete at MLL Championship Weekend. Through the first half of the game, it looked as…

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Fann Cup 2014 One to Remember

July 27, 2014

Fann Cup weekend has officially ended.  People started coming into Chicago last weekend, seeing the sites, ball games and just driving around seeing what the city has to offer. Friday night was the registration party, waivers signed, a bag that had a commemorative glass and a t-shirt for the event.  Once the participants finished all of that, the fun started.   Friends who haven’t  seen each other since last years…

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