Tonight the players of the North American Lacrosse League step back onto the turf of a professional game for the first time since the Pro Invitational Season. If you think players are not extremely excited, you’re wrong. “I expect it to be a very intense, fast paced, up and down game,” says Anthony Kelly, who was with the team last season. “Expect to see a lot of pushed breaks in transition and…
The Boston Rockhoppers had their first training camp last week, and we spoke with forward Andrew Kirkaldy about how it went. Only a few players were not there, so they were able to get a pretty good sense on their club. “Camp was good. Fast paced, energetic, and guys were really excited to be there.” says Kirkaldy. “Lots of competition between the players, because it was a one day camp.”…
Name: AJ Laffin Position: Forward Team: Rhode Island Kingfish Pro Teams You Have Played For: Rochester Greywolves (Can-Am Senior) Upstate Bears (MILA). Favorite Lacrosse Memory: I have three favorite memories. The first wooden stick that I got from stick maker Alf Jacques from Onondaga and Being voted to play in the 2010 and 2011 Can-Am All Star game. Being drafted by Rhode Island in the 6th round of the draft. Favorite Pro Player/Player…
This weekend saw the beginning of the Rockhoppers training camp. As part of the players invited to camp I had the chance to participate in one of the most intense three hour practice I’ve ever done. Intense, fast drills with minimal rest and a bunch of players giving it all for a roster spot, that is what was going in on in Marlboro, MA! The core leaders of the Rockhoppers…
Today the Boston Rockhoppers open their training camp as they prepare for their season opener on January 5th against the Kentucky Stickhorses. Kevin Gould says to expect energy. “I am looking forward to camp. In my experiences with training camp I think you can expect a huge amount of energy on the floor with guys trying to gain chemistry with others and guys trying to earn a roster spot. I…
The growth of American box lacrosse is a popular topic that comes up in several conversations with lacrosse fans, media and players alike. The North American Lacrosse League and Midwest Lacrosse Association are brought up often, but there is another league, just as strong, that is the sport’s best kept secret. The Baltimore Indoor Lacrosse League is one of the oldest American box lacrosse associations in the country, and it isn’t…
The North American Lacrosse League exists to aid American lacrosse players in their journey towards the NLL and other lacrosse careers. However, some NALL veterans have already been there, and are looking to get back or to help other Americans achieve that dream. Dan Deckelbaum- Baltimore Deckelbaum played in two games with the Philadelphia Wings last season and was also on the Lehigh Vallye Flying Dutchmen in NALL in 2012 before he…
Only 13.5% of the National Lacrosse League is American. Even though lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in America, to find a skilled enough boxla player to play in the NLL is rare. There are very few current players in the NLL who are American who could be considered impact players. We compiled a list of the best players in the NLL who make an impact, and are American, and…
Not since 1999 has professional box lacrosse been played in Baltimore. That changes this winter as the Baltimore Bombers help kick off the second season of the North American Lacrosse League. The Bombers pre-season roster is already in place and full of local Baltimoreans who have enjoyed major success at the college and professional levels. The team’s first picks were Mike Simon from Fallston HS, Stevenson University and Chesapeake Bayhawks,…
Name: Dan Deckelbaum Height: 6’0 Team: Baltimore Bombers Pro Teams: Philadelphia Wings, Vermont Voyageurs, Chicago Machine, Rochester Rattlers, Hamilton Nationals. Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Playing in the final 4 at Ravens Stadium. Game winner to beat Towson and win first CAA title for University of Delaware Men’s Lax. Favorite Pro Players: Gary Gait, Mike Powell. Biggest Strength: Bigger, Faster or Stronger than the competition. Toughest Goalie/Defenders: Brodie Merrill, Brett Manney, Anthony Cosmo Deckelbaum’s Thoughts: I have played field lacrosse since I…