New Baltimore Box Lacrosse Team Deep With Local Talent

November 13, 2012

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,…

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Meet a NALL Player: Dan Deckelbaum

November 13, 2012

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…

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Meet a NALL Player: Ryan Licht

November 12, 2012

Name: Ryan Licht Height: 6’0 Team: Rhode Island Kingfish Pro Teams:Philadelphia Wings, Anaheim Storm, NJ Pride, San Francisco Dragons, Jacksonville Bullies, Irish National Team Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Winning the National Championship at Nassau Community College and my experiences with the Irish National Team; traveling the world and competing for Ireland. Favorite Pro Players: A lot of my strengths have come from learning from some of the best players and coaches in lacrosse. I learned important…

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Meet a NALL Player: Nick Schroeder

November 10, 2012

As we continue our series talking to players around the North American Lacrosse League, today we speak with one of the most experienced players in the league, Nick Scroeder, who has played goaltender throughout the NLL, WLA and other levels. Read on to read some of the facts about the career of Schroeder. Name: Nick Schroeder Position: Goaltender Team: Boston Rockhoppers Former Pro Teams: Philadelphia Wings, New York Titans, Langley Thunder Favorite Lacrosse Memory: The…

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Kingfish Try to Win on Local Talent

November 9, 2012

The Rhode Island Kingfish are at a disadvantage somewhat with bringing in local talent. Players from the New England area would likely prefer to stay closer to Boston. No problem for Rhode Island, except they have the Boston Rockhoppers to compete with. No matter, the Kingfish still brought in local talent, and their roster is mostly built off of that. While teams like Baltimore and Kentucky are getting the fanfare, Rhode…

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Meet an NALL Player: Anthony Kelly

November 8, 2012

Name: Anthony Kelly Position: Transition Height: 6’5 Team: Kentucky Stickhorses Pro Teams: L.A. Riptide, Chicago Machine, Rochester Rattlers, Ohio Machine, Denver Outlaws, N.Y. Titans, Rochester Knighthawks, Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Winning the GWLL conference Championship at Ohio State and being the first team in school history to make the NCAA Tournament.  Also, dressing for my first ever MLL game was a great experience that will always stay with me. Favorite Pro Player: I don’t really base my game…

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Meet a NALL Player: Joe Evans

November 7, 2012

Name: Joe Evans Position: Goalie Team: Rhode Island Kignfish Pro teams:  Vermont Voyageurs Favorite Lacrosse Memory: First game as a field goalie, I let in one goal and was covered in bruises…I was hooked Favorite Pro: Anthony Cosmo, he plays great angles and is almost always in position but can also make the acrobatic reaction saves. Strengths: Field Vision, being able to read off ball play is a must in box. Toughest Shooter:…

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Sabertooths Leaving Options Open

November 6, 2012

The Colorado Sabertooths dominated the Midwest Indoor Lacrosse Association this season and it ended with a Championship title against the defending Grand Rapids Dragonfish. After such a dominant season, the question for the Sabertooths is, what’s next? “I am not sure what is next for the Sabertooths.” said owner Matt Ogden. “We are lead by 2 excellent coaches, Langtry and Gallant, and we have a very talented team.  The organization…

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Meet a NALL Player: Andrew Kirkaldy

November 6, 2012

Name: Andrew Kirkaldy Height: 6’4 Position: Forward Team: Boston Rockhoppers Pro Teams: Nanimo Timbermen, Jacksonville Bullies Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Competing in the 2005 Minto cup with the Calgary Raiders. Favorite Pro Player: My favorite player is Colin Doyle, he is also who I try to base my game off of. Not super fast, however, has a great stick, great two man game player, can find the net at will, and is just a great leader. Toughest Goalie…

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Meet a NALL Player: Brandon Dube

November 5, 2012

Name: Brandon Dube Height: 5’11 Position: Forward Team: Kentucky Stickhorses Pro Teams You Have Played For: Vermont Voyageurs, Kentucky Stickhorses, Kahanawake Mohawks. Favorite Lacrosse Memory: My favorite lacrosse memories are just weekends in Burlington playing with the Vermont Voyageurs and hanging out in Burlington, VT. Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: Being one of the smaller guys on the floor I have a ton of respect for guys like Dane Dobbie, Josh Sanderson, and…

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