Lizards Bring Back Berger, Briggs to Boston and Young to Charlotte

February 15, 2013

Sources have confirmed to In Lacrosse We Trust earlier reports of a three way trade with the New York Lizards, Boston Cannons and Charlotte Hounds. The Lizards are bringing back Stephen Berger who they had sent to Charlotte before last season, the Hounds’ first season in the league. In return for the Hounds, they get Ryan Young and a second round pick while Boston gets former Virginia star Colin Briggs….

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NLL: Bandits Look To Turn Things Around In Rochester

February 14, 2013

Oh, what a few weeks can do in the NLL. After a terrible start to the season, the Rochester Knighthawks now look to be one of the more dangerous teams in the league. The Bandits on the other hand, who after looking strong through the first few weeks are now showing signs of weaknesses. That all being said, both teams are tied at 3-3. Last week these two teams played…

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Knighthawks Starting to Roll

February 13, 2013

The 3-3 Rochester Knighthawks are finally figuring it out. Since a horrendous 0-3 start, the Hawks are on a three-game win streak and are finally looking like the Championship team they became last season, with the potential to be much better than last year’s squad. The player I’ve been most surprised by and impressed with is #23, Cory Vitarelli. Knighthawks fans knew the player known as “The Dog” was a…

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Knighthawks Offense Back in Rhythm

February 13, 2013

The NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks were not happy with their 0-3 start that left them with 32 goals. However in their last three games, all wins, Rochester has picked up 40 goals including 33 this weekend when they outscored opponents 33-17. “Our offence is extremely talented with players like Cody [Jamieson], [Casey] Powell, and [Dan] Dawson up there it’s pretty incredible to watch what they can do with the ball.”…

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NCAA: Manhatten Takes on Army

February 13, 2013

For the first time in 15 seasons, the Manhattan Japers has hired a new coach. Coach Steve Manitta who was successful with helping other high schools and college programs succeed, needs Manhattan to play at a higher level than they have been playing. This game will start a new chapter for Manhattan. The Jaspers bring back a lot of experience and have 11 newcomers that look hungry to succeed in…

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Bandits Offense Dries Up, Lose 15-7

February 10, 2013

Last night was a chance for the Bandits to inch even closer to the first place Toronto Rock, given that the Rock lost the night before in Minnesota. Rochester, although seeming to be getting back on track, was a team that the Bandits had already beaten. Even so, nothing went as planned for Buffalo. Rochester took an early lead and never looked back en route to a 15-7 rout of the…

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NLL: Bandits Face Hawks, Need Production from Wiles

February 9, 2013

The Bandits are off to a decent start to the NLL season, posting a 3-2 record. Many of the new faces have stepped up to the plate and produced for Buffalo, especially assistant captain Shawn Williams. However, one of the faces of last year’s team has been highly under producing. When the Bandits brought Luke Wiles in through trade they expected to get a younger scorer to begin to take…

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John Tavares to IR For Bandits

February 9, 2013

Darris Kilgour announced earlier today that John Tavares will be placed on the Injured Reserve. The 22 year veteran was not at shootaround this morning and had been ruled out with a calf injury. He did not play last week either. Replacing him on the active roster is transition man Jon Harasym who had been on the suspended list. Tavares will have to sit out for four weeks starting now…

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NCAA: Fairfield, Stony Brook Open Saturday

February 8, 2013

Stony Brook The Good: Stony Brook is 5-2 all-time against Fairfield. Sophomore Mike Rooney led the team with 34 goals and 47 points last year, earning America East Rookie of the Year. Rooney also led the team last year with three goals in Stony Brook’s season opener vs. Fairlfield last year. The Bad: Despite a bid into the NCAA Tournament and a loss to Hopkins, Stony Brook will have to…

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