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With the season coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect back and recognize some of the players that stood out this season. When the Lizards made the blockbuster trade that brought Paul Rabil to play alongside Rob Pannell, fans were already claiming the Lizards would capture their third Steinfeld Cup. One aspect that sometimes goes under the radar but always plays a huge factor in determining the…
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Jon Sullivan to a two-year deal. “It feels great,” he said. “We have a great group of guys and one of the best, if not the best, organizations in the league.” In 2016, the 33-year-old will enter his 12th season in the National Lacrosse League. In his career, he has played for Minnesota, Colorado and Rochester, while appearing in…
The Rochester Rattlers take on the Florida launch this Saturday at the FAU stadium in Boca Raton, FL. In the final-game of the regular season, Rochester looks to do battle with the other three members in the 2015 MLL playoffs race for the seeds two to four. With Ohio in the lead by goal differential, a victory over the Launch with the Boston Cannons beating the Machine will grant Rochester…
The Rochester Rattlers ended final home game the 2015 MLL season with a win over the Charlotte Hounds in Brockport, NY last night. Led by Jordan Wolf’s four goals and one assist and Kyle Denhoff’s four goals, great plays in each quarter along with a fired up John Galloway made this their best win of the season since the 13 – 6 domination of Boston five weeks ago. An onslaught…
After outscoring New York (10-3) 7-2 in the first quarter, Ohio (8-5) put things in cruise control en route to a 14-9 win in front of 4,133 at Selby Stadium in Delaware, Ohio on Saturday night. Jimmy Bitter and Marcus Holman led all scorers with three goals each for the Machine, one of which was a two-point goal for Bitter. Although Ohio took an 8-4 lead into the locker room…
The New York Lizards have already clinched a playoff spot and home-field advantage on their quest for the franchise’s third Steinfeld Cup. But, if fans were expecting Coach Spallina to rest star players like Paul Rabil, Rob Pannell, and JoJo Marasco, they better think again. “If one of our guys is injured, then we will sit him,” Coach Spallina explained. “But for the most part, we’re gonna play our starters….
The Charlotte Hounds on Friday night lost their third-straight game, falling 18-10 on the road to the Rochester Rattlers. Kyle Denhoff and Jordan Wolf lead the way for the Rattlers with four goals each. Denhoff, a Rochester native, earned Coca-Cola Player of the Game honors. Meanwhile, the Hounds were lead by Joey Sankey with three goals and Mike Chanenchuk with two. The game opened with 4:30 of scoreless play before…
The Rochester Rattlers (7 – 5) look to surge towards the post with momentum as they host the Charlotte Hounds (3 – 9) in Brockport, NY in the final home game of the season. The Rattlers, winners of two straight, look to sweep the Hounds, whom they beat in the first game of the 2015 MLL campaign in a fantastic match that went beyond the final buzzer, as Jordan Wolf…
With two games left in the regular season, the New York Lizards have already clinched the league’s best record heading into the playoffs. Regardless, head coach Joe Spallina said he won’t be resting fully healthy players. “The focal point of our group from day one has been about the finish line,” Spallina said on Wednesday during the MLL coaches’ conference call. “And we realize there are things that need to…
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team has agreed to terms on two-year contracts with transition players Kevin Brownell and Brandon Goodwin, as well as defenseman Jamie Batson. The team has also agreed to terms with transition player Mitch Jones on a one-year deal. The contracts are pending league approval. Batson, who was acquired in a trade from the Rochester Knighthawks on March 31, 2015, collected one…