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Rattlers Defeat Hounds to Secure Playoff Spot

July 27, 2014

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Rattlers became the first team to clinch a berth in the Major League Lacrosse playoffs Saturday, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Hounds 13-9. Rookie Jordan Wolf, the No. 2 overall pick in last January’s MLL collegiate draft, scored five goals and added two assists for the Rattlers (9-3), who remained undefeated at Sahlen’s Stadium by winning their fifth consecutive game….

Rattlers Can Clinch, Hounds Winless on Road

July 26, 2014

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Charlotte Hounds (4-7) at Rochester Rattlers (8-3) 7 p.m., Sahlen’s Stadium, Rochester, N.Y. There are playoff implications for both the Charlotte Hounds and Rochester Rattlers when they meet for the second time this season on Saturday night. With three games remaining in the Major League Lacrosse season, the struggling Hounds find themselves in a must-win situation. Charlotte has to close out its schedule by winning all of its remaining games…

Are the Rattlers the Best Team in the MLL?

July 24, 2014

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Surely not many MLL fans expected to see the Rochester Rattlers at the top of the standings heading into the final quarter of the season did they? I certainly did not. Rochester is the team that traded arguably their two best players, Matt Striebel and Ned Crotty, to their in-state rivals in the New York Lizards before the season started. The Rattlers looked like a team devoid of any offensive…

Lafleur: Is This Rochester’s Year?

July 24, 2014

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The path for the Rochester Rattlers organization has not been typical. One of Major League Lacrosse’s original franchises, the team has enjoyed its fair of good seasons and its fair share of bad seasons. Rochester has not made the playoffs since 2008 when the Rattlers won their only MLL Championship. The Rochester franchise even moved north of the border for the 2009 and 2010 seasons until the old Chicago Machine…

Thompson Blog: MLL Debut in Rochester

July 24, 2014

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Traveling to Denver with Team Iroquois was a life changing experience for me. I was eager to play and couldn’t wait to represent my people. The pride I was feeling was indescribable. A heavy disappointment hit me when I wasn’t named to the 23 man roster. I wanted to play so bad. I realized disappointments happen on our lives and we have to deal with it. I held my head…

Rattlers Stay in First, Top Bayhawks

July 18, 2014

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Last night the Rochester Rattlers improved to 8-3 on the season with a 10-7 win over the Chesapeake Bayhawks. The Bayhawks remain in the league’s cellar at 3-8. The first game back from the break saw both teams without several key players. The Bayhawks had defenseman Brian Spallina return from a jaw injury but remained without stars such as Brendan Mundorf and Michael Evans. Rochester gained a boost with rookie…

First Place Rattlers Return to Face Last Place Bayhawks

July 17, 2014

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While the FIL Championships are winding down in Denver, Colorado in the next couple of days, MLL lacrosse returns from its last of three breaks in the season to complete its schedule. In the first game of the break, the first place Rochester Rattlers will face the last place Chesapeake Bayhawks. Both teams will be heavily hit by the FIL Championship games as both squads feature players on the Team…

Rattlers Tie for First With Win Over Hounds

July 6, 2014

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – It’s been six years since the Rochester Rattlers last made it to the Major League Lacrosse playoffs. The Rattlers are in good position to end that streak this season, especially after Saturday night’s 15-13 victory over the Charlotte Hounds at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Three players – Justin Turri, and rookies Mark Cockerton and Jordan Wolf – had three goals each for Rochester, and goalkeeper John Galloway…

Video: Cerino, Soudan, Danowski

July 6, 2014

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Last night the Rochester Rattlers defeated the Charlotte Hounds to move into a tie for first place in the league. After the game, we caught up with members of both teams Mike Cerino Tim Soudan Matt Danowski

Hounds Look for Second Straight Win Against Hot Rattlers

July 5, 2014

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Rochester Rattlers (6-3) at Charlotte Hounds (4-5) 7 p.m., American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. TV: ESPN3.com The Game: The Rattlers and the Hounds both face a “must win” game Saturday night in the final Major League Lacrosse game before going on a two-week break for the upcoming FIL World Championships in Denver. Rochester has won two straight games, and thanks to the Boston Cannons’ win over the Denver Outlaws…

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