InLax Ontario

Coverage of lacrosse in Ontario, including the OLA, MSL and Toronto Rock.

Turfdogs and Blizzard Clash in Week Two

January 15, 2015
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The Durham Turfdogs look to open up their season at 2-0 for the first time in their four year franchise history. The Turfdogs kicked off their 2015 campaign with an impressive 10-4 win over the defending Creator’s Cup champion Niagara Lock Monsters. Peterborough,ON native Kyle Clancy tallied six points(1G,5G) in his CLax debut. The former Buffalo Bandit was named offensive player of the week. Fellow Turfdogs’ Cole Murrary and Mark…

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NLL Top 20 Offensive Players

January 13, 2015
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Mike Mackley analyzed game films, statistics, and team/personal records. Along with personal perspective as a player, we present to you his Prospective NLL Top 20 at this point of the season: #20 – Curtis Dickson – Calgary Roughnecks / Maple Ridge Burrards (WLA) Curtis Dickson can hurt you in so many ways, he is the perfect combination of speed, strength and determination. His determination is amongst the tops in the…

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Rock Slam Vancouver to Turf

January 11, 2015
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Saturday night fans packed the LEC to watch the Vancouver Stealth and Toronto Rock clash in what would give the victor a 2-0 start on the 2015 season. While the fans came for the game, they were part of something more; after the pre-game introductions took place Vancouver paid tribute to both Terry Sanderson and Chris Hall. Terry who started his NLL coaching career with the Albany Attack, who are…

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Stealth and Rock Look for Second Wins

January 10, 2015
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In the second weekend of NLL action the Vancouver Stealth will play their home opener vs. the Toronto Rock. Both teams look to improve their records to 2-0, with the Stealth having a great come from behind win over the Roughnecks while the Rock took down the three time defending Rochester Knighthawks. In their second year in Vancouver the Stealth look to make this year a more successful one than…

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Garrett Billings Could be Back February 13th

January 9, 2015
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In an interview with the British Columbia newspaper The Province this week, Toronto Rock forward Garrett Billings said that he thinks he should be back from his ACL tear on February 13th. “It’s been weird for me,” said Billings, admitting he’s getting antsy for action. “I wouldn’t say that it was easy last year, but I knew I couldn’t play. This year, I’m getting closer and closer every week.” Last season…

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Patrick Merrill Activated by Rock

January 7, 2015
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Toronto Rock President, Owner & GM Jamie Dawick announced a series of roster moves on Wednesday leading up to Saturday night’s game in Langley, BC against the Vancouver Stealth. Veteran defender Patrick Merrill has been moved from the Physically Unable to Perform List to the Active Roster.  To make room for Merrill on the 20-man Active Roster, transition player Mark White was released from the Active Roster and signed to…

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Knighthawks Raise Banner; Rock Win Game

January 5, 2015
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The Rochester Knighthawks started their 21st year in the National Lacrosse League the same way they started the last two seasons, raising their championship banner.  This one was special, this isn’t just a normal championship banner, this banner represents history.  The 2014 banner will forever represent the first team to ever three-peat in the National Lacrosse Leagues existence, which is now 29 years. The ceremony kicked off with members of…

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Rock and Knighthawks Open Season in Rochester

January 3, 2015
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The 2015 National Lacrosse League season kicked off on Friday night, with the New England Black Wolves defeating the Buffalo Bandits 12-8. Tonight we see the defending NLL Champion Rochester Knighthawks kick of their quest to become the first ever back to back to back… to back NLL Champs as they take on the much improved Toronto Rock. The Rock had an offseason of highs and lows, with several new bodies being acquired through free…

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One on One With: Brandon Benn

December 25, 2014
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Brandon Benn had a strong pre season with the Toronto Rock, earning a spot on the team. The rookie’s performance will give him a shot at playing regularly with the injuries the team has suffered going into the season. We caught up with him to discuss the year ahead. Marisa: How do you feel you have played this pre season? Brandon: I feel like I played well this preseason. It was…

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Nick Diachenko Ready To Make Impression With Rock

December 22, 2014
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Diachenko enters his 2nd season with the Toronto Rock, looking to build off of an impressive end to the 2014 season. Diachenko got onto the Rock’s active roster late in the 2014, but made an immediate impact, scoring 2 goals & 2 assists for 4 points in 3 regular season games. Diachenko had an even more impressive showing in his first NLL post season game, where despite the Rock taking the loss,…

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