Scott Rodgers Traded to Ohio Machine

March 28, 2013

The Ohio Machine and Hamilton Nationals announced a trade that sends goaltender Scott Rodgers and defenseman Chad Weidmaier along with the Nationals 2014 second round draft pick. In return, the Nats get midfielder Roy Lang and the Machine’s 2015 first rounder. Rodgers was a seventh overall draft pick out of Notre Dame three years ago. He was the MVP of the NCAA Tournament in 2010 and he helped the Nationals…

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Top 50 Lacrosse Prospects: 40-31

March 27, 2013

31. Casey Carroll- Defender   Duke Carroll has missed this season with the Blue Devils due to a knee injury. Carroll was in the US Army before returning to Duke this year. The last time he had played was 2007. He was a third round MLL draft pick to the Hamilton Nationals this year. 32. Eric Law- Attack   Denver Last season Law scored 26 goals for the University of Denver. He…

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Top 50 Lacrosse Prospects: 50-41

March 26, 2013

Welcome to the first edition of the top 50 lacrosse prospects. We have compiled a list of the top 50 prospects for professional lacrosse (NLL and MLL). All of these prospects have never played in the NLL or MLL or any pro level (NALL etc) to qualify. All of them have played juniors, seniors or NCAA lacrosse. Below is 50-41. 41. Tyler Digby- Forward/Attack   R   Robert Morris/New Westminster Digby…

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MLL Season Previews: Outlaws, Defense

March 26, 2013

 Photo by Maryland Sports Insider The Denver Outlaws may be known for their high-scoring style of play that lead them to Major League Lacrosse’s best record in 2012, scoring 15 or more goals in 12 out of 14 games last season. However, the foundation of their success can be equally contributed to the defense.   Solidifying the Denver back line is perennial All Star Lee Zink, who was  the MLL’s Defensive…

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MLL in the NCAA: Cooper, Baum Play Well

March 25, 2013

The season opener for the MLL is just over a month away with Denver travelling to Charlotte and Rochester hosting Chesapeake on April 27th.  In the mean time, the 2013 MLL draft picks are busy representing their schools in NCAA league play. Several MLL draft picks led their teams to victories this week. Senior – Peter Baum – Ohio Machine – Colgate Raiders The 2012 Tewaarton Award winner and first…

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Denver Outlaws Make Roster Moves to Improve Before 2013

March 22, 2013

The Denver Outlaws are coming off a 2012 campaign that saw them post a team-record  11 wins on their way to the franchise’s fourth appearance in the Major League Lacrosse title game. Led by first-year coach Jim Stagnitta and MLL Regular Season MVP Brendan Mundorf, the Outlaws finished at the top of MLL going into the playoffs.   With their leader Mundorf out due to an injury before the semi-final game,…

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MLL Announces CBS Sports Schedule

March 21, 2013

Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and CBS Sports Network announced today the television schedule for the 2013 season. The network will air 20 nationally televised games in addition to all 18 episodes of ‘Inside the MLL,’ the League’s 30-minute magazine show.   “We are very excited to expand the number of games on CBS Sports Network to 20 this season,” said MLL Commissioner David Gross. “Paired with our weekly magazine show…

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Stagnitta, Seaman Speak on Outlaws Off Season

March 20, 2013

The Denver Outlaws season ended in a Championship loss to the Chesapeake Bayhawks, but since then it has been a rebuilding process towards next season. The Outlaws have made many moves to revamp their roster, and that includes moving some top players. “It is always difficult losing a talented player, but it is important to make sure that as a General Manager that I try to make us as good…

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One on One With: Mike Cerino

March 5, 2013

Last season the Charlotte Hounds were one of the expansion teams into Major League Lacrosse. They struggled at points in year one, but they shook things up for 2013. I spoke with their head coach Mike Cerino about the upcoming season. MI: How Tough is it losing Stephen Berger? MC: Losing Berger is going to be tough on the field and around the locker room. You don’t replace his production…

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Hounds GM, Lizards Coach Speak on Berger Trade

February 26, 2013

Last Friday night our Phil Shore spoke with Joe Spallina of the Lizards and Wade Leaphart of the Hounds and the trade sending Stephen Berger to New York. It’s a bit lengthy, but we have the full transcript below. (I)We’re talking about this trade with the Hounds that bring back Steven Berger to New York. The Lizards had just traded Steven Berger last season. How did the opportunity to reacquire…

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