Keys to the Game for Outlaws vs Rattlers

August 23, 2014

The Rochester Rattlers and Denver Outlaws face off tonight for the league championship. Denver is looking for their first title in their ninth post season appearance while Rochester is looking for their second title ever. What are the keys to victory for both teams? Denver 1. Shoot in Front of the Net- How do you beat John Galloway? Stop trying to shoot from twenty yards out. Try to break in on…

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Rattlers Look to Strike for Second Championship

August 23, 2014

History could be made tonight.  A win by the Rattlers will give the City of Rochester the title of Lacrosse City of Champions.  It would be the first time that both the Indoor (NLL) and Outdoor (MLL) Champion come from the same city.  On May 31st the Knighthawks made NLL history by three-peating as champions, the first time in the leagues 28 year existence. Tonight the top two teams will…

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Holding Looking for Second Championship of 2014

August 23, 2014

Before embarking on his rookie campaign in Major League Lacrosse this summer, Denver Outlaw midfielder Cam Holding watched his alma mater win it’s first ever MCLA Division II Championship. “We had come so close, and so much has been put into growing that program,” Holding said. “It was a great feeling to watch the team take the next step and bring home the championship.” Holding, a two-time All-American attackman while…

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MLL Championship Game: Outlaws Look for First, Rattlers Second Title

August 23, 2014

Photo Credit: Di Miller After an exciting season of Major League Lacrosse, the time has finally come and it’s game day. The Denver Outlaws (10-4) and the Number Two Seed will face the Rochester Rattlers (11-5) the Number One Seed, in Atlanta, GA at Kennesaw State University on August 23, for the 2014 MLL Championship game. Some are saying that this is a rematch of the 2008 MLL Championship game…

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MLL Names 2014 All Pro Team

August 22, 2014

Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced this year’s 2014 MLL All-Pro Team. The roster is voted on by MLL coaches and general managers, and is comprised of some of the best talent in the league, all of whom stood out at their respective positions. This year’s Championship participants, Denver and Rochester, both have three players on the roster. New York and Florida have two representatives,…

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Rattlers Staying in Rochester Beyond 2014

August 21, 2014

Good news for Rochester Rattlers fans; the team is in their second MLL championship. Even better news? The team isn’t going to move afterwards. Commissioner David Gross said on Wednesday afternoon that the Rattlers are not going anywhere. “We have every intention that the team is going to be in the Rochester area for the long term,” Gross said. “We’re still a young league. If I were to sit here and…

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Parity Proven by MLL Championship Game

August 21, 2014

What about sports gets fans hooked and makes them come back? I believe the number one reason is the drama of a game, the unpredictability of not knowing which team will win and how they’ll win. It’s unscripted, genuine, emotion-filled drama. Lacrosse’s unpredictability makes the sport so addicting. Every sport has drama, but that drama seems to be magnified in lacrosse, especially due to the increased parity across college lacrosse…

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Bear Davis Promoted to Vice President of Machine

August 21, 2014

The Ohio Machine, Ohio’s Major League Lacrosse team, announced today that Bear Davis has been promoted to Vice President & Head Coach. As part of the promotion, Davis will join the front office on a full-time basis. In addition to his responsibilities as head coach, Davis will help expand the Machine’s ticket sales and community relations efforts. “Bear has made a profound impact on our team and community in a…

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Florida’s Casey Powell Wins MLL MVP

August 21, 2014

Major League Lacrosse announced today that Florida Launch attackman Casey Powell has been named the 2014 Coca-Cola Most Valuable Player, as voted on by MLL coaches and general managers. In his 10th MLL season, Powell dominated the field leading the League in points all season and ending with a total of 63, as well as became the MLL’s all-time leader for points with ta total of 468. “I’m very thankful…

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