A new year, a new commissioner, and two team in different locations. Year 30 of the NLL started last weekend with two exciting games. Week two looks to be an exciting week. Saskatchewan Rush (1-0): After winning the Champion’s Cup the Rush moved to Saskatchewan from Edmonton. New City, same team. After starting slow and trailing 5-2 at the half, the Rush outscored Calgary 8-3 in the final 30 minutes to get…
In the first episode of Lax Live in 2016, Marisa Ingemi is joined by Brian Davies to preview the college lacrosse season, and hosts an NLL round table that consists of Alex Urquhart, Dan Pattison, Owen Munro, and Ryan Zunner. Tune in to hear the game picks from the ILWT staff along with analysis of the new commissioner, and previewing the NCAA season.
New National Lacrosse League commissioner Nick Sakiewicz spoke to the media for the first time today, where he discussed his new role in the league, expansion, broadcasts, and digital media in the league. Click the audio file to listen to it below.
Toronto vs Georgia Swarm defender Michael Seidel is on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Rob Hellyer will be healthy for this game, it was announced by the team. Defenders Damon Edwards and Scott Johnston are both out after knee injuries last season. Forward Kevin Ross is on the PUP with a wrist injury. Josh Sanderson is on the PUP and not expected to return this season. Calgary vs Buffalo…
The National Lacrosse League will announce at 12 p.m. eastern time today that the league will announce Nick Sakiewicz the next commissioner, according to sources. Former commissioner George Daniel stepped down in November. “I’m honored and excited to join a tremendous group of owners and lead the National Lacrosse League as NLL Commissioner,” Sakiewicz said in an NLL press release. “Similar to soccer 20 years ago, lacrosse is a dynamic…
2015 season record: 14-4 (first in division; lost to Edmonton in the Champion’s Cup final) Team Acquisitions (D) Mike Grimes (acquired from Georgia; placed on Protected Player List) (F) Turner Evans (2015 draft) (F) Dan Lintner (acquired from New England) (D) Luc Magnan (2015 draft) Team Losses (F) Kevin Crowley (D) Nick Diachenko Offense: Leading the charge will be captain Colin Doyle, who missed much of last season due to…
2015 Record: 5-13 (fourth in division/missed Western playoffs) Team Acquisitions: (F) Garrett Billings (F) Jordan Durston (T) Travis Cornwall (D) Matt Beers (D) Jeff Moleski (D) Brier Jonathan (D) Ian Hawksbee (G) Chris Levis Team Losses: (F) Tyler Digby (T) Illija Gajic (T) Conrad Chapman (D) Tyler Burton (D) Jarrett Toll (G) Tyler Richards Offense: Despite being basically league average in the goal scoring department last season, the…
The first week of National Lacrosse League action of 2016 is in the books, and that means the analysis can begin. John Grant Jr: A+ John Grant Jr does it year in and year out. Not only did he (tie) lead the Colorado Mammoth with seven points on Friday night, but he scored the game winning goal to boot. Here’s a look at his goal that earned him an A+…
The Saskatchewan Rush spoiled the Calgary Roughnecks’ home opener on Saturday night, taking a 10-8, come-from-behind victory in front of a crowd of 11,977 fans. The new-look Roughnecks got off to a quick start when defenseman Dan McRae picked up a goal on transition following a forced turnover just 1:21 into the game. And that was the story for much of the first quarter—Calgary’s defense was able to intercept…
Same Old Swarm Tease? It feels like every year, the Minnesota Georgia Swarm are hyped for their young players. How many prospects have the Swarm produced now? It’s countless. Are the four Swarm rookies this season more of the same? Randy Staats had one of the best NLL debuts in recent memory with a seven-point night on Friday against the Colorado Mammoth. Lyle Thompson scored a hat trick in his first-ever…