College Lacrosse Weekend Preview: Hello Winter My Old Friend

February 11, 2016

Remember last week’s preview when I said this: “And with a mainly mild winter (except for last weekend with a huge snowstorm throughout the east coast), we may not see many games getting postponed due to snow!” Well, I was sort of right, for now. Sort of, because the east coast is gonna get bone-crushing cold this weekend that is altering the college lacrosse schedule throughout all divisions. Some games…

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Week 6 NLL Three Stars: Greer Shoots the Lights Out

February 10, 2016

Third Star- Curtis Dickson- Calgary Roughnecks Curtis Dickson had a huge weekend for the Roughnecks, netting eight goals and five assists in two games. Dickson is continuing to prove he is one of the most dangerous and dynamic scorer in the game, netting electrifying goals week in and week out. The Port Coquitlam,BC native has 18 goals, 9 assists for 27 points in six games in 2016. Second Star- Logan…

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James Burr Stands Out for Boston University in College Debut

February 8, 2016

Photo: BostonLax.net The Boston University Terriers are in just their third season of play at the Division I level. They also are almost ready to compete for a Patriot League title, or at least a chance to play in the conference’s tournament. Much of the early success for the young program can be attested to recruiting, and after a 9-5 victory over Providence on Saturday, which opened with a goal…

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Bandits Serve Sweet Revenge In 12-10 Victory Over Black Wolves

February 7, 2016

With the Bandits (3-2) looking to even up their season series against the Black Wolves (3-2) and try to take back the lead in the Eastern Division, no better time to take advantage of that home momentum was Saturday night at the First Niagara Center as the franchise celebrated Champions night. With 13,556 fans and distinguished alumni in attendance at Banditland, the team did not disappoint as they buried the…

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Mammoth Travel to Vancouver to Battle the Stealth

February 6, 2016

The first-place Colorado Mammoth (4-1) head north of the border to face the Vancouver Stealth (1-3) tonight in a key West Division tilt. Although Colorado is coming off their first loss of the season—a 12-10 defeat at the hands of the Saskatchewan Rush—they are returning to the location of their biggest win of the season. Two weeks ago the Mammoth crushed the Stealth 14-5 at the Langley Events Centre. Adam…

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College Lacrosse Weekend Preview: We Made It!

February 5, 2016

After over eight months of no college lacrosse, many of us had to find things to do while we waited for the return of college lacrosse. That meant spending the nice weather somewhere warm (which was everywhere until after Christmas), watching other sports, or watching more lacrosse. But that long wait is over. WE MADE IT!!! Yes, the majority of college teams won’t start until later in the month, but…

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Roughnecks Look to Stay Hot Against Rush

February 5, 2016

The Saskatoon Rush and the Calgary Roughnecks get set to do battle at the SaskTel Centre tonight and the Rush fans are going to get the chance to witness the fierce rivalry formally know as the Battle of Alberta. Even though the Rush no longer reside in Alberta, the hatred for their formal provincial rivals lives on. “Nothing has changed,” stresses Rush head coach Derek Keenan. These teams have played…

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NLL Power Rankings Week 5: Black Wolves Jump to Top Spot

February 4, 2016

A lot of action this past weekend, and Colorado, who averages 16 goals a game was held to 10 by the tight defense of the Saskatchewan Rush. The Georgia Swarm complete a weekend sweep of Toronto (20-17) and Rochester (13-9). The Black Wolves are top in the East at 3-1 and could have been 4-0 if not for a little lapse in defense versus Calgary. With Shawn Evans on the…

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2016 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Boston University

February 3, 2016

Photo: Jim Pierce In just its second year as a division one program, Boston University found itself ranked. The Terriers exploded in the first half of the season, going 6-2 before losing its last six contests in the year. Despite finishing with a 6-8 record, Boston University became a team with the ability to contend in the Patriot League. “I don’t know if it’s expected, but it shows how far…

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Major League Lacrosse Announces New Player Movement Policy

February 2, 2016

Major League Lacrosse announced today the approved policy to allow greater flexibility of player movement within the League commencing after the 2016 MLL Season. For the first time in League history, players will have the ability to relocate to a different market and team if they have been in the League for a minimum of 5 consecutive seasons and have an expiring contract. “We appreciate the owners and players coming together…

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