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2016 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Army West Point Black Knights

January 2, 2016
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OVERVIEW: The Black Knights finished last season ranked 20th in the nation, but failed to make the NCAA Tournament after falling to Colgate in the Patriot League title game. Entering 2016, they lose goaltender Sam Somers, midfielders Alex Newsome, Michael Larrabee, and Will O’Donnell, LSM Jimbo D’Aprile, and the biggest of them all in attackman John Glesener. Many underclassmen will have to pitch in, including John’s brother, Ted, a midfielder. STRENGTHS:…

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Grant, Mammoth Open NLL Season With Thrilling Victory

January 2, 2016
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It may be a new year, but that does not mean there will be change. Yes, there was a new team in action in last night’s National Lacrosse League contest, however many things stayed the same. John Grant Jr remains one of the best lacrosse players in the world, and that fact stayed true on Friday night as he scored the game winning goal to lead the Colorado Mammoth past…

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Rush Open Title Defense Against Roughnecks

January 2, 2016
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The Saskatchewan Rush and the Calgary Roughnecks kick off their 2o16 campaigns today at Scotiabank Saddledome which is a start of a new era for both teams. After starting last season 0-6, but making it to the West finals and being eliminated by the eventual league champion Edmonton Rush, the Roughnecks underwent a drastic overhaul in the offseason. Retiring in the offseason was team captain and defensive staple Andrew McBride….

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2016 National Lacrosse League Season Preview

January 1, 2016
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Today is the first day of 2016 and also the first day of National Lacrosse League action. From now until the end of September, there will be meaningful lacrosse to be played every week. Not only is it the start of the new year, but the start of the 2016 lacrosse calendar. In many ways, 2016 will be a benchmark season for the NLL. Two teams are in new markets-…

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2016 NLL Season Preview: Buffalo Bandits

December 24, 2015
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2015 Record: 11-7 (third in division/lost in first round of Eastern playoffs) Team Acquisitions: (F) Anthony Malcolm (F) Daryl Veltman (T) Tim Edwards (T) Craig England   Team Losses: (F) John Tavares (F) Corey Fowler (F) Jordan Dance (F) Joe Resetarits (D) Derek Suddons   Offense: The 2015 NLL season saw the Buffalo Bandits offense finally show some major signs of improvement. The offensive trinity of Ryan Benesch (led all…

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Black Wolves Rally, Defeat Buffalo 9-7

December 23, 2015
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This past weekend the National Lacrosse League invaded the PPL Center in Allentown, Pa.  The New England Black Wolves faced off against the Buffalo Bandits.  This wasn’t just any NLL game; it was a homecoming of sorts. The New England Black Wolves (formerly Philadelphia Wings) last played in Philadelphia on April 26, 2014 and lost to Colorado 13-12.  But on this night, just a little over 60 miles north on…

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NLL Pre Season: Bandits Face Wolves in Lehigh Valley

December 18, 2015
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Professional lacrosse is coming back to Pennsylvania, this time, up in the Lehigh Valley area. The New England Black Wolves and Buffalo Bandits will battle in their second preseason matchup at the PPL Center tomorrow night at 7 p.m. New England and their new Head Coach, Glenn Clark, have made some good moves this offseason, acquiring Shawn Evans and Shane MacDonald along with re-signing Kevin Crowley. MacDonald and Evans tallied…

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2015 MLL Supplemental Draft: Teams Continue 2016 Building

December 16, 2015
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The 2015 Major League Lacrosse supplemental draft came to an end this afternoon with teams selecting in 12 rounds. Of Note Several NLL players were selected, such as Cody Jamieson, Kyle Rubisch, Stephen Keogh, Jordan Hall, Graeme Hossack, Zack Greer, Curtis Dickson, Cam Flint, and Kiel Matisz. Callum Robinson, a member of the national Australian team, was selected by the Chesapeake Bayhawks. The Denver Outlaws selected former Denver Pioneers goaltender…

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Knighthawks Stung by Swarm 12-11; Army Soldier Returns Home.

December 14, 2015
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Saturday night the Rochester Knighthawks hosted the Georgia Swarm in preseason lacrosse action.  Once again, usually the talk will be about what players stood out, what rookie is excelling on the floor. But on this night the buzz going around the arena was all about Army Sergeant Jesse Fuller. Sgt. Fuller has been away from his family since February when he was deployed to Kuwait with the Army National Guard….

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