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Mark Matthews Pays Dividends as Champions Cup MVP

June 6, 2015

The Edmonton Rush are finally National Lacrosse League champions after winning their first title in their ten year existence. They defeated the Toronto Rock to win the 2015 title just two years after falling to the Rochester Knighthawks in the Champions Cup. The other day we took a look at how the Rush built their roster, and we saw they have drafted exceptionally. Of course, having two first overall picks…

Edmonton Rushes Rock To Win Title

June 6, 2015

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The Edmonton Rush are NLL Champions for the first time in franchise history as they defeated the Toronto Rock in an all-Canadian final 11-10 to sweep the series 2-0 at Edmonton’s Crystal Glass Field at Rexall Place in front of 12,275 fans. The game was a close affair, unlike game one where the Rush dominated the Rock. It’s been ten years since Edmonton joined the NLL and although they made…

Rush Win First Champions Cup

June 6, 2015

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The Edmonton Rush defeated the Toronto Rock 11-10 in Game 2 of the Champion’s Cup Final on Friday night to win the series 2-0 and capture their first Champion’s Cup in franchise history. Edmonton forward Mark Matthews was named the Champion’s Cup series MVP and capped off the final with 5 goals and 3 assists. Not to be outdone, Aaron Bold was sensation in the Rush goal making 32…

Rush Look to Claim Title, Toronto Wants to Tie It Up

June 5, 2015

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Will Edmonton Rush to First Title, or Will Rock Roll to Game 3 Three years ago the Edmonton Rush came within a half of a game from winning the NLL Champions Cup in 2012. They tool a 5-1 lead on the Rochester Knighthawks, and had no intention of turning them loose. Then the…

Oakville Rock Acquire Wes Berg

June 5, 2015

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Oakville is about to get a little bit richer when one of the best young forwards in the game, Wesley Berg, takes his scoring abilities east to play for the Rock. Berg was the top pick in the WLA draft to the Coquitlam Adanacs, an organization that Berg played for his whole Junior A career. In five seasons, Berg put up 252 points (129G, 123A). In the playoffs his numbers were…

Davies: Year End Report in NCAA

June 5, 2015

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Championship Weekend might have been the best in a long time. Two semifinal games that were games defined by runs and one goal wins, thrilled audiences everywhere. Wes Berg sending his team to the title game and Maryland holding on to the win over Hopkins were extraordinary showcases for the game and its national audience. Now after the climax, we have a summer to reflect on the season. The New…

OJBLL Top Ten Rankings: Gaels, Bulldogs Advance

June 3, 2015

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Six Nations Rebels (13-0) (Last Week: 1) – 13 games into the 2015 seasons and the Six Nations Rebels remain unbeaten. The Rebels had a busy week with three games, in which they scored 20 plus goals twice. Six Nation’s offense has exploded, combining for 73 goals for in their last four games. The offense has been led by Miller Danton, Garrett Vyse-Square and Mitch Green who each have hit…

Cannons, Launch, and The Two Point Goal

June 3, 2015

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The two-point goal in Major League Lacrosse can be a game-changer. It is an extremely challenging shot, but isn’t impossible as evident by the 26 two-pointers across the league so far this season. The shot keeps teams in games for longer and makes the game more exciting for fans. This was on full display in Saturday’s Florida Launch at Boston Cannons game. A game of runs saw the Cannons take…

NCAA Lacrosse 2015 Top Ten Goals of the Year

June 2, 2015

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My favorite part of looking back on the season is remembering the extraordinary plays that made their mark. In this edition, I’ll be taking a deeper focus on top goals. Friday’s story will be top plays overall. Goals are one of the coolest parts of the game, and they’re even better when they’re scored in ridiculous ways. Sure Sergio Perkovic and Myles Jones have incredible speed on their shots, but…

Final Roster Announced for 2015 MLL All-Star Game

June 2, 2015

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Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced the event roster for the 2015 MLL All-Star Game to be held on June 13th at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. The final two teams will be chosen the night prior, onJune 12th, in a draft decided by this year’s “MLL Ultimate Fan Fantasy” contest winners. The 2015 MLL All-Star Game marks the first time Major League Lacrosse…

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