The Fast Break Version This game can be summed up by the first sequence of the game, one where the players who anchor the Edmonton Rush defence imposed their will on the Mammoth, used their athleticism to get the ball into the stick of the offence who did their job and buried the ball. After Jeremy Thompson created a 50/50 ball off the face off by not allowing Bob Snider…
Today at 4 pm, the Buffalo Bandits (1-1) will face off against the Philadelphia Wings (1-1) in their second matchup of the season, this time at the Wells Fargo Center. The last time these teams met was during Week 1 when the Wings emerged victorious with a 17-13 win on the road at the First Niagara Center. Buffalo Bandits head coach Troy Cordingley was not happy with his team’s results…
The Wings will start their 2014 home season today at 4 pm with a rematch against the Buffalo Bandits from opening week as they defeated Buffalo 17-13. This will be the 5oth meeting between the two clubs with the Wings holding a 25-24 advantage. All time the Wings are 13-10 at home versus the Bandits. The Wings return home to start their home season. This is year 28 for the…
With the National Lacrosse League’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) roster space in the NLL went from twenty three players down to twenty and it has forced teams to make some tough releases this season. Several big name veteran players were let go which had many Canadian Lacrosse League clubs waiting to pounce; and they did on December 28 at the CLax Entry Draft. Niagara snatched Mike Hominuck in round…
The Colorado Mammoth are set to take on the Edmonton Rush at Rexall Place in Edmonton on Saturday. The Mammoth are coming off a tough loss to Calgary on Friday night and want to redeem themselves after their loss at home to the Rush on December 28, 2013. The Mammoth are again having issues with multiple aspects of the game right now. They are looking like the Mammoth of 2013…
The 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft is upon us, literally, less than 12 hours away. With what is not the deepest class to choose from, there are still many players who can make an impact for their team. Hamilt…. Err… Florida rather, is one team to watch. With most of the former Hamiltons still on the squad, the Launch has some work to do. They had a decent supplementary draft, picking…
The Colorado Mammoth are set to take on the Calgary Roughnecks Friday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Last time these two teams met, the Riggers knocked the Mammoth out of the playoffs on April 27, 2013 by a score of 15-10. So, now it’s time for redemption. According to Mammoth GM Steve Govett and Head Coach Bob Hamley, it’s always a tough game against the Roughnecks. The games…
With an enormous amount of offensive power on the Charlotte bench, there can only be so many consistent guys. With the MLL Collegiate Draft to take place in less than 12 hours, the Hounds made the decision to trade Owen Blye to a hurting Boston Cannons team for a 2014 fourth round Collegiate Draft pick. Former Terrapin Blye saw limited time on the field in his rookie season with the…
NLL lacrosse is fully underway in the 2013-2014 season. This weekend has its share of excitement. Here are the game predictions from yours truly, the ILWT staff: (Numbers indicate staff, not final scores) Friday, January 10 Toronto Rock (10) @ Buffalo Bandits (0) Colorado Mammoth (5) @ Calgary Roughnecks (5) Saturday, January 11 Philadelphia Wings (2) @ Rochester Knighthawks (8) Colorado Mammoth (5) @ Edmonton Rush (5) Minnesota Swarm (4) @…
After a disappointing 2013 season behind them, the Rochester Rattlers will look to obtain some quality talent in this year’s 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft taking place Friday night. The Rattlers’ main areas of concern are on attack and midfield. The Rattlers have one of the thinnest rosters currently and are looking to add some offensive threats that can help support Kevin Leveille on attack. Defensively, the Rattlers are very sound…