Looking Back at WLA 2013
2013 was a great year in the WLA with all seven teams competing night in and night out for a chance to host the Mann Cup.
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NLL Depth Chart Examination: Rochester Knighthawks
The Rochester Knighthawks have a chance to become the first team in NLL history to win three consecutive Champion’s Cup titles. Looking at their current roster, it is hard to argue they do not have a strong chance of doing so. The Knighthawks feature a deadly offense that posted 179 goals last season, second best in the eastern division behind the Toronto Rock. The offense is led by two…
Week 2 CUFLA Three Stars: Redmen Nab Two of Three
By: Pat Gregoire First Star: Connor Goodwin (McGill University) – Sophomore attackman Connor Goodwin played a big role in the two victories this past weekend chipping in seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Goodwin was a starting Midfielder for the Redmen last year but has been moved to attack for the 2013 season. It appears that the move by coach Tim Murdoch has paid off thus far as…
Jon Harasym Retires from NLL
Buffalo Bandits transition player Jon Harasym today announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League. “It’s extremely difficult to walk away from the game I love and have enjoyed playing for most of my life,” the 33-year old said. “But it’s a lot easier knowing I get to spend more time with my beautiful wife Cara, and our two amazing kids, daughter Hazel (4) and son Harley (1). First and…
Iroquois Battles Israel on Saturday
This Sunday, the Iroquois Nationals and Team Israel go head to head in an exhibition game in Syracuse, New York. Both teams have been able to bring the sport of lacrosse to the youth in their respective cultures. The match was originally set to take place on August 18th, but changed to fit the same date as the women’s club exhibition. Though just an exhibition, both clubs will be looking…
NLL Depth Chart Examination:Edmonton Rush
Two seasons ago the Edmonton Rush came within a half of winning the Champions Cup. Last season the Rush go 7-1 on the road, but only 2-6 at home, placing them in a three way tie for the West. They were given third (due to tiebreakers) and were eliminated in round one by the Stealth 12-11. So we ask, what are the Rush coming to camp with and what is…
NCAA Fallball Preview: Kicks off This Weekend
Alex Urquhart Once again school has started and the NCAA teams have come together for their individual fallball practices and scrimmages and games. Right out of the gate we have already had one team become ineligible for fall games, Cornell. One of the biggest fallball competitions this fall are the games at SUNY- Cortland this coming weekend. Both team Israel and the Iroquois Nationals will be playing each other…
Wolves Take Second ELL Tournament
The Wolves dominated the second European Lacrosse League tournament of the year as Duetschland Adler fell by a point and a half in the standings.
NLL Depth Chart Examination: Vancouver Stealth
It has been rumored that the new NLL CBA might cut rosters from 23 to 20 for 2014. This means 27 current players will be without jobs, along with some drafted players who would have otherwise made it. How does this affect team depth charts?
Depth Chart Examination: Toronto Rock
It has been rumored that the new NLL CBA might cut rosters from 23 to 20 for 2014. This means 27 current players will be without jobs, along with some drafted players who would have otherwise made it. How does this affect team depth charts?