WLA Power Rankings: Thunder continue to Roll
With another week in the WLA in the books here are this week’s power rankings.
Top Stories
Swarm Head in New Direction
It was announced yesterday that the Minnesota Swarm will trade Ryan Benesch and Andrew Watt to the Buffalo Bandits. In return they will receive two first round draft picks, one in 2015 and one in 2016, and a third round pick, in 2017. This trade falls in line with how the Swarm’s General Manager, and staff, have worked trades since their inception in 2005. The Swarm are known to…
Benesch Trade Reactions
Ryan Benesch was traded to the Bandits yesterday, creating a whirlwind of reactions. We took some of the best ones from players and people in the league.
Rebels Get Closer to Founders Cup
The Six Nations Rebels inch closer to their third straight Founders Cup championship as they remain undefeated in playoffs and are up two games to none on the Niagara-on-the-Lake Thunderhawks.
What to Watch After the MLL All Star Break
Going into the All Star break means a lot for teams. it gives players time to recover from plaguing injuries, teams can reassess their game plans and try to regroup if things have not been going their way. It also means that players selected as All Star’s get to travel to take part in friendly competition and just go out to have fun and play lacrosse. This past weekend,…
Braves, Chiefs Grab Leads
The 2013 Ontario Lacrosse Association Junior A playoffs are officially under way, with each series one game deep. Each of the four respective match-ups will be in action Tuesday night.
Smith Blog: Provincals Approaching
The regular season is beginning to wrap up and Provincial Championships are fast approaching. As the season comes to a conclusion, there are many different ways that the last few games can go before the season ends. There are some teams who play much more disciplined as they do not want to inhibit a suspension that would carry over into the Provincial Championships.
Report: Bandits Land Benesch
According to a report from Teddy Jenner of Off the Crosse Bar, the Buffalo Bandits have traded for Ryan Benesch and Andrew Watt. It was later confirmed by Steve Bermel from NLL Radio.
Buzz Lead Gaels 2-0 in Jr B Playoffs
The Oakville Buzz have a strangle hold on the Eastern Conference favourites as they are up 2-0 on the Green Gaels in round two.
Should the Skills Competition Change?
With the new long distance accuracy contest this weekend at the MLL All Star game, along with the freestyle contest, many have begun to wonder if we really need the skills competition.