The Rochester Knighthawks punched their ticket to the post-season on Saturday night with a 15-13 win over the Buffalo Bandits at Keybank Center. The Knighthawks’ win also eliminates the Bandits, their closest rivals, from playoff contention. The Knighthawks finish the regular season in second place in the NLL’s eastern division. They will host the New England Black Wolves on Friday night in a single-elimination division semi-final. “It feels really good,”…
NLL: Stealthy come from behind win for Swarm
The Georgia Swarm defeated the Vancouver Stealth 11-10 on Saturday at home in front of 5248 fans at Infinite Energy Arena. The first period ended with 2-2 tie. It appeared, at least on paper, both teams were evenly matched. The Stealth pulled away in the second quarter, scoring five goals to one Swarm goal. “Vancouver just outworked us in that span,” Shayne Jackson said in a team press release. “They…
Press Release: Swarm looking to clinch east division title during doubleheader weekend
(DULUTH, Ga.) – With all five East Division teams in the hunt for three postseason spots, it all comes down to the final weekend of the 2017-18 NLL season. By Sunday night, everyone will know which three East teams continue playing into May and which two teams come up short. The defending champion Georgia Swarm (9-7) welcome the Vancouver Stealth (2-15) to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Field at Infinite Energy Arena on…
MLL: First weekend of 2018 a success
Major League Lacrosse kicked off the 2018 season this past weekend with four games that featured some close contests and blowouts. The beginning of the regular season is important as most teams are dealing with players who are still playing indoor ball and college draft picks still in school. During the first four weeks, MLL teams must avoid falling victim to an 0-4 or 1-3 record as such starts makes…
Press Release: Charleston to host MLL championship game
BOSTON (April 26, 2018) – Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today that MUSC Health Stadium in Charleston, S.C., home of the USL’s Charleston Battery, will host the 2018 MLL Championship Game on Saturday, August 18. It marks the first time the MLL Championship Game will be played in the state of South Carolina. “The Championship Game presents a great opportunity to showcase the top talent our sport has to offer,…
Press Release: Georgia Swarm and Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos renew co-presenting sponsorship deal
GEORGIA SWARM AND HARRAH’S CHEROKEE CASINOS RENEW CO-PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP DEAL FOR NEXT THREE SEASONS The Swarm will continue to play on Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Field (DULUTH, Ga.) – The 2017 NLL World Champion Georgia Swarm are proud to announce that Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have renewed their co-presenting sponsorship of the Swarm for the next three seasons. The three-year deal with the casino also…
2018 MLL Preview – Charlotte, Atlanta, Boston
In the final part of our MLL preview trilogy, we examine the Charlotte Hounds, Atlanta Blaze and Boston Cannons. Charlotte and Atlanta finished last season at 6-8 while Boston found itself in sole possession of last place. Charlotte and Atlanta are true expansion teams, not relocations, while Boston is a founding member of the league and a former champion. One thing to keep in mind is that the number of…
Press Release: Ohio Machine partners with Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Ohio Machine And Mid-Ohio Foodbank Create On-Site Beer Garden Hops For Hunger End Zone Created To Raise Awareness And Funds For Mid-Ohio Foodbank COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Machine and Mid-Ohio Foodbank have announced a special partnership, in an effort to raise awareness, and funds, for Mid-Ohio Foodbank throughout the lacrosse community. The Machine organization is committed to giving back to the local community and will open up a…
PHOTOS: Outlaws @ Lizards, April 21st
The New York Lizards took a 19-15 decision over the Denver Outlaws in the 2018 regular-season opener on Saturday, April 21st in Hempstead, N.Y. Will Manny led the Lizards’ offense with five goals and two assists. Rob Pannell scored twice and added six assists. Joe LoCasio scored two 2-point goals. Brendan Fowler was 12-36 at the X and Drew Adams made 19 saves on 34 shots. Attackman Matt Kavanagh led…
VIDEO: Brett Manney, New England Black Wolves
Rocco Granato caught up with the New England Black Wolves’ Brett Manney after his team’s 11-6 win over the Rochester Knighthawks on April 21, 2018. Sound on!