You heard it here first: The Saskatchewan Rush will Three-Peat in 2017. After sweeping the Buffalo Bandits in the 2016 Champion’s Cup, the Rush went ahead and made themselves even better in the offseason. In the days leading up to the draft, the team made a big move, trading their top goal scorer from last season, Zack Greer, for Colorado Mammoth sniper Adam Jones. Although they gave away one of…
Paul Rabil Won’t Play NLL This Season
It looked like Paul Rabil might have been making his return to the National Lacrosse League in 2017, but it was not to be. Today it was announced the Toronto Rock had placed the transition player on the protected player list. Rabil, who last played with Philadelphia, will play just Major League Lacrosse this upcoming season with the New York Lizards. “Unfortunately at this time, it’s still not going to…
Lizards Sign Joe Walters From Player Movement Pool
The rich get richer, at least in Major League Lacrosse. The New York Lizards added yet another piece to its offensive juggernaut with the signing of midfielder Joe Walters. Walters, who has played his MLL career with the Chesapeake Bayhawks, Rochester Rattlers, Hamilton Nationals, and Florida Launch, had declared for player movement this off season. “I am beyond ecstatic to sign with the New York Lizards, a franchise that is…
NLL Announces 2017 Rule Changes
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) has announced rule changes for the upcoming 2017 NLL season. One of the most noticeable changes this season will be the addition of another official to the field for all NLL games. There will now be four officials presiding over every game, three of whom will be in the field of play. “With our rule changes over the last couple seasons and our players continuously raising the bar…
Fall Ball Takeaways: Bucknell, Navy Look Strong
Fall Ball is a great opportunity for lacrosse coaching staffs to assess their team’s strengths and weaknesses and see which underclassmen are ready to take on a bigger role. It is also a great opportunity for teams to build the camaraderie and communication skills that will be necessary for teams to have a successful season and a deep run in the playoffs come Memorial Day. While Fall Ball wins and…
Ohio Machine Getting New Stadium for 2017
It may not yet be the time of lacrosse-only facilities (other than Michigan and Rutgers), but the Ohio Machine are getting about as close as it gets. The Major League Lacrosse club that has played its home games at various college fields around eastern Ohio will have a new home in 2017 near the state’s capital. Obetz, a small town south of Columbus, is planning on building a 6,500 seat sports…
Western Mustangs Claim 2016 Baggataway Cup
A year after losing the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association’s Baggataway Cup to the McGill Redmen, the Western Mustangs men’s lacrosse team found redemption. Their near perfect 2016 season was capped with an 11-7 win over the Trent Excalibur on November 6 as they claimed their fourth CUFLA championship and first since 2001. Senior Ryan Myles led the Mustangs with five goals and an assist in the championship game, winning…
Rattlers Acquire Jojo Marasco From Lizards
The Rochester Rattlers have struggled to retain players in the player movement period, but on Tuesday, they were able to add a new piece. Rochester acquired midfield Jojo Marasco from the New York Lizards for their fourth overall pick in the collegiate draft. The Rattlers have seen many of their players declare for player movement with the future of the franchise up in the air. Returning at least for this coming…
Major League Lacrosse Releases 2017 Schedule
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier outdoor professional lacrosse league, announced its full 2017 regular season schedule today. Opening Day on Saturday, April 22 will feature four games, including the defending champion Denver Outlaws on the road against the Charlotte Hounds. The 2017 All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, July 8 and the final day of the regular season, August 5, will feature three games. Postseason semi-final matchups with…
Black Wolves Acquire O’Connor From Calgary
The New England Black Wolves continue to build a new-look roster to go along with the group that made it to the eastern conference finals last season. Today, they added lefty forward Reilly O’Connor from the Calgary Roughnecks. “We are very excited to have Reilly join the Black Wolves,” Black Wolves General Manager Rich Lisk said via press release. “His skill set fits with what we are looking for.” O’Connor, the…