Newcomers to the MLL, the Atlanta Blaze, head to the Midwest to take on the Ohio Machine this weekend. This meeting between these teams will prove to be historic, as it is the first time in history they will meet on the field. The Machine have been rolling on a two game win streak after a close loss to Rochester a couple weeks back. Atlanta is searching for a win…
Blaze Open Era Without Myles Jones Against Machine
Despite trading away arguably the greatest player in college lacrosse history in Myles Jones, the expansion Atlanta Blaze (2-4) enter their upcoming game against the Ohio Machine (6-2) not short of offensive firepower. Having previously defeated Denver 23-12, as well as putting up 16 goals in an overtime loss to first-place New York, the Blaze look to keep humming offensively, while trying to tighten up at the back, a task…
Around the WLA: Timbermen More Confident, Burrards Get Talent Boost
The WLA season is fully underway and while there have been some surprises, some controversy and some bad optics, the product on the floor has looked good so far through the season. A lot of that can be attributed to the league’s seven teams getting stronger as a whole. There isn’t a team that looks terribly out of place like there may have been in year’s past. Although the MLL…
Boston Cannons Travel to Defending Champs
The Boston Cannons are on the outside of the playoff picture and look to rebound after last week’s loss to the Charlotte Hounds in New York this weekend. The defending champion Lizards are looking to stay atop the league standings, with only one loss this season. Statistically, neither team has a decided advantage over the other. Currently the Lizards have a plus 4 scoring differential. The Cannons are -4 in…
Launch Seek Second Win, Host Hounds
Spending a week in a car with your friend driving across the state of Florida is something many people find themselves doing at some point in their life. Working while you do it is rare, but not unlikely. To do that and then play one of the most competitive and athletic sports in American against each other is astounding. Face Off Academy coaches Chris Mattes and Brendan Fowler and not…
McDaniels: Drafting and Developing MLL All Stars
The general rule of thumb in my book is to never rate a draft right after it happens. In our instant reaction world, it is difficult to sit back and wait to see what you have. This especially holds true in Major League Lacrosse. Even though the draft is in January, players often are not able to join their team until 3-4 games into the season, if not longer. Usually,…
Michigan’s Kyle Jackson First Varsity Player to Go Pro
The Boston Cannons have added former Michigan attackman, Kyle Jackson in this week’s College Waiver Draft. Jackson had a breakout season for the Wolverines this past season scoring 29 goals in just the nine games he played in. He also notched seven assists bringing his points total for 2016 to 36. He missed four games during his senior season due to injury, disallowing him from being included in statistical categories….
Josh Sanderson Retires From NLL
After 19 seasons, Toronto Rock forward, and future NLL hall of famer, Josh Sanderson is retiring from the National Lacrosse League leaving behind an incredible legacy as one of the game’s all-time greats. To say Josh Sanderson was one of the NLL’s all-time greats might be selling him short. The man they called ‘Shooter’ was never the biggest or fastest guy on the floor but there were few players who…
MSL Power Rankings: Redmen Get Poulin Back, Stay at Top
1. Brooklin Redmen Brooklin got a boost this week with the return of #1 goaltender Mike Poulin, in addition to several NLL stars fresh from the championship final in Mark Matthews, Curtis Knight, John Lafontaine, Steve Priolo, Mitch Wilde, Adrian Sorichetti, and Kevin Brownell. Despite the added strength and experience, they still only beat the Cobourg Kodiaks 8-6. The Kodiaks transition game killed the Redmen, who allowed three shorthanded goals…
Bayhawks Acquire Myles Jones From Atlanta Blaze
According to Inside Lacrosse, the Atlanta Blaze have sent Myles Jones to the Chesapeake Bayhawks for Matt Mackrides. Mackrides has played in the league for five seasons, all with Chesapeake. Matt was averaging about 20 points a season entering 2016. In his seven games this year, he has totaled fifteen points with eight goals and seven assists. He is one of the quickest players in the game today and will…