Toronto vs Georgia Swarm defender Michael Seidel is on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Rob Hellyer will be healthy for this game, it was announced by the team. Defenders Damon Edwards and Scott Johnston are both out after knee injuries last season. Forward Kevin Ross is on the PUP with a wrist injury. Josh Sanderson is on the PUP and not expected to return this season. Calgary vs Buffalo…
2016 College Lacrosse Preview: Navy Midshipmen
Overview: After the hardships of early season lacrosse, the Naval Academy Midshipmen had the lacrosse world talking about their possible return to greatness. The days since the 2004 title game run have been an afterthought and after Rick Sowell became the coach, the wins against big names have been scarce. Early in the season, Navy scored a single goal against Maryland. After a 1-2 start to the season, Navy won…
Nick Sakiewicz to Be Next NLL Commissioner
The National Lacrosse League will announce at 12 p.m. eastern time today that the league will announce Nick Sakiewicz the next commissioner, according to sources. Former commissioner George Daniel stepped down in November. “I’m honored and excited to join a tremendous group of owners and lead the National Lacrosse League as NLL Commissioner,” Sakiewicz said in an NLL press release. “Similar to soccer 20 years ago, lacrosse is a dynamic…
2016 NLL Season Preview: Toronto Rock
2015 season record: 14-4 (first in division; lost to Edmonton in the Champion’s Cup final) Team Acquisitions (D) Mike Grimes (acquired from Georgia; placed on Protected Player List) (F) Turner Evans (2015 draft) (F) Dan Lintner (acquired from New England) (D) Luc Magnan (2015 draft) Team Losses (F) Kevin Crowley (D) Nick Diachenko Offense: Leading the charge will be captain Colin Doyle, who missed much of last season due to…
2016 NLL Season Preview: Vancouver Stealth
2015 Record: 5-13 (fourth in division/missed Western playoffs) Team Acquisitions: (F) Garrett Billings (F) Jordan Durston (T) Travis Cornwall (D) Matt Beers (D) Jeff Moleski (D) Brier Jonathan (D) Ian Hawksbee (G) Chris Levis Team Losses: (F) Tyler Digby (T) Illija Gajic (T) Conrad Chapman (D) Tyler Burton (D) Jarrett Toll (G) Tyler Richards Offense: Despite being basically league average in the goal scoring department last season, the…
2016 College Lacrosse Previews: Towson Tigers
Overview: Towson had a season to remember in 2015. Their most successful since their Final Four run in 2001. They return a host of players that will enable them to build upon last year’s success instead of rebuilding. Back are key pieces like Joe Seider (A), Tyler White (G), Spencer Parks (A/M), Tyler Mayes (LSM), and Mike Lowe (D). With this many pieces back for Coach Nadelen, the Tigers look…
2016 College Lacrosse Season Preview: Bellarmine Knights
OVERVIEW: The Knights entered last season as a favorite to win the Southern Conference. But they finished fifth in the SoCon after losing 10-9 to High Point in the regular season finale. The team looks to contend for a spot in the SoCon Tournament this season, which now includes Air Force, but they’ll do it without Austin Shanks. The junior transferred to Ohio State in the fall after leading the Knights…
NLL Weekly Grades: Good Marks in Colorado
The first week of National Lacrosse League action of 2016 is in the books, and that means the analysis can begin. John Grant Jr: A+ John Grant Jr does it year in and year out. Not only did he (tie) lead the Colorado Mammoth with seven points on Friday night, but he scored the game winning goal to boot. Here’s a look at his goal that earned him an A+…
One on One With Florida Launch FOGO John Ortolani
During the course of interviewing MLL players, I discovered they have a variety of professions in the offseason. Most of these professions are related to lacrosse in the form of coaching and conducting camps and clinics. Other notable jobs are in the financial sector, strength and conditioning, corporate security, and prison guard. Our guest today, John Ortolani, has perhaps the most unique non-MLL job. John is an MMA fighter. Congratulations…
Defending Champion Rush Take Season Opener 10-8 Over Roughnecks
The Saskatchewan Rush spoiled the Calgary Roughnecks’ home opener on Saturday night, taking a 10-8, come-from-behind victory in front of a crowd of 11,977 fans. The new-look Roughnecks got off to a quick start when defenseman Dan McRae picked up a goal on transition following a forced turnover just 1:21 into the game. And that was the story for much of the first quarter—Calgary’s defense was able to intercept…