The regular season is in the books as the final weekend of action was highlighted by several top rookie performances. The weekend began with Denver’s thrilling comeback win in overtime over first-place New York. First-year player Mike Bocklett (2007 graduate of Fairfield) followed up his 10-point performance with seven points (four goals, three assists) against the Lizards. Erik Adamson of the University of Denver fired five shots (three on goal)…
Ontario Junior “A” Finals Preview
The OLA Junior “A” Finals are set to kick off on Sunday evening in Six Nations, as the top seeded Arrows will take on the second seeded Peterborough Lakers, in what is expected to be one of the most hotly contested Junior “A” finals in years. After a 2015 regular season that saw tremendous parity throughout the league, the playoffs have been much more predictable as the top two seeds…
Terry Sanderson To Be Inducted to NLL Hall of Fame
The National Lacrosse League has announced Terry Sanderson has been voted into the NLL Hall of Fame as the lone inductee of the Class of 2015. Sanderson, who passed away in 2014, will be inducted posthumously as the 24th member of the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Toronto as just the fifth coach/general manager in history to receive the league’s highest honor. Sanderson served as an NLL…
Rochester Knighthawks Extend Joe Resetarits
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed forward Joe Resetarits to a three-year deal. Resetarits, who was acquired prior to the 2015 Trade Deadline, was a key late-season addition to the Knighthawks’ lineup. “That really means a lot and shows how Rochester feels about me,” said Resetarits about his new deal. “I am anxious to go out and prove myself, and win a championship. (Last year) I really…
NCAA Team Reviews: #20 Army West Point Black Knights
For the better part of four months, many of us watched some exciting college lacrosse, whether it was on TV, online, or in person. There were good games, which included all of Championship Weekend, and there were bad games, such as low scoring affairs and of course, the horrendous winter weather. I take a look back at all 69 Division I teams and how they fared this season and what…
What a difference a year makes: Denver Outlaws 2015 Season Recap
Things did not go as planned this year for the Denver Outlaws. The team limped to a 7-7 finish and preserved a bit of dignity in the process (the team has never finished below .500). Still, the team missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Looking on the bright side, they were only one game out of playoff contention according to the final standings. As Cubs fans…
Gurenlian Obvious Choice For Top Faceoff Man
With the 2015 season over and the playoffs just around the corner, Major League Lacrosse decided to reward the players who stood out this season with their annual End of Season Awards. It should be no surprise that New York Lizards midfielder Greg “The Beast” Gurenlian took home the FO Athlete of the Year award for the second consecutive year. In addition, Gurenlian was awarded the 2015 USL/MLL Sportsmanship Player…
Lizards Head Into Playoffs With Heads High
Of course the Lizards and Cannons will meet in the first round of the MLL Playoffs. It’s as if it was meant to be. Paul Rabil, the sport’s biggest star, takes on his former team. And while the Lizards won both matchups in the regular season, those were both back in May. It’s August now and a trip to the championship is on the line. The stakes are higher and…
Ohio Machine Playoff Preview: What You Should Look Out For
For the second straight year, Ohio is in the playoffs and, for the first time ever, they will be hosting a playoff game when they take on Rochester on Saturday at 4 pm. Like it or not, the Machine are the most dangerous team heading into the playoffs and I’m going to give you the top three reasons why. Ready or not, #OilUp. The Goaltending of Brian Phipps The Machine…
Toronto Rock Re-Sign Gamble and Hostrawser
Toronto Rock Owner, President & GM Jamie Dawick announced today the re-signing of two members of last year’s NLL East Division championship team. Transition player Jesse Gamble and defender Bill Hostrawser have agreed to new contracts, pending league approval. Gamble has played all 5 of his NLL seasons in a Rock uniform after being selected in the 2nd round of the 2011 NLL Draft by Toronto. The 27-year old has…