Earlier this week it was announced the Rochester Knighthawks and Toronto Rock each lost picks for free agent violations. Reports surfaced today from Inside Lacrosse that the penalized signings were Toronto signing goalie Steve Fryer and Rochester signing transition man Jake Crans. Fryer has bounced between the practice and regular roster with the Rock. The 25 year old goaltender was drafted by the Philadelphia Wings before joining Toronto. Crans had been…
So Close, Yet So Far Away: 2015 Ohio Machine Season Recap
One year after making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Ohio Machine were set to host their first home playoff game ever against the very same team they lost to the year prior. A 15-11 defeat at the hands of the Rochester Rattlers last summer left the Machine hungry and ready for more this season. Unfortunately for them, they were not able to take the next…
MLL Preparing to Announce Expansion to Atlanta
Major League Lacrosse sent an email to the media this morning about a press conference, and it was only a matter of time before we learned it was expansion. According to reports this morning and to ILWT sources, the league will announce an expansion team in Atlanta on Friday. This week’s championship game between the New York Lizards and Rochester Rattlers will take place in Atlanta, just like last years…
Jordan Wolf Wins MLL Offensive Player of the Year
Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league announced Rochester Rattlers attackman, Jordan Wolf was voted the 2015 Warrior Offensive Player of the Year by the League’s Head Coaches and General Managers. In only his second year in the MLL, Wolf is regarded as one of the most dangerous speed dodgers in the game. Upon receiving this prestigious award from the League, Wolf accepted by saying, “Wow, I am so appreciative. This award should go to our entire Rattlers offense….
WLA Playoff Preview: Rocks and ‘Bellies Top Seeds
It was a fantastic ending to a great WLA season, spearheaded by a three-team race for the final two playoff spots between Langley, Maple Ridge, and Burnaby. The teams all finished with a 9-9 record, but the Lakers were left behind as a result of the WLA’s very confusing goal formula. Losing by a goal to New Westminster ultimately sealed Burnaby’s fate, and they can always wonder what could have…
NCAA Team Reviews: #18 Stony Brook Seawolves
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…
Rebels Get Past Orangeville to Advance to Ontario Finals
The Six Nations Rebels are still alive in their chase of a fifth straight Founders Cup Championship. After Six Nations swept their opponents in the first two rounds, Orangeville became the Rebels contender for the Ontario semifinals. After games One and Two Six Nations took the 2-0 series lead and it looked like it would be another series sweep. But Orangeville got the 8-3 road win in game Three and…
Knighthawks Extend Goalie Angus Goodleaf
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed goalie Angus Goodleaf to a three-year deal. “It feels great to be a part of this team for the next three seasons,” he said. “We have a great veteran team with a great chance to win every year.” Goodleaf will enter his seventh season in the National Lacrosse League in 2016. In his three seasons in Rochester, the veteran goalie has…
MLL Championship 2015: New York Lizards Keys to Victory
In just three days, the Lizards and Rattlers will battle not just to be known as New York’s superior team, but the entire MLL’s. The Lizards were the league’s best team in the regular season but New York barely squeaked by Boston in overtime last week to advance to the championship. In order to go from the regular season’s best team to MLL champions, the following three things must happen:…
NLL Offseason Needs: Saskatchewan Rush
Current FAs: Aaron Bold (franchised), Zack Greer (qualified), Nik Billic, Jeff Cornwall Strengths: Right side shooter Needs: Secondary left handed shooter, left handed defense, transition Draft Position: 9, 12, 14, 18, 24, 31, 40, 47, 55 Notes: Curtis Knight returns next season after missing all of the 2015 season. As the defending champs enter the free agency period, it is with great relief that few of the players from the championship squad…