The return of Paul Rabil was exactly what the New York Lizards needed to get back on track. Rabil’s 4 goals led the Lizards to their 15-13 victory over rival Chesapeake Bayhawks, ending their two-game losing streak, getting the franchise their 100th win, and clinching a spot in the playoffs. The last time these two teams met, the Lizards took the win 15-14 at Shuart M. Stadium. Rob Pannell led…
MLL Rookie Report: Week Twelve
Rookies continue to make their mark in Major League Lacrosse. There were several standouts last weekend and others who are continuing to make their MLL debuts. The weekend began with Florida’s impressive 16-12 win over New York. In that game, Cornell product Connor Buczek tallied three points behind two goals, including a two-point goal. Buczek opened the scoring for Florida with a two-pointer to give his team a 2-1 advantage….
Georgia Swarm Hire Ed Comeau As Head Coach
The National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Georgia Swarm today announced a multiyear agreement with Ed Comeau to become the team’s new head coach. “We’re really excited to have a coach of Ed Comeau’s caliber become the next coach of the Swarm,” Georgia Swarm Owner and General Manager John Arlotta said. “He’s a proven winner in the NLL both as an assistant and a head coach. Most importantly, Ed has won championships…
Brett Hickey Recovering From Injury
The morning of Game 2 of the NLL Champion’s Cup Final in early June was the same as any other game day. The Toronto Rock got on the bus from the team hotel and arrived at Edmonton’s Rexall Place for their regular shoot around at 10:15am in preparation for a do or die game against the Rush, hoping to send the series back to Toronto for a decisive third game….
Lao Gosneys Leave Lasting Legacy
Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney ’12 were two of the most influential figures in the breakthrough of the Lehigh men’s lacrosse program. Today, they are continuing to make Lehigh proud in Major League Lacrosse, enjoying success due in large part to a foundation and common theme from their time donning the Brown and White. With practice time limited in Major League Lacrosse, success is tied directly to internal drive and motivation….
NCAA Team Reviews: Hobart Statesmen
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…
NCAA Team Reviews: Hartford Hawks
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…
Lakers Back to Winning Ways
The Peterborough Lakers got back to their winning ways this past week, defeating the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks twice in a home and home series. The wins kept the Lakers solidly in second place in the MSL after two losses to the league leading Six Nations Chiefs the week before. “It’s a little bit slower pace for us [vs KW], so as we’re learning what we want to do it’s nice to…
NLL Off Season Needs: Rochester Knighthawks
The Rochester Knighthawks are coming off a bitter sweet 2015 NLL season which saw them get eliminated in the NLL Eastern Division finals at the hands of the Toronto Rock. The dynasty had to come to an end at some point, the Knighthawks of course were the reigning NLL Champions for three straight seasons (2012, 2013, and 2014). While the 2015 season was far from a failure, they still did…
NCAA Team Reviews: Quinnipiac Bobcats
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…