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…
Rattlers in Good Shape Despite MLL Logjam
The Season Thus Far: Wins: 5 Losses: 4 Games Back: 3 HOME: 3 – 1 AWAY: 2 – 3 After a wild ending at Denver, the Rochester Rattlers are currently one of the five teams that are log-jammed in the middle of the League Standings as we approach the last four weeks of the 2015 MLL season. Coming off a dominant 13 – 6 defensive victory over the Cannons, the…
NLL Off Season Needs: Buffalo Bandits
While the Buffalo Bandits ended their 2015 NLL regular season on a positive note with their respectable 11-7 finish and making the playoffs, it was their abrupt exit in the first round to the defending NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks (who also swept the season series with the Bandits) that left Banditland fans scratching their heads and asking what happened? Offense: The Buffalo Bandits offensive efforts this season was truly a…
Controversey For Canada’s WILC Team?
With the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships just slightly over three months away, there’s been some questioning of the way Team Canada pieced together their roster for the 2015 tournament. Some believe their is a strong bias towards Western based players and coaches, as there where numerous omissions from the final roster, that for all intensive purposes should have made the team. While one could argue Team Canada could easily field…
MSL: Lakers and Chiefs Rivalry Week
The MSL goes in cycles. A few years ago, the teams to beat were Peterborough and Brampton. Now, it’s Peterborough and Six Nations, while Brampton hovers at the bottom of the standings. Last season, the final series came down to the Lakers and the Chiefs, with the Chiefs prevailing in the third period of the final game. This season, the teams have already re-kindled their rivalry. The best teams always…
NCAA Team Reviews: Mercer Bears
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: Providence Friars
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…
NLL Names 2015 Rookie of the Year Candidates
The National Lacrosse League has announced three finalists for the 2015 NLL Rookie of the Year Award. The Edmonton Rush’s Ben McIntosh, Colorado Mammoth’s Jeremy Noble and Georgia Swarm’s Miles Thompson were voted as the top trio of players from this year’s rookie class.McIntosh led all rookies in goals (37), assists (49) and points (86) during the regular season and tied for second with 69 loose balls. McIntosh’s 37 goals…
Lizards Acquire Chris LaPierre From Launch
The New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse announced Tuesday that they have completed a trade with the Florida Launch that will bring midfielder Chris LaPierre to New York. In exchange for LaPierre, the Launch will receive New York’s 3rd Round MLL Collegiate Draft Pick in 2017. With the addition of LaPierre, the Lizards seek to get back on a winning track in their quest to the playoffs. New York…
Black Wolves Hire Glenn Clark As Head Coach
The New England Black Wolves of the National Lacrosse League have named Glenn Clark the second head coach in team history. Clark will be joined on the bench by assistant coaches Jim Veltman and Tracey Kelusky. “We are very excited to have Glenn Clark join our young team as head coach and we are equally enthused about Tracey’s return and the addition of Jim Veltman to the coaching staff,” Michael…