The other day, Mike Mackley brought you an early full mock draft. Today, Chris Vale gives you his top three rounds. Later in the day we will compare the two early drafts. 1. Georgia Swarm – (O) Lyle Thompson 2. Rochester Knighthawks – (O) Randy Staats 3. Georgia Swarm – (O) Jesse King 4. Calgary Roughnecks – (O) Wesley Berg 5. Georgia Swarm – (D) Graeme Hossack 6. Georgia Swarm…
Outlaws Look to Stay on Track Against Hounds
Everyone’s a winner! Well, at least coming into this week’s contest, but the Outlaws and Hounds got to go for ice cream after last week’s wins. The Denver John Grant Juniors took down the Rochester Rattlers in a 22-21 OT thriller, while Charlotte upset the previously undefeated New York Lizards. Both teams should be riding high from those wins and looking to build momentum. Charlotte needs to win out to…
NCAA Team Reviews: Hofstra Pride
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…
Rabil-Less Lizards Look to Rebound Against Launch
With a perfect season now out of the question, the New York Lizards will look to avoid falling to another team and complete the season series sweep as they visit the Florida Launch this week. The Lizards (8-1) and Launch (1-8) sit on opposite ends of the standings with reciprocal records. Last week, The Lizards, who were looking to become the second team in MLL history to achieve a perfect…
NCAA Team Reviews: Penn State Nittany Lions
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…