It takes a lot to be known as one of the greatest collegiate lacrosse players of all time. From guys such as Oren Lyons and Jim Brown from the mid-20th century to guys such as Dave Pietramala, Paul and Gary Gait, and Mike Powell in the modern era, each of these players helped transcend the game of college lacrosse in their own unique way. And so did Lyle Thompson, along…
Mark Matthews Pays Dividends as Champions Cup MVP
The Edmonton Rush are finally National Lacrosse League champions after winning their first title in their ten year existence. They defeated the Toronto Rock to win the 2015 title just two years after falling to the Rochester Knighthawks in the Champions Cup. The other day we took a look at how the Rush built their roster, and we saw they have drafted exceptionally. Of course, having two first overall picks…
Machine Keep Pace With 15-12 Win Over Hounds
You take it. No you take it. I don’t want it, you take it. Alright, fine. This is a 16 word summary of the contest held at American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday night between the Ohio Machine and Charlotte Hounds, a 14-12 win for the Machine. The game started well for the home team, as the Hounds (1-7) put home two goals in the first minute…
Edmonton Rushes Rock To Win Title
The Edmonton Rush are NLL Champions for the first time in franchise history as they defeated the Toronto Rock in an all-Canadian final 11-10 to sweep the series 2-0 at Edmonton’s Crystal Glass Field at Rexall Place in front of 12,275 fans. The game was a close affair, unlike game one where the Rush dominated the Rock. It’s been ten years since Edmonton joined the NLL and although they made…
WLA Season Underway And Going Strong
If the first few weeks are any indication of what where going to see in the WLA this season, we are in store for one heck of a season. With so much parity throughout the league this year, its really hard to predicit where teams may fall once the regular season has concluded. Victoria has added a number of big name players, as their back to back losses to the…
Gear Review: True Temper Lacrosse
True Temper Sports has been one of those companies that you never heard of, but probably used their products. According to their website, they have been designing and manufacturing shafts as a supplier for other lacrosse brands since 2004. With lacrosse growing the way that it is, they have decided to enter the market with their own brand of lacrosse shafts, True. What this means is that there is a…
Rush Win First Champions Cup
The Edmonton Rush defeated the Toronto Rock 11-10 in Game 2 of the Champion’s Cup Final on Friday night to win the series 2-0 and capture their first Champion’s Cup in franchise history. Edmonton forward Mark Matthews was named the Champion’s Cup series MVP and capped off the final with 5 goals and 3 assists. Not to be outdone, Aaron Bold was sensation in the Rush goal making 32…
Rush Look to Claim Title, Toronto Wants to Tie It Up
Will Edmonton Rush to First Title, or Will Rock Roll to Game 3 Three years ago the Edmonton Rush came within a half of a game from winning the NLL Champions Cup in 2012. They tool a 5-1 lead on the Rochester Knighthawks, and had no intention of turning them loose. Then the…
Lizards Seek League Leading Eighth Win Against Florida
The Florida Launch look for a bright spot to conclude their dismal road swing as they take on a red hot New York Lizards team. This contest features some of the best scorers in the league in Kieran McArdle, leading the league with 22 goals, as well as Paul Rabil with his 18 goals, 14 assists. Stuart Stadium, on the campus of Hofstra University hasn’t treating the lizards any differently…
Reflecting on the Career of Tyler Richards
Goaltender Tyler Richards retired from professional lacrosse over Twitter (@TRichards00) on May 21 after a successful career playing one of sport’s notoriously thankless positions. Richards made the difficult decision after sustaining three concussions over five years from taking shots to his head. He told The Province’s Steve Ewen the last shot, from Jeremy Noble of the Colorado Mammoth on March 29 was on the chin, which knocked his head forward….