The New York Lizards (1-0) put together an eight-goal second half to take down the Ohio Machine (0-1), 14-11, in the first game of the 2015 season for both teams. Despite Peter Baum’s eight career regular season hat trick, the Machine faltered in the second half after jumping out to a 3-1 lead to open the game. Baum rung in three straight goals in the first half to lead the…
Cannons Open Season With Victory
It was a beautiful evening for lacrosse in Foxborough, Massachusetts where the Boston Cannons took on the Denver Outlaws, the 2014 MLL Champions. Last season, the Cannons handed the Outlaws their first home loss in two seasons on July 11th 2014. The Cannons were fired up for their first game at their new home, and to kick of the 15th anniversary season. In a high scoring showdown between two talented teams,…
Audio: Knighthawks Clinch Playoffs
The Rochester Knighthawks clinched a spot in the NLL playoffs on Saturday night thanks to a win over the Colorado Mammoth. After the game, several players discussed the feat. Paul Dawson Dan Dawson Jon Sullivan and Scott Campbell
Rattlers Open Season With 10-9 Victory Over Hounds
The Charlotte Hounds haven’t had the best success in their Major League Lacrosse season openers, but they were just seconds away from ending that. However, a few mistakes proved costly to the Hounds, who lost to the Rochester Rattlers 10-9 in sudden-death overtime Sunday afternoon at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Jordan Wolf scored four times for the Rattlers (1-0), including the game winner just over two minutes into the extra…
Matchup Analysis: Lizards vs Machine
Today is the opening day of MLL action. New York opens their season with Ohio coming to town. Gone from New York are Brian Karalunas and Max Seibald, but entering is Brian Spallina and Paul Rabil. Seibald speed and aggressiveness will be missed, along with Karalunas’ wealth of an LSM. With Rabil and Spallina, the Lizards gain veterans, both offensively and defensively, something I think they’ve been missing. Rabil adds…
Outlaws Begin Title Defense Against Cannons
The Denver Outlaws are coming off of their first ever Major League Lacrosse title, and their defense of it will come at the first MLL game ever at Gillette Stadium. The Boston Cannons, meanwhile, have a new look on the field and with their field for their 15th season. Of course, Boston is now without Paul Rabil, but they have new faces, too. Chad Weidmaier will be the man on…
Machine Open Season At New York
Two of the most anticipated 2015 Major League Lacrosse teams will square off on Sunday evening to open their season. The New York Lizards, led by newcomer Paul Rabil, who play host to the Ohio Machine. Both the Machine and Lizards were bounced from the first round of the playoffs last season. After finishing in dead last in 2013, the Machine rebounded and made the semi finals last season. They’ve…
Hofstra’s Home Season Comes to an End
The Hofstra Pride hosted their final home game of the season at Shuart Stadium on Saturday, April 11th. This game also marked the final home game for seniors like Mike Malave, John Reicherter, Steve Romano, and Ryan Rielly, so Hofstra had some motivation to go out and beat tenth-ranked Cornell Big Red. In the end, however, the Big Red offense proved to be too much for the Pride as the…
Knighthawks Clinch Playoffs With Mammoth Win
Rochester Knighthawks fans knew it wasn’t going to be an ordinary night when Sid Smith opened the scoring just 22 seconds into the game. Smith’s goal sparked a 10-goal first half and the defense limited the Colorado Mammoth to a season-low five goals in a 14-5 win tonight. With the victory, the Knighthawks locked up a berth in the 2015 Champion’s Cup Playoffs. “It was another good team victory,” said…
MLL Rookie Report: The Stretch Run
When the Major League Lacrosse Draft took place in January, the players drafted still had time in college to prove they’re worthy of playing professionally. With the MLL season set to begin on Sunday, let’s catch up on some of college’s best who will join the league once the NCAA season comes to an end. Lyle Thompson (Albany), Florida Launch, attack, first overall pick Thompson is the most exciting player…