Zach Higgins is expected to assume the starting role for the Minnesota Swarm this season in net. he played often last season, splitting duty with Tyler Carlson, but now the undrafted netminder is looking to be the starter in just his season season. Marisa: What are your thoughts on the upcoming season? Zach: Zach: I’m looking forward to the upcoming season. I think with how we have prepared at camp, along with…
One on One With: Brandon Benn
Brandon Benn had a strong pre season with the Toronto Rock, earning a spot on the team. The rookie’s performance will give him a shot at playing regularly with the injuries the team has suffered going into the season. We caught up with him to discuss the year ahead. Marisa: How do you feel you have played this pre season? Brandon: I feel like I played well this preseason. It was…
Gear Review: Turtle Shell Mesh
Turtle shell Mesh by Zoo lacrosse is the newest way to get your head traditionally strung by some of the best stringers in the game of lacrosse. Turtle shell comes already strung up for its customers in one piece by one of the top stringers in Upstate New York. It’s traditional but interconnected as one piece which makes it function like mesh does. Zoo lacrosse strings can do up for you a 6,7 or 8 diamonds it…
Crawford Blog: Last Week Of Camp
Last weekend of camp is usually always just a few days before the holidays. Over the last few years this has been my favorite weekend of camp because the staff always has some team bonding events for us. This weekend we don’t have any exhibitions or scrimmages against other teams on the schedule just two practices and our annual Nut Cracker Blue and Yellow game. There is usually a lot…
MLL Draft Prospects 2015: Goalies
If you missed it last week, I previewed the 2015 MLL draft at both the attack and midfield. This week, I shift gears to the man tasked with stopping them from scoring, the goalies. The goalie position is arguably the most important position in lacrosse. Similar to hockey, a hot goaltender can make a fringe playoff contender dangerous. A great goaltender can also be the key in erasing some of the…
NLL Full Broadcast Schedule
The National Lacrosse League’s 29th season opens with NLL Face Off Weekend 2015 presented by New Era on January 2-3 with every team in action. The league has announced broadcast information for this year with matchups airing on TSN, Universal Sports Network, WatchESPN and the NLL LIVE subscription package. Find the complete schedule below while additional announcements regarding team and regional broadcasts will be made in the coming weeks. Viewers in Canada…
Analyzing the Colorado Mammoth’s Announced Roster
The Colorado Mammoth they made a good amount of moves in the off season whether it was picking up free agents or key draft picks. The team’s biggest free agent pick up was one of their first in forward Alex Turner who was restricted FA by the Minnesota Swarm who did not match the deal that Colorado offered Turner. Turner was drafted by the San Jose Stealth but played his…
Analyzing the Edmonton Rush’s Announced Roster
The Edmonton Rush announced their opening day roster on Friday then soundly defeated the Calgary Roughnecks by an 11-3 score, seeming to send a message that the 2015 edition of the Rush were ready for action. The biggest change to the roster will be the absence of forward Curtis Knight, who led the team in goals (35) and was second in total points (72) last year. Knight will be lost…
Nick Diachenko Ready To Make Impression With Rock
Diachenko enters his 2nd season with the Toronto Rock, looking to build off of an impressive end to the 2014 season. Diachenko got onto the Rock’s active roster late in the 2014, but made an immediate impact, scoring 2 goals & 2 assists for 4 points in 3 regular season games. Diachenko had an even more impressive showing in his first NLL post season game, where despite the Rock taking the loss,…
Knighthawks Sign Joel Matthews
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed forward Joel Matthews to a one-year deal. The 23-year-old, who was added to the practice squad, hit the turf with his new team Sunday morning. “It’s a great organization. Everyone knows what they’ve done the last three years,” said Matthews. “I just hope to come in here to do my job and do what Curt (Styres) and the coaching staff asks…