The Ohsweken Demons are pleased to announce Ron “Mouse” Henry will be taking over as Head Coach for the 2015 season; joining Henry behind the bench will be Roger Chrysler. Ron Henry returns to CLax after coaching the Iroquois Ironmen in the 2013 season, leading them to a Creator’s Cup victory. Henry comes to the Demons with a strong coaching background having coached with the NLL’s Buffalo Bandits, the Iroquois…
Projecting 2016 NLL Rosters: Eastern Conference
We haven’t even seen the 2015 NLL rosters yet, but it’s interesting to take a look at how teams might look AFTER this season. We’ve been tracking every player transaction of each NLL player, so we know who will be free agents when. That allows us to take a look at each roster and how it may look in 2016. This is assuming no cuts this preseason and only looking…
CUFLA Playoffs Open Tonight
Tonight the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association playoffs begin at 6pm with Guelph vs Bishop’s and then Western vs Queen’s. Our Pat Gregoire will be one of the commentators, so be sure to check it out.
NCAA Lacrosse Schedule Watch
It’s that time of year where NCAA lacrosse teams are announcing their schedules. We piece it all together here with updates. OHIO STATE Date Opponent / Event Location Time 01/31 at Duke (scrimmage) Durham, N.C. TBA 02/07 at Detroit Detroit, Mich. 1:00 p.m. ET 02/10 vs. Robert Morris Columbus, Ohio 7:00 p.m. ET 02/14 vs. Delaware Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. ET 02/21 vs. Dartmouth Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. ET 02/27…
NLL Off Season Recap: Vancouver Stealth
Schedule Analysis: The Vancouver Stealth look to rise from the basement, in the upcoming 2015 National Lacrosse League season. The Stealth’s is a mixed bag of East and West division opponents. They will be facing the 2014 runner up Calgary Roughnecks four times in the regular season. These games are going to be quite the task. Overall the schedule looks to benefit the Stealth, who in the past has had…
Knighthawks Re-Sign Batson
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the re-signing of Jamie Batson to a one-year deal. The 29-year-old defenseman has won three Champion’s Cup since joining the team in 2012. “It’s good to be asked to come back out with the champs,” said Batson. The Comox, BC native made the jump to the National Lacrosse League after impressing the coaching staff at the Knighthawks’ Open Tryouts and Training Camp. In his tenure…
NLL Best of the Rest: Duffy, Yager, Ratcliff
In this week’s version of the “Best of the Rest” series we’re going to take our first look at a goaltender, head back out to the west coast and the WLA to take a look at an offensive player who doesn’t get nearly the credit he deserves and a transition player who briefly saw time in the NLL with the expansion Boston Blazers. As far as goaltenders getting a chance…
Projecting 2016 NLL Rosters: Western Division
We haven’t even seen the 2015 NLL rosters yet, but it’s interesting to take a look at how teams might look AFTER this season. We’ve been tracking every player transaction of each NLL player, so we know who will be free agents when. That allows us to take a look at each roster and how it may look in 2016. This is assuming no cuts this preseason and only looking…
NLL Shootout Experiment Could be Exciting Addition
During the preseason the National Lacrosse League will be experimenting with the shootout to see if it may be of some interest in the future. Immediately following all preseason games this December, no matter what the score a shootout will be held. For those familiar with the NHL, the shootout rules are the same. The teams will not change ends for the shootout. The home team shall have the choice…
Chris O’Dougherty Getting Recognition with USA
Chris O’Dougherty is a pro lacrosse player in both the MLL and the NLL playing defense in both leagues. Chris grew up New Jersey where he picked up the game of lacrosse at and young age. For high school Chris attended Seton Hall Prep where he was a high school All American . For college Chris decided to stay local attending Rutgers University. For the Scarlet Knights Chris started every…