Photo Credit: Di Miller The Denver Outlaws since coming into the MLL nine years ago have been a team to be reckoned with. Each of their nine years in the league they have made it to the semi-finals but have yet to bring home the Steinfeld Cup. During the MLL semi-final game against the New York Lizards on August 16, it was evident that the talent they have acquired is…
Powell Named MLL’s Offensive Player of the Year
Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league announced Florida Launch attackman, Casey Powell was voted the Warrior Offensive Player of the Year by the league’s coaches and general managers. Powell’s dominance in all aspects of the offensive game, in conjunction with his consistency and high performance throughout the season, earned him the prestigious title. “Obviously I would’ve liked to be playing in the Championship this weekend but we’ve…
The Impact of the Rattlers Draft Classes
The Rochester Rattlers are one of the more unlikely clubs to make it to an MLL championship game in the past few seasons. After not even making a playoff appearence since their championship in 2008, Rochester has emerged as one of, if not the, best teams in the league. The Rattlers played to a number one seed this season, even knocking off the perenial powerhouse Denver Outlaws who slumped in…
From Bottom to Top: The Lizards in Review
The New York Lizards this season were one of top teams in the MLL. They made the playoffs as the second seed, were second in goals against, were tied for the best home record in the league, the best penalty kill, had the number two point getter in the MLL in Rob Pannell, and had one of the top goalies in the league this season. The Lizards accomplished all but…
Peterborough and Six Nations Left to Compete for Mann Cup Host
Only two teams remain in the hunt to host the 2014 Mann Cup. Peterborough and Six Nations started their series on Thursday in Peterborough. Six Nations knocked off the first place Brooklin Redmen in five games, while the Lakers took down a tough, up-and-coming KW squad. Peterborough leads the Six Nations series one game to none after winning game one 9-7. Game two is Tuesday night in Six Nations. Thursday’s…
Machine End Season 8-6; Look to Offseason for Building
The regular season has come to a close, and the Machine are looking back with a positive attitude. The team finished out with a solid 8-6 record, and ended the regular season with a five game win-streak. The streak was tied for the longest winning streak in the MLL’s history. Their winning streak was put to an end on August 16th by the Rattlers in the first round of…
Bayhawks’ Matt Abbott and Rochester Rattlers Win USL/MLL Sportsmanship Awards
Award winners selected by voting among league’s game officials BOSTON (August 18, 2014) – US Lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse have named Chesapeake Bayhawks’ Matt Abbott as the winner of the USL/MLL Sportsmanship Player of the Year Award, and the Rochester Rattlers as the winner of the league’s 2014 USL/MLL Team Sportsmanship Award. Both selections were based on voting conducted among the league’s game officials. The team…
Outlaws, Rattlers Come Through With Strong Finishes
It was an exciting weekend for fans of the MLL, as the final four had exciting games for their audience. The top seeded Rochester Rattlers needed a late surge to get by the upstart Ohio Machine. For the second consecutive week, the Outlaws and Lizards went back and forth, with the winner just scratching ahead by one goal in the end. New York v. Denver Denver was led by John…
NLL Free Agency Update: Culp Signs for Two Years
The NLL free agency period is well underway now, with teams steadily locking down their outstanding players. The Colorado Mammoth have been very busy, signing Eric Law, John Gallant, Nick Carlson, Ian Hawksbee, Jake Crans, Dan Ball and Michael Simon all to one year contracts and Colin Boucher to a two-year deal. They have also acquired restricted free agent Alex Turner from the Minnesota Swarm after the Swarm declined to…