DELAWARE, Ohio – The Ohio Machine moved a step closer to earning its first Major League Lacrosse playoff berth Saturday night, taking a 13-12 overtime victory over the Charlotte Hounds at Selby Stadium. Rookie Tom Schreiber’s goal midway through the sudden-death overtime period gave the Machine (5-6) their first-ever season sweep over the Hounds (4-7), and moved them into a tie for fourth place in the MLL standings with the…
FIL: USA and Canada Battle for First Ranking
Photo Credit: Di Miller It’s the final day of the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships, and fans from across the world have been treated to some great lacrosse during the last nine days. As everyone anticipated, Team USA will face Team Canada in the championship game to be played in the stadium at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado at 7:00 p.m. tonight followed by the closing ceremonies at…
Israel Finishes with Seventh World Ranking
Photo Credit: Larry Palumbo The Israel men’s national lacrosse team scored 11 second-half goals to rally past 4th-ranked Japan, 15-10, in their final placement match of the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Friday. The victory clinches a #7 world ranking for the Israelis, who were competing in their first-ever World Championship. Ari Sussman, who scored five goals to lead Israel, finishes with 42 points, second…
Examining Relocation and Expansion Options for the NLL
Disclaimer: Everything here is speculative. Other than a few notes, which I will point out, most of this is based on research and ideas more than it is what sources have told us. The Philadelphia Wings are moving. To where? We don’t know yet, but there are so many rumors it’s hard to keep track of. There are some reads though, and it’s hard to imagine the league doesn’t announce…
CLax: Jeff Dowling Named Director of Operations
Coming off of a championship season with the Niagara Lock Monsters, Jeff Dowling announced that he will be stepping out from behind the bench to become CLax Executive Vice-President and Director of Lacrosse Operations. During his playing days, Dowling led 3 Brock teams to CUFLA championships. He has won 2 NLL championships as an assistant coach (2004 with Calgary and 2008 with Buffalo) and was an Assistant GM with Canada’s…
Hounds and Machine Both Need Wins
TODAY’S GAME Charlotte Hounds (4-6) at Ohio Machine (4-6) 7 p.m., Selby Stadium, Delaware, Ohio TV: CBS Sports Network After a two-week break, the Charlotte Hounds and Ohio Machine head into the homestretch of the 2014 Major League Lacrosse season, with playoff implications on the line for both teams. The Hounds and Machine are both tied for fifth in the MLL standings along with the Florida Launch, just a game…
FIL: England and Scotland Fight for Fifth Place
In a game for the ages Scotland and England will meet for the 5th place finish. Not yet having faced each other in the tournament, each team will have to rely on their best scouting report to give themselves the edge to victory. England coming off of two straight wins against Germany and Israel they are riding high, after a rocky start to the games. Powered by Samuel Russell, Adrian…
WLA: Timbermen Fighting for Last Spot
New Westminister @ Nanimo With the playoffs still a possibility (a very small possibility) the Timbermen (4-9-1) have the chance to play spoiler and make life tough for a ‘Bellies’ squad who played the night before. If anyone can keep the T-mens spirits and chances high it will be Cayle Ratcliff (17G,14A) who exploded last week for 10 points in two games. On the other side of the floor this game could…
FIL: Germany and Ireland Fight for Ninth Place
Germany and Ireland are set to square off in the consolation 9th place game. Both have had a very strong tournament with only 3 losses between the two teams, with both sharing a loss to Israel. With both teams having their way against most of their competition, this may be the closest competition yet. Germany’s powerful offense has put up an impressive 79 points for to 53 against, 30 of…
Rattlers Stay in First, Top Bayhawks
Last night the Rochester Rattlers improved to 8-3 on the season with a 10-7 win over the Chesapeake Bayhawks. The Bayhawks remain in the league’s cellar at 3-8. The first game back from the break saw both teams without several key players. The Bayhawks had defenseman Brian Spallina return from a jaw injury but remained without stars such as Brendan Mundorf and Michael Evans. Rochester gained a boost with rookie…