If Peterborough wins their remaining four games (likely), and Brooklin loses all five of their remaining games (unlikely), Peterborough would take over top spot in the MSL. While Peterborough is on a hot streak, Brooklin has just been too good this season to expect them to give up the top spot. The two teams meet on Wednesday at Iroquois Park in Whitby, their last meeting of the regular season. Peterborough…
Jon Hayes Ready for New Experience with Florida
Last week the Chesapeake Bayhawks made a splash by acquiring Kevin Crowley. Going to Florida in return were midfielders Steven Brooks, Jon Hayes and David Earl. We caught up with Hayes about him now being a member of the Launch. Q: How do you feel about the trade? A. I am excited about the trade. The Bayhawks got an excellent player in Crowley who will help the in the future….
China Blog: Chinese Get First Win
The past few days have been jammed packed with lots of lacrosse. Friday was the start of our tournament play as we faced off against the division favorites the Netherlands. We came out strong in the first half, but ended up falling short by the end of the match. Our next two opponents were the Italians and the Norwegians. In both those games we showed flashes of great lacrosse, but…
FIL Day Six: Israel Crushes Germany
Photo Credit: Larry Palumbo In a stunner earlier this morning, Israel defeated Germany to advanced to the championship round where they will play the fourth seed in the Blue Division. There are several more games today kicking off at 1pm as teams figure out their fate in the brackets. Games to Watch New Zealand vs Scotland- 1pm Switzerland vs Wales- 1pm Belguim vs Uganda- 3pm Finland vs Netherlands- 4pm Czech…
FIL: USA Looks to Finish First Against Iroquois
Fans had to wait for one of the World Lacrosse Championship’s most highly-anticipated games until the final day of pool play. That day is here. Undefeated United States faces the Iroquois Nationals at 7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. local time) on ESPNU. The game will prove critical in seeding; there’s still a lot on the line. At 4-0, Team USA would clinch the all-important #1 seed with a win. The…
FIL: England and Japan Need Wins
Photo Credit: Di Miller In a battle of the beaten comes one that shall walk away the victor. Japan and England have yet to win a contest in this years tournament and all that is going to change for one squad at the end of 4 quarters. Japan is entering the contest with a slight edge on goals for, but give that away in goals against to team England. Andrew…
FIL: Israel Defeats Ninth Ranked Ireland
Lee Coppersmith scored five goals to lead the Israel men’s national team past 9th-ranked Ireland, 18-9, at the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Monday. Israel (4-0) will meet 6th-ranked Germany (4-0) on Tuesday in the first-ever meeting between the two European squads. Germany dispatched 13th-ranked Czech Republic, 9-5, on Monday to punch their ticket to the second-round of the playoffs. The match is scheduled for 8:00 AM Local / 5:00 PM Israel, and…
FIL: USA Stops England in Their Tracks
Photo Credit: Di Miller Five days into the 2014 World Lacrosse Championships and the games just keep getting better. Team USA, undefeated going into their game tonight against Team England who are having an impossible time getting their first win went head–to-head at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Today the weather was more cooperative and the severe storms held off so there were no rain-delays. However, about…
MSL Players of the Week: Oakville’s Big Three Steps Up
While a chosen few Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) stars took their talents to Denver with hopes of capturing Gold, some of the game’s most talented continued battle up North in Week 7 MSL action. The Oakville Rock (4-8) kicked things off with a Monday night victory, doubling up on the Brampton Excelsiors (4-8) 12-6. Oakville’s ‘Big Three’ of Rob Hellyer (3G, 5A), Stephan Leblanc (3G, 4A), and Shayne Adams (2G,…
MLL Power Rankings: Outlaws Remain on Top
With the season at a pause for the World Championships in Denver, it’s an interesting time in the MLL. The Rattlers have found their groove and likely hope that it doesn’t fade anytime soon. Denver finally lost a couple after seemingly years of winning. The pack of teams in position to make Championship Weekend is thick. It will be an intense finish to the summer 1: Denver Outlaws – Personally…