From photographer George Folorous at the Rush vs Stealth game last week.
NCAAW: PSU, UNC and SU Games to Watch
Penn State @ Vanderbilt Penn State will open its final season of ALC play this weekend (March 15) in Tennessee. They are coming off of a very close win over Rutgers where junior midfielder Kelly Lechner took charge and scored five goals. Vanderbilt will have had a 10-day span without games and are coming off a loss against Denver. Penn State will have had time to regroup and practice, so…
NLL Injury Report: Loewen, Merrill, Greer
Some injury news in the National Lacrosse League this week as several players are returning to action and some players are out. Here is all of the news leading up to game time. IN Bill Greer, Toronto—Head coach John Lovell said this week that Greer will be available for both their games against Rochester and Minnesota. Rob Marshall, Toronto—Marshall is 100 percent, according to Lovell. Pat Merrill, Toronto—Merrill missed the…
Net Impact: Does Faceoff Success Result in Wins?
Faceoffs in lacrosse seem to take on a much greater significance than they do in hockey, which is the sport that bears the most similarity when it comes to draws. Perhaps because there are half as many in a lacrosse game and because faceoff guys are so specialized compared to hockey, they become that much more important for teams trying to gain an edge in game play. But does winning…
CLAX League Leaders: Heading for the Playoffs
As the Clax season approaches the playoffs here is a quick look at the league leaders in goals, assists, points, save percentage and Goals Against Average. The top goal scorer in Clax this season is someone every Clax fan should be familiar with and that is Wayne VanEvery. VanEvery has been on fire as he has scored 25 goals in just four games. VanEvery finished the 2013 season with 41…
Epoch Lacrosse and StringKing LacrosseAnnounce Partnership
Minneapolis, MN, March 12, 2014 – Epoch Lacrosse is proud to announce that it has chosen StringKing Lacrosse to manufacture its game changing and patent pending Otter Mesh™. “We are very excited for the opportunity to work with a great company like Epoch. We strongly feel that composite shafts are the future of lacrosse and for the past few years Epoch has been the industry leader in composite shaft technology….
NCAA: Hofstra Faces off with Delaware
After a great week for both teams that saw two wins each, No. 18 Hofstra (3-2) will take on Colonial Athletic Association rivals Delaware (5-2) for the CAA opener on Saturday, March 15. Looking at the numbers, Hofstra has an 8.80 gpg average on the season while the Blue Hens have 9.57 gpg. Both teams are close in the extra-man opportunities with the Pride 7-21 coming off a 3-6 EMO…
MCLA: Utah Tops Boise State 12-8
Amidst all the controversy with Boise State Lacrosse the day before game day, the Broncos took the field at home against the University of Utah Utes. The Utes came out firing and quickly took a 3-0 lead over the Broncos through the impressive transition play and faceoff play by Jake Berkelbach (18-24). Boise State fought back to within two off of quick goals from John Carlson, Josh Davenport and Bryan Scott…
MLL Trade Value: Part 4
For #50 – #41, click here. For #40 – #31, click here. For #30 – #21, click here. 20. Jesse Schwartzman–G–Denver Outlaws Ask four people who the league’s best goalie is. The chances of you hearing four different responses are high. Very high. Kip Turner, John Galloway, Drew Adams and Schwartzman are all phenomenal. In Part 2 I explained that there’s another handful of goalies, even after these guys, with…
Rock Sign Steve Fryer; Release Boychuk
The Toronto Rock made several moves today, highlighted by a goaltending move by releasing current backup ‘tender Zak Boychuk and signing former Philadelphia Wings backup Steve Fryer. Fryer has been playing major lacrosse with the Langley Thunder and Brooklin Redmen. Fryer is a former third round pick by the Wings back in 2011. He has played in two Minto Cups with Brampton and Coquitlam. He also played in a Mann…