So, this is my first crack at this whole player blog thing, maybe I should take a second to introduce myself. My name is Greg Rogowski, I played my college lax at D2 Merrimack College in North Andover, MA. After college I’ve played for a few different field and indoor professional/ semi-pro teams including The Vermont Voyaguers, Charlotte Copperheads, Boston Rockhoppers and Rochester Rattlers. I was picked up in the…
NCAA Power Rankings: Loyola Stays On Top
1) Loyola (11-1)—The latest win over Boston University bumps Loyola to 11-1 and 7-0 in the conference. One more tune up tomorrow against Bucknell before the Patriot League tournament gets underway. Johns Hopkins will be waiting for the Greyhounds on Selection Sunday. 2) Duke (11-2)—I personally feel that Duke is currently the best team in the nation but must remain second due to the tiebreaker with Loyola. This past Saturday…
NLL League Leaders Week 15
As the season winds down, here’s the standings. Garrett Billings is on his second week out with injury but continues to lead in points with 101. Cody Jamieson picked up seven points to remain second with 96. Behind him in third is Shawn Evans with 92; Evans picked up four points over the weekend. Dane Dobbie had two goals to bring his lead in that category to 47. In the…
Bunker Blog: Cannons Scrimmage Rattlers
Hi ILWT Readers, Another weekend of training camp is now in the books! As I mentioned last week, the Cannons traveled out to Union College to face the Rochester Rattlers in a pre-season scrimmage. The trip to Schenectady began early Saturday morning, as all local team members met at the Cannons’ office in Allston for a planned departure at 8 am. My day started off on the wrong foot, as…
CLax Season Recap: Niagara Lock Monsters
After a first place finish during their inaugural season in the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) resulted a disappointing semi-final loss for the Niagara Lock Monsters, the squad entered the 2014 season looking to cement a position as a CLax powerhouse. Niagara was able to accomplish this goal, capturing the 2014 Creator’s Cup with a thrilling 10-9 overtime defeat of the Oshweken Demons. Niagara finished second in the regular season standings…
Bucknell Looks to Pull Off the Upset in Season Finale Against Loyola
WHERE: @ Loyola WHEN: Thursday April 17 @ 7:00 Can you believe that lacrosse season is almost over? Both the Loyola Greyhounds and Bucknell Bison will be facing off in the season finale for both teams before they compete in the Patriot League Tournament. Loyola comes in as the overwhelming favorites and have held the top spot in the polls thanks to a 11-game winning streak that started after dropping…
Stealth Playoff Hopes Wither With Loss
For the Stealth to win Saturday night in Rochester they would need a big night from their star forward, and leading scorer Rhys Duch. Instead they got a strong dose of offense from Lewis Ratcliff, but it was not enough. They fell 10-7 to the East Division leading Knighthawks; leaving the Stealth to ponder what they need to do with their talented roster to make the playoffs. The Stealth are…
Quinnipiac Will Face Large Test Against Fairfield
Who: Fairfield @ Quinnipiac Where: Hamden Connecticut When: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 4pm Nationally ranked Fairfield is ready to travel to Connecticut to take on Quinnipiac for a Thursday afternoon matchup. Fairfield has the overall lead on the series between the two, (4-1) over Quinnipiac. The past games have all been close, with two or three goals deciding the victor. Fairfield is 9-3 this season Fairfield’s Freshman starter, Dave…
Ward Highlights Top NLL Rookies This Week
Colorado’s Dillon Ward backstopped the Mammoth to a 10-8 victory over Edmonton, handing the Rush their first loss of the 2014 season. Ward turned aside 42 of 50 shots en route to earning the MVP nod in the victory, including a 15 save fourth quarter to preserve the win. Logan Schuss was named game MVP in Minnesota’s 10-9 defeat of the Buffalo Bandits after a six point performance (4 G,…
Diruscio Blog: All Star Game Wraps Up CLax Season
The first annual all star game was an exciting way to end the CLAX season. Having faced these opponents in several intense battles throughout the season, it was a nice change of pace to play against the league’s best players for a fun friendly match. Derek Collins made several great saves in the first half for the All Stars, denying several of our top players on breakaways. There was an…