For the first game of the season, Penn State Men’s Lacrosse had an awesome showing. The Nittany Lions were absolutely on point, and did not hesitate to welcome their rival Michigan to Happy Valley with the 6-0 lead they claimed in the first five minutes of play. The team led the first period with eight goals against the Wolverines, and Kaut was strong in goal and did not allow Michigan…
Post Game Audio: Rock Roll Past Wings
On Friday night we were live at the Air Canada Centre for the Toronto Rock’s victory over the Philadelphia Wings. We spoke with players from both teams after the game. We spoke with Garrett Billings who had the sock trick for the Rock and Tracey Kelusky about his resurgent year with the Wings.
Wings Fall to Rush, Bergey Honored
The Philadelphia Wings (3-5), who were looking to rebound just 24 hours after a 20-10 defeat fell to the undefeated Edmonton Rush (6-0) by a score of 8-6. Prior to the game hometown favorite Jake Bergey had his #66 raised to the rafters in a banner-raising ceremony. Jake played his entire career (1998-2008) with the Philadelphia Wings and is second all-time in scoring for the Wings. As Jake approached the…
Post Game Audio: Bandits Fall to Knighthawks
Tonight the Buffalo Bandits fell to the Rochester Knighthawks by a score of 9-6. After the game we caught up with some of the players on the Bandits.
Washington Leads The Charge With Youth Boxla
American box/indoor player development in Washington started with the introduction of the Stealth Academy in the fall of 2010. The Stealth Academy still operates today, under the direction of Lewis Ratcliff and staff. The academy focuses on the basics of offense and defense in box lacrosse. Those that show significant skill and character are then selected to the Junior Stealth travel team. The Stealth Academy paved the way for the…
Game Preview: Wings vs Rush, Bergey’s #66 Raised to Rafters
The Philadelphia Wings look to rebound after last night’s 20-10 defeat handed to them by the Toronto Rock. The Wings will face off against the 5-0 and rested Edmonton Rush. Philadelphia was taken out of the game early and was never able to recover. Recently signed hold out Brandon Miller saw his first action of the season. Tracey Kelusky’s hat trick and Pat Saunders 2 G, 2 A were bright…
Richmond Opens Program Against Virginia
VIRGINIA CAVALIERS (1-0) at RICHMOND SPIDERS This is the first ever meeting between the soon-to-be in-state rivals. The Skinny: Cavaliers: Dom Starsia’s squad enters Saturday’s contest two days after an epic tilt with Loyola. Despite holding a 12-4 lead entering the fourth quarter, the Greyhounds pulled off a ferocious comeback, scoring nine straight goals, including the go-ahead tally with 18 seconds remaining. But Virginia’s Ryan Tucker scored with a tenth…
Bandits Finding Success Through Goaltending
Heading into a weekend matchup versus in-state rival Rochester Knighthawks (3-2), the eastern division leading Buffalo Bandits (5-1) are in the midst their longest winning streak of the new decade with five consecutive wins. Buffalo’s unexpected success is largely attributable to the man between the pipes in Banditland, Anthony Cosmo. The 14-year NLL veteran is making the most of his third season with the Bandits; currently leading the league in…
Wings Clipped As Rock Roll
The Philadelphia Wings crossed the border at 3-3 and returned home with a loss. The Toronto Rock (3-3) remained unbeaten at home (3-0) as they rolled over the Wings 20-10. Garrett Billings, who has slowly been heating up, was on fire as he recorded 12 points (6 G, 6 A). Stephan LeBlanc and Kasey Biernes scored 4 G, 2 A apiece while captain Colin Doyle (3 G, 4 A) led the…
NLL Game Predictions: Week Seven
As stated by the NLL commissioner himself, this season is the most competitive indoor lacrosse one of all. Statistically, every game features close competition. Therefore, this season is special for the twists and turns it has already taken. Here’s the ILWT Staffs’ Predictions: ILWT Staff PHI at TOR EDM at PHI BUF at ROC CAL at MIN COL at VAN Jim Flannery J. Hernandez Scott…