Over the next nine days, we will be looking at the top nine stories of the year in lacrosse, based off of our most read and covered stories. Today is #5 with a look at the new NCAA programs in 2013. College lacrosse is growing at a torrid pace at all levels with several new programs beginning play in 2013 and several more being announced for 2014. 2013 saw new…
NLL Scouting Reports: Who to Watch in Week One
With the NLL season opening this weekend and next, its time to take a look at whom is likely to have big seasons this year. There is a theme that is going come across is that the stars are going to remain the stars. Cody Jamieson will have a big season, so will Garrett Billings, Ryan Benesch, Shawn Evans, and Rhys Duch should all too. The complimentary scoring is going…
Jason Noble Suspended For Preseason Cross Check
Minnesota Swarm rookie transition man Jason Noble has been suspended by the National Lacrosse League for one game for an illegal cross check in a preseason game against the Calgary Roughnecks. Noble, the second overall pick in the 2014 NLL draft, is appealing the suspension and will make his NLL debut this Saturday night against the Rochester Knighthawks. However, if his appeal falls through, he will likely be suspended for…
Rush Open Season at Colorado for Mammoth Matchup
The Colorado Mammoth are set to open their regular season at the Pepsi Center on December 28, 2013 against their Western rivals the Edmonton Rush. With the new 7 year collective bargaining agreement now in play raising the games per season from 16 to 18, it’s tougher to make the team with only those players who are the fittest and can move up and down the field making the cut….
NLL Season Preview: Rochester Knighthawks
With back-to-back Champion’s Cup titles to their name, the Rochester Knighthawks will be hoping a “Rule of Three” scenario will unfold during the 2014 season. To ensure such a favorable outcome, the team is practicing another familiar mantra of “Don’t Mess with Success”, returning the majority of their 2013 championship squad for the upcoming NLL season. The Knighthawks offense features a tandem of clear leaders to patrol each side of…
NLL 2014 Season Predictions
With the NLL season quickly arriving, us here at ILWT made our season predictions, so check them out! Champion Marisa Ingemi- Rochester Knighthawks Alex Urquhart- Minnesota Swarm Ian Neadle- Calgary Roughnecks David Ashby- Vancouver Stealth Dan Pattison- Calgary Roughnecks Jim Flannery- Toronto Rock Brendan Staudt- Rochester Knighthawks Rocco Granato- Rochester Knighthawks Agnes Reis- Minnesota Swarm Brian Davies- Toronto Rock
Rock, Wings, Name Assistant Captains for 2014
Toronto Rock Head Coach John Lovell has decided on the three players that will wear an “A” on their jerseys in 2014 as alternate captains. Colin Doyle will wear the “C” as the captain for the fifth consecutive season. “We are looking for guys that lead by example,” said Lovell. “Leaders are not necessarily the most vocal players, but are definitely players that have a strong voice in the room…
NLL Season Preview: Team Management Expecting Exciting Year
The National Lacrosse League season will begin this Saturday night and the league can be comfortable knowing that they have a collective bargaining agreement locked up, some new rule changes and a secure future. The season will open this week when Philadelphia travels to Buffalo and Minnesota to Rochester. Both the Wings and Bandits have seen much change; the Wings hired Blaine Harrison as their coach while the Bandits brought…
Lacrosse Stories of the Year #6- Chiefs Win Mann Cup
Over the next nine days, we will be looking at the top nine stories of the year in lacrosse, based off of our most read and covered stories. Today is #6with a look at the Six Nations Chiefs Mann Cup victory. The past decade plus has seen two Ontario teams in the Mann Cup; the Peterborough Lakers and the Brampton Excelsiors. The Chiefs defeated the Brooklin Redmen to advance to…
NLL Faceoff: Week One Predictions and Previews
We’ve finally arrived! The National Lacrosse League 2014 season kicks off this Saturday, December 28th with three games, two commencing at 7:30pm, and a third at 9pm. All three games will be streamed for a small payment of $free, so no excuses for missing the action! The Lacrosse Network will partner with YouTube.com/NLL to broadcast the games from Buffalo, NY, Colorado, and Rochester, NY. Here are your official ILWT predictions…