The Drexel University Men’s Lacrosse Team had their promising season come to a screeching halt in 2013, leaving Dragons’ fans much to be desired. The Dragons fell to divisional foe, Towson, in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Semifinals last May by a disheartening score of 11-8. The result came just a week and a half after Drexel downed Towson 14-11 at Vidas Field. With scrimmages underway and the 2014…
Why Long Term Deals?
A few weeks ago the league and the players agreed on a new CBA. This new agreement will bring indoor lacrosse to the fans for the next seven years. The ink wasn’t even dried and teams started signing players. Nothing unusual, except this time teams are locking up players for three years and some for seven years. The two-time defending champion Rochester Knighthawks already have three signed for seven years. …
Breaking: Lizards Acquire Ned Crotty, Matt Striebel
After the New York Lizards made a deal with Ohio to get Joe Cummings today, they continued trading and acquired Ned Crotty and Matt Streibel from Rochester.
Baltimore Doesn’t Bid, But Why?
There are three places left bidding to host the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse championship weekend from 2015-2018. This would be the first time for a city/stadium to hold the games in a four year term, compared to the original two. Chicago’s Soldier Field, Boston’s Gillette Stadium and Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. In a poll reported by Inside Lacrosse, Soldier Field seems to be the favorite. NCAA committee opened the bidding to…
Machine Acquire Peyser, Trade Cummings
The Ohio Machine made two trades today, trading away a franchise face in one deal and gaining a new player in another.
Westervelt Signs with Mammoth
Drew Westervelt and Jarett Park have signed one-year deals with the Colorado Mammoth, pending league approval, and will be at training camp when it opens on Friday, the team announced today. The right-handers are two of just five Americans on a roster that is dominated by Canadians. “Drew was our biggest off-season acquisition via trade – both literally and figuratively,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “I’m…
Knighthawks Sign Paul Dawson for Four Years
The Rochester Knighthawks have had a busy off season with long term deals, and this week they signed defenseman Paul Dawson for four years.
Joe Sullivan Will Accept Lakers Job
After being offered the job as Peterborough Lakers head coach last week, Joe Sullivan says he will accept it.
Rock Quiet Offseason Consistant With Recent Trend
The Toronto Rock made waves during last off-season with the signing of free agent Chris White. While the former Buffalo Bandits captain was arguably the most high profile free agent available, it was also surprising that such a move came from a Toronto franchise that generally features little roster turnover. A majority of Toronto’s contracts are with players or prospects already members of the Rock organization. After applying the…
MLL Supplemental Draft On December 4th
Major League Lacrosse has announced that the 2014 Supplemental Draft will take place on Wednesday, December 4. Several players selected in last year’s Supplemental Draft went on to make significant contributions to their teams. MLL veteran Chris Schiller and Face Off specialist Tim Fallon helped the Charlotte Hounds reach their first playoff berth, while Casey Powell was instrumental in the Chesapeake Bayhawks run to the 2013 Steinfeld Trophy. The League…