The Rochester Knighthawks have re-signed local lacrosse product Joe Walters for two more seasons. The former West Irondequoit High School star enters his sixth season with the Knighthawks in 2014 after enjoying back-to-back NLL Championships. “I am happy that the front office has done an outstanding job keeping our team together, which I am sure was one of their main goals” said Walters. “I am grateful to be a part…
Rookie vs Rookie: Schuss or Matthews
This will be the question that is asked all year long: Who would you take to build a new team off of Logan Schuss or Mark Matthews? Matthews was taken first overall by the Edmonton Rush in the 2012 Entry Draft, he went on to win the 2013 Moe’s Rookie of the Year award. He finished his first season with 38 goals and 31 assists, for a total 69 points….
Outlaws Regrouping and Rebounding After 2013
The Denver Outlaws posted their best season ever in 2013 with an impressive record of 14-0, the first ever undefeated team in MLL history. They set 21 team records and 10 MLL records during the 2013 season. The team had 226 GF and 136 GA during the regular season. Their leading scorers were Chris Bocklet #10, Attackmen who scored 42 goals for a .429 scoring percentage and Drew Snider #23,…
Analyzing the Lizards Offseason Moves
The New York Lizards finished the year as the second worst team in the league. Despite having some big names on the roster such as MLL Rookie of the Year Rob Pannell, Goalie Drew Adams, midfielder Max Seibald and defenseman Brian Karalunas, the Lizards knew they need to improve. And improve they did, by a lot. The Lizards made two moves that puts this team in the playoff mix and…
NLL Player Blogs: Colin Boucher at Bandits Camp
I guess the best way to start this is to do a little intro on who I am! My names Colin Boucher, known as Bouch to most; I’m from a little town in the great white north, Huntsville, Ontario. According to national geographic, Huntsville was listed as the #1 vacation place in the world, in 2011. So that’s fun! The winters get long, cold and thick with snow tho… which…
Wings Sign Brett Manney thru 2014 Season
Last night the Philadelphia Wings locked up defenseman Brett Manney for the 2014 season. Brett enters his sixth season in the NLL, fourth with the Wings. Bringing Manney back will obviously strengthen the defense, but will also bring leadership on the floor and in the locker room. Manney spent his first two seasons with the Stealth before being acquired by the Wings prior to the 2011 season. Manney was a…
Mike Kirk Signs for Four Years
Veteran Mike Kirk renegotiated the final year of his previous contract as part of a new four-year deal with the two-time defending National Lacrosse League champions, making him a Rochester Knighthawk through the 2017 season. “Anytime you re-sign with the team that’s won the last two championships, that’s a place you want to be, and where you want to be for the future,” Kirk said. “It’s just an honor to…
First Ever Championship Style Goalie Combine
Goal Guardian National LLC is proud to announce their inaugural event, the Guardian National Championship. The Guardian National Championship is a “championship style” goalie combine. The best of the best, both domestically and internationally, are invited to compete against each other for the chance to be crowned the Guardian of their age group. Goaltenders are not just another position on the field. Their skills and responsibilities are in fact, a specialization….
Big Men on Campus: A Look at Hofstra
This week on In Lacrosse We Trust we take a look at the college scene and analyze Hofstra University and how they fared in fall ball and how they are looking to get ready for their upcoming season. Last season ended on a sour note for the Pride. After winning five of their first six games, including an upset of Notre Dame, the Pride finished the season losing six of…
The Return of Andrew Suitor
The Minnesota Swarm Captain is back to work with the Swarm. Andrew Suitor was once again named the captain of the Minnesota Swarm. Suitor suffered a devastating knee injury last season, that required major surgery to repair. Suitor was at the Swarm’s opening camp this last weekend in Oakville, ON, and while there he got back on the floor for the first time with the team since he went…