Earlier this week the NHL dropped a bombshell when they announced an exclusive 12 year tv deal with Rogers television, thus knocking TSN right out of the picture after over a decade of extensive hockey coverage. Many wonder what TSN will do now as the NHL was their bread and butter, filling the majority of their air time, even in the summer off season. The announcement struck a cord with…
Stealth Camp: Meet Neil Arbogast
The Stealth added depth to their roster yet again, by signing Neil Arbogast. A member of the Western Lacrosse Associationʼs Burnaby Lakers, Arbogast is another skilled player. Arbogast possesses a keen defensive awareness and versitile lacrosse skill set specializing in tenacious defense. While excellent on ground balls, his speed is his best asset. A great burst out of a loose ball battle to run the floor, or mean tough defense,…
Eric Law Bringing American Style to Toronto
There are many aspects to consider when thinking about the growth of lacrosse. The sport has its own culture; when expanding internationally there are thousands of national cultures that may (not) agree with the game’s style. In other words, just because lacrosse is accepted in the US and Canada does not mean global cultures will be as accepting or thrilled. Now, let’s channel this idea: American and Canadian lacrosse. For…
Chris Corbeil Named Rush Captain
Chris Corbeil earned his stripes the hard way in his first season with the Edmonton Rush. In a game against the Buffalo Bandits, the team who drafted him 15th overall in the 2009 Entry Draft, Corbeil found himself in a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ type of situation and coincidentally it was Jimmy Quinlan, the guy who handed the captain ‘C’ over to him on Friday who…
Toronto’s Cam Woods Retires
Toronto Rock defender Cam Woods has officially announced his retirement after 14 seasons in the National Lacrosse League, the last six of those were spent with the Rock. Woods started his career with the Albany Attack and then moved with the franchise to San Jose. He was a member of the Chicago Shamrox for one season in 2007 before coming to Toronto in 2008. He was the captain in…
Keenan, Rush, Ready For 2014 Season
The Edmonton Rush have opened camp on a new season heading into 2014. One year after making it to the Champions Cup, the Rush lost in the playoffs last season and their roster has had a shakeup. Now a roster full of rookies and with the loss of Corey Small, this will be a tough season for the club. “This is an important season for the franchise.” said general manager…
Are The Colorado Mammoth Being Overlooked?
The Colorado Mammoth squeaked into the 2013 playoff picture on the last day of the regular season before being dispatched in the first round by the Calgary Roughnecks. Their slow start to last year’s campaign and finish near the bottom of the standings may have some teams going into the 2014 season without worrying about the Mammoth. But that would be a mistake. The Mammoth won five of their last…
Rattlers Off Season Full of Change
After a sub par season for the Rochester Rattlers finishing with a 6-8 record and just one spot away from making the playoffs, the Rattlers look to have a successful 2014 season in the MLL. Their first step towards success in 2014 was solidifying their 23 Man Protected Roster. Their 23 Man Protected Roster looks very similar to last season’s roster minus Ned Crotty and Matt Streibel who were traded…
Happy Thanksgiving… Lacrosse Style
As we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with our family (Canada October 14), we will sit around the table, watch some football; enjoy some turkey, stuffing, etc. Thanksgiving is about giving THANKS. So as we are thirty days from the start of the NLL season, I asked my lacrosse family and friends; What are you thankful for?
Lisi: Advice from the Recruting Trail
I’m learning an awful lot from my current adventures on the recruiting trail. I have compiled some solid advice for teams and players. I spent a lot of time as a select team coordinator and coach and I want to share some observations and mistakes as I see teams make; some of which I also made in the past. COACHES: Remember this is a showcase event for your players. As…