– The Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse, on Friday announced that they have promoted B.J. O’Hara as Head Coach after Jim Stagnitta stepped down from the position. O’Hara will enter his 11th MLL season in 2014 and his 38th overall as a lacrosse coach. O’Hara has posted a career coaching record of 231-170 (.576 pct.) through his first 37 years of coaching. “We are very happy to…
NLL Depth Chart Examination: Buffalo Bandits
The Buffalo Bandits struggled last year and will to redeem themselves this year. This article will look at their potential depth chart for the season. 1st line Benesch is the the bandits free agent prize and he brings an offensive punch the bandits were missing last year. Benesch had 34 goals and 50 assists last year for 84 points. The Bandits will hope Benesch will help raise Aaron Wilson’s game…
Toth Added to Riggers Scouting Staff
The Calgary Roughnecks have announced the addition of Kaleb Toth as Western Scout. Toth, a Calgary native and member of the Roughnecks from 2002-12, will join area scouts Duane Bratt (Alberta Amateur Scout), Neil Doddridge (Western Scout), Ryan Williams (Western Scout) and Brian Beisel (Eastern Scout). “We are happy to have Kaleb working in the organization, he brings plenty of knowledge and passion to the table,” said Roughnecks general manager…
BU Fall Schedule Opens First D1 Season
After the Terriers held their first team practice on September 12th, we were finally given the opportunity to see this year’s recruiting class in action. Highlighting this group are several All-Americans, including Jake Dansey, Sam Talkow, and Tyler Zickel. With Zickel’s leadership skills, Dansey’s impressive resume on defense, and Talkow’s experience at the attack position, these three could be a force to be reckoned with. This young group may not…
Looking Back at WLA 2013
2013 was a great year in the WLA with all seven teams competing night in and night out for a chance to host the Mann Cup.
NLL Depth Chart Examination: Rochester Knighthawks
The Rochester Knighthawks have a chance to become the first team in NLL history to win three consecutive Champion’s Cup titles. Looking at their current roster, it is hard to argue they do not have a strong chance of doing so. The Knighthawks feature a deadly offense that posted 179 goals last season, second best in the eastern division behind the Toronto Rock. The offense is led by two…
Week 2 CUFLA Three Stars: Redmen Nab Two of Three
By: Pat Gregoire First Star: Connor Goodwin (McGill University) – Sophomore attackman Connor Goodwin played a big role in the two victories this past weekend chipping in seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Goodwin was a starting Midfielder for the Redmen last year but has been moved to attack for the 2013 season. It appears that the move by coach Tim Murdoch has paid off thus far as…
Jon Harasym Retires from NLL
Buffalo Bandits transition player Jon Harasym today announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League. “It’s extremely difficult to walk away from the game I love and have enjoyed playing for most of my life,” the 33-year old said. “But it’s a lot easier knowing I get to spend more time with my beautiful wife Cara, and our two amazing kids, daughter Hazel (4) and son Harley (1). First and…
Iroquois Battles Israel on Saturday
This Sunday, the Iroquois Nationals and Team Israel go head to head in an exhibition game in Syracuse, New York. Both teams have been able to bring the sport of lacrosse to the youth in their respective cultures. The match was originally set to take place on August 18th, but changed to fit the same date as the women’s club exhibition. Though just an exhibition, both clubs will be looking…
NLL Depth Chart Examination:Edmonton Rush
Two seasons ago the Edmonton Rush came within a half of winning the Champions Cup. Last season the Rush go 7-1 on the road, but only 2-6 at home, placing them in a three way tie for the West. They were given third (due to tiebreakers) and were eliminated in round one by the Stealth 12-11. So we ask, what are the Rush coming to camp with and what is…