Turns out the Boston Cannons have more fight in them than we gave them credit for. A day after losing to the Connecticut Hammerheads, the Cannons roared back like the veteran team they are to beat the previously undefeated Denver Outlaws 10-8. With the Bayhawks beating the Hammerheads earlier in the day, the field for Saturday’s semi-finals is set. And if you enjoyed Friday’s heavyweight matchup between Boston and Denver,…
PHOTOS: Boston Cannons vs. Chesapeake Bayhawks, July 20
Chesapeake Bayhawks 15, Boston Cannons 13 from July 20, 2020 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
MLL: Hammerheads take a bite out of Bayhawks to secure playoff berth
It was almost like the theme to Jaws was playing on the big screens in Maryland this afternoon. The Connecticut Hammerheads may be one of the youngest and newest teams in Major League Lacrosse but they rallied behind their team name and hunted down their Bayhawks prey this afternoon. No one would have known this team lacked experience or age watching today’s game. They thoroughly shut down the defending champions in a…
MLL: Hammerheads hand Cannons surprising loss
The Boston Cannons (2-2) entered the MLL tournament as a favourite to win the championship but have found themselves on the losing end of things two more times than they wanted. Falling to the defending champions was perhaps unsurprising, but they did themselves no favours on Thursday, falling 11-8 to the Connecticut Hammerheads (2-2). The Cannons had added to their offense by trading for Bryce Wasserman and Randy Staats. But…
MLL: Barrage’s second win eliminates Lizards from playoff contention
Thursday afternoon the Philadelphia Barrage (2-3) defeated the New York Lizards (0-5) 12-11. Colin Minicus would net the game winner with 1:55 remaining. This was a game where the winner would increase their chances at a playoff berth, and the loser would go home and wait for next season. The first quarter started out with a bang as the Barrage and Lizards would combine for three goals in 34 seconds….
ILWT Feature: Divisional differences, or how athletes are closing the gap in professional lacrosse
It used to be that, on average, entire professional lacrosse rosters were made up of two groups. One group of professional players (the majority group in Major League Lacrosse) came from Division I colleges and universities in the United States. The second group was made up of outstanding Canadian players without the experience of collegiate Division I play in the United States. It seemed like a player had to fit into…
MLL: Outlaws take over top spot with win over Bayhawks
The Denver Outlaws walked away the winner in a match against the Chesapeake Bayhawks that was decided in overtime as two previously unbeaten teams took to the field on a rainy night in Annapolis. The Outlaws remain the only undefeated team in the MLL with just two days of regular season play left. Brian Kormondy fired a bullet with 6:41 left to give Denver the 13-12 victory in a game…
MLL: Lightning display can’t stop Outlaws in 12-11 win over Lizards
Tuesday night the Denver Outlaws (3-0) defeated a tough New York Lizards (0-3) team 12-11. Despite New York’s record, this was the toughest battle so far for the Outlaws during this season. The game started with a very quick pace and the offense was on fire for both teams with eight different goals scorers in the first quarter, the final goal scored by the Lizards Nicky Galasso just as the…
NLL: Wild ride to come as league expands to Texas
Gather your lassos, get your spurs ready, and buckle up for a wild ride: the National Lacrosse League is coming to Fort Worth as the 14th team emerges in preparation for the 2021-2022 season. This will be the first time the NLL will have a team in Texas. Bill Cameron (majority owner) and Greg Bibb (managing partner) are hoping to bring their expertise and excitement to the NLL. They shared…
MLL: Hammerheads in the win column after 10-8 victory over Lizards
On a stormy and rainy Wednesday afternoon the Connecticut Hammerheads (1-2) picked up their first franchise victory 10-8 over the New York Lizards (0-4). With both teams needing a win, the Lizards came out pushing the tempo for the first quarter. But it was Hammerheads goalie Sean Sconone who came up big in the first 10 minutes. Decker Curran finally found rope for the Lizards with just under five minutes…