In the league’s trade deadline, there wasn’t much movement from organizations usually set up preparation for either the playoffs or future seasons. Charlotte executed trades involving seven players, the most on the day. Boston and New York dipped their hands in the trading pot and worked out a last minute trade before the window closed at 4 p.m. When the Lizards acquired Stephen Berger, it seemed as though the…
WLA Weekend Recap: Shamrocks dominate Timbermen
It was a quiet in the WLA last weekend with just one game on the schedule. The Victoria Shamrocks took on the Nanaimo Timbermen. These two teams sit on polar opposite ends of the WLA spectrum as the Shamrocks sit in first place while the Timbermen sit in last. In the first meeting between these two teams this summer the Shamrocks narrowly edged by the Timbermen with a 9-8 win….
One on One with Machine President John Algie
I spoke with the president of the Ohio Machine John Algie about the season so far and about being a second year expansion franchise.
Dhane Smith Dominating Junior Ball
Dhane Smith was a top prospect heading into the NLL this season, but he just keeps improving with the juniorKitchener-Waterloo Braves.
NCAA Lacrosse Realignment Complete
Regardless of the reasons, NCAA conference realignment is happening and is affecting all sports, including men’s lacrosse.
MLL 2013 Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
The trade deadline came and gone as the clock struck 4 p.m. yesterday. The trade deadline was quiet for the most part as minor deals were made across the MLL. However, the 2013 trade deadline would not occur without a big splash. Just before the deadline ended, the New York Lizards and Boston Cannons engaged in a blockbuster trade. The trade between the two teams featured Stephen Berger being sent…
Bandits Hire Troy Cordingley
Cordingley served as head coach of the Toronto Rock for the last four NLL seasons. Under Cordingley, the Rock led the East Division twice (2012 and 2013) and reached the NLL championship game twice (2010 and 2011), including a Champion’s Cup win in 2011. Last season, Cordingley guided the team to a league-best 10-6 record, earning his second Les Bartley Award, given annually to the NLL Head Coach of the…
Minor Moves Throughout Deadline Day
Major League Lacrosse saw one big blockbuster today with Stephen Berger going to Boston, but the day was also littered with minor moves.
Breaking: Stephen Berger Shipped to Boston
The Boston Cannons made a last minute move on the Tuesday MLL trading deadline, adding Stephen Berger from the New York Lizards.
Evaluating the Stealth Move to Vancouver
As the Stealth franchise approaches its 15 year anniversary it will have a new home. The Vancouver Stealth will open the 2014 season in the Langley Event Center in Langley BC. The past few seasons the NLL has had some pre-season games in Langley, and this past season the Champions Cup was moved there as the Stealth’s arena was already booked.