In continuing with our coverage of the upcoming MLL Championship Weekend, we were fortunate enough to get a chance to sit in on a conference call with all of the coaches from the teams that will be vying for the Steinfield Cup this weekend. Coach Mike Cerino of the Charlotte Hounds, Coach Dave Huntley of the Hamilton Nationals, Coach Dave Cottle of the Chesapeake Bayhawks and Coach Jim Stagnitta of…
Mammoth Acquire Top Face-Off Specialist
TOP FACE-OFF SPECIALIST ACQUIRED BY MAMMOTH DENVER – Face-off specialist Bob Snider was acquired today by the Colorado Mammoth from Vancouver in a trade that sent transition player Ilija Gajic to the Stealth, pending league approval. Snider, 27, has a career 68-percent winning percentage at the ‘X’. “It was a tough decision, having to say goodbye to a genuinely great person in Ilija,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve…
Where Non Playoff Teams Go From Here
Alex Urquhart While teams like the Denver Outlaws, the Hamilton Nationals, the Chesapeake Bayhawks, and the Charlotte Hounds have their minds on the Championship the rest of the league is looking to next year and what they will need to do in the offseason to get themselves into Championship Weekend. The Rochester Rattlers this season finished in fifth place and were the odd team out for the playoffs. The…
Eric Law Speaks on Undefeated Season, Playoffs
We went one on one with Major League Lacrosse rookie and Denver Outlaws stud player Eric Law about the first undefeated season in MLL history and on the upcoming playoffs.
Drafting for Champions?
With the MLL Championship Weekend coming to Philadelphia this weekend, its time to reflect on what steps these teams have taken to be in contention for the title. Congratulations to the Charlotte Hounds for making it to their first Championship Weekend appearance. They hit a nice groove to conclude the season and they have made great strides for such a young team. The Hamilton Nationals and Chesapeake Bayhawks, welcome to…
Crowley Wins Offensive Player of the Year
Major League Lacrosse has announced Hamilton Nationals’ midfielder, Kevin Crowley was named 2013 Brine Offensive Player of the Year, as voted on by MLL coaches and general manager. Crowley has exhibited all the qualities of an offensively dominant player, leading the League and his team in several categories while contributing to key wins. WATCH: Kevin Crowley Highlights “This is a big honor,” said Crowley. “To have the respect of…
Minto Cup: Adanacs, Bellies Battle it Out
The domination continues as the Whitby Warriors move to 3-0 and punch their ticket to the Minto Cup finals after a 12-7 victory over the Coquitlam Adanacs. Captain Curtis Knight lead the way offensively for the Warriors as he collected seven points (4G,3A) in the win. Graeme Hossack, Emmerson Clark and Michael MacDonald each added three points to help solidify the bye to the finals.Whitby netminder Alexis Buque picked up…
MLL Playoff Preview: Chesapeake Bayhawks
(Photo: Maryland Sports Insider) Championship Weekend is only 4 days away, and the Chesapeake Bayhawks have one mission, return the Steinfeld Cup back to Chesapeake. The Bayhawks won title number four last year defeating the Denver Outlaws 16-6. This year may be a tougher hill to climb. The Bayhawks road to Championship Weekend seemed in jeopardy as they went 4-4 after the first 8 games of the season, but…
Presidents Cup Preview: Kahnawake Mohawks
Next week the Sr B champions open with the President’s Cup being hosted in Kahnawake, Quebec. Today we preview the host team and QSLL champion Kahnawake Mohawks.
MLL Playoff Power Rankings
1. Denver Outlaws Is there really any question to who the top team in Major League Lacrosse is? If so, let’s just run down their achievements in 2013: Goalie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player of the Year, and the first undefeated season in MLL history. With the offensive looking like it’s not going to slow up anytime soon and Jesse Schwartzman (2013 Goalie of the…