Yesterday the North American Lacrosse League announced that it was suspending operations. I caught up with players throughout the league to get their thoughts on what it was like playing in the league.
MLL Halfway Report Card
When it comes to grading, expectation is taken into affect. Look at some years in the NFL; the Cleveland Browns might be 8-8 and that fanbase would consider it a great season, but if the New York Giants finish at that, there could be outrage. Same goes with lacrosse.
Ten Questions with CILL Commish Russ King
Yesterday I spoke with Continental Indoor Lacrosse League commissioner Russ King about the state of the league heading into their third season.
Brooklin looks to continue dominance over Kitchener-Waterloo
Tonight in the MSL the Brooklin Redmen (5-1-1) take on the Kitchener Waterloo Kodiaks (2-5). The Redmen are only a point back of the first place Peterborough Lakers and with a win can take control of first place in the MSL. While the Kodiaks sit tied for fourth in the MSL and can move into sole possession of fourth with a win. These two teams have met twice this season…
Top Up And Coming NCAA Programs
Quick, name some of the top men’s programs in Division One lacrosse. I’m sure teams like the defending national champion Duke Blue Devils came to mind. I’m also sure that teams like Syracuse and Notre Dame also came to mind.
NALL Suspends Operations
Earlier today the North American Lacrosse League announced that they were suspending operations. After a little over two years of being in the news and working towards being the elite American lacrosse league, too many obstacles led to its demise.
Cummings, Law and Gurenlian Players of Week
Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced the weekly award winners for week 7 of the 2013 season, which concluded on June 16. The winners are chosen every week by the League, and are based on outstanding in-game achievements. Ohio’s Joe Cummings picked up Warrior Offensive Player of the Week honors, while New York’s Greg Gurenlian earned Warrior Defensive Player of the Week accolades. Denver’s Eric Law took…
Inside the Mind of a Scout
Brian Davies, our resident scouting expert, talks The Philadelphia Wings have always had a connection in drafting players from the United States Collegiate ranks into the National Lacrosse League. The time I was a scout with the organization was no different and proudly where my name could do the most within the organization. My first draft had high hopes coming out of the American talent pool available. Unfortunately the time…
WLA Weekend Recap: Rocks Stay Hot
This was another busy weekend in the WLA . Their were five games on the WLA schedule this weekend. On Friday the Nanaimo Timbermen took on the Burnaby Lakers, and Victoria took on Maple Ridge. On Saturday it was a rematch of the 2012 WLA final as the Langley Thunder took on the Coquitlam Adanacs. Finally on Sunday Coquitlam took on Nanaimo while Burnaby faced off against Maple Ridge. Nanaimo…
MLL Rookie Report: Law Perfect
Last week saw a number of players begin their MLL careers with others getting another taste of the professional level. Week 7 in the pros featured some notable debuts from guys like Hamilton National’s goalie Dillon Ward and Hounds midfielder Jake Tripucka. As for the rest of the rookies, let’s see how they fared after this past week of action. Charlotte Hounds Mike Sawyer A Loyola– Sawyer added a goal…