With just three games remaining in the MLL season, everyone except for the 1-10 Ohio Machine are technically eligible for the playoffs. With so many teams still eligible, that means an abundance of playoff scenarios exist. So what are the playoff ramifications heading into this week’s action? Read below and find out. As it stands right now the undefeated Denver Outlaws continue to hold the top spot with a record…
Cannons Look to Rebound Against Nationals
Entering week 12 of the MLL 2013 season, the Hamilton Nationals will hold host to the Boston Cannons in their second match-up this year. In their first meeting, Coach Huntley’s squad took home a 15-8 win. This is an essential game for the Cannons as their playoff hopes are in their own hands. They are tied with Charlotte record wise at 5-6, but hold the fourth playoff spot with…
Future Draft Classes will Shape NLL Goalies Futures
In the National Lacrosse League the league is filled mostly with veteran goalies. Tyler Richards, Brandon Miller, Matt Vinc and Anthony Cosmo to name a few. Nick Rose is a young goalie in Toronto but has been in the league for four seasons now. Evan Kirk, Tyler Carlson and Tye Belanger have started a new trend of young goalies starting in this league.
Redhawks Face Golden Eagles in CanAm Final
The Can-Am finals are set, and for the second straight season the Newtown Golden Eagles will take on the Onondaga Redhawks.
Chiefs Conclude Season
A pair of games still remain in the Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) regular season. While playoff matches are already set, the final game of the season can still have future implications regarding playoff matches. The regular season champion Six Nations Chiefs (15-3-1) will conclude their season with a Sunday afternoon match-up against the Oakville Rock (2-15-1). As the Chiefs having first place locked up, a game against the last…
Lakers Control Destiny with win over Thunder
There two games on the WLA Schedule on Friday night both with playoff implications. Burnaby Lakers (14) vs. Langley (6) Going into this game the Thunder had nothing to play for in their final game of the season while Burnaby with a win could vault into second place with a win. Burnaby would open the scoring as Robert Church scored twice to give the Lakers the early 2-0 lead. The…
MLL: Lizards Look to Stay Alive
New York returns home after a difficult four game road trip that potentially dropped them out of the playoff race. Now playing for pride, and possibly jobs, the Lizards will host the Rattlers Saturday night at Shuart Stadium in Hempstead. Sitting at 3-8, head coach Joe Spallina’s squad has not been on the same wave length. Their last outing in saw them drop a 13-11 decision in Charlotte. The usual…
What to Watch for in Week 12
WIth playoffs are on the horizon, the last few games of the MLL 2013 regular season will draw much more attention as wins and losses become crucial to the final seeding for championship weekend in Philadelphia. Denver will take on Chesapeake, Rattlers visit the Lizards, Hounds travel to Ohio and the Nationals host the Cannons. Denver vs Chesapeake The first place Outlaws are undefeated at 11-0 with the defending…
Thunder, Shamrocks Play Last Games
With the WLA Season comes to a close this weekend here is a preview of this weekend’s match ups. Langley Thunder (11-4-2) vs. Burnaby Lakers (9-7) The Thunder clinched first place last week so they are basically now just playing for pride and looking towards the playoffs. Burnaby on the other hand are just one point up on Coquitlam for third place and just two points back of Victoria for…
NLL to Delay Free Agency
National Lacrosse League Press Release The National Lacrosse League and the Professional Lacrosse Players’ Association have agreed to a moratorium on all qualifying offers and franchise player designations, as well as any free agency offers under Article 7 of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, which will expire on July 31, 2013. The league and Players’ Association have exchanged multiple bargaining proposals, and the two sides continue to work actively towards a…