New York Lizards midfielder Brian Langtry has announced his retirement following his first game of 2013. “I played that first game with the Lizards, running up and down the field and I felt like I didn’t have it physically,” Langtry said. “Mentally I figured I could get away with things given my experience, but the body only goes so far and running up and down the field against guys…
MLL Team Reports: Week Three
Boston Cannons Jordan Burke was placed on the IR by the Cannons so it looks like Mike Gabel will get the start for them against Denver on Saturday. Ryan Boyle is one point away from tying the all time record for career points. If Boston loses it will be their first ever time starting out a season 0-3. Mitch Belisle will be back this week after the Minnesota Swarm lost…
Bracketology: MCLA Division One
#1 Colorado St. vs. Purdue: CSU is coming into the Tournament as the #1 seed and #1 team in the coaches poll and undefeated this season. CSU is also coming into this game as the defending National Champs. Purdue on the other hand is coming into game as first timers to the Tourney after knocking off Indiana in the GRLC finals. Unfortunately for Purdue I think CSU is going…
Lakers Acquire Boyle, Lose Watt to Injury
Today the Peterborough Lakers learned that Andrew Watt got injured playing in the NLL as the Minnesota Swarm defeated the Toronto Rock in the first round. He will be out for the season, which meant that general manager Jamie Batley had to go out and make a move. So the Lakers acquired Brock Boyle via free agency. Boyle led the Canadian Lacrosse League with 70 penalty minutes despite playing in…
Billings, Duch, Vinc and More on NLL All Pro Teams
The National Lacrosse League has announced the NLL All-Pro Teams for the 2013 season. Six of the 12 players honored are first-time selections, four teams had two All-Pros and three honorees will play in the 2013 NLL Championship Game presented by Reebok this weekend. The 2013 NLL All-Pro First Team consists of Toronto Rock forward Garrett Billings, Washington Stealth forward Rhys Duch, Calgary Roughnecks forward Shawn Evans, Minnesota Swarm transition…
With Burke Out, Cannons Need Answers
Jordan Burke has a broken thumb, and that puts the Boston Cannons in a tough situation. Burke has been their starting goaltender for the past two seasons and was the MVP when they won the championship in 2011. However, he has struggled in the past few months but despite this, they need him in their net. Head coach Steve Duffy said that Burke was placed on the Injured Reserve list….
NLL Season Recap: Philadelphia Wings
As the 2012 season for the Philadelphia Wings came to a close after a 14-13 first round loss to the eventual champion Rochester Knighthawks, GM/Head Coach Johnny Mouradian started to plan for 2013. Using the model of the NY/Orlando Titans of 2009-2010, coach Mouradian and Asst. GM Jimmy Butler (put the 09-10 Titans together) wanted to go with a roster of mostly American players. The Titan team of 09 lost…
NLL Three Stars: Conference Championships
With the Champions Cup next week between the Rochester Knighthawks and Washington Stealth her are your three stars from the Division Finals. 3. Matt Vinc: The Knighthawks goalie stepped for his team this weekend as he was able to keep his composure throughout the game and never got frustrated despite the Swarm staging multiple comebacks. Vinc made 25 saves on 35 shots on goal and posted 10.00 GAA. If it…
Swarm Season Comes to Crashing Halt
The Minnesota Swarm’s season has come to a bitter end. The Swarm lost to Rochester on Saturday in what can only be called a true battle. The Swarm finished the season with a 7-9 record. In spite of the losing record the Swarm were able to reach their second straight Divisional Final. Unfortunately like the first go round in the Divisional Final the Swarm lost in a close fought game….
NLL Announces 2013 Rookie Team
The National Lacrosse League has announced the NLL All-Rookie Team for the 2013 season. With Buffalo Bandits transition player Dhane Smith the lone representative from the East Division, six of the seven rookies honored represent the West Division including Calgary Roughnecks forward Joe Resetarits, Colorado Mammoth transition player Joey Cupido, Edmonton Rush forwards Curtis Knight and Mark Matthews, and Minnesota Swarm forward Shayne Jackson and transition player Kiel Matisz. Smith…