Tonight the WLA action continues as a rematch of the 2012 WLA final is on the schedule as the Langley Thunder host the Coquitlam Adanacs. The Thunder showed off their offensive might in their opening game as they beat Maple Ridge 13-10. While the Adanacs got out classed by the Victoria Shamrocks 10-6 and fell to 0-1 on the season. The Adanacs will look to regroup against Langley and get…
Nationals Activate Josh Hawkins
Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced today that it has received the contract for No. 5 overall draft pick Josh Hawkins who has been activated by the Hamilton Nationals in advance of their game against the Ohio Machine this Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. Hawkins joins Loyola teammate Reid Acton and Johns Hopkins standout Tucker Durkin who had been activated last week and appeared in…
NLL Season Review: Washington Stealth
The end of the 2012 NLL season could not come quick enough for the Washington Stealth and their fans. A 4-12 record (2-6 home & road), and losing their last 4 games, had fane wondering… “What happened to the team in 2010-2011?!” Yes, I am referring to the Stealth who won the Champions Cup in 2010, and returned to defend in 2011, but fell to the Toronto Rock. As…
Will the 2013 NLL Draft Be the Deepest in Years?
Before every draft in any sport, people like to talk about how deep it is or if it is weak. The majority of lacrosse experts have said that the 2013 draft will be rather deep. But is it the deepest draft in years? Let’s take a look at the past three drafts, first and second rounds. 2010- First Round 1. Rochester – Cody Jamieson – Syracuse University 2. Boston –…
MLL in NCAA: Law Leads Denver to Comeback
Senior – Eric Law – Attack – Denver Outlaws – Denver Pioneers Starting attackman Eric Law had an outstanding performance to lead his Pioneers (14-4) past the North Carolina Tar Heels (13-4) by a score of 12-11 on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. Law picked up a loose ball in front of the Tar Heels cage to score the his third goal of the game and game winning goal…
Langley and New Westminster emerge with victories on Sunday Night
On Sunday there were two games on the WLA schedule as the Nanaimo Timbermen faced off against the New Westminster Salmon Bellies along with the Langley Thunder taking on the Maple Ridge Burrards. In the first game of the evening the Nanaimo Timbermen (1-0) took on the New Westminster Salmon Bellies (0-0). The Timbermen were riding a high after a season opening victory over the Burnaby Lakers. Both teams appeared…
Boyle, Zink and Sawyer Players of Week
Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced the weekly award winners for week 4 of the 2013 season, which concluded on May 19. The winners are chosen every week by MLL Commissioner David Gross and are based on outstanding in-game achievements. Boston’s Ryan Boyle was named Warrior Offensive Player of the Week, while Denver’s Lee Zink earned Warrior Defensive Player of the Week. Cascade Rookie of the…
Outlaws Advance to 4-0, Defat Rattlers
The Denver Outlaws returned to Sports Authority Field at Mile High for their home-field opener May 18, dismantling the Rochester Rattlers 20-7 to remain unbeaten this season. Five Outlaws players put in multi-goal performances, including attackman Chris Bocklet’s six-goal, two-assist performance. Bocklet’s sock trick – scoring six or more goals in a game – is his second of the season after he netted six gals in Denver’s season-opener April…
MLL Power Rankings: Week Four
1. Denver Outlaws The Outlaws had another big win this weekend, when they played their first home game and defeated the Rochester Rattlers. The Outlaws are one of two undefeated teams remaining and the only team to reach four wins thus far. 2. Hamilton Nationals The Nationals picked up a 16-15 overtime win at home against the Charlotte Hounds this week, staying undefeated at 3-0. They have now defeated Boston,…