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…
Outlaws Tied For First With Win Over Ohio
The Ohio Machine opened up their 2013 season hosting the Denver Outlaws. In a hard-fought game, the Outlaws out-lasted the Machine to secure their second victory of the season with a 13-8 victory. The Outlaws, who scored twenty-one goals in week one, were held to thirteen by the Machine defense lead by returning-starting goalkeeper, Stefan Schroder. Even with the return of Brendan Mundorf, the Machine defense was able to hold…
Bayhawks Advance to 2-0 While Lizards Get First Loss
The Chesapeake Bayhawks defeated the New York Lizards Saturday night 9-3 for their home opener at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. The Bayhawks move to 2-0 on the season while the Lizards pick up their first loss and are now 1-1. After scoring 17 last week in their victory over Rochester, the Bayhawks were slowed down on Saturday, but still put the hurting on the Lizards by the…
MLL in NCAA: Schuss Leads Buckeyes to Third Seed
Senior – Logan Schuss – Attack – Ohio Machine – Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio Machine’s 11th overall pick had a marvellous week for the Buckeyes (12-3) scoring nine points in two games in the ECAC Championship. On Saturday, Schuss scored two goals and one assist in an 11-10 win over Denver to capture the ECAC Championship. In the ECAC Semi Finals, the Ladner, BC native led the Buckeyes with five…
Hounds Rattle Rochester with 15-8 Win
In the first part of what will be a back-to-back meeting between the Charlotte Hounds and Rochester Rattlers, the Hounds proved the better team by winning 15-8 in Rochester. Until about halftime, it was a close back and forth type game, but after halftime the Hounds came out ready to win and Rochester was not ready for that. Adam Ghitelman stepped up big for the Hounds in goal and Peet…