The Buffalo Bandits (5-3) used a fourth quarter rally to defeat the Toronto Rock (6-3) by a score of 15-13 last night at the Air Canada Centre. The win leaves the Bandits trailing the Rock by only half a game for first place in the eastern division. Despite trailing 11-8 heading into the fourth quarter, the Bandits clawed back with five unanswered goals to start the final frame. Buffalo ultimately…
Danko, Hopcroft CLax Players of Week
The Canadian Lacrosse League honours the top players of the week in the following four categories as voted on by members of the league office as well as coaches and general managers throughout the league. These players have been nominated as a result of their performances in the four games in week seven, ended February 24th. Offensive Player of the Week: Derek Hopcroft (Toronto Shooting Stars) This past week Derek…
NLL: Bandits Take on Rock In Toronto
Tonight the Buffalo Bandits face off with the Toronto Rock at the Air Canada Centre. The Bandits have made several moves this week, including activating captain and 22 year veteran John Tavares for tonight’s game. To make room, they placed forward Tracey Kelusky on the Injured Reserve. They also released rookies Hayden Smith and Kevin Brownell while they activated Mat Giles and Mike McNamara. The right side will be a…
NCAA: Princeton Faces Hopkins
#3 Johns Hopkins (3-0) vs. #13 Princeton (1-0) 3/1/2013 The Blue Jays have dominated their opponents so far this season, scoring 14.6 goals a game, letting up only 6.6 points and winning by an average of 8. They are strong and fast in the transition part of the game, making it easy for their defense. Zach Palmer (4G, 7A) has been hiding somewhat this season, although he and Brandon Benn…
CLax: Ironmen and Demons Face Off
Five games into the 2013 season, the Iroquois Ironmen are still in the hunt for their first win. The Ironmen will take on rival Ohsweken Demons this tomorrow night at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. Despite the fact the Demons sit in first place, this could be a potential first win for the Ironmen. The last time these two teams met up the Ohsweken took the victory but in a close…
Scott Ranger Traded to Shamrocks
The Western Lacrosse Association had some action yesterday as the Victoria Shamrocks dealt for Nanaimo Timbermen forward Scott Ranger according to the league. The Timbermen acquire from Victoria Kyle Dexter, Jake Emms and two conditional second rounders. One of them becomes a first rounder if Victoria is to win the Mann Cup this upcoming season or in 2014. Ranger, who plays in the National Lacrosse League with the Calgary Roughnecks,…
NLL Names Players of Week Eight
The National Lacrosse League has announced Player of the Week awards for Week #8 of the 2013 NLL regular season which featured five games this past weekend. Washington Stealth forward Rhys Duch, tied for the league lead with 25 goals this season, won the Offensive Player of the Week award after a 10-point performance in their 16-14 home win over the Calgary Roughnecks that put the Stealth atop the West…
CLax: Inferno Face Stars
This week in CLAX the Battle of GTA heats up as the Toronto Shooting Stars (4-2) face off against the Brampton Inferno (4-2). Both teams will be looking for their fifth victory of the season and will hope to improve their position in the standings. For the Shooting Stars this game will come down to if they can contain Brampton’s offense. Brampton has been led on offense by Ryan Campbell…
NCAA: Syracuse Takes on Virginia
NCAA lacrosse gets off to a hot start in the month of March with the Syracuse Orange (1-1) playing host to the Virginia Cavaliers (4-0) this Friday. The undefeated Cavs are currently ranked 6th heading into the contest and have been impressive in the young season. After beginning the year with an overtime victory over Drexel, Virginia has outscored their opponents 49-22 in their last three contests. This offensive surge…
Ten NLL Questions to Watch For in Week Nine
We have reached the half way point of the NLL season, and it has not disappointed at all. The Edmonton Rush and Washington Stealth are the biggest surprises on the winning side, while the defending champions seem to have a relapse of championship hangover. Are the Calgary Roughnecks showing there age? Is there too much youth for 2013 for the Swarm? Can the Mammoth turn it around with 22 yr…