The Boston Cannons were coming off of their first MLL Championship in 2011. But 2012 wasn’t exactly as they expected. Boston started out the season 4-0 before a stunning OT loss to Rochester. They lost two of their next four as well as they struggled to score late in games, and ultimately finished with the last playoff seed and lost in the playoffs to Chesapeake. In 2013, their roster isn’t…
Mag: Self, Evans Grow Sport With Nationwide Lacrosse
Sometimes it’s outside the arena where it matters most and two guys making a difference right now are Rochester Knighthawks defender Brad Self and Calgary Roughnecks forward Shawn Evans. The Peterborough Ontario natives are the co-founders of Nationwide Lacrosse, a children’s camp they plan to take across Canada. Their motto is “Dream. Believe. Achieve” and they are hoping that each child who participates in their camp will not only reach…
Cannons to Raise Money for Boston Victims With Scrimmages
As part of the team’s final weekend of training camp, the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse will scrimmage the CroART Lacrosse All-Stars this Saturday, April 20, in Harvard Stadium at 6pm. The scrimmage, free and open to the public, will be used to raise funds to support the Boston Marathon victims, with 100% of the money raised going to The One Fund, established Tuesday by Governor Deval Patrick and…
CLax Names 2013 All Star Teams
Earlier today the Canadian Lacrosse League announced their 2013 all star teams, and you can read them below. CLax 1st Team All-Stars Connor Danko – Niagara Lock Monsters Ben McCullough – Brampton Inferno Tom Montour – Ohsweken Demons Mack O’Brien – Toronto Shooting Stars Andrew Potter – Niagara Lock Monsters Wayne VanEvery – Ohsweken Demons CLax 2nd Team All-Stars Jay Preece – Brampton Inferno Colin Boucher – Barrie Blizzard Mitch…
Matt Vinc On Pace For Most Saves in a Season
Goaltender Matt Vinc is having a historic season in 2013. The Rochester goaltender has already set new team records and is on the verge of setting a new National Lacrosse League record. The 30-year-old netminder from St. Catharines, Ontario currently leads the league with 636 saves and is nine shy of breaking the NLL’s record for saves in a single season. Rob Blasdell established the current record of 644 saves…
Evans Ten point night earns him first star Honors
With week 15 of the NLL season in the books here are the three stars of the week. 3. Zach Greer: Greer led the Edmonton offense to a big win on the weekend over Rochester. Despite falling behind 4-0 early Greer rallied the Rush and helped them climb back for a 14-10 win. Greer had four goals and four assists on the night. Greer helped his team to a huge…
NCAA: Syracuse Looks to Overcome Hobart
Syracuse takes on heated rival Hobart tonight in the Carrier Dome at 7pm. Last season, the Statesman almost pulled out the upset against the Orange, but fell short in their 13-12 loss. In 2006, Hobart took home a 9-8 win over John Desko’s squad, making it the first time they had won in the 2000 era. Syracuse has taken down the Statesmen every year since then, giving them an…
NLL Playoff Picture: Buffalo, Colorado and Rochester Fighting
Before I start, I like to dedicate this article to the families and all those injured and those who have lost their lives in the horrific bombing at the Boston Marathon. My family and I along with ILWT sends their thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this senseless attack.
MLL Partners With SmartLink
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced today that it has partnered with Smartlink, naming the famed staffing and site development firm the Official Presenter of the 2013 MLL Championship Weekend at PPL Park in Philadelphia, Pa. August 24-25.
Blizzard’s Wiles Named Rookie of Year
The Canadian Lacrosse League is pleased to announce Barrie Blizzard forward Caleb Wiles as the 2013 CLax Rookie of the Year. ”As a newcomer to CLax, Caleb proved to be one of the most dynamic and prolific scorers in our game,” said CLax Deputy Commissioner Jim Veltman. “Game in and game out he would produce highlight reel goals made of magic.”