Last night the Colorado Mammoth lost to the Minnesota Swarm 17-12. The Mammoth record is now 6-9, tied for worst in the league with the Buffalo Bandits in the East division. However, the Mammoth could still make the playoffs if they win next weekend in Minnesota and if Buffalo loses. The Mammoth got off to a very slow start, trailing 1-5 after the first quarter, and 2-9 at halftime. The…
Wings Clinch Playoff Berth, Top Rock in OT
In one of the best games to date, the Philadelphia Wings defeated the Toronto Rock 10-9 in overtime. With the win the Wings have punched their ticket into the 2013 playoffs, and also prevented the Rock from clinching home field throughout the playoffs. An Edmonton loss on Sunday will give Toronto that honor. The game had a playoff atmosphere from the start, hard hits, scoring chances, and outstanding goaltending….
NLL: Hawks Look to Stay Hot, Face Rush
The Rochester Knighthawks (7-7) have a rendezvous with the Edmonton Rush (8-6) today at 4pm. Earlier in the season, the Rush took down the defending NLL champs 11-9. Edmonton is coming into the game off a loss to Colorado, with the Knighthawks showing signs of life after downing Calgary 15-14. Currently, the Rush lead the NLL in the computer rankings with an overall record of 8-6. Rochester sits at…
Sunday Scores: Denver, North Carolina Big Wins
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Hofstra Pride #6 North Carolina Tar Heels head to Hempsted New York to take on the #20 Hofstra Pride. UNC is coming off a huge win, where they took down the Virginia Cavaliers 10-7, and is looking to improve their rank headed into the ACC and National tournaments. Do not just look at the ranks and call this a victory though, Hofstra is coming…
QSLL Announces Schedule
The Quebec Senior Lacrosse League today announced their 2013 schedule. The Kahnawake Mohawks return after a QSLL championship along with the Vermont Voyageurs, joined by the Outaouais Axemen, and plenty of games against the US Developmental team. Away Home Time Location Mon, 5/6/13 to Sun, 5/12/13Week 1 Saturday, May 11, 2013 QSLL Kahnawake Mohawks vs. Vermont Voyageurs 7:00 PM Essex Skating Facility Mon, 5/20/13 to Sun, 5/26/13Week 2 Saturday, May…
NLL: Bandits Look to Stay Alive, Face Stealth
A loss tonight for the Buffalo Bandits could end their playoff hopes. If they lose and Rochester wins just one game weekend, the Bandits will head home in week 16 an eliminated team. The Stealth are looking to clinch home field in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs after they clinched a seed last week. They have the tiebreaker over the Calgary Roughnecks, so a win tonight would…
NLL: Knighthawks Visit Roughnecks In Critical Contest
The Calgary Roughnecks host the Rochester Knighthawks Saturday night in a game that could seal the fate of either team heading into the postseason. The Roughnecks have already secured a playoff spot, but their success or failure in their last two games will determine how they get seeded. The Knighthawks can punch their own ticket to the postseason with a win either in Calgary or on Sunday in Edmonton against…
TurfDogs Advance to Final Four, Defeat Inferno
The Canadian Lacrosse League’s post season kicked off last night as the fifth ranked Durham TurfDogs travelled to Brampton to take on the fourth ranked Inferno in quarter final action. Both teams stepped up their game and the fans were treated four quarters of back and forth lacrosse in which the TurfDogs came out on top 11-9. Durham will now advance to the CLax Final Four which will be held…
NCAA GameDay: ECAC Matchup Highlight Day
Saturday’s matchups in the NCAA will be an exciting day of lacrosse. Several teams are battling to stay in the top 20 rankings. No. 3 Denver vs No. 5 Loyola The Denver Pioneers (9-2) are travelling to Loyola (9-2) to take on the Greyhounds at 1 pm at the Ridley Athletic Complex in an ECAC matchup. The last time these two teams played each other, Loyola beat Denver 10—9 in…
NCAA D3: Rankings Stay the Same
UPDATE – This week in NCAA Division 3 lacrosse, there were not many changes. The top 6 schools in the country remained in their same positions in the rankings: SUNY Cortland Dickinson Stevenson Tufts RIT Salisbury The leading player for points per game is still Connor Latimer for Keuka and the lead man for goals per game is Josh Kamstra of Hope. Aurora College is averaging an astonishing 19 goals…