The Boston Rockhoppers are flying high after their win against the Baltimore Bombers last week where they put up 20 goals. They face the 0-2 Rhode Island Kingfish who last played in Baltimore and lost by just three goals. Leading Boston last week was Mike Stone who scored five goals, and he also scored three against Kentucky the week before. Marty Bowes also scored three last week while Andrew Kirkaldy…
NLL: Roughnecks Visit Rush, Battle of Alberta Is On
When the Edmonton Rush played the Calgary Roughnecks in the first round of the NLL playoffs last year, the Rush showed up with a plan and easily dispatched the team with the best regular season record in the league. Entering Week 5 of the 2013 NLL schedule, the Rush are coming off a tough win at home while the Roughnecks have just won two straight on the road. In the…
Bombers Move to 3-1, Defeat Stickhorses
The Baltimore Bombers moved into a tie for first place in the North American Lacrosse League last night after they defeated the Kentucky Stickhorses, 17-13. Baltimore is now tied for Boston at a 3-1 record while Kentucky falls into a tie for last place with Rhode Island at 1-3. Baltimore was coming off of a 20-9 beating against Boston and looking for vengeance against a Kentucky team who has struggled….
MLL Off Season Check In: New York Lizards
New York Lizards? Yes, the Long Island Lizards have changed their name to become more universal with their team being “based” in New York City. The Lizards have also made moves on the field this off season, and we spoke with MLL coach of the year Joe Spallina about the off season for the Liz. Moves Made “We could not be any happier with our off season we have added…
Ten NCAA Storylines to Follow
The NCAA season is opening tomorrow with High Point taking on Delaware. What are the stories to watch this season throughout college lacrosse? Syracuse Loses Galasso to Foot Injury – Whatever plans the Orange had in their pockets with UNC transfer, Nicky Galasso, it will have to wait another season. The attackman has decided to get surgery on his foot after an injury he suffered last year at North Carolina…
CLax: Turf Dogs take on winless Ironmen
In clax action this week two teams that have struggled to start the season face off as the Durham TurfDogs take on the Iroquois Ironmen. Both teams have had a rocky start to the season as the TurfDogs are 1-1 after splitting a series with the Toronto shooting stars while the Ironmen are 0-2 after losing to the Demons and to the Lock Monsters. For the Ironmen their biggest problem…
Turner Blog: Turf Dogs 1-1 To Open Season
Hello again lacrosse world, or whatever part of the lacrosse world that cares what’s going on with this freshly retired player/ recently hired coach is his transition from the turf to the bench, glad to be back writing another blog for ILWT. So far the new lacrosse season has been pretty amazing. Close games and parity with every team in every league. As far as we go the Durham Turfdogs…
Chris White Suspended; Will Appeal
Toronto Rock defender Chris White has been suspended one game by the NLL. The one game ban is for an alleged hit that violated rule rule 63.3 which earned White a match penalty upon league review and the subsequent one game suspension as per rule 41.2. There was no penalty originally assessed on the play. The Professional Lacrosse Players Association (PLPA) has appealed the suspension and White will be able…
NCAA Players Who Will Stand Out in 2013
The 2013 college lacrosse season is descending upon us. What players should fans focus on following for the most entertainment this season? Here’s a list of players both familiar and not so familiar with a lot of skill and a lot at stake this season that will definitely be worth watching. Rob Pannell, A, Cornell Last year he was the No. 1 MLL draft pick and a Tewaaraton candidate. He…
Bye Week Report: Philadelphia Wings
After starting strong in the first two games, the Philadelphia Wings and their fans were flying high at 2-0, and then came the weekend of January 26-27. The Wings traveled to Buffalo to face the Bandits and former mates David Brock and Mike Hominuck. Both of the guys clipped their former Wing teammates for 5 goals and 2 assists combined and help the Bandits to a 14-13 win, giving the…