It’s been a few days since Friday’s MLL Collegiate Draft and we’ve had time to digest exactly what happened. Here’s a round-by-round evaluation of the draft. Round 1 Despite not being a lock to play MLL this summer, Peter Baum – the 2012 Tewaaraton award winner – was the consensus No. 1 pick. Baum and 2012 first round pick Steele Stanwick would be a fantastic duo to build around. Hamilton…
Turf Dogs Defeat Shooting Stars In Debut
The Toronto Shooting Stars hosted the Durham Turfdogs in the first professional sport game at the Maple Leaf Gardens in thirteen years. The old mecca of hockey is now named the Mattamy Athletic Complex and will become the newest home of one of the newest Canadian Lacrosse League franchises, the Shooting Stars. Durham Turfdog Kyle O’Brien opened the scoring with a shot that would squeak through the arms of Craig…
NLL Power Rankings: Week Two
The season is now in full swing, a nd once again we have a new #1. The Rock opened up with back to back road games this weekend. First defeating Calgary on Saturday night 13-10, then traveling and defeating a very competitive Rush team 10-9. But one of our biggest jumpers was the Washington Stealth. The Stealth are now ranked #2, and showed that their win over the Knighthawks was…
MLL Announces 2013 Schedule
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier outdoor professional lacrosse league, announced today the regular season schedule for the 2013 season. “As we enter our thirteenth season, I believe this is a well balanced schedule,” said MLL Commissioner David Gross. “Each week will offer great matchups that will showcase the best talent professional lacrosse has to offer.” All of the eight teams (Boston Cannons, Charlotte Hounds, Chesapeake Bayhawks, Denver Outlaws, Hamilton…
MLL Draft Grades: Ohio, Charlotte On Top
The Major League Lacrosse draft took place on Saturday with all eight teams making selections. Several trades took place as well throughout the night, and we are here to grade all of the moves made by the MLL clubs. Ohio Machine: A Ohio needed offense last season and after adding Steele Stanwick in last year’s draft, this year they pick up Peter Baum and all of a sudden that attack…
Rock Spoil Rush Opener
The Toronto Rock were in action this weekend in week 2 of the NLL season. On Saturday night the Rock played their first game of the season against the Calgary Roughnecks and were able to pull out a 13-11 win. In the second half of their Alberta swing the Rock took on the Edmonton Rush on Sunday in Edmonton’s first game of the season. The Rock started off this game…
NALL Three Stars: Two Stars in Baltimore
The North American Lacrosse League played their second week of action this past Saturday with both Baltimore and Kentucky picking up their first wins of the season. Several players stood out, but here are three of the best. Ginny Cappichioni- Baltimore Cappichioni was playing her first game with Baltimore and while Boston scored 16 goals in the game, she kept the Bombers in it late when Boston got a lot…
Bombers Win Road Opener, Synowiez Scores Two
James Synowiez scored twice in Baltimore’s win over the Boston Rockhoppers last night. He spoke with us after the game about the first win of the Bombers’ season. “Playing in the first game was really exciting, even though it wasn’t a home stand for our team.” said Synowiez. “The stands were packed and the crowd was really into the game. Both teams were extremely hungry for the win. Big hits…
Stealth Bomb Mammoth 17-13
Last week the Stealth pulled of an upset by defeating the Champion Knighthawks. Last night the Stealth go into Colorado and defeat the Mammoth 17-13. Lewis Ratcliff opened the scoring for the Stealth at the :33 second mark. Both teams alternated goals to tie the game at two a piece. Then the Stealth ( 4 goal run) and the Mammoth (3 goal run) have the score at 6-5 after the…
Rock Pick Up Road Win in Calgary
The Toronto Rock picked up their first win of the season last night as they took to the road in Calgary. Toronto won 13-11 and were led by the three goal performance from Kasey Biernes. Colin Doyle picked up five assists in the Toronto victory while Josh Sanderson and Stephan LeBlanc had two goals each. Garrett Billings also picked up four assists while goaltender Nick Rose made 44 saves and…