With Garret Billings coming off an astounding 114 point season and legendary scorers Colin Doyle and Josh Sanderson returning, the Toronto Rock offense is feared by many around the league. While Toronto’s defense may not get as much publicity as their prolific offense, they are arguably just as high powered. Returning defensive veterans Sandy Chapman, Bill Greer, Stephen Hoar, Mike Hobbins, Rob Marshall, Patrick Merrill, Phil Sanderson and Cam Woods…
CUFLA Season Wrap Up: Brock Badgers
The most successful program in CUFLA history endured another disappointing ending to a promising season as the Brock Badgers suffered a heart breaking 4-3 loss to the Western Mustangs in the Baggataway semi finals. The Brock Badgers defense was outstanding in the loss but unfortunately, the Western Mustangs defense was equally on point. “They pressured us on defense and caused us to turn the ball over and take low percentage…
Rock Announce Training Camp Roster
After winning the Champion’s Cup in 2011, the Toronto Rock followed that up with a season they would like to forget, simply because it didn’t end with a victory and a 7th NLL championship trophy. That honour went to the Rochester Knighthawks, the team that ousted Toronto in the 2012 Eastern Division final. The journey towards that league record 7th championship that would set the Rock apart from every NLL…
Will We See an UMLL Champion This Year?
The UMLL is considered one of the most dominate conferences in the MCLA in the last few years the UMLL has won the National Championship more times than any other conference than any other. With teams that like St. Thomas, St. Johns, and now North Dakota State who are big players on the national stage and contenders for national titles year in and year out. When looking at the UMLL…
Expansion Franchises a Big Part of CLax
Around the league teams are preparing for the upcoming 2013 CLAX season. The Canadian Lacrosse League heads into their second season with new goals after a successful inaugural season. The Canadian Lacrosse League has changed over this past year as 3 new franchises were introduced with the Niagara Lock Monsters, Barrie Blizzard and Toronto Shooting Stars. The Canadian Lacrosse League has been strategic in their decision to move away from…
Will There be a Big Ten Conference?
According to Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine, who spoke with Michigan head coach John Paul, there will not be a Big Ten lacrosse conference with any less than six teams. At this time, there would be three teams; Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan. However, Rutgers and Maryland, who both of D1 college lacrosse programs, will be moving to the Big Ten. That would make five. A conference only needs…
Wings Sign Mundorf, Heim, Funk
The Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) have signed forward Brendan Mundorf and defenders Pat Heim and Josh Funk to one-year contracts for the 2013 season. In his third season in Philadelphia, Mundorf ended 2012 second on the team with 44 assists. The Baltimore native and UMBC alumnus recorded 28 goals last season and has tallied 267 career points over five seasons in the league. Local product, Heim, a Penn State alumnus,…
Ajemian Blog: Bostonlax Announces New Partners and Future Plans for 2013
In year one alone, we have already surpassed one million page views and have had overwhelming support in the process. We owe the Bostonlax community a huge thank you and are committed to bringing them the best online lacrosse experience possible. With that said, we are working tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver a complete website redesign, expanded coverage and the addition of girls. There is a growing Bostonlax community…
Seattle’s Snider among 11 prospects to advance from Stealth try-out
Photo Credit: Richard Olson The Washington Stealth wrapped-up their first weekend try-out camp of the pre-season, Sunday with a few answers as the National Lacrosse League club looks to regain their winning ways in 2013. Along with the franchise’s six NLL draft picks that were in attendance, former Seattle high school lacrosse All-American Drew Snider, seven-year veteran NLL goaltender Nick Patterson, along with Canadians Mitch McMichael, Mark Negrin and Ben…
Despite Concussion Set Backs, Komer Ready for the NLL
There were five goaltenders at Philadelphia Wings camp vying for a spot on the roster. The Wings have two goaltenders already on their roster. And that’s not even counting Scott Komer, who will be at training camp in early December. “I’m excited to get a chance to play with Philly.” he told me. “I like the size of the D and the way they organize their defense– I figure any…