There were four games this weekend involving six of the seven CLax teams. Not much changed in the standings except that Niagara took over sole possession of second place with their convincing win over Brampton. Here are the CLax Power Rankings after week three. #1 (last week 1) Ohsweken Demons 3-1 Ohsweken split the weekend at 1-1 as they were involved in two one goal games. On Friday night the…
Voyageurs Enjoying Their Players Dominating NALL
The Vermont Voyageurs were one win away from a Quebec Senior Lacrosse League title last season, and now several of those players are having big years in the North American Lacrosse League. Voyageurs head coach Chad Fairfoull is happy with what he sees. “I was just reviewing video of the Rockhoppers vs Bombers this morning. I think it is great that they get the opportunity to play in the winter….
Rush Start 1-2 But “Nobody is Panicking”
On Friday night the Edmonton Rush played their third game of the season, and they fell to the three win Washington Stealth. Despite their 1-2 start, defenseman Brett Mydske says that nobody is panicking yet. “Obviously being 1-2 is how we wanted to start the season, but nobody is panicking. We haven’t been playing terribly, but I think playing a full 60 mins is key. In this league you can’t…
MLL Off Season Check In: Rochester Rattlers
The Major League Lacrosse off season can be a long one, especially when you were one game away from making the playoffs. That is the story for the Rochester Rattlers, and we checked in with their owner Rob Clark about what this off season has been like as they prepare for the 2013 season. Moves Made “We made a series of key moves this offseason. The biggest issues we felt…
NLL Power Rankings: Week Four
Again we have a new #1….The TORONTO ROCK have reclaimed the #1 position. What will next weeks Rankings look like? Watch the NLL this Saturday night as we have some classic matchups
Roughnecks Top Wings, Even Record to 2-2
As the 2013 season started the Philadelphia Wings won their first 2 games surprising many lacrosse experts. After a heartbreaking loss in Buffalo Saturday night, the Wings returned home only to be defeated 16-8 by the Calgary Roughnecks. The Roughnecks where led by Dane Dobbie 4G/2A, Curtis Dickson 3G/2A, and former Wing Geoff Snider 3G/1A. The game did not start off well for the Wings as 15 seconds into the game…
Rockhoppers Dominant Second Half Lead Them to First
The Boston Rockhoppers are now 3-1 on the season and are in first place in the North American Lacrosse League after defeating the Baltimore Bombers 20-9. They scored nine straight times in the third quarter to pull away from the Bombers as they would dominate the previously undefeated team. The game was tied at seven at the half, but the Rockhoppers forced five over and backs from the Bombers in…
Shooting Stars Come Away with OT Win
The Durham Turfdogs and Toronto Shooting Stars both opened their seasons in week one when professional lacrosse made its return to the building now known as the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly the historic Maple Leaf Gardens). The Turfdogs spoiled the party winning 11-10 despite a solid comeback effort from the Stars. On Sunday, to finish week three of CLax, the two teams met again as the Durham Turfdogs opened their…
Swarm Win First Game, Send Stealth to Second Loss
The Minnesota Swarm opened their home schedule last night with a 15-14 win over the first place Washington Stealth. They were led by Ryan Benesch and rookie Kiel Matisz who each scored three goals in the win. Goaltender Evan Kirk made 44 saves on the Stealth in the victory including 16 alone in the fourth quarter. For the Stealth, goaltender Tyler Richards was back in action and he made 37…
Examining the Knighthawks 0-3 Start
The Rochester Knighthawks, one of the favorites going into this NLL season, are now 0-3 after falling to the Toronto Rock last night 11-7. Rochester is the only winless team in the league after Minnesota lost last night and are in last in the Eastern Conference. The Knighthawks are the reigning NLL champions and boosted their attack this off season with Dan Dawson and Casey Powell. However, they have scored…