As week 5 of the NLL season approaches a key matchup is on the schedule as the East leading Toronto Rock (4-1) take on the (3-1) Buffalo Bandits. These two teams have been fierce rivals and the fact that first place in the East is on the line should ensure fireworks from the two teams. In the Bandits last game they won a wild game against the Philadelphia Wings 14-13….
CLax: Demons Look to Beat High Flying Monsters
The high powered offenses of the Canadian Lacrosse League clash Friday night as the 2-0 Niagara Lock Monsters travel to the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena to take on the first place Ohsweken Demons on Friday night. The Lock Monsters have scored an impressive 43 goals in their first two games of CLax existence. Leading the way for Niagara is rookie Corey Fowler. The 2009 Canadian University Lacrosse Association scoring leader has…
NLL: Swarm Look to Sting Mammoth
The Colorado Mammoth will try to avoid getting stung as they face the Minnesota Swarm on Saturday at home. Colorado is coming off their worst loss of the season and will look to rebound against a young and hungry Minnesota team. The Swarm finished last weekend at 1-1 with both games being decided by a single goal. The Swarm have had big seasons so far from Ryan Benesch (19pts), Callum…
NALL Power Rankings: A New Number One
Only two teams were in action this week in the North American Lacrosse League, but that game made a big difference in the power rankings as we see a new team soar into first place.
Ten NLL Players to Watch in Week Five
It goes without saying that one of the players to watch weekly is rookie sensation Mark Matthews of the Edmonton Rush. So here are 10 others to watch for this week. Luke Wiles: Only 3 goals and 6 assists in 4 games? WOW… With John Tavares out of the lineup this week with a calf injury the Bandits will be looking to Wiles to be one of the main goal scorers….
Evans, Poulin, Snider Win Weekly NLL Honors
The National Lacrosse League has announced Player of the Week award winners for Week #4 of the 2013 NLL regular season, as seven games highlighted the busiest weekend on the schedule. After two convincing wins on the road, the Calgary Roughnecks had three players, Shawn Evans, Geoff Snider and Mike Poulin, win the weekly award at their respective positions, while the Minnesota Swarm‘s Kiel Matisz won Rookie of the Week….
One on One With: Brock Sorensen
Brock Sorensen was a highly sought after prospect in the NLL for the past few years. The Minnesota Swarm selected him with the second overall pick in the 2012 draft, and he has now played three games as a member of the Swarm. “It was great experience to play in Minny for the first time.” said Sorensen about playing with the Swarm in St. Paul last weekend. “There as a…
MLL Draft Review: Rochester Rattlers
The 2013 MLL Draft was nothing less than out of the ordinary. Big trades, coaching changes, and some questionable draft picks (per the norm). For Rochester, their game plan was to go for role players and prospects rather than starters. Owner Rob Clark mentioned in an interview with In Lacrosse We Trust’s Marisa Ingemi that, “We did immense research and peeled several “layers” back evaluating talent this year that was…
Sanderson Leads Rock, Face Tough Test in Bandits
The Toronto Rock took ownership of top spot in the Eastern Division after their 2-0 weekend. After a 13-12 come from behind home win over the Minnesota Swarm, the Rock travelled to Rochester where they picked up their third road win of the year in the form of an 11-7 victory over the Knighthawks. Garret Billings led the Rock in the wins with an 8 point performance versus Minnesota, followed…
Stickhorses Start Season 1-2, Need to Rebound Against Bombers
The Kentucky Stickhorses return home after an off week to face the 2-1 Baltimore Bombers. They practiced over the weekend in Columbus, and learned they will be adding Canadian scorer Jesse Guerin to their offense. The Stickhorses have struggled on offense, being held under ten goals against the Boston Rockhoppers twice. They face a tough test in Baltimore this week, and Devin Clifford says they just need to learn to…