Today we take a little different approach than normal. Usually here on InLacrosseWeTrust we normally talk about the news that’s happening in lacrosse or give you opinions on happenings in the sport. Today I present you my own idea when it comes to the future of lacrosse in video games. First, a little history lesson. The first ever lacrosse video game was made in 2001 for the Play Station. Blast Lacrosse…
Wings Acquire Kyle Hartzell
The Washington Stealth completed a trade today that sends fifth-year transition player Kyle Hartzell to the Philadelphia Wings in exchange for the 23rd pick in the upcoming 2012 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. The acquisition of the third round pick gives the Stealth five of the first 23 selections in the draft, which will be held on October 1 in Toronto. “This is a good trade for all parties,†said Stealth General…
Richmond To Add D-1 Lacrosse
The University at Richmond is set to announce the addition of men’s Division I lacrosse according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. In order to follow Section XI regulations the school is dropping men’s soccer and track to make room for the lacrosse team that is expected to be announced later today. Richmond belongs to the Atlantic-10 in all sports but football, however the Atlantic-10 currently is not a lacrosse conference. Richmond,…
MLL Announces Protected Rosters
Today Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced the 2013 Protected Lists provided by the coaches and general managers of each team. All players left unprotected will re-enter the Player Pool for the 2013 Season. All players not currently in the Player Pool may register online beginning Monday, September 24, 2012. A form will be available for download on the League website at 9 AM (EST)….
Charlotte and Jacksonville Prepare For Round Two
This weekend the two teams that started it all face-off once again. The Jacksonville Bullies home opener was spoiled by a 19-14 loss to Charlotte, and they are hoping to return the favor. The Copperheads are hosting their first game at the Bojangles Arena since the St. Patrick’s Day Exhibition. Charlotte is hoping that they can solidify their top spot in the PLL standings with another victory. The player to…
How the Edmonton Rush Built Their Draft
Paul Rabil may have never shown up to play for the Edmonton Rush, but they still got something out of the Athan Iannucci trade. Mark Matthews will be the number one overall pick for the Rush, and they got that pick from the Washington Stealth. Edmonton has stockpiled draft picks for the next few years, thanks again to a deal involving Iannucci. The Rush acquired him from the Philadelphia Wings…
Bandits Sign Two Goalies, Four Players
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced that the Bandits have signed transition players David Brock and Jay Thorimbert, and goaltenders Angus Goodleaf and Kurtis Wagar. Brock (6’3″, 215 lbs., 8/13/86) joins the Bandits after splitting his first two NLL seasons between Boston and Philadelphia. In 2012, Brock appeared in 15 games for the Wings, recording five points (3+2) and 66 loose balls. He was acquired by the Bandits from Philadelphia in a trade in August. Thorimbert…
MILA Week Eight Preview: Dragonfish Clinch, Colorado Faces Chicago
Last week the Grand Rapids Dragonfish clinched the Mid States Division title, and thus a berth in the 2012 Midwest Indoor Lacrosse Association playoffs. Grand Rapids faces the Detroit Coney Dogs this Saturday. Detroit is 0-7 on the season. The Cleveland Demons face the Pittsburgh Octane at a 1pm day game. Pittsburgh is 5-2 and two games ahead of Cleveland for second place in the MILA Mid States Division. Cleveland does not…
Toronto Might Sport New Look Defense
Defense has always been something the Toronto Rock pride themselves in. It’s part of the reason they dominated the early 200os, and why they won it all in 2011. This season, they are bringing in what is a bit of a new look defense. First off, they lost Bruce Codd to a coaching gig with the Calgary Roughnecks. Second, they signed former Buffalo Bandits captain Chris White to be a defensive cog….
Have the Swarm Already Won the Cosmo Trade?
Last season, Minnesota Swarm goaltender Anthony Cosmo was traded to the Buffalo Bandits. Both teams made the playoffs but lost in the first round. Cosmo struggled at times with the Bandits, while the Swarm brought in two rookies, Tyler Carlson and Evan Kirk, who helped lead the Swarm to a surprisingly good season. The Bandits gave up two first round draft picks to get Cosmo, who will be their goaltender…