Forward Sean Pollock and defenseman Creighton Reid, both of whom made their Mammoth debuts in 2012, have agreed to terms with the team for the 2013 season, pending league approval. The veterans, who were acquired in separate off-season trades in the summer of 2011, played in every game this past season for Colorado. “Sean was a regular contributor offensively on the crease, while Creighton patrolled the back end,” said Mammoth…
Loyola Comes in With Championship Mindset
Last year, the king was finally crowned. A team that ranked 21st in the nation had finally caused an uproar and had earned a ring.Last season was just a preview of what this organization could offer. After competing with the best, they had earned the title champs. Eric Lusby had scored 17 goal in the tournament and set a new N.C.AA record. The Grey hounds who had fought to secure their ring, now has a tougher opponent. That…
MCLA D2 Pre Season Power Rankings
With the winter coming up fast we get to speculate where teams will start off the season by only looking at where they finished the season and which of the players for each team we know are coming back. One of the hardest things with the MCLA is trying to speculate a team’s incoming Freshman class and how much of an impact the youngsters will have on the team. Now…
Duffy Going Through First Full Off Season With Cannons
When the Boston Cannons hired Steve Duffy as their head coach last season, it was met with universal agreement that he was a good fit with the team. It turns out he was, as he led the Cannons to the MLL Playoffs. Duffy was hired in the middle of last off season, and for the first time in his career, he will have a full off season to help build…
Toronto Re-Signs Doyle
Toronto Rock General Manager has announced the signing of Captain Colin Doyle to a one-year contract. Doyle is one of two franchise players, as designated by the lacrosse club, along with Josh Sanderson. The 15-year NLL veteran has spent twelve of those seasons with the Rock franchise and has been a member of all six Toronto championship teams. Doyle began his NLL career in 1998 with the Ontario Raiders, played…
Powell Set to Sign with Knighthawks
According to LaxWorm.com, an affiliate blog of In Lacrosse We Trust, Casey Powell is set to sign with the Rochester Knighthawks. This comes after NLL personnel tweeted that Powell has not yet signed in Rochester, and after reports that he indeed had signed. Contrary to reports, league has yet to receive a signed contract for CaseyPowell from Rochester. — Doug Fritts (@NLLPR) November 1, 2012 LaxWorm.com spoke to Casey Powell, and he…
Brad Self: “Expectations Will be Higher Than Last Year”
Last season Brad Self made his return to the NLL when he signed with the Rochester Knighthawks, whom he won a Championship with. Now that he heads into his second year with the club, he feels he will be more prepared. “It took some time to feel comfortable with my teammates and with the coaching staff.” said Self. “I always told people it takes longer than normal in the NLL…
Despite Low Spirits, Hobart Has Talent
NCAA violations ripped away any chance of 2011 post season opportunities for the Hobart men’s lacrosse team. With no playoff bans for the 2012 season the Statesmen looked to establish a fresh start and improve their record; however things did not go as planned. Hobart went 4-9 overall and was on the outside looking in for the ECAC tournament which saw conference winner Loyola eventually crowned NCAA champs. With some…
Toronto Shooting Stars look to shake up Clax
The Toronto Shooting Stars head into the 2012 Clax season hoping to make a bid for the Creator’s Cup and prove that they are not just wishing upon a shooting star. The big news for the Stars is that they have signed an agreement to play at the Mattamy Athletic Centre formerly known as Maple Leafs Gardens. The last professional sporting event to be held at the Gardens was the…
The Case of Kevin Croswell
Kevin Croswell is an interesting goaltender. He backed up Nick Patterson in Minnesota for a few years. Then it looked like he would be getting his shot when he was traded to Edmonton. However, the Rush also traded for Aaron Bold from Rochester, and he took the job and performed with flying colors. Crowell would be cut as they opted to go with Brodie MacDonald as their backup. After being…