The Niagara Lock Monsters took another step towards their first Clax season as they opened their first ever training camp. The Lock Monsters saw great things from all their players but there were some that stood out above the rest. Andrew Tober showed no sign of slowing down and still looks to be one of the top transition players in the league. Dylan Llord played well at both ends of…
Happy Thanksgiving from ILWT
As we approach Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, other than our families and friends, our focus turns to sports & shopping for the next 4 days. You have the NFL Turkey Day games, college football Friday & Saturday, and NFL Sunday, as well as the 100th Grey Cup on Sunday. And let’s not forget those sales!!! So I started to think…What am I thankful for? Yes I am thankful for…
Bandits Sign Cosmo
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced that the Bandits have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with goaltender Anthony Cosmo. “We are extremely happy to have Anthony back for another year,” Dietrich said. “To be successful in this league you need to have a great goalie and we feel we have the best goalie in the game right now in Cosmo.” A 12-year NLL veteran, Cosmo…
Potential 2013 MLL Draft Picks
The 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft is quietly approaching and there are some very talented players to choose from. Rob Pannell still has another year of collegiate eligibility but the Lizards maintain his rights. Still, the 2012 Tewaaraton winner and one finalist as well as the top defender and goalie will be back this season and will be prime for the picking. Here’s a look at some of the bigger names…
Time for the Midshipmen to Fix It?
After a record of 6-6 and 3-3 in the conference, the Midshipmen has to catch a wave of success. Average is past tense to this historical school. Improving their defense is a most. Last season the Midshipmen approached John Hopkins as a serious threat. They had beaten them 8-2 and sent Hopkins with one of the lowest total of goals. Was this a miracle or they out played John Hopkins? In order to be…
Rock Defense Key for 2013
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…