Photo by Richard Olson The Washington Stealth had gone to back to back Champions Cups before falling off the face of the earth last season as the only NLL team to not make the playoffs. To their credit, they have been making the moves this off season, and have some tough decisions before the end of training camp on December 20th. Starting just with the goalie situation, they have three backups on…
Burke, Knight Prepared for Rush Season
Michael Burke, a sturdy 22-year-old from Caledon, Ontario, somehow managed to evade the clutches of teams during the first and second rounds of the 2012 NLL Entry Draft, being fortuitously scooped up by Edmonton 28th overall. “Burke should never have slipped to the third round, but we are happy he did,” responds head coach Derek Keenan. “We needed right-handed offense, and we got it in Burke.” This confident third-rounder has a…
Poskay Looks for Positive Season from Wagner
An NCAA All-American, NCAA National Champion, MLL All-Star and MLL MVP, Wagner men’s lacrosse coach Matt Poskay boasts an incredibly successful lacrosse resume. With only 3 wins since the 2007 season, Wagner lacrosse has not seen the same level of success. Poskay will look to revamp the struggling Seahawks during his second season at Wagner. Despite going 1-13 in the first season with Poskay at the helm, there were positives…
Stealth Sign Patterson, Snider
The Washington Stealth have signed NLL veteran goalkeeper Nick Patterson and Seattle high school All-American Drew Snider along with Canadians Mark Negrin, Mitch McMichael and Ben McCullough each to a one-year agreement. The five were among 43 prospects to participate in the professional box lacrosse club’s pre-season try-out camp this past Saturday and Sunday in Arlington and Everett, Wash. Patterson (Victoria, B.C.), a 6-0, 205 pound seven-year NLL…
Niagara opens training Camp, While Turf Dogs look to take a bite out of Clax.
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…