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…
Prospects Lacrosse League Announces Teams
Today the Prospects Lacrosse League announced their teams for their first season, to start in summer of 2013. Below are the team names and their logos. Midwest Roadsters Dupage County Cowboys North Shore Admirals Windy City Skyscrapers
Rush Acquire Cory Conway
Edmonton Rush General Manager/Head Coach Derek Keenan announced today that the club has acquired right handed offense player Cory Conway in exchange for a 2013 sixth round selection in the 2013 Entry Draft and a third round selection in the 2014 Entry Draft. Conway has played two NLL seasons with the Calgary Roughnecks, prior to being traded by Colorado Mammoth. In the 2012 season he played thirteen games to record…
Shooting Stars Ready to Play at the Gardens
Pro lacrosse is returning to the Gardens. The Canadian Lacrosse League recently announced that the Mattamy Athletic Centre will play host to the Toronto Shooting Stars. The franchise is headed up by General Manager and Head Coach Glenn Clark, a former standout defender with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Clark—nicknamed the Professor during his Rock tenure—is joined on the bench by another Rock alumni: ‘Big Dog’ Dan…
How the Rush Replace Aaron Wilson
The Edmonton Rush were not too thrilled with the career low 31 points they got out of Aaron Wilson. However, they still have to understand he has been a prolific goal scorer in the NLL, and they will need to find a way to replace his potential production on the right side. Edmonton didn’t have a stellar offense in 2012 but still managed to get to the Champions Cup. They…
Potential 2013 MLL Breakout Players
We all know who the biggest stars in the league are. And they almost always deliver to expectations. But every year there are several players that fly under the radar and given the right opportunity, explode and have breakout seasons, cementing their spots in the league. Last year players like Matt Gibson, Jeremy Sieverts and Ari Sussman exceeded expectations and made a big impact in the league, helping their teams…
Ajemian Blog: LXM Pro in Phoenix
LXM Pro 602 took place this weekend in Phoenix, Arizona and my weekend started with a solid, non-stop, Jet Blue flight that got myself along with a couple other local Boston guys in around midnight mountain time. I’ve had several layovers in Pheonix but never journeyed outside the airport so this was my first time spending more than a couple hours in Phoenix. After getting picked up we made a…
What Wilson Brings to the Bandits, And How They Replace Thompson
Today the Buffalo Bandits pulled the trigger and acquired Aaron Wilson from the Edmonton Rush. They sent Jeremy Thompson to Edmonton, giving the Bandits a new situation with their transition game. Wilson has been a solid, right handed goal scorer in the National Lacrosse League for some years. He came up with Toronto in 2003 before being traded to Rochester in 2008. After six games with the Knighthawks he went…