As the season approaches providence has a new coaching system and coach. Chris Gaberielli who was the Blue Devils assistant. He has spent six seasons with Duke. Under his guidance and wisdom, Duke was among the top scoring defenses. He will be replacing Chris Burdick, who had coached Providence for fourteen seasons. Last season they had a record of 2-12 and had just won 5 games in the past 3 years. Even though…
Meet a NALL Player: Andrew Kirkaldy
Name: Andrew Kirkaldy Height: 6’4 Position: Forward Team: Boston Rockhoppers Pro Teams: Nanimo Timbermen, Jacksonville Bullies Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Competing in the 2005 Minto cup with the Calgary Raiders. Favorite Pro Player: My favorite player is Colin Doyle, he is also who I try to base my game off of. Not super fast, however, has a great stick, great two man game player, can find the net at will, and is just a great leader. Toughest Goalie…
Knighthawks Sign Five Players
The defending champion Rochester Knighthawks announced today the signing of Josh Kacprzak, Mark Farthing, Miller Rusbridge, Ben VanEvery and Chris Courtney to one-year contracts. VanEvery’s contract is pending league approval. The quintet of players will attend the team’s Training Camp the weekend of Saturday, November 24th to Sunday, November 25th at Total Sports Experience in Gates. Courtney brings NLL experience with him to camp, having played in the NLL in 2008. He was…
Time Is Now for the Wings?
As we start year 27 of the N.L.L. The Philadelphia Wings are the oldest franchise in the NLL. The league started as Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League March 13 1986, incorporated by Russ Cline & Chris Fritz began play in 1987. In 1989 the league changed names to the MILL (Major Indoor Lacrosse League) then in 1998 the N.L.L was formed. The Wings are the only team left of the…
Springer Looks to Lead Bearcats
The Binghamton Bearcats made the America East conference tournament every year from 2004-2009, annually losing in the semi-final matchup. Instead of getting over the hump in the new decade and making it to the conference final, the Bearcats have made the tournament once in the last three years. The 2012 season was a disappointing one for Binghamton that saw them go 4-9 overall and 1-4 against America East opponents, finishing…
Several NLLers Drafted to CLax
Now some of you might be wondering why CLax would draft NLL drafted players? But it is because the NLL is so tough to get into with just nine teams, some of these players could end up in CLax after training camp. Here is some analysis of some of the picks from yesterday. I expect some of these guys to be in the NLL, but these are just possibilities for…
Meet a NALL Player: Brandon Dube
Name: Brandon Dube Height: 5’11 Position: Forward Team: Kentucky Stickhorses Pro Teams You Have Played For: Vermont Voyageurs, Kentucky Stickhorses, Kahanawake Mohawks. Favorite Lacrosse Memory: My favorite lacrosse memories are just weekends in Burlington playing with the Vermont Voyageurs and hanging out in Burlington, VT. Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: Being one of the smaller guys on the floor I have a ton of respect for guys like Dane Dobbie, Josh Sanderson, and…
CLax Draft Results: NLL Players Drafted Around
Round-by-Round CLAX Entry Draft selections. All players not selected now become free agents and can be signed by any team. As the NLL begins making cuts, CLax will be holding supplemental drafts. The 2013 CLax season starts on January 12th, 2013 with a rematch of the Creator’s Cup. 1st Round 1. Niagara – (pick from Barrie) – Andrew Potter 2. Niagara – Travis Gibbons 3. Toronto – Geoff Griffiths 4. Brampton…
Rockhoppers Look to Build Off Final Game Win
The Boston Rockhoppers played in just two games in the 2012 NALL season, but they made some noise in their last win against the Kentucky Stickhorses by putting up twenty goals on a Kentucky team that had held teams down all season long. Boston returns looking to continue on that offensive output. Goaltending Boston has NLL goaltending with five year veteran Nick Schroeder, who has played with the Philadelphia Wings…
Sabertooths Win Their First MILA Championship
After just one season in the league, the Colorado Sabertooths are the best team in the Midwest Indoor Lacrosse Association. Last night the Sabertooths defeated the Grand Rapids Dragonfish by a score of 13-6 in Michigan to take home the second ever MILA Championship. Colorado went undefeated in the regular season and quickly established themselves as one of the best teams in American indoor lacrosse. They defeated all their opponents…