Virginia, Duke, North Carolina and Maryland has always been one of the toughest conferences. Last year the conference had impact players that represent each school. With John Danowski returning as Duke head coach, the Blue Devils will have the discipline that they need to make it to the playoffs. With last year champs, Duke holds the ownership of being the best in the conference. North Carolina who has struggled with U.V.A…
Gryphons and Badgers Pick Up Wins
The Guelph Gryphons and Trent Excalibur opened up the 2012 Baggataway Cup weekend last night in Peterborough, Ontario. The Gryphons hopped out to a 4-1 lead in the first quarter and it was all Gryphs from then on. Trent would try to bring the game closer but the effort was not enough to catch the high powered Gryphons. Scoring champion Mike Burke buried four goals, tallied three assists for seven…
Meet a NALL Player: James Synowiez
Name: James Synowiez Height: 5’10 Team: Baltimore Bombers Pro Teams You Have Played For: Jersey Jesters, Lehigh Valley Flying Dutchman. Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Winning the 2007 NJCAA National Championship my freshman year in college with Onondaga Community College. Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: Favorite pro players are Athan Iannucci and Jeff Zywicki. Two of the best finishers to ever play the game. Biggest Strength as a Player: Vision and off ball play. Playing…
Meet a NALL Player: Patrick Crosby
Name: Patrick Crosby Height: 5-10 Position: Goaltender Team: Kentucky StickHorses Pro/International Teams: Kentucky StickHorses (NLL); Slovakian National Team (2011) Favorite Lacrosse Memory: 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: Matt Vinc is my favorite professional goaltender and I believe he is the best in the world. My best friend used to be an account manager for the NY Titans so I would get tickets, sit behind the goal and…
Meet a NALL Player: Vince Talbot
Name: Vincent Talbot Height: 6’2 Team: Boston Rockhoppers Pro Teams You Have Played For: Boston Rockhoppers, Vermont Voyageurs Favorite Lacrosse Memory: My junior career playing on native reserves and learning about the great traditions of this game. Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: I think for any box lacrosse goalie out there guys like Matt Vinc, Brandon Miller, Bob Watson, etc. are goalies that we look at because they are…
Roster Review: Kentucky Stickhorses
The Kentucky Stickhorses were the only NALL team to play a full schedule in 2012. Now they have three teams joining them, but they have bettered their roster and are ready for the competition. Goaltending This is the advantage Kentucky has over other teams with having two strong goalies. Patrick Crosby played as well as any goaltender could in NALL last season and in 2013 he will be joined by…
Bombers Have Loads of Experience in First Year
The Baltimore Bombers may be new in 2013, but they already have the most experience in the North American Lacrosse League. Former NLL assistant coach Hunter Francis has the reigns and he has put together a team to be reckoned with. Goaltending Ginny Cappichioni has NLL and WLA experience that makes her a valuable commodity to the Bombers in net, with Baltimore being able to put up as good a…
The Charlotte Hounds Protected 23 for 2013
Head Coach Mike Cerino and the Charlotte Hounds organization have a very good put together 23 man protected roster. They’ve released some talent but have gained it as well with a few trades. Charlotte has brought in a few new faces with Peet Poillon and Casey Cittadino from Denver, and Kevin Drew out of Rochester. Midfielder Poillon was sent to Charlotte for attackman Jeremy Boltus. Peet brings his 37 with…
Nicky Galasso Transfers to Syracuse
After all the reports earlier last week, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Recently released North Carolina Tar Heel Nick Galasso has transferred to play for the Syracuse Orange. Almost as soon as Galasso was granted his requested release from North Carolina, he began speaking with Syracuse, creating rumors that he would end up with the Orange, as he has. Galasso will be a sophomore this season after putting up 56 points…