No one exactly expected the Michigan Wolverines to dominate division one in their first season, but boy did they struggle. Now going into 2013, the schedule does not look any easier. They will have to face teams like Penn State, Loyola, Denver, Johns Hopkins, Army, Fairfield and Ohio State, all very tough teams. They also need to face rival Detroit and schools like Air Force, Bellarmine, Colgate, Marquette, Delaware and…
Swarm Sign Jackson, Matisz, Crepinsek
The Minnesota Swarm today announced that the team has signed 2012 first-round draft picks F Kiel Matisz (No. 3 overall), F Shayne Jackson (No. 4 overall) and D Alex Crepinsek (No. 10 overall) to one-year deals. Matisz, 23, was a two-time captain at Robert Morris University and never missed a game during his four-year career from 2009-12. As a senior this past spring, the 6-foot-5, 215-pound forward notched a team-high 40 goals and helped lead the…
Lizards Attacking 2013
Going into 2012, Long Island experienced a lot of turbulence. Their previous owner, Scott Rosenzweig had passed away, Max Quinzani decided not to participate in the MLL and their number one draft pick, Rob Pannell, requested and was granted a fifth year at Cornell after injuring his foot at the start of the NCAA season. There were also trades that threw their fan base off. It’s safe to say, the…
Air Force on the Attack
Impressive is not good enough for this team. With a record of 5-7 looks to make a strive for better. They will have the same players that have matured and will look forward to attacking opponents. Senior captains Dayton Gilbreath and Adam Paranka look forward to winning a championship this season. With Galibreath and Paranka the offense and defense should be clicking together. The sophomore class, who has different prospects, showed us last season thatthey were the real…
Brendan Bomberry Commits to Denver
According to reports, Brendan Bomberry of the Six Nations Arrows Jr A team has committed to play college lacrosse with the Denver Pioneers. He will begin play in 2014. Bomberry tweeted the news this morning. On Inside Lacrosse he was ranked as the fourth best player in the class of 2013. Bomberry picked up 84 points with the Arrows over the past two seasons. He was being recruited by Loyola,…
McGill Wins CUFLA
The 2012 Baggataway Cup weekend was filled with entertainment as the semi finals and finals were each decided by a goal in all three games. The Western Mustangs knocked off the Brock Badgers 4-3 in an outstanding defensive battle. McGill’s Brandon McLean scored with four seconds remaining to put the Redmen up 9-8 over the Gryphons and secure a spot in the CUFLA championship finals. The action continued in Peterborough…
Meet an NALL Player: Anthony Kelly
Name: Anthony Kelly Position: Transition Height: 6’5 Team: Kentucky Stickhorses Pro Teams: L.A. Riptide, Chicago Machine, Rochester Rattlers, Ohio Machine, Denver Outlaws, N.Y. Titans, Rochester Knighthawks, Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Winning the GWLL conference Championship at Ohio State and being the first team in school history to make the NCAA Tournament. Also, dressing for my first ever MLL game was a great experience that will always stay with me. Favorite Pro Player: I don’t really base my game…
Justin Turri Traded to Denver Outlaws
According to the Charlotte Hounds’ twitter account, the team has traded Justin Turri to the Denver Outlaws. In return, they received a second round pick in the collegiate draft. Turri was traded because he has a new job opportunity in San Francisco and Denver is a lot closer to play for him, also according to the team’s twitter. In response to the trade, Turri tweeted, “Can’t thank @CharlotteMLL (Charlotte Hounds) enough. Loved…
Wings Roster Nearly Set Heading Into Camp
No NHL?…Football team stinking up the place? NBA is ok… don’t worry… NLL Camps open in three weeks. Our boys come to play for the love of the game, not the almighty dollar. As year two begins under Johnny Mouradian as head coach, returning Wings players must remember to come into camp in shape and the rookies and free agents, be ready to sweat, hit, and sweat some more. Everyone…
Bid on Lacrosse Items on Lacrosse Radio Network Tonight
Tonight and tomorrow the Lacrosse Radio Network and affiliate blog LaxWorm.com will be working on a drive to help raise money for victims of hurricane Sandy. LaxWorm Radio, one of the top rated shows on lacrosse radio, will be airing tonight and tomorrow at 8pm on The Lacrosse Radio Network and MLL Radio. Guests for the shows include Casey Powell (Rochester Knighthawks), Paul Rabil (Boston Cannons & Rochester Knighthawks), CJ…