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…
ACC Power Conference Should Have Big 2013
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…