CLax made through one year. Despite all the adversity they endured, the league made it past year one, more than a lot of leagues can say about themselves. Yesterday, the league announced three new franchises; Toronto, Barrie and St. Catharines. However, now the league owns five of those teams, and league commissioner Paul St. John isn’t pulling any punches about how he feels about that. “Real excited, spreading the teams…
Rochester Rattlers Protected 23 Man Roster
The Rochester Rattlers protected 23 man roster was announced two weeks ago. A week prior to the rosters being announced, the Rattlers made a trade with the Charlotte Hounds. Billy Bitter, Kevin Randall and the Hounds 11th pick in the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft were sent to Rochester. In turn, Charlotte received midfielder Kevin Drew along with Rochester’s 4th and 28th overall selections in the Draft. What I was shocked…
Being an NLL Draft Prospect: Before The Draft
There are only 56 players drafted into the National Lacrosse League with nine teams in the league. Not all of those players will be on a roster in 2012, or ever even see time in the highest level of indoor lacrosse. It takes a long time to become one of the best of the best, and if you are selected to be a part of the top league, you are…
Week 3 CUFLA Top 5 Power Rankings
1. Bishop’s 6-0-0 (Last Week 3) The Gaiters remain as the only remaining undefeated squad in CUFLA as they sit in the top spot for week three’s power rankings this week. The defending Baggataway champions picked up their biggest win of the season thus far over eastern conference rival McGill. The Gaiters defeated the Redmen 11-10 in a close battle to capture sole possession of supremacy in the East. The…
Big East Championship to be Hosted By Villanova
The 2013 BIG EAST Lacrosse Championship sites have been announced by the league. The BIG EAST Men’s Lacrosse Championship, in its second year, will return to the site of the inaugural tournament, Villanova University. The BIG EAST Women’s Lacrosse Championship will be held at the Multi-Sport Field on the campus of Georgetown University. Both championships will take place May 2 and 4. The men’s tournament was originially slated for Syracuse….
CLax: Toronto, Barrie and St. Catharines In
The Canadian Lacrosse League has announced there will be three new teams for the 2013 season; Toronto, St. Catharines and Barrie. The Toronto Shooting Stars are the former Oshawa Machine. The St. Catharines team is the former Peel Avengers and Barrie will be an expansion team. Rob Blasdell will be the head coach and GM of that team. These teams will all have their own arenas, and Toronto will be…
NLL Draft: Top Prospect Developing Program
Most of the players in the NLL draft come from the Canadian junior ranks. But some come from more places than others, and some have played in college, MSL, WLA, MILA and other leagues. Below is a chart of where the most players come from throughout North America. Top College Hartford University 3 Robert Morris University 3 Simon Fraser University 2 Duke University 2 Denver University 2 Limestone University 2…
MLL Protected Rosters: Long Island Lizards
The Long Island Lizards were one of the biggest surprises and success stories of the 2012 MLL season. It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Lizards but thanks to great goaltending, great face-off play and the quick rise of a number of rookies, amongst other things, the Lizards finished 8-6 and reached Championship Weekend, before losing in the first round to the Denver Outlaws (and by losing…
Toronto Rock Go Defense Heavy in Draft
The Toronto Rock was one of the best offensive teams in the 2011/12 season and did not need much improvement upfront. Coach Troy Cordingley always builds his team from the back end out and that is exactly what he did in the 2012 entry draft last night. First Pick (2nd Round 14th overall): Bradley Kri- Defence (Orangeville Northmen) Bradley Kri is a 20-year old defender from Acton, ON who is…
MILA: Co Champions Likely, Sabertooths Attempted Game with Grand Rapids in Omaha
After an initial report a few days ago regarding the Midwest Indoor Lacrosse Association playoffs, some new details have emerged. According to a source, the Colorado Sabertooths and Grand Rapids Dragonfish will likely be named co champions, as originally reported. However, some more details have come alive. According to this source, the Sabertooths and Dragonfish had agreed on a tentative basis to play a Championship game in Omaha. However, it was then moved…