Today it was announced that Notre Dame would be moving to the ACC in all sports but football, a move that affects the landscape of collegiate lacrosse. The conference now boasts six of the proudest lacrosse programs in the country, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Syracuse, and Notre Dame. They now have six members instead of four and will receive an automatic qualifier (not that it was really needed for these programs)….
Minnesota Jaxx vs Milwaukee Marauders Photo Gallery
Earlier this week, our friend Josh Traux was in Milwaukee to watch the Marauders play the Jaxx, and he brought us some awesome pictures of the action. In this game, Minnesota picked up their first win of the year. Â Â Â Â Â Â
Canadians Making Their Way Into Field
Historically field lacrosse has been dominated by the Americans. The United States have won 9 out of 11 World Lacrosse Championships and boasts a majority of players in the MLL. However, they may not be alone when it comes to the world of lacrosse. Canadians are making their way outside, and its easy to see. Earlier this week Canada beat the United States in the Duel in Denver, which isn’t…
Ortolani Traded to Rochester Rattlers
In Lacrosse We Trust sources have confirmed the trade of John Ortolani to the Rochester Rattlers. Tim Thomas broke the story of the trade last night. Ortolani was the back up faceoff man for the Boston Cannons for the past three years. He saw action in the last regular season game of 2012 and in the Cannons playoff game where he played very well. He will be shipped to Rochester…
NALL Announces Free Player Combine
The North American Lacrosse League will be holding its first League Sponsored national Combine on Saturday, October 13th at Teamworks Northborough located at 185 Otis Street, Northborough, MA 01532.  The Combine will be held at from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. The combine is FREE and will give players the opportunity to showcase their skills in a practice setting while they are evaluated by NALL General Managers and Coaches. Players wishing to participate MUST register and…
Notre Dame Lacrosse Joining ACC
With Syracuse joining the ACC in a few years, they will be joining the already super conference of Virginia, Duke, Maryland and North Carolina. Well, that conference just got a little bit stronger. This will be official whenever the Fighting Irish leave the Big East according to the ACC, but that timeline has not been announced. Yes, Notre Dame lacrosse will now be a part of the super conference ACC….
Duke Lacrosse NCAA Preview
The Duke Blue Devils graduated four seniors to the MLL after their 2012 season but were able to bring in Inside Lacrosse’s #1 overall recruit. Last season, the Blue Devils finished with a 15-5 record and won the ACC Championship for the 7th time but fell short in the NCAA Semifinals to the Maryland Terrapins. The Blue Devils return their starting goalie, Dan Wigrizer, and their entire starting attack unit….
CUFLA Week 1 Wrap Up
As the trees begin the change and the cooler weather approaches us, some may think of NFL football but others think of CUFLA lacrosse season. The 2012 campaign kicked off this weekend with ten teams in action in eight games. Saturday: Bishop’s 12 Queen’s 2 The defending Baggataway champions the Bishops Gaiters dominated Queen’s university in their season opener. Although not tested often, New Westminster, BC native David Bigley stood…
Mann Cup: Lakers Back In it With Game Three Win
In the first two games of the Mann Cup many trends began to take shape. First, and most obvious, the Langley Thunder kept winning. Secondly, the Peterborough Lakers continuously outshot the Thunder, and by a wide margin. Thirdly, in the games the Thunder won, they won by one single goal. It was these trends that led head coach Jamie Batley to say prior to the game, “we only need to…
Duel In Denver: Canada Tops the U.S.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park held the USA vs. Canada exhibition match on Saturday, September 8. Richie Meade was at the head coaching position for the USA and Randy Mearns had the helm for the Canadian side. Canada took home the win, 11-9, over the United States. Rules for international play are different than those of the MLL and NLL. There are no timelines, no counts, no horns and substitutions are…