In an exciting first week of InLax Lacrosse League action, we saw the first overtime game in league history, and we saw a game in which a team scored nineteen goals. Scoreboard Detroit Redhawks 15, Minnesota Marauders 16 Dallas Dingoes 17, Edmonton Lynx 18 Vancouver Vikings 14, Seattle Serpents 16 Baltimore Sharks 18, Charlotte Cougars 15 Rochester Chargers 14, Toronto Metros 16 Montreal Monarques 15, Quebec City Renard 14 OT Denver…
Goalies in the NLL Entry Draft
Last season, two rookie goaltenders made a huge difference; Tyler Carlson and Evan Kirk, both of the Minnesota Swarm. It’s very rare to see any goalie make an impact that young in the NLL. Are there any rookie wonders ready to step in in 2013 for a team? Who are the top goalies to watch in the 2012 NLL Entry Draft? Patrick Bayliss- Langley Thunder Jr A Bayliss is a…
Stickhorses Announce Home Schedule
The Kentucky Stickhorses Indoor Professional Lacrosse team will play their second season at historic Freedom Hall. Team owner Tony Chase stated “Freedom Hall is a fantastic venue for the Stickhorses as it allows us to showcase the professional athletes, fast paced lacrosse action and the in-game entertainment in an exciting venue that our fans are familiar with and enjoy.†The Kentucky Stickhorses are the first professional lacrosse team in Kentucky…
History of Lacrosse in Baltimore
With the Baltimore Bombers now a member of the North American Lacrosse League, we decided to take a look at the history of professional lacrosse in the Baltimore area. The Baltimore Thunder were an original NLL team in 1987. Other than the Philadelphia Wings, they are the only active original NLL franchise (now relocated to Colorado). Baltimore remained the Thunder and in the state of Maryland until 1999 when they…
Canadian Roster for Duel in Denver Unveiled
The Canadian Lacrosse Association has unveiled its 23-man roster for the ‘Duel in Denver’, an international exhibition against the US Men’s National Team which will be held on Saturday, September 8 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. at 7pm. The Colorado Mammoth has three players on Team Canada: 2012 National Lacrosse League MVP John Grant Jr., 2012 National Lacrosse League Rookie of the Year Adam Jones, and…
Spruce Grove Upset by St. Catharines; President’s Cup Medal Games Tomorrow
It’s the last day of the President’s Cup before the Championship games yesterday, and it was all set up from an upset yesterday. The St. Catharine’s Saints of Ontario defeated the Spruce Grove Slash, 10-9 in overtime. Today the 0-4 Kahnawake Mohawks face the 4-1 Saints. Spruce Grove, now at 4-1, face the St, Regis Braves who are 5-0 in tournament play. Lastly, the Mohawks will once again play, this…
Thunder Find Way Back to Mann Cup
Last night the Langley Thunder won their second straight WLA championship in this article we will take a look back at Langley’s 2012 season. Langley made a splash before the 2012 season by signing superstar Garrett Billings and trading for forward Lewis Ratcliff. Both these players were expected to make an impact this year and help add to Langley’s offense. Langley got off to a rocky start to the season…
Iwanusa Blog: In the Thick of Training Camp
The Copperheads have been in training camp for the last two weeks. As a team we have been putting in a ton of sweat equity to be ready for our season which is quickly approaching. Coach is constantly reminding us how much work is still left to be done and not much time left to do it. I can see that mind set in my teammates as we come together…
Chris Corbeil Signs in ECHL; Out of Edmonton
Edmonton Rush defender Chris Corbeil has joined the ECHL hockey team Stockton Thunder according IL Indoor. Corbeil had played with the Buffalo Bandits before being traded to the Rush last off season. Corbeil will take some time off from lacrosse to play for the Thunder, the ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers, he said via the press release from the Thunder, posted below. The Stockton Thunder, proud ECHL affiliate of…
InLax Lacrosse League: Week One Preview
On Saturday, the InLax Lacrosse League will make their much awaited debut with a full slate of games. Who is playing who this week, and what do they have to offer? Detroit Redhawks vs Minnesota Marauders It’s a division matchup in the west with Detroit travelling to Minnesota. The Marauders are led by goaltender Tyler Richards and an offense that posts NLL rookie of the year Adam Jones, Rhys Duch,…