What to say about the 2012 MLL season? Well, it definitely ended with the two teams most thought would be in the championship game. However, not before things got interesting. More stick checks and gear checks occurred more than I have seen in the past, which I believe is a good sign. It gives the younger generations of lacrosse players the mindset that cheating is never the answer. Two new…
How the Minnesota Swarm Built Their Draft
After last season, the Minnesota Swarm proved that the draft can be a great way to build a team. They brought in stars Jordan MacIntosh, Corbyn Tao, and Evan Kirk. This season, they once again are trying to build their team through the draft. They find themselves with a boat load of draft picks, but how did they build this? Second Overall Pick The Swarm ended up with the second…
MLL To Allow Non-Warrior Equipment in Games
It was announced by Major League Lacrosse last week that the league will now allow companies other than Warrior, Brine, Cascade and New Balance to sponsor players for them to wear their equipment in game. This does not mean a player can just chose any equipment they want from any company. A company has to partner with the league still, but they now have the option to do so. Helmets…
InLax Lacrosse League: Monarques Win in OT, Snipers Score 19
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…