August 14th, 2012 It seems like so long ago that the unfamiliar green and white were cutting down the nets of their hard work and pride after a blowout win over crosstown rival Maryland. Leading that attack was the dark horse, number twelve Eric Lusby. How can a player that scored 54 goals while still racking up 17 assists be a dark horse? Eric Lusby wasn’t even considered in the…
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Founders Cup Underway In ILA
It’s what every Junior B lacrosse team in Canada sets their eyes on at the beginning of every season. All the blood and sweat poured on to the floor for one final piece of hardware. We are finally here, the 2012 Founders Cup. The Junior B championships get under way today with Team Quebec taking on the Saskatchewan Swat at 9:00am EST. Opening ceremonies will officially kick off the tournament…
Rock Re-Sign Jesse Gamble
The Toronto Rock have re-signed defender Jesse Gamble to a one-year contract pending league approval.  Gamble was the Rock’s top pick in the 2011 NLL Entry Draft after being selected in the 2nd round, 17th overall. The 24-year old cracked Toronto’s opening night roster in 2012 and played in a total of 11 games.  He scored 3 goals and added 6 assists for 9 points while collecting 55 loose balls….
Redmen Eliminated, Lakers to MSL Finals
When you score twelve goals in a lacrosse game, it’s expected you will win. When you score six goals in a lacrosse game, it’s expected you will lose. Having said that, it’s also expected when you are the defending national champions, you’ll play with drive and determination when facing elimination. The Brampton Excelsiors played with a duct taped line up all season long with many of their veterans missing games…
Recapping the Charlotte Hounds’ Great First Season
The Charlotte Hounds’ first season is in the books; and it will definitely be considered a successful one. The Hounds finish the season with a 5-9 record and had the fourth highest average attendance in the league. The Hounds started off the season slow, but really came together towards the end of the season and finished strong, on a two game winning streak. For having such great attendance in their…
Hamilton Nationals 2012 Season Review
One year removed from an appearance in the Major League Lacrosse championship game the Hamilton Nationals are sitting at home in 2012 singing a different tune. The lone Canadian franchise finished 4-10, in the penultimate position in the standings, and finished last in the league in attendance. The Nationals lost their first three games of the season while many of the players, including their top six scorers—Joe Walters, Kevin Crowley,…
Rascals Sign Nick Schroeder
Aug 13th, 2012 | Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Rascals, proud members of the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL) announce today they have come to terms with goaltender Nick Schroeder. Schroeder, a Vancouver, British Columbia native is a veteran of the National Lacrosse League where he suited up for the Philadelphia Wings for five seasons between 2001 and 2006 before finishing up with the New York Titans in 2007. Nick…
Curt Malwasky Named Roughnecks Head Coach, Bruce Codd Joins Staff
After letting go of their head coach a few weeks ago, the Calgary Roughnecks have announced former assistant coach Curt Malawsky will be the new head coach of the team. Bob McMahon will remain on the staff as an assistant coach and former Roughneck Bruce Codd will retire as a player and join the Roughnecks staff. He played with the Toronto Rock in the 2012 NLL season. Malawsky has won…
NLL Announces Draft Date of October 1st in Toronto
The National Lacrosse League has announced that the 2012 NLL Entry Draft will take place on Monday, October 1 in Toronto at the Westin Harbour Castle. Â The draft starts at 7pm Eastern and will be broadcast live on The NLL Network at NLL.com. Â The Edmonton Rush currently hold the first overall selection in the Draft. Â The current order of selection for the six round draft is listed below. Attendance is…