Minto Cup day two featured what many called two “nothing” games. However, as a fan in the stands was quick to point out, this is the Minto Cup; these players are fighting to be named the top junior lacrosse team in the country. There are no “nothing” games. Game one featured a matchup between the Calgary Mountaineers and the Orangeville Northmen. Orangeville entered the game with a 2-0 record, already…
Chris Eck Will be on Cannons Playoff Roster; Knee Still Injured
Two weeks ago when the Boston Cannons defeated the Ohio Machine to get into the playoffs, they were missing one of their top players. Faceoff man Chris Eck was out with a knee injury. Luckily for them, John Ortolani stepped in and won twenty two of thirty six faceoffs and helped the Cannons win the game. Earlier today on the Major League Lacrosse coaches conference call, Cannons head coach Steve…
Chesapeake Bayhawks 2012 Season Review
When the Chesapeake Bayhawks brought in Drew Westervelt, John Grant Jr., Brian Spallina and Kip Turner in the off-season the moves created a championship-or-bust attitude to this team. The Bayhawks could fulfill that destiny this weekend as they head to MLL Championship Weekend as the No. 2 seed. Chesapeake, who also acquired veteran defender Nicky Polanco early in the season, has been one of the most consistent, well-rounded and successful…
Chiefs Cut Lakers Series Lead in Half
In a seven game series no team wants to drop 3-0, especially not when returning to the other team’s arena, and definitely not when that opponent happens to be the Peterborough Lakers. That’s why it could be said the MSL finals, game three in Six Nations would be a must-win for the Chiefs. A side storyline to the series has been in net for the Chiefs. Head coach Rich Kilgour…
Charlotte Is The Model For MLL Expansion
If you’ve followed my work, you must know by now that I am obsessed with the idea of expansion. There is nothing I like more than the thought of the sport of lacrosse being spread to new markets for new people to see. Whether it is the NLL, MLL, or any of the new leagues starting up the idea of new teams is one of my favorite aspects of lacrosse….
Rascals Sign Kirkaldy
Aug 21st, 2012 | Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Rascals, proud members of the Professional Lacrosse League (PLL) are pleased to announce that they have come to terms with Andrew Kirkaldy for the 2012 season. Andrew Kirkaldy grew up in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada and played his entire minor lacrosse in the Red Deer system. In 2002, he left Red Deer and went and played for the Calgary Jr….
Stadium Journey: One on One with John Algie
Brandon Gee from StadiumJourney.com talked to John Algie, the GM of the Ohio Machine. Read an intro to the piece below and follow the link to read the end! For the lesser known pro leagues, it can be an uphill battle for new franchises. It can be difficult to gain traction in your new market without the level of media coverage afforded to the “Big Four” or major college teams….
Lee Zink Named MLL Defender Of The Year
BOSTON, Mass.- Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced Tuesday that defenseman Lee Zink of the Denver Outlaws has been named as the 2012 Warrior MLL Defensive Player of the Year, according to MLL Commissioner David Gross. The award was based on the votes submitted by the head coach and general manager of each of the League’s eight teams.  “It’s a great honor to be recognized by former players, coaches and…
In Lacrosse We Trust OJBLL 1st All Star Teams
Photo Credit: Devyn Gallagher As the Canadian Jr.B season wraps up, it is clear that Ontario once again remain supreme. The Six Nations Rebels defeated the Akwesasne Indians to capture the Founders Cup, the clubs second in as many seasons. This year has made it clear that the OJBLL continues to produce some of the best Jr.B players in Canada. Here are the In Lacrosse We Trust picks for the…