As was expected from the MSL season, the top four teams in the standings (alphabetically: Brampton Excelsiors, Brooklin Redmen, Peterborough Lakers, Six Nations Chiefs) are closer than they’ve been in recent memory, while distancing themselves from the other two teams (Ajax Rock, Kitchener/Waterloo Kodiaks). Four teams were in action on Sunday in games that would have massive impacts on the season standings. First, at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Six…
Rebels and Red Devils set to Meet in West Finals
1 Six Nations Rebels 6 Orangeville Northmen The hosts of the 2012 Founders Cup championships Six Nations downed Orangeville in 3 games, but the Northmen did not go down without a fight. Games 1 and 2 both ended in 14-10 scores in favor of the Rebels. In each game, long scoring runs would help the Rebels gain leads that were too large for the Northmen to overcome. Game 3 was…
Bayhawks Hand Rattlers First Home Loss of 2012
For the first time in 2012, the Rochester Rattlers have lost at home. The loss ends their three game win streak and the Rattlers are now 2-1 in the second half of the season. The Bayhawks bounced back after their loss to Charlotte last weekend and are now 1-1 after the All-Star break. Some first quarter action, well, there was hardly any except for the goalies. John Galloway and Kip…
WLA Weekend Recap: Coquitlam, Nanaimo, and Burnaby emerge victorious in WLA action
There were 3 games on the WLA schedule this weekend. The first game this weekend was on Friday night as the Burnaby Lakers took on the Nanaimo Timbermen. On Saturday there were two games on the WLA schedule as the Coquitlam Adanacs took on the Victoria Shamrocks and the Nanaimo Timbermen faced off against the Maple Ridge Burrards. With the WLA standings being so tight each game has gained importance…
Nationals Split Series With 14-12 Victory
Thanks to a 14-12 victory on Saturday night the Hamilton Nationals split their weekend series with the Ohio Machine. The victory keeps Hamilton ahead of Ohio in the standings after one day of being tied with a 2-7 record. Hamilton pushed ahead early, scoring two quick goals to start off the game. Ohio responded with a two pointer from Kyle Hartzell to tie things up, but Crowley scored two goals…
Lizards Snap Losing Streak, Cannons Fall Again
One of the biggest problems for the Boston Cannons this season has been their inability to hold second half leads. Last night, it was the same problem in their 14-11 loss to the Long Island Lizards. Matt Poskay scored five goals for the Cannons, but the story of the game was the dominating faceoff performance from the Lizards. Greg Gerenlian went 19 for 28 in the face off dot and…
Hounds Relapse In Loss To Outlaws
A week after defeating the top ranked Chesapeake Bayhawks, the Charlotte Hounds relapsed to sloppy play and lost 21-7 to the Denver Outlaws. The Hounds were outshot 40-18 by the Outlaws, who came out and ended the first quarter with a 10-1 lead. The Hounds now fall to 3-7, tied for 6th in the league and the Outlaws move up to second place in the league with a 7-3 record….
Jovan Miller Blog: Division One Lacrosse
Lacrosse for me has been a refuge for me to get through obstacles off of the field. I can’t speak for other players in the MLL, or in college, but when I’m playing I tend to feel like the things around me don’t matter. I emphasize playing with my heart and more importantly with the joy within it. Too many times over the course of life, I believe we lose…
OJBLL Eastern Conference Playoff Update
2 Green Gaels 3 Halton Hills Bulldogs The expectations for a historic Jr.B playoff rivalry were not met as the brooms were brought out in Clairington at Garnet B. Rickard Arena as the Gaels swept the Bulldogs in three games. Game 1 and 2 were close match ups separated by 3 goals (8-5,9-6) but the Gaels pulled away in game 3 with a 16-6 win. Luke Laszkiewicz had an outstanding…
Kentucky Stickhorses Host Skills Camp July 25-27
The Kentucky Stickhorses will be hosting a skills camp in late July, and you have a chance to learn from the pros of the North American Lacrosse League. Stickhorses player David Lisi says- “The goal of our camps, clinics and events is to provide a low-cost, one-of-a-kind experience with professional players and coaches. We are passionate about the game and its growth in the area. The hope is to expand…