The Chesapeake Bayhawks can’t help but notice the Denver Outlaws nipping at their heels. Sitting only half a game ahead of Denver, Chesapeake is hoping to keep their distance with a victory tonight against the last place Ohio Machine. The Bayhawks are coming off a much needed victory at the hands of Rochester after a tough road loss to Charlotte. On paper this game is quite the blowout, especially when…
Doug Locker Talks About the NLL Draft
As a part of our NLL draft coverage, I spoke with Washington Stealth general manager Doug Locker yesterday about the draft and how the Stealth prepare. 1. Have you begun preparing for this year’s draft yet? Yes, we have been preparing for this year’s draft for several months. Preparation for us started in early April towards the end of the NCAA season and will continue right up to draft day….
Matt Striebel Breaks Record as Rattlers Dump Hounds, 14-5
One week after tying a season-low in goals the Charlotte Hounds once again set a new low-mark. The Hounds (3-8) were shut-out in the fourth quarter en route to losing to the Rochester Rattlers (6-5) 14-5. Matt Striebel scored two goals and added two assists to tie for the team lead in points with four and earned Player of the Game honors. It was Striebel’s 133rd career MLL game, passing…
Justin Smith Claimed From Hounds By Lizards
Two days ago the Long Island Lizards claimed Justin Smith from the Charlotte Hounds practice squad. This season Smith has played in five games for Charlotte and has picked up five goals. He also had four assists to up his total to nine points on the season with the Hounds. Smith has played in Major League Lacrosse since 2005 with the Philadelphia Barrage. He has also played for Rochester, Washington,…
Major League Lacrosse Mock Draft: One
by MaxProLax. 1st Round Ohio Machine: A-Peter Baum, Colgate Bomb the season for Baum might explode soon – earlier this week 412 Lax (@412_Lax) responded to my tweet about Baum being the first pick by saying ‘LXM Bound’.  I am going to continue to ignore the warning signs (a month ago Baum complimented the LXM product) because I will be devastated to see Baum pass on the MLL.  Other than…
Major League Lacrosse Playoffs: Where We Stand
The Denver Outlaws victory over the Boston Cannons last night has huge impacts on the Major League Lacrosse playoff picture, and so will the Charlotte Hounds vs Rochester Rattlers game tonight. Here is a look at the playoff scenarios for the league. If the Hounds lose tonight and the Long Island Lizards win tomorrow, the Hounds will be eliminated from a potential playoff spot. If they end up tying with the Boston…
MLL Preview: Rattlers Hold Host to Hounds
The Charlotte Hounds will be taking on the Rochester Rattlers for the first time this season and both will be looking to bounce back. This game comes after the Hounds defeated the Chesapeake Bayhawks two weeks ago and after the Rattlers fell to the Bayhawks last weekend. Charlotte was annihilated by the Denver Outlaws 21-7 last weekend in Colorado and need to regain some dignity. Rochester held their own but…
New Westminster shine with a 12-7 win over Nanaimo
On Thursday night the New Westminster Salmonbellies faced off against the Nanaimo Timbermen. Both these teams were sitting on the outside of the playoff picture as Nanaimo sat in 6th place with 13 points while New Westminster sat in 5th  place with 14 points. With a win New Westminster would be back in a playoff spot while Nanaimo with a win would be only 1 point out of the playoffs. These…
US Lacrosse Announces U.S. Men’s National Team Roster for “Duel in Denver†Exhibition
BALTIMORE, July 20, 2012 – US Lacrosse today announced the U.S. men’s national senior team roster for the “Duel in Denver.†Team USA will face Team Canada Sept. 8, 2012, in an exhibition game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. The game will take place at 7 p.m. Mountain time and will feature the top two lacrosse teams in the world. The “Duel in Denver†is a…
Junior C Lakers Advance to Round Two
After an 8-2 win at home on Wednesday evening, the Peterborough Lakers could end the Junior season for the Mimico Mountaineers. With their Junior B club already sent packing, the Junior C squad was looking to ward off elimination at home. Given the Mountaineers were 2-13-1 on the season, and facing a Lakers team with a 9-6 record, the best-of-three series was not expected to be much of a matchup….