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CLax Season Recap: Niagara Lock Monsters

April 16, 2014
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After a first place finish during their inaugural season in the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) resulted a disappointing semi-final loss for the Niagara Lock Monsters, the squad entered the 2014 season looking to cement a position as a CLax powerhouse. Niagara was able to accomplish this goal, capturing the 2014 Creator’s Cup with a thrilling 10-9 overtime defeat of the Oshweken Demons. Niagara finished second in the regular season standings…

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Stealth Playoff Hopes Wither With Loss

April 15, 2014
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For the Stealth to win Saturday night in Rochester they would need a big night from their star forward, and leading scorer Rhys Duch. Instead they got a strong dose of offense from Lewis Ratcliff, but it was not enough. They fell 10-7 to the East Division leading Knighthawks; leaving the Stealth to ponder what they need to do with their talented roster to make the playoffs. The Stealth are…

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Quinnipiac Will Face Large Test Against Fairfield

April 15, 2014
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Who: Fairfield @ Quinnipiac Where: Hamden Connecticut When: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 4pm   Nationally ranked Fairfield is ready to travel to Connecticut to take on Quinnipiac for a Thursday afternoon matchup.  Fairfield has the overall lead on the series between the two, (4-1) over Quinnipiac.  The past games have all been close, with two or three goals deciding the victor. Fairfield is 9-3 this season Fairfield’s Freshman starter, Dave…

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Ward Highlights Top NLL Rookies This Week

April 15, 2014
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Colorado’s Dillon Ward backstopped the Mammoth to a 10-8 victory over Edmonton, handing the Rush their first loss of the 2014 season. Ward turned aside 42 of 50 shots en route to earning the MVP nod in the victory, including a 15 save fourth quarter to preserve the win. Logan Schuss was named game MVP in Minnesota’s 10-9 defeat of the Buffalo Bandits after a six point performance (4 G,…

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Diruscio Blog: All Star Game Wraps Up CLax Season

April 15, 2014
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The first annual all star game was an exciting way to end the CLAX season.  Having faced these opponents in several intense battles throughout the season, it was a nice change of pace to play against the league’s best players for a fun friendly match. Derek Collins made several great saves in the first half for the All Stars, denying several of our top players on breakaways. There was an…

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Hopkins Defeats the Mount 17-2

April 15, 2014
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Emmitsburg, Maryland–Johns Hopkins had a quick turnaround after their win against Maryland and took on Mount St. Mary’s.  The match up was rescheduled from early March due to inclement weather.  The team played a methodical pace and capitalized on their opportunities en route to a first half lead of 8-0. Hopkins opened the scoring with senior Rob Guida scoring his first at the 8:34 mark of the first quarter.  Sophomore…

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Cannons Top Rattlers 14-10 in Scrimmage

April 14, 2014
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The Boston Cannons opened up the Major League Lacrosse scrimmage season with a 14-10 win over the Rochester Rattlers on Saturday night. Statistics were not officially recorded, so the following accounts of the game are based off social media posting and what we were told from players. Matt Poskay, Brodie Merrill, Paul Rabil and Ryan Boyle were all out for this game. Merrill was playing with the Philadelphia Wings while…

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NLL Power Rankings: Despite Loss Rush Still #1

April 14, 2014
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Week 16   One spot remains for the playoffs   EAST DIVISION Rochester Knighthawks (12-4) – clinched East Division title. Buffalo Bandits (8-7) -clinched a playoff berth. -Can clinch at least one home playoff game with: Win a win in their remaining games or one Toronto loss. Toronto Rock (7-9) -clinched playoff berth. Can host one playoff game by winning remaining two games and Buffalo looses remaining games Philadelphia Wings (5-11)…

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Lizards Run Up on Israel; Israel Third Int’l Team to Compete Against MLL

April 14, 2014
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As was expected, JoJo Marasco and Rob Pannell looked as good on the field as they usually do. Unexpectedly, Israel performed extremely sub-par.  The Lizards ran up the score to a final of 21-3. I equate this game to a previous one I watched this NCAA season: Lehigh versus Loyola. Both teams are very good, but the Lizards and Loyola are much higher caliber lacrosse programs than either Israel or…

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Rivalry Week: Stevenson Battles Salisbury

April 14, 2014
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As Villa Julie College changed its name to Stevenson University, this rivalry has been an epic clash of titans in Division III lacrosse.  As Stevenson Coach Paul Cantabene had always proclaimed, “we want what they have.”  Born was a rivalry that has been a treat for fans to watch ever since, even though both coaches downplay the game as a “rivalry.”   Both these teams offer excitement all over the…

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