CLax Prepares for First All Star Game

March 18, 2014

The Canadian Lacrosse League is getting set for their first ever all star game at the end of this 2014 season. The game will take place on April 12 at the Wilmot Recreation Complex. The format will see the Creator’s Cup Champions (champion of the league) face a collection of the league’s best players as their all stars. The selection of players will be as follows; Three (3) players selected per…

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NLL Trade Deadline: Rumor Mill

March 17, 2014

Trade deadlines are typically some of the most exciting days in sports. This past NHL trade deadline we saw names like Ryan Miller, Martin St. Louis and Ryan Callahan move. Meanwhile, other names like Ryan Kesler did not. This is the beauty of trade deadlines. Once a year, the NLL holds a trade deadline as well, and that is tomorrow. However, do not expect a day full of moves like…

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NCAA Preview: Hofstra Takes On St. John’s

March 17, 2014

Number 17 Hofstra will put its Colonial Athletic Association schedule on hold for a non-conference matchup against the St. John’s Red Storm this Tuesday in Queens, New York. Taking a look at the numbers for both teams so far this season, Hofstra (4-2, 1-0 CAA) has a 9.07 gpg average while St. John’s (3-3, 1-0 BIG EAST) has scored 11.54 gpg and is ranked 23rd in the nation in scoring offense….

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Wings Clipped; Losing Streak at 6, Trade Deadline Tuesday

March 17, 2014

Yesterday afternoon the Wings had a chance to end two streaks. First was a five game losing streak; that failed.  What also failed was a losing streak at home to the Rochester Knighthawks dating back to January 18, 2008. The Wings (3-9) fell 11-7 to the Knighthawks (9-3) yesterday afternoon making them 1-16 the last 17 meetings including playoffs. What the loss also did was put the Wings (3-9) two…

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NCAA Weekend in Review: Irish Upset Virginia For Holiday Win

March 17, 2014

This weekend was about as close in performance NCAA games have been thus far in 2014. I don’t mean scores… I speak of statistics and in-game situations. Many games this weekend were neck and neck until teams took advantage of opportune situations. Virginia – 9 Notre Dame – 18 The Fighting Irish came out with a very mobile and inclusive offense full of assists, offensive rotation and off-ball movement. They…

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MLL Off Season Grade: Ohio Machine

March 17, 2014

  As a newer team added during the expansion 2 years ago, the Ohio Machine looks to continue to improve this summer. With the first game of the MLL season closing in, 4/26, the Machine is gearing up for an improvement on last year’s record, (2-12).   After being the worst team in the MLL for the past two years, they are looking for a serious turn around. They decided…

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Power Rankings: Edmon(Ten). Rush Stay Perfect, Bandits, Hawks Close Behind

March 17, 2014

Week 12   Edmonton rolling along at a perfect 10-0.. Bandits and Knighthawks making it a three team race to the cup   Power Rankings   Week 12 (1) 1—Edmonton Rush  (10-0) Rush continue to roll up the victories as they dismantled the Calgary Roughnecks Friday night 15-7.  Greer (3G), Knight, Corbeil, Matthews, Conway (2G each) lead the attack.  Rush will now host Eastern Conference leading Buffalo on Friday night 9:30pm (2)…

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Game Preview: Wings vs Hawks

March 16, 2014

This afternoon the Wings (3-8) will look to end one of the longest home losing streaks, as they look to defeat the Rochester Knighthawks (8-3) at 4pm.  They have not defeated the Knighthawks since January18, 2008 by a score of 15-14. Last weekend the Wings fell 13-8 after playing hard the first 45 minutes, the wheels seemed to fall off the last 15 as the Knighthawks outscored the Wings 5-1….

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Bandits Slay Mammoth in 12-9 Victory

March 16, 2014

The Buffalo Bandits were looking to make it six straight home victories heading into their week 12 showdown Saturday night with the Colorado Mammoth. The Bandits (8-2) were able to close the game out with a 3-1 run late in the fourth quarter to come away with the 12-9 victory over the Colorado Mammoth (5-8) in front of 15,445 fans at the First Niagara Center. This evening, the Bandits secured…

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