NLL League Leaders Week 10: Billings, Doyle, Bold

March 4, 2014

Guess What? Adam Jones is still third in goals. POINTS Garrett Billings had 12 points this week to bring his total to 70 for the top spot in overall points. Behind him, is Shawn Evans, having added eight points for 59. John Grant Jr. holds onto the third spot with 57; he added one goal and three assists this week. Dane Dobbie added another four goals this weekend, bringing his…

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FIL Announces Schedule for World Championships

March 4, 2014

The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has announced the complete schedule and division alignments for the 2014 FIL Men’s World Championship, which takes place July 10-19 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., the “Official Competition City” for the world championship. A record 38 nations will participate in this year’s world championship and will play 142 games over 10 days, beginning with a rematch of the last world championship game….

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NCAA Power Rankings: New #1, UVa Team to Beat, PSU and Loyola Looking Big

March 4, 2014

We have a new top team in the land. Maryland is the new number one team with Virginia seizing the second spot while Syracuse continues to tumble. Penn also earned another early season win over a top 10 program in Denver. 1 Maryland (4-0)—It was a good day for Turtle Nation. Mike Chanenchuk put on another clinic tying his career high with five goals, the defense was aggressive, led by…

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CLax: Ohsweken, Barrie Record Big Wins

March 4, 2014

Week 5 of Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) action featured three games, as the unbeaten Oshweken Demons clinched first place in the standings while the Barrie Blizzard earned their first win of the season. Ohsweken – 13 Niagara – 8 The Ohsweken Demons (6-0) won their first of two Week 5 match-ups, defeating the Niagara Lock Monsters (4-2) 13-8 Friday night. A high scoring opening quarter saw Andrew Potter and Wayne…

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Tony Seaman Optimistic About Outlaws, MLL 2014

March 4, 2014

With the Denver Outlaws coming off their best season in franchise history, and an impressive record of 14-0, the first ever regular season undefeated team in MLL history, setting 21 team records, and 10 MLL records during the 2013 season, GM Tony Seaman provided his thoughts on the LXM/MLL, the Outlaws, their fans, acquisitions, and upcoming season which is set to open on April 26, 2014 at Florida Atlantic University…

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Speck Blog: Cyclops Tough Loss to Barrie

March 3, 2014

First off it’s best for me to give a little intro myself so you all know who I am. My name is Jamie Speck (known to most as simply “Speck”) and I play for the Southwest Cyclops in the Canadian Lacrosse League. My hometown is Toronto but I currently live in Mississauga and attend Humber College where I study Sport Management and will be graduating in April. As far as…

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Simmons: Quality Wins From Penn, Loyola

March 3, 2014

Tewaaraton Trophy Watch List Last week the Tewaaraton Foundation posted its list of the top 50 players in NCAA men’s lacrosse. While a very early release, the committee left off a few notable names. Although Virginia had four players included on the list, one player was conspicuously left off: James Pannell. One would think after awarding the Trophy to James’ brother Rob, the Foundation would remember the Pannell name. All…

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NCAA: Maryland, Virginia Come Up Big

March 3, 2014

NCAA Weekend Recap   #1 Duke   6 #2 Maryland 10   This was a third quarter game changer as Maryland scored three in the third and held Duke to none. After that, the Blue Devils seemed to lose all momentum. Maryland totaled 44 shots, 32 ground balls, 17 saves and won eight of 19 face offs. On the other side, Duke totaled 36 shots, 26 ground balls, 15 saves and won…

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NLL Power Rankings: Rush Remain Undefeated, Calgary Gets Hot With 4 Wins in a Row

March 3, 2014

Week 10. Another slow week, but a lot of action. Rush remain undefeated, Roughnecks roll to fourth straight win crumble this weekend. Eight teams in action this weekend. Should be exciting as we are in the second half of the season. Power Rankings   Week 10 (1) 1—Edmonton Rush  (8-0)  Edmonton defeated the Rock 11-10 in a game that saw a lead no bigger then two goals. Brett Mydske’s empty net…

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Chamberlain: Behind the Box Score Rutgers vs Stony Brook

March 3, 2014

Behind Chris Hughes four goals and Kyle Rowe’s 16 for 24 faceoff performance, the Stony Brook Seawolves defeated Rutgers 12-9 at a cold LaValle Stadium on Saturday Night. Below are my observations that go beyond the box score. Stony Brook’s Faceoff team. (It’s more than just the FOGO Kyle Rowe) had a very strong game, with Long Stick Dylan Curry and SSDM Lucas Rock boxing out Rutgers wing players, for…

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