The last time the Rattlers were in the playoffs they walked away with a 16-6 championship win over the Denver Outlaws. On February 19, 2009, the team and staff relocated to become the Toronto Nationals. This Rattlers team is from the Chicago Machine that left their home in 2009 and became a travel team in 2010, before making a home in Rochester on November 23, 2010. Why do I say…
Last night the Chesepeake Bayhawks and the Charlotte Hounds closed out the season just like they did last year. Only this time it wasnt for the champioship. This was the final game of the regular season for both teams , and the loser wuld receive the first overall pick in the MLL draft. Well the Bayhawks didnt disappoint the over 6,000 plus in attendance y controlling the game from start…
This past NLL season history was made when the Rochester Knighthawks became the first team to three-peat in the 28 year history of the league. Other teams have come close, Toronto Rock, Buffalo Bandits and the Philadelphia Wings. With a new playoff format the Knighthawks overcame losing the first game in the Eastern Finals and Championship to force the 10 minute mini-game, and even came from behind in both to…
We are now about 12 hours before the first face-off of this years tournament, and all competitors have arrived. The day has been filled with a lot of catching up with friends we haven’t seen in a year, some fun trash talking, and tasting of some fine Chicago cuisine. Giordano’s was the choice for lunch. Excellent deep dish pizza stuffed with pepperoni with some great friends from Minnesota. As we…
In just a few short days an event will take place at the Players Indoor Sports Center in Naperville, Illinois. The 13th annual Fann Cup Lacrosse Tournament. You may read about it in your local paper, if someone involved with it gets in touch with the press. Some may be asking “What is Fann Cup?” Fann Cup is an event played by the fans of the game of lacrosse. Many…
Week Ten is now completed in the MLL, and with only 4 games remaining the contenders and pretenders are becoming more visible. Last seasons regular season winner, the Denver Outlaws are still atop the standings, but the have some company. The Rochester Rattlers have been striking opponents down en route to a 7-3 record which ties them for first place, and with standing a major collapse, the Rattlers and Outlaws…
It is a unique year in the MLL with the season coinciding with the World Games this summer. This only means that the team of All Stars will be playing against those selected to represent Team USA in Denver this summer. There is a wealth of youth on the roster, so it will be a treat to get a chance to see the next group of stars coming into their…
A lot has happened this week in the NLL, so much you would almost not even notice that the 2014 season was over. The Rochester Knighthawks held another parade showing off the Champion’s Cup once again. The league announced its end of year award nominees as well. One of the biggest announcements coming out of Vancouver was future Hall of Fame coach Chris Hall announced his retirement. With all this…
Two teams with high hopes for the playoffs will face off on Saturday when Rochester travels to Ohio to face the Machine. The Rattlers are tied for second in the Major League Lacrosse standings with a 4-2 record while Ohio is 2-4, but just one game out of a playoff spot. After a dominant season-opening win over Charlotte, Ohio has lost four of its last five games, but has been…
It has been a tough year so far for the defending champion Chesapeake Bayhawks. So far this season, the Hawks are 1-5 and their lone win came in overtime. On the schedule upcoming is some of the toughest competition that the team will find this season with the Boston Cannons and Denver Outlaws their next two opponents respectively. The Bayhawks have always had a steady lineup, which has always been…