Kingfish Try to Win on Local Talent

November 9, 2012

The Rhode Island Kingfish are at a disadvantage somewhat with bringing in local talent. Players from the New England area would likely prefer to stay closer to Boston. No problem for Rhode Island, except they have the Boston Rockhoppers to compete with. No matter, the Kingfish still brought in local talent, and their roster is mostly built off of that. While teams like Baltimore and Kentucky are getting the fanfare, Rhode…

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Meet an NALL Player: Anthony Kelly

November 8, 2012

Name: Anthony Kelly Position: Transition Height: 6’5 Team: Kentucky Stickhorses Pro Teams: L.A. Riptide, Chicago Machine, Rochester Rattlers, Ohio Machine, Denver Outlaws, N.Y. Titans, Rochester Knighthawks, Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Winning the GWLL conference Championship at Ohio State and being the first team in school history to make the NCAA Tournament.  Also, dressing for my first ever MLL game was a great experience that will always stay with me. Favorite Pro Player: I don’t really base my game…

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Meet a NALL Player: Joe Evans

November 7, 2012

Name: Joe Evans Position: Goalie Team: Rhode Island Kignfish Pro teams:  Vermont Voyageurs Favorite Lacrosse Memory: First game as a field goalie, I let in one goal and was covered in bruises…I was hooked Favorite Pro: Anthony Cosmo, he plays great angles and is almost always in position but can also make the acrobatic reaction saves. Strengths: Field Vision, being able to read off ball play is a must in box. Toughest Shooter:…

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Meet a NALL Player: Andrew Kirkaldy

November 6, 2012

Name: Andrew Kirkaldy Height: 6’4 Position: Forward Team: Boston Rockhoppers Pro Teams: Nanimo Timbermen, Jacksonville Bullies Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Competing in the 2005 Minto cup with the Calgary Raiders. Favorite Pro Player: My favorite player is Colin Doyle, he is also who I try to base my game off of. Not super fast, however, has a great stick, great two man game player, can find the net at will, and is just a great leader. Toughest Goalie…

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Meet a NALL Player: Brandon Dube

November 5, 2012

Name: Brandon Dube Height: 5’11 Position: Forward Team: Kentucky Stickhorses Pro Teams You Have Played For: Vermont Voyageurs, Kentucky Stickhorses, Kahanawake Mohawks. Favorite Lacrosse Memory: My favorite lacrosse memories are just weekends in Burlington playing with the Vermont Voyageurs and hanging out in Burlington, VT. Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: Being one of the smaller guys on the floor I have a ton of respect for guys like Dane Dobbie, Josh Sanderson, and…

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Rockhoppers Look to Build Off Final Game Win

November 4, 2012

The Boston Rockhoppers played in just two games in the 2012 NALL season, but they made some noise in their last win against the Kentucky Stickhorses by putting up twenty goals on a Kentucky team that had held teams down all season long. Boston returns looking to continue on that offensive output. Goaltending Boston has NLL goaltending with five year veteran Nick Schroeder, who has played with the Philadelphia Wings…

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Meet a NALL Player: James Synowiez

November 4, 2012

Name: James Synowiez Height: 5’10 Team: Baltimore Bombers Pro Teams You Have Played For: Jersey Jesters, Lehigh Valley Flying Dutchman. Favorite Lacrosse Memory: Winning the 2007 NJCAA National Championship my freshman year in college with Onondaga Community College. Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: Favorite pro players are Athan Iannucci and Jeff Zywicki. Two of the best finishers to ever play the game. Biggest Strength as a Player: Vision and off ball play. Playing…

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Meet a NALL Player: Patrick Crosby

November 4, 2012

Name: Patrick Crosby Height: 5-10 Position: Goaltender Team: Kentucky StickHorses Pro/International Teams: Kentucky StickHorses (NLL); Slovakian National Team (2011)  Favorite Lacrosse Memory: 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: Matt Vinc is my favorite professional goaltender and I believe he is the best in the world. My best friend used to be an account manager for the NY Titans so I would get tickets, sit behind the goal and…

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Meet a NALL Player: Vince Talbot

November 4, 2012

Name: Vincent Talbot Height: 6’2 Team: Boston Rockhoppers Pro Teams You Have Played For: Boston Rockhoppers, Vermont Voyageurs Favorite Lacrosse Memory: My junior career playing on native reserves and learning about the great traditions of this game. Favorite Pro Player/Player You Base Your Game Off Of: I think for any box lacrosse goalie out there guys like Matt Vinc, Brandon Miller, Bob Watson, etc. are goalies that we look at because they are…

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Roster Review: Kentucky Stickhorses

November 4, 2012

The Kentucky Stickhorses were the only NALL team to play a full schedule in 2012. Now they have three teams joining them, but they have bettered their roster and are ready for the competition. Goaltending This is the advantage Kentucky has over other teams with having two strong goalies. Patrick Crosby played as well as any goaltender could in NALL last season and in 2013 he will be joined by…

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