Stickhorses

The Kentucky Stickhorses have better chemistry than any team in the North American Lacrosse League after playing six games last season. This year, they face stiffer competition in a more stable and organized league. Are they still the class of the NALL? Schedule Review Kentucky opens up on January 5th hosting the Boston Rockhoppers. Boston blew out the ‘Horses in their last game of the season, and no doubt Kentucky…

Today the Boston Rockhoppers open their training camp as they prepare for their season opener on January 5th against the Kentucky Stickhorses. Kevin Gould says to expect energy. “I am looking forward to camp. In my experiences with training camp I think you can expect a huge amount of energy on the floor with guys trying to gain chemistry with others and guys trying to earn a roster spot. I…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…