With the 2013 NLL regular season winding down, the Buffalo Bandits (8-9) have already booked their ticket for the postseason. The only issue still facing the team right now is where they will face the Toronto Rock in the opening round. Currently in the throes of a franchise-record seven game losing streak, the Bandits are looking to redeem themselves on Saturday at 7:30 pm at First Niagara Center during their…
Wednesday gave us a taste of conference tournament action, but this weekend will give us some insight into who could be making noise come NCAA Tournament season. Some tournaments will be kicking off, others will be continuing, while everyone else finishes up their regular seasons in preparation for next week’s cement mix of tournament play. NESCAC Tournament Kicks Off Welcome to Thunderdome. Eight teams enter, one emerges with an automatic…
Philadelphia, PA – April 25, 2014 – American Indoor Lacrosse Association founder Johnny Mouradain recently visited Japan and shared his knowledge and passion for lacrosse with players from Kyoto University. Johnny worked with Kyoto’s coaches and players over a four day period both on the field (click on link for video), reviewing video and meeting with the players and team captains. “We rarely experience lacrosse abroad,” said Kyoto University Head Coach Kazuhisa Mirua. “Johnny’s coaching contains many new and fresh…
Ohio Machine at Charlotte Hounds 7 pm Saturday, April 26 American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. TV: ESPN3.com The Game: The Hounds face off against the Machine—like Charlotte, beginning their third season in Major League Lacrosse—with different aspirations for the 2014 season. The Hounds are looking to build off their success last season, when they finished 7-7 and qualified for the MLL playoffs, then knocked off the undefeated Denver Outlaws…
New postseason awards among the 2014 initiatives BALTIMORE, April 24, 2014 — US Lacrosse, the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse, and Major League Lacrosse (MLL) are joining forces in 2014 to promote safety and sportsmanship in lacrosse. Together, the two organizations are collaborating on messaging and initiatives that will stress the importance of these ideals among players, coaches and spectators at all levels of the game. Full page ads focused…
Friday Night Lights Kicks off an action packed Weekend of College and Pro Action Patriot League Playoffs Army vs. Lehigh I like Lehigh in this matchup between two very well coached teams. Lehigh is balanced on offense and has strong goaltending with junior Matt Poillion. My prediction is Lehigh by three. Loyola vs. Colgate I made the mistake of not picking Loyola in the regular season matchup. I’m not going…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, April 24, 2014 — Maverik Lacrosse is proud to announce the addition of several new athletes to its roster of professional players. These athletes will be wearing Maverik equipment in Major League Lacrosse competition this summer, after it was announced earlier this week that Maverik has become an official equipment supplier of the league. “We are excited to have this group of players representing our brand….
The Vermont Voyageurs will host our Box Lacrosse training camp on May 2, 3, 4 at the Essex Skating facility, Two Education Drive in Essex Junction, Vermont.The training camp will be directed by former Boston (NLL) Blazers Asst GM/Randy Fraser.“Randy Fraser brings a wealth of “Box” lacrosse knowledge to the Voyageurs franchise”, said owner Jeff Culkin.He played in the National Lacrosse League for eleven seasons with Boston and Buffalo and also…
New home, new arena, new players, all with new results. The 2014 season for the Vancouver Stealth could not be further than losing in the Champion’s Cup game a season ago. Coincidence or not that game took place in their new home, the LEC. The season started well for the Stealth after dropping the season opener to Colorado by a goal, then rebounding with two straight wins. Unfortunately that would…
In anticipation of Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 26 the Philadelphia Wings salute the fans with an all-encompassing look at Game Day for the Wings. Experience the thrills from behind the scenes looks to game action. <iframe width=”640″ height=”390″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/47zVwIigE9k” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>