Chris Vale, Beat Writer Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse is Awesome The Buffalo Bandits (1-2) were looking to defeat the Toronto Rock (1-2) for the second time this season to get back on track with the “W”. The first time the teams met December 8, 2017 on Bandits home turf, they would defeat the Rock 13-9. Toronto was looking for their first win of the season after loses to both Bandits and…
Marcelo A. Sagüez, Beat Writer Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse is Awesome Playing in your home arena is considered to be an advantage, not on this frosty -30 C night in Calgary. The 9,555 diehard Roughnecks (1-2) fans who braved the bitter cold headed to the Scotiabank Saddledome only to see their Roughnecks fall behind in the third quarter against the Mammoth (3-0) and although they fought hard, they could not dig…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor & Beat Writer New England Black Wolves Lacrosse is Awesome New England might want to put seat belts in their stadium after the roller coaster game against Vancouver on Friday night December 30, 2017. The New England Black Wolves (2-1), after being blown up for 24 goals last week, had a truly epic back and forth affair against the visiting Vancouver Stealth (0-3). This time, they answered…
Luther Fleming, Lacrosse Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome Luther Fleming grew up in Columbia Maryland and played youth lacrosse for the Howard County Cobras. In high school he played for Hammond High; and Oakland Mills High School. Luther decided to stop playing lacrosse for 15 years, but when he came across a local summer league Hero’s Lacrosse in Annapolis Maryland, that’s where his lacrosse career came back to life.
Photo Credit Featured Image: Buffalo Bandits Christopher Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks In this past weekend’s lacrosse action we saw the Buffalo Bandits (1-1) travel to Blue Cross Arena to face the Rochester Knighthawks (2-0). The Knighthawks offense found the back of the net with ease. Their defense is tough and can’t be overlooked and was anchored by another outstanding night from goalie Matt Vinc. Newly acquired Billy Dee Smith…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor & Beat Writer New England Black Wolves Lacrosse is Awesome The last time the New England Black Wolves (1-1) and Saskatchewan Rush (2-0) met it was a thriller late in the 2017 season. The Black Wolves scored three in a row to bring it to overtime, and then stunned the Saskatchewan home fans, scoring a fourth straight in overtime to come out victorious. Both teams made changes…
Di Miller, Beat Writer Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday December 23, 2017 on a cold and snowy night in the Mile High City, the Colorado Mammoth (2-0) would host the 2017 World Champion Georgia Swarm (0-2). The cold weather didn’t stop Mammoth fans from heading down to the Pepsi Center to see their team’s home-opener; in fact attendance was amazing with 13,125 in the “Loud House”. The game…
MEDIA RELEASE Atlanta Blaze December 18, 2017 Kennesaw— Today, the Atlanta Blaze suffered a terrible loss, as Head Coach Dave Huntley passed away suddenly at the age of 60 while coaching a clinic. He was known as a player’s coach first; when reached for comment, General Manager and Assistant Coach Spencer Ford said, “To me, there was Huntley and then there was God.”
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor & NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome The Toronto Rock (0-2) hosted the Saskatchewan Rush (1-0) on Saturday, December 16. Saskatchewan, playing their first game of the season, ruined Toronto’s first home game at the Air Canada Centre with a one-sided affair. This disappointing loss puts Toronto in an early hole in an East division which is showing championship strength. Final Score: Saskatchewan 17—Toronto 9.
Marcelo A. Sagüez, Beat Writer Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse is Awesome Photo Credit Featured Image: Candice Ward/Calgary Roughnecks Friday night lights, the Calgary Roughnecks (1-1) hosted the Vancouver Stealth (0-2) in their home opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome. After losing to the Knighthawks last weekend by a wide margin, Calgary was determined to redeem themselves at home in front of 9,708 fans. Final Score: Roughnecks 15—Stealth 12.
Tom Coyne, Beat Writer Dallas Rattlers Nick Coyne, Photographer Rochester Rattler Lacrosse is Awesome Logo Property of the Dallas Rattlers Tom Coyne grew up on Long Island; played Lacrosse at Ward Melville High School; and was a member of the 1978 New York State High School LAX Championship squad (24-0). He was also the Team Captain for Suffolk County Community College 1980. Tom participated in tournaments from The World Cup…
MEDIA RELEASE BOSTON CANNONS 12/14/17 Ben Rubeor will take over as Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Coach to join Cannons Coaches Quirk and Starsia. Boston, MA (December 14, 2017) – The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) continue to bolster their coaching staff, adding former MLL star Ben Rubeor as Offensive Coordinator and Assistant Coach. Rubeor, a former attackman, has had a lot of