Justin Ivey Correspondent New England Black Wolves Lacrosse is Awesome© The New England Black Wolves received everything on their wish list in the 2020 NLL Entry Draft. “You’re always taking care of the here and the now and the future. The challenge is trying to balance the two. We thought it lined up very well for us. To be honest we couldn’t be happier. We got Ruest and Kitchen and…
Di Miller, Correspondent Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse is Awesome© The Colorado Mammoth had probably one of the biggest changes from what their original draft picture looked like prior to the start of this year’s NLL Entry Draft to what it ended up becoming. Originally the Mammoth were not inline to make their first pick until the Second Round and 22nd overall. However they would put together a trade with the New…
Christopher Crane, Correspondent Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome© On Thursday September 17, 2020 the NLL found a creative way to host its Entry Draft and they did it virtually ahead of the 2020-2021 season. Everyone is hopeful that the upcoming season will still come to fruition after last season was cut short due to the Pandemic. Like any other draft night, the teams were busy especially the Rochester Knighthawks who…
Shawn Palmer, Correspondent Toronto Rock Lacrosse is Awesome© In a year where everything has been different since March, Thursday night’s NLL draft did not deviate from the new norm. All teams were secluded in different parts of Canada and the US, while prospective draftees were on their computers streaming the draft from their homes. No one going up to shake hands with their new GM’s or coaches; nor would they…
[MEDIA RELEASE] Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today the final three of six finalists for the Cascade David Huntley Man of the Year Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport of lacrosse. The award, named in honor of late MLL head coach, David Huntley, who passed away in 2017, recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, professionalism, and service to his community. This year, the New…
Di Miller, Correspondent Denver Outlaws Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant In an infamous 2020 MLL season where a 10 week season was reduced to nine days, on the morning of the Semi-finals, the Chesapeake Bayhawks would have three players test positive for COVID-19 and they made the tough decision to withdraw from the playoffs unable to make a run for their title as the MLL Champions. This…
Di Miller, Correspondent Denver Outlaws Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant It was the final game of Opening Weekend for the 2020 MLL Season and the Denver Outlaws (2-0) would face the Philadelphia Barrage (0-2), the second to face the new squad. It was a well fought battle, but the powerful Outlaws would once again out duel their opponent in the second half and come away with another…
Di Miller, Lacrosse Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant In Day Two of the 2020 MLL Season, the longtime rivalry between the Chesapeake Bayhawks (2-0) and the New York Lizards (0-2) would resurface. It was a sweltering day in Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with temperatures soaring near 120 degrees on the field. Yet each team in this shortened one-week season played hard. New York would jump…
Di Miller, Correspondent Denver Outlaws Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant The Denver Outlaws (1-0) would be the first team to face the Connecticut Hammerheads (0-1) in this shortened 2020 MLL Season. It’s a new era in the world of professional lacrosse with many changes. We’ve got the teams on opposite sides of the field; no locker room access or as the MLL is calling it “In the…
Di Miller, Lacrosse Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant The 2020 MLL Season was in full swing with the second contest set. The Boston Cannons (1-0) would go up against the New York Lizards (0-1). On a hot day in Annapolis; and in a completely different format with each team on opposite sidelines and no fans in the stadiums, the teams would face off for Game Two…
[MEDIA RELEASE] (July 14, 2020) Halifax, NS – The Halifax Thunderbirds announced the signings of the following four players to contract extensions: Nonkon Thompson to a three-year agreement. Brandon Robinson and Pete Dubenski to one-year agreements. Cory Becker to a two-year agreement. Year in Review: Nonkon Thompson The 6’2″ lefty defenceman, appeared in 10 games this past season, collecting 30 loose balls and causing five turnovers. He finished the season second in…
[MEDIA RELEASE] Boston, MA – Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced the 2020, 20th Anniversary, schedule last week. Today, the teams of Major League Lacrosse announced their rosters. The rosters will include a 25-man active roster. This will allow Major League Lacrosse teams to carry one of the largest rosters in MLL history. With a grueling schedule of games, teams will need the additional legs and endurance. The 25-man roster will…