The Florida Launch took on the Ohio Machine at FAU Stadium on Saturday April 23 to start their third MLL season. Ohio’s third visit to Boca Raton ended with a 16-14 loss for the hometown team. The hard fought game was led by veteran Casey Powell (7 points) and all-time Launch leading goal scorer Kieran McArdle (5 points). The Launch opened scoring early in the first as Roman Lao-Gosney scored…
By: Marcelo A. Sagüez, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday April 23, the Vancouver Stealth (5-11) hosted the Saskatchewan Rush (12-5) at the Langley Events Centre in front of 4,409 fans. The Stealth had just come off a spectacular win against their Western Division rivals the Calgary Roughnecks on April 16 and wanted another one in
Denver wraps-up regular season at home against [15/15] Marquette (4-0) April 30 at 1 p.m. MT for regular season title PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The [2/2] University of Denver men’s lacrosse team never tailed and used an 11-2 second half to separate itself from Providence 17-7 on Saturday April 23, at the new Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium. Denver had 13 different players score its 17 goals on Saturday. “Providence is a…
By: Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday April 23, the Rochester Knighthawks (6-10) took on division rivals the Buffalo Bandits (12-5) at the Blue Cross Arena in front of a crowd of 10,716 hopeful fans. This was a must win for the Knighthawks to keep any playoff hopes alive, unfortunately luck wasn’t on their side as the Bandits edged Rochester 15-13.
By: Di Miller, Beat Writer Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday April 23, the Colorado Mammoth (11-6) hosted the Toronto Rock (5-12) in front of 14,122 play-off ready fans. Toronto wanted to be the spoilers and defeat the Mammoth, but unfortunately for the Rock, they couldn’t put a halt to the Mammoth and their determination to break their three-game losing streak. Colorado would also tie their season-low five goals…
By: Tim Yilmaz, Beat Writer New York Lizards Lacrosse is Awesome The 2015 MLL champion New York Lizards opened their 2016 season at home against the Rochester Rattlers in front of 5,102 fans, the team in which they defeated to win the 2015 MLL Championship. The Lizards outscored the Rattlers 7-1 in the fourth quarter to pull away and win their season opener 19-16.
Seven different Terriers found the back of the net WORCESTER, Mass. – The Boston University men’s lacrosse team dropped an 11-7 decision to Holy Cross on Friday night at Holy Cross Field. BU (8-6, 3-5 PL) will miss the Patriot League Tournament by a game for the second straight season while Holy Cross (4-10, 3-5 PL) earns the sixth and final spot.
Joshua Malinowski, Beat Writer Charlotte Hounds Lacrosse is Awesome The Hounds struggled last season on nearly every part of the game. This year they look to turn things around. With the help of rookie Hounds Dylan Donahue; Ryan Brown; and Pat Young, the team will look to ignite a flame under an offense that just could not get it done last year. The rookies won’t be the only ones finding…
KENNESAW, Ga.—The Atlanta Blaze will kick off their season this Saturday April 23rd against the Chesapeake Bayhawks. The Blaze are coached by Head Coach John Tucker, and will face off against the Bayhawks at 5. The young squad is captained by hometown hero and Walton High School graduate Scott Ratliff, who said in his letter to the fans of the Atlanta team, “The Blaze opener will be a celebration of…
Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Rattlers Lacrosse is Awesome With the National Lacrosse League season coming to end with just a few games left; Major League Lacrosse will be beginning their season in tomorrow April 23. This game will be a rematch of last years championship game with the Rochester Rattler’s traveling to Long Island to take on the New York Lizards. Rochester is looking to avenge last year’s loss…
The Chesapeake Bayhawks will open the 2016 campaign on the road against the expansion Atlanta Blaze with a new head coach and a revamped roster. Brian Reese takes over as head coach after serving the past two years as an assistant to Dave Cottle, who remains team president. Reese played for the Bayhawks and was a starting defenseman on the 2002 team that captured the Major League Lacrosse championship. The…
Practice Squad and MLL Inactives also named CHARLOTTE, NC (April 19, 2016) — The Charlotte Hounds of Major League Lacrosse today announced its 25-man active roster to start the 2016 season. While 25 players are considered active, teams are allowed to dress only 19 players on game day. In addition to the 25-man active roster, each team is granted a practice squad of up to six players. MLL players currently…