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…
Major League Lacrosse Announces Final Three Cascade David Huntley Man of the Year Finalists 8/19/2020
[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…
The MLL Crowns a New Champion the Boston Cannons 7/26/2020
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…
The Outlaws Battle the Barrage For the Win 7/19/2020
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…
Bayhawks Second Quarter Surge Surpasses Lizards Early Lead 7/19/2020
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…
Outlaws Reel in the Hammerheads 7/18/2020
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…
The Cannons Fire First & Last For the Win 7/18/2020
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…
Thunderbirds Sign Four to Contract Extensions 7/14/2020
[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…
Major League Lacrosse Teams Announce 2020 Rosters 7/7/2020
[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…
DENVER OUTLAWS RELEASE UPDATED 2020 SEASON SCHEDULE 7/2/2020
[MEDIA RELEASE] Featured Image Photo Credit: Di Miller Denver – Major League Lacrosse has announced its 2020, 20th Anniversary schedule. The season, beginning July 18th, will be played entirely in the city of Annapolis, Maryland at the Naval Academy. The season will be one-week long and will host all six MLL teams. The week will conclude with a final-four playoff, crowning the 2020 MLL champion the weekend of July 25-26….
Major League Lacrosse Unveils 2020 Uniforms 6/22/2020
[MEDIA RELEASE] Boston, MA, June 22, 2020 – Major League Lacrosse (MLL) unveiled today the first New Balance Shakedown Jerseys. These jerseys, inspired by NASA’s heat shield protection on space shuttles, are the lightest, most advanced uniforms that New Balance will offer to athletes. “Playing in 100-degree heat and 100% humidity, in Annapolis, in July can be brutal with a heavy jersey weighing you down,” said Bayhawks goalie, Brian Phipps….
DENVER OUTLAWS RE-SIGN LACROSSE LEGEND JOHN GRANT JR. 6/18/2020
[MEDIA RELEASE] Denver, CO – John Grant Jr. returns to Major League Lacrosse for the second year post-retirement. He re-signs with the Denver Outlaws for the 2020 season. Grant Jr., 45, ranks first on the league’s all-time scoring list (regular and postseason), breaking the previous record of 596 when he returned to the field last year. During the 2019 season with the Outlaws, Grant Jr. played in 14 games, accumulated…