Christopher Crane, Correspondent Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Micheline V On Leap Day 2/29/2020 the Rochester Knighthawks (2-8) played host to the New York Riptide (1-11) on Military Appreciation Night at the Blue Cross Arena in front of 6,006 fans. This was a game of runs. Rochester would get off to a slow start with New York finding the back of net first and the ‘Hawks…
The Hammerheads Have Surfaced 2/29/2020
Justin Ivey, Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© The surface question on everyone’s mind at the Connecticut Hammerheads first press conference was fortunately blatantly asked. Why a hammerhead shark? Team President Ian Frenette responded, “We like the type-a, alpha nature of the shark and its aggressiveness.” The actual shark isn’t a common site in Long Island Sound, and it is tough to find if there has been any sighting off the shore…
Black Wolves Remain Unbeaten on Road 2/29/2020
Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© The New England Black Wolves (6-3) visited the New York Riptide (1-10) on Friday night for the second meeting of three between the two East Division rivals. This game was nothing like the first meeting where the Black Wolves won easily. Plagued by slow starts, New England again found themselves behind early. A six-goal run between the second and third quarters, as well…
Justin and Friends NLL Picks Week 14– 2/28/2020
Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Standings: Shawn Palmer 42-19 Stephonya Hunter-Penner 38-23 Justin Ivey 37-24 Shawn went 5-0 last week – please everyone pay attention to this man’s picks. I fell to last but somehow still am tasked with doing the write ups! Stephonya only called one game wrong. If it wasn’t for the will of Dane Dobbie, I might be a bit better. This week has all…
Roughnecks Win OT Thriller for First Victory in Georgia 2/23/2020
Marcelo A. Sagüez, Correspondent Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Credit to Kyle Hess One player can make a difference. Roughneck’s Captain Dane Dobbie (6G, 1A) returned to the line-up after a six-game absence Saturday night and led Calgary to their first win ever in Atlanta. His floor presence ignited the Roughneck stars. Rhys Duch (4G, 4A) and Curtis Dickson (5G, 5A) had arguably their best games of the…
Black Wolves Run Through Knighthawks 2/23/2020
Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© On Saturday night, the New England Black Wolves (5-3) hosted the Rochester Knighthawks (1-8), for the first meeting between the two teams. The Knighthawks of last year are in Halifax, and this new Rochester expansion franchise is not as bad as their record leads you to believe. Up until this game, five of their seven losses have been by three goals or fewer. …
Rush Remain Undefeated on Road with Defeat of Wings 2/23/2020
Shawn Palmer, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© The Saskatchewan Rush (6-2) made their way to the Wells Fargo Arena in front of 9,683 fans to face the Philadelphia Wings (7-4) in a matchup of first place teams in the West and East divisions respectively. Both teams were coming off winning weekends, and they both hoped to increase their division leads on Saturday night. The Rush were able to grab a…
Thunderbirds Hold Off Late Charge by the Rock 2-21-2020
Shawn Palmer, Correspondent Toronto Rock Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Credit Trevor MacMillan/Halifax Thunderbirds The Toronto Rock (6-3) headed east for their first visit to Halifax to take on the Halifax Thunderbirds (7-2) in a battle for first place in the North Division as well as first place in the NLL. After the Rock defeated the Thunderbirds three weeks ago in Toronto 12 – 9, Halifax was looking to even…
New England vs. Rochester: Who will break the streak? 2/21/2020
[MEDIA RELEASE] UNCASVILLE, CT. (February 21, 2020) – The New England Black Wolves take on the Rochester Knighthawks at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7pm. The Black Wolves are looking to grab their first win since defeating the Philadelphia Wings 8-7 in overtime on Jan. 26. The Pack is also partnering with Fox61 for Hometown Heroes night to honor local heroes. With proper ID, military personnel…
Justin and Friends NLL Picks Week 13 – 2/20/2020
Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Standings: Shawn Palmer 37-19 Justin Ivey 35-21 Stephonya Hunter-Penner 34-22 Not a bad week for the panel! Everyone is still above 50% and darn are we proud of that. What a weekend it was! The undisputed highlight was the Philadelphia Wings going 2-0 by winning in Buffalo Saturday, and in New England Sunday to take first place in the East Division. Also noteworthy…
Wings Fly in New England, Cap Perfect Weekend – 2/16/2020
Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Wings (7-3) visited the New England Black Wolves (4-3) for their second game in as many nights. Just like their first meeting of the season, the winner of the game would claim first place in the East Division. Unlike the first meeting of the season, the Wings left victorious, but it wasn’t easy. After taking a commanding lead…
Mammoth Break the Curse & Defeat the Seals 2/16/2020
Di Miller, Correspondent Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Di Miller On Saturday February 15, 2020, the Colorado Mammoth (5-6) who were sitting at fourth in the West hosted the San Diego Seals (3-6) at the Loud House in Denver, CO. This victory pushed them all the way back up to second in the West with the help from Toronto who had defeated Vancouver just an hour…