The Shining Light Of US Box Lacrosse: Vermont Voyageurs

Few people are aware that the Vermont Voyageurs are holding training camp this weekend. Only a few more people even know who the Vermont Voyageurs are, but I’m hoping that this lack of knowledge fades, because these guys represent the future of US box lacrosse.

Video: Welcome To The Thompson Show!

Lyle Thompson scored 9 goals

Albany goes down 4-0 to Stony Brook, and then the Thompsons start scoring and things change quickly. We go from upset alert to straight up battle, with #1 seed Albany eventually winning out. You want behind the back goals? You want awesome dodges and passing? You want a game that goes to OT where the Danes win 17-16 and need a last second goal just to make it to OT?

Deadspin Loves Lacrosse “Trend” Spotting

The notion that the author, Dave McKenna, puts out there is summed up thusly:

There is a new trend amongst private school parents to hold their kids back a grade for sports, especially lacrosse, in the DC metro area. This means rich lacrosse parents are holding their kids back solely for sports. It’s cheating and it’s not fair.

This is incredibly lazy reporting and storytelling.

The JuCo Report: It’s Playoff Time!

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Welcome back to The JuCo Report! The playoffs are going on for the different NJCAA regions, and we are quickly approaching another final playoff run by a couple of teams… Onondaga is the obvious favorite, and they’re looking super tough, but the JuCo season isn’t over until the fat lady sings, and she’s still just warming up.

Traditional Thursday: Trusty 8-Diamond Pocket

The 8-Diamond traditional pocket is a classic. When done right, it creates a sturdy and reliable traditional pocket, and while it takes some time to break in, once it’s ready to go it will be your favorite stick ever. Or not. You’ll never know until you give one a try!

2014 Ales Hrebesky Memorial – Face Offs

Far too often, the grinders get no respect in the world of sport! To remedy this situation, we’re highlighting the offensive play, the defensive play, and now, the face off play from the 2014 Ales Hrebesky Memorial box lacrosse tournament from the Czech Republic!

NCAA D1 Lacrosse Video Explosion & Play Off Thoughts

Loyola Lehigh Patriot League Championship lacrosse 2014

This week’s Video Explosion takes things to the next level. Not only is there a ton of NCAA D1 men’s lacrosse video, but there is also analysis, and things to watch for in thee coming days and weeks. It’s playoff time and the NCAA tournament hasn’t even started. It’s the busiest time of the year for college field lacrosse, and we’re all loving it!

2014 Ales Hrebesky Defensive Highlight Video

Yesterday’s Ales Hrebesky Memorial Super Post focused on the results and featured a ton of offensive action. Today’s post focuses on the other side of the ball, and it’s ALL about defense! Big hits, big saves, great takeaway checks and so much more… this Defensive Highlights video is top notch!

2014 Ales Hrebesky Memorial Super Post

The 2014 Ales Hrebesky Memorial was my third straight, and it surpassed all expectations. By all accounts, it was the best Memorial ever, and after last year’s 20th anniversary tournament, that is certainly saying something.

College Lacrosse Video Explosion

This is probably my last before I head off to Prague for the 21st annual Ales Hrebesky Memorial box lacrosse tournament, so I’m going to make it a good one. You can expect plenty of content from the 2014 AHM this week and next week, so for now I’ll leave you with a ton of college lacrosse video action, and what these results mean!

Salisbury Vs Stevenson Throwdown: GIF & Photos

In what has quickly become an annual slugfest, the Salisbury Sea Gulls took down the Stevenson Mustangs in a top 5 NCAA D3 contest last night. As is often the case in an SU – SU game, there was plenty of laundry thrown by the refs, and the teams combined for 26 minutes of penalties via 29 infractions.