Random Thoughts: NLL Finals Set, No Scrubs, Press on CLA
The 2018 NLL Finals are figured out, Rochester against Saskatchewan. But, can the Canadian Lacrosse Association ever get their act together? The clock is on and we don’t want no scrubs.
25 Stories, 2500 Smiles from the 25th Ales Hrebesky Memorial
We’re celebrating 25 smiles and 25 unique memories from the 25th annual Ales Hrebesky Memorial box lacrosse tournament in the Czech Republic.
Team Canada is Coming to Israel, Which Canada in the Balance
Canada will be at the 2018 FIL Men’s World Lacrosse Championships in Israel in July, said Doug Luey, the Director of High Performance and International Relations at the CLA. Which players will show is to be determined.
Random Thoughts: No Canada, The Great Debate, NLL 1st Round
Another week in the NLL and another week closer to determining a winner. Yet, despite the opening round of the NLL playoffs taking place, the news was much smaller in the lacrosse world than other events going on around it. Like Canada potentially missing the FIL Championships.
Newcomer’s Ode to the Aleš Hřebeský Memorial
Justin was a complete foreigner to box lacrosse, let alone the Aleš Hřebeský Memorial. Once the world’s most unique lacrosse (and potentially sports overall) experience put it’s grips on the newbie, a life was changed over the course of four days.
Israel, England Reignite Rivalry for 5 Games in 5 Days
One week before the 70th anniversary of the Israel independence from Britain, the England Men’s National Team invaded the Holy Land armed with poles, helmets, and an open mind for 5 games in 5 days.
Meet the Fighting Pastries – Hours Apart, Short on Time, Ready to Compete
It’s 2018 and we, the Danish Lacrosse – Fighting Pastries, are now on the home straight towards participating in our first FIL World Lacrosse Championships since 2010. We’re so close in fact that the groups have now been drawn and we’ll be facing Ireland and China in our first two games. So what are we […]
Random Thoughts: Thank Your Goaltender, Penalty Shots, Luck O’ the Draw
Rochester is rolling, all of the league’s goaltenders are hot fire, Toronto might need to go fishing, and we can finally look ahead at the 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championship in Netanya, Israel.
Boarding a Plane to Cyprus: Want the Game to Grow There? Go There!
A great way to grow lacrosse for your own program is to help build up the ones around you. Or in Israel Lacrosse’s case, head out to their island neighbor of Cyrpus to help plant the seeds.
Scandinavian Cup In February? Brilliant! Refs, Players Reap Benefits
It’s cold in Norway in February. Shocking, right? It doesn’t matter! Lacrosse was played the right way at the 2018 Scandinavian Cup and the players, teams, and referees all got to benefit from a well executed weekend in Oslo.
Random Thoughts: Wheelin’ Dealin’, Rush Clinch, Vancouver Heartbreak
It was a wild weekend with only three games, but the Rush clinched, Vancouver loses all hope, Dawson goes to Saskatchewan and for the same cost, Powless heads to New England! What a time to be a NLL fan!
Random Thoughts: Team Canada, CDB on Fire, Come Play in Bermuda
Team Canada has a narrowed roster for the 2018 World Games, there’s opportunity to play in Bermuda, Bandits take the sweep, Rush stay hot, and Christian Del Bianco is proving his weight in gold.