The best Lacrosse coverage is at LaxJournal.com http://www.laxjournal.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:36:05 -0600 RSSCreator 1.2 http://www.laxjournal.com/images/design/laxlogo.jpg http://www.laxjournal.com New England Lax Journal http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/10_blazers.php During a National Lacrosse League press conference, Duane Jacobs of the Buffalo Bandits' front office and Blazers coach Tom Ryan discussed this weekend's game, how the bye week will affect Boston's readiness and how the Bandits will cope with a wave if injuries on defense.   Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/09_darien.php The Darien girls and boys lacrosse programs have reigned supreme in the state of Connecticut for three consecutive seasons. After the five-time champion boys team won back-to-back Class M titles in 2005-06, the girls have joined in on the party to build a lacrosse empire for the Blue Wave. As a result, the biggest question in Connecticut lacrosse this year is whether the Darien dynasty can keep its ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/09_prestigious.php While public schools — and some private schools — vie for state titles, New England’s prep schools have their own tradition, a rich history of some of the best school battles in the country, playing for some of the oldest and most prestigious league titles in the country. Here are how some key races shape up, and the schools that will likely finish the year among the region’s ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/09_capeelizabeth.php A year after a dominating 2009 season, culminated by winning the Maine Boys’ Class B Championship for the second year in a row, the Yarmouth Clippers hope to make it three straight and four out of five in 2010. Last year, the Clippers went 15-0 against in-state opponents — losing only to Pinkerton Academy of New Hampshire — and averaged a goal differential of more than 10 per game ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/04_itsup.php I was at a youth lacrosse equipment night a few weeks ago and I started talking with a parent about the game, and what it takes for a player to develop from newcomer to pro. His son has a long road ahead before he heads to college — that’s eight or nine years away — or registers for the Major League Lacrosse draft, but it was pretty cool that this father was so interested from the ... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/04_neadidas.php More than 150 boys — nearly double what was expected — attended the Feb. 21 tryouts for the adidas National Lacrosse Classic’s New England regional team. The tryouts, held at Harvard University, had coaches John Pirie (Governor’s Academy, Mass.) and Steve O’Donnell (LaSalle Academy, R.I.) putting the underclassmen through a three-hour tryout. Last year, the New England ... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_senior.php The untold story of the 2009 high school lacrosse season in Massachusetts was that the top teams — both for boys and girls — were led mostly by their juniors. That means the story of the 2010 season will be that last year’s top teams run away to repeats. The toughest road to a repeat may be the girls Division I battle, where two-time defending state champion Westwood features a trio ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_another.php Three New Hampshire powerhouses — Pinkerton Academy, Bishop Guertin, and reigning state champion Hanover — have combined to win the last five Division I crowns, and are likely to battle for the right to make it six in 2010. In 2008, Bishop Guertin finished undefeated in its conference, ranked as LaxPower’s number one team in the state, and beat Pinkerton Academy in the state final ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_hangin.php Think back to the ’90s television show “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Will Smith’s character moved out of Philadelphia in order to have a better life. Wellesley, Mass., native Emma Spiro moved in the other direction when she decided to attend the University of Pennsylvania, and she’s become the princess of Philadelphia lacrosse. Spiro’s success with the Quakers culminated ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_goingextra.php Mark Kastrud, the Cannons’ general manager, is planning to run the Boston Marathon as part of a personal mission to help the American Liver Foundation in the fight against liver disease. “What started for me as a desire to check ‘marathon’ off my Bucket List, has become so much more as I learn about liver disease and hear the stories of families who have been affected,” ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_supporting.php I recently sat between two high school lacrosse games at a local indoor facility. There was a boys game on my right and a girls game on my left. Boys and girls lacrosse are one sport, but two distinctly different games; on this day, the action provided an alarming view of the future for both, because the biggest issues for each are the same. It’s no secret that lacrosse is the fastest growing ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_howtop.php In New England, kids grow up knowing lacrosse. There are scores of youth leagues, prep schools, and colleges, and the region has produced legends of the game like Dick Garber — who built the UMass program — to the new standard-bearers, like Kristen Kjellman who led Northwestern and the U.S.A. women’s team to titles. Lacrosse players and fans in New England have thought of their collection ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_noeasy.php If you’re the Moses Brown boys lacrosse team, what do you do for an encore? Last year, the Quakers dominated Division I wire-to-wire and culminated a 14-1 season with a convincing 10-5 championship game win over Bishop Hendricken. This year, however, the path may not be so easy. For starters, the Quakers will head into 2010 with a new coach, after the departure of Peter Sheehan, a long-time ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/03_hornets.php The big story in Vermont boys lacrosse in 2009 was the end of Essex Junction’s two-year reign as Division I state champion, which makes the top Green Mountain State story line for this season Essex Junction’s quest to reclaim the title against South Burlington’s efforts to become a repeat champ. Essex Junction’s Hornets compiled a 13-6 record in 2009 and their third straight ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/02_explaining.php Running stride for stride with the ball carrier, the defender reaches out and initiates body contact — both hands together on his crosse — and pushes the attacker off-stride. As he extends his arms, the head of his stick makes contact with the offensive player’s facemask. “Hey Ref! That’s a slash! He got him on the head!” Sorry coach, but just because a player’s ... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/03/01_thebest.php We continue our third season of equipment buyer’s guides with some of the top helmets and eyewear out there, from top makers across the lacrosse industry. They keep you safe and secure, and they look good while they’re doing it. Check back next month for New England Lacrosse Journal’s protective equipment buyer’s guide. STX www.stxlacrosse.com 4Sight Pro Ti — STX ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/27_blazers.php Fighting to go above .500 for the first time this season, the Blazers had their hands full against the Western Conference-leading Washington Stealth Saturday night at TD Garden. Neither team amassed more than a one-goal lead until Dan Dawson’s third goal of the night with 1:37 remaining in the fourth quarter lifted Boston to an 11-9 victory. “Obviously we started off the season 0-3 but ... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/26_umassat.php The UMass at Ohio State men's lacrosse game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 27 at noon will not be played. The Minutemen were unable to travel to Columbus due to the weather conditions in the East. It is unlikely the game will be rescheduled. UMass' next game will be on March 5 at Yale at 7 p.m. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/25_stealths.php Former Blazer Jason Bloom, now the captain of the Washington Stealth, compares his experiences working with a new team (Boston) and with a team in an area that's new to the game (Washington), discusses the Stealth's hot start and recent cool-down, and talks about what he expects in Saturday's tilt against his former team in this week's Blazers Report with Chuck Jaffe. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/25_blazers.php At the National Lacrosse League's weekly press conference, Blazers coach Tom Ryan and Stealth coach Chris Hall discussed this week's game. Hall said that defender Brett Manney will return to his injury-plagued back line, but is unsure if defensemen Mike Grimes or Matt Beers will play, as they face possible league suspensions. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/23_vermont.php The Vermont Voyageurs will play their first home game of their first season in the Quebec Senior Lacrosse League May 22 against the Kahnawake Mohawks at the Essex Skating Facility in Essex Junction Vt. The Voyageurs will hold tryouts May 7-9 at the rink. Here is a look at the team's schedule (all home games in Essex Junction): 2010 Season Schedule – Quebec Senior Lacrosse League Sat ... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/23_imglaunches.php BRADENTON, Fla. — Pairing 30-plus years of athletic training experience with the expertise of a longtime professional player and coach, IMG Academies will offer boys’ and girls’ lacrosse players a select opportunity for total improvement with the launching of the IMG Lacrosse Academy. Led by Kevin Finneran, an eight-time world champion with 20-plus years of playing and coaching experience ... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/22_womanin.php Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused three Duke players of rape in 2006, was charged last week with attempted murder and arson after fighting with her boyfriend.   Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/22_sexcase.php Prosecutors last week dismissed charges against three Sacred Heart University lacrosse players, including Zachari Triner, 18, of Mansfield, Mass., who were accused of conspiring to sexually assault a woman in a dormitory room in November. To read the Danbury News-Times report, click here.   Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/20_umasscooks.php AMHERST, Mass. — The UMass men's lacrosse team scored the most goals in a game in eight seasons as the Minutemen pounded Hartford, 20-10, on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Garber Field. In the season's home opener, junior Ryan Hantverk scored a career-high four goals, and six Minutemen had multigoal games. UMass also tied its school record for man-up goals with six. The Minutemen improved ... Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/20_blazers.php Sean Morris scored in the second overtime for the Blazers, who tied the game with two goals in the final 30 seconds of regulation en route to a 12-11 victory over Orlando Saturday night in the longest game in National Lacrosse League history. Jamie Rooney forced overtime with a goal with one second left in regulation. Brett Queener had brought the Blazers within 11-10 with 30 seconds to play. Read ... Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/13_rochester.php Sean Morris scored his first three goals of the season but the Blazers' three-game winning streak came to an end with an 11-9 loss at Rochester Saturday. Read the National Lacrosse League website's report here. A game summary is available here. The Blazers, who beat Rochester at TD Garden last weekend, travel to Orlando next Saturday.   Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/11_gillette.php Gillette Stadium announced today the return of the New England Lacrosse Classic on Saturday, April 3, when Princeton University will play Brown University and Cornell University will take on Dartmouth College. “The New England Lacrosse Classic is Gillette Stadium’s effort to participate in the continued growth and development of lacrosse here in New England,” said Dan Murphy, stadium ... Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/11_ryaneyes.php In this week's Blazers Report with Chuck Jaffe at blazerslacrosse.com, Tom Ryan describes what recently acquired Jamie Rooney brings to the lineup, comments on the progress of versatile Ryan Hotaling and second-round pick Matt Abbott, and looks ahead to Saturday's rematch with up-and-down Rochester. To listen to Chuck's interview with the Blazers' coach, click here.   Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.laxjournal.com/news/2010/02/09_cannons.php The Cannons made their second trade in two weeks on Tuesday, acquiring midfielder Brad Ross from the Toronto Nationals. The Cannons gave up a third-round pick in the 2010 Collegiate Draft and the teams swapped second-round draft picks as part of the deal. “Ross is very athletic midfielder that can get up and down the field,” said Cannons coach Bill Daye. “We like that he can play ... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST