In this series, we evaluate the schedules of New England’s Division 1 men's teams. The region is home to 16 programs, all in a fight to raise their national profile. In this post, we’re taking a closer look at Dartmouth and breaking down how its return to the full league play meshes with their … [Read more...]
Recruiting: Why goalie Ryan Daly of Norwell is great fit for UVM
Following in the path of teammate and Syracuse commit John Mullen, Norwell (Mass.) High School goalie Ryan Daly will be playing Division 1 lacrosse. Last month, Daly committed to the University of Vermont. It wasn’t much of a surprise for his head coach at Norwell, Josh Stolp. “I know he’s been … [Read more...]
From the podcast: Andrew Fink on hard coaching and next steps
On this week’s episode of New England Lacrosse Journal’s “Chasing the Goal” podcast, hosts Kyle Devitte and Jack Piatelli welcomed University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) head coach Andrew Fink to the Seamans Media podcast studio. Fink spent 16 years at the helm of the Mount Ida College men’s lacrosse … [Read more...]
New Hampton’s Gavin Ouhrabka wins Faceoff Academy nationals
MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Gavin Ouhrabka’s path to Faceoff Academy national tournament champion was unorthodox. Not only in terms of his ascendance through the bracket, but his upward trajectory as a player. A native of Barrington, R.I., Ouhrabka previously played at La Salle Academy before … [Read more...]
Five Star Elite showcase: Which New England players impressed?
The recruiting season never really ends -- it just pauses briefly and resumes. This past weekend, one of the last -- and most elite -- showcases of the season took place at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The Five Star Elite showcase, put on by Legendary Sports Group, pitted some of the best players … [Read more...]
Top takeaways from the Faceoff Academy National Showcase
MANALAPAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Explaining the concept of the faceoff in lacrosse to someone who has never seen it (or played hockey) is a struggle. That's because it's one of the most unique aspects of the game. Ask new fans to describe that a faceoff is and they will likely answer something like, “Two … [Read more...]