Month: May 2012

The Best Goal You’ll See All Week Presented by Athan Iannucci

By Lacrosse Playground | May 31, 2012 |
Our friend, Keith Gagne, alerted us about an amazing lacrosse goal earlier today. So, we obviously gave it a look and were blown away. Langley Thunder's Athan Iannucci caught a pass on the run one-handed and decided to fly through the air, subsequently dunking the ball into the goal. Read More...

Billy Bitter Answers A Few Questions with Total Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | May 31, 2012 |
Billy Bitter of Maverik Lacrosse and Total Lacrosse head to Whitfiled High School to check out the inaugural whitfield Warriors Lacrosse team. Read More...

Jim Brown and Investors Purchase Long Island Lizards

By Lacrosse Playground | May 31, 2012 |
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Wednesday, May 30, 2012) - The Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today that they have been sold to an investor group which includes Medallion Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: TAXI), and National Football League Hall of Famer Jim Brown, who, besides professional football, is widely considered the greatest lacrosse player of all time. Read More...

Lacrosse Sticks Key Fob Green/Navy/White Key Chain

By Lacrosse Playground | May 31, 2012 |
A steady key fob is so important for Summer. When you are in and out of hotel rooms and camp dorms you lose things. Don't lose your keys! Green Lacrosse Sticks in a nice large noticeable size (the lacrosse sticks on the back are in White) are embroidered on a Navy Ribbon and then double stitched onto a Kelly Green 100% cotton webbing. All classic elements combined with quality workmanship made in America.

Furman Names Richie Meade Men’s Lacrosse Coach

By Lacrosse Playground | May 31, 2012 |
Furman University director of athletics Dr. Gary Clark announced today that U.S. men's national senior team coach Richie Meade has been named the school's first men's head lacrosse coach. The announcement was made by Clark and Furman president Rod Smolla at a press conference at Gillette Stadium, site of the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship. Read More...

Only One Day Left To Win A 2013 Epoch Dragonfly Shaft

By Lacrosse Playground | May 30, 2012 |
You’re looking at a sneak peek of Epoch Lacrosse’s 2013 line of Dragonfly shafts. Still the same Dragonfly’s you know and love, but these shafts are even lighter than their predecessors and boast some sick, updated cosmetics. Read More...

Adrenaline Movement Staycation Shorts S/S 12

By Lacrosse Playground | May 30, 2012 |
Adrenaline Movement has announced its new Staycation line of shorts for Summer 2012. Adrenaline keeps rolling out bright colorways with inspiring concepts. The 2012 shorts encompass premium material such as two-way stretch Nylon, spandex and lycra. The shorts drop June 1 in all participating retailers. Read More...

College Lacrosse 2012 Now Available On Xbox Live

By Lacrosse Playground | May 30, 2012 |
College Lacrosee 2012 was released today on the Xbox Live Marketplace for 400 Microsoft Points ($5.00). The College Lacrosse franchise will remain as an indie game thorugh 2012. The College Lacrosse franchise plans to expand as a full retail game in 2013 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, iOS, and Android. Make sure to play us, Lacrosse Playground, in this version. No one can touch us!

Top High School Lacrosse Players to Compete in the NYC Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse All-Star Games

By Lacrosse Playground | May 30, 2012 |
New York City’s best high school seniors from the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL), Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and the independent schools will compete for the title of “Best in the City” in the inaugural NYC Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse All-Star Games June 2–3. On Saturday, June 2, the independent boy all-stars will take on the PSAL boy all-stars at 11am. On Sunday, June 3, the PSAL girls will play the independent school girls in the championship game at 1pm, followed by the championship boys game, where the CHSAA boys will play the winner of Saturday’s matchup. Read More...

A Behind the Scenes Look at 2012 NCAA Lacrosse Championship (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | May 30, 2012 |
The Harvard athletic communications staff gives you a behind the scenes look at some of the critical roles that go into hosting a NCAA national championship event. Read More...

Lacrosse Star Sam Bradman Joins as STX Pro-Athlete

By Lacrosse Playground | May 29, 2012 |
STX, LLC, a global sporting goods leader, announced today a one-year deal with USILA Division III 2012 Player of the Year Sam Bradman. As part of the deal, Bradman will represent STX at camps, clinics, tournaments and in-store events across the country and hold demo sessions at select events. Additionally, Bradman will play for Team STX in the LXM Pro, a lacrosse tour sponsored by STX, with fellow STX Pro-Athlete Kyle Harrison. Read More...

Brett Hughes Joins Team 22 and Under Armour Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | May 29, 2012 |
Team 22, the Authorized Licensee of Under Armour, announced today the signing of Brett Hughes as the company's West Coast Sports Marketing Representative and Sponsored Professional Athlete. The accomplished pro lacrosse player and humanitarian will represent Team 22 this week at the 2012 Men's Lacrosse Final Four Weekend in Foxborough, Mass. Read More...