Month: September 2012

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Brine King IV Arm Pad 2013

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
The Brine King IV Arm Pad saves the weight, yet keeps the protection. It's 20% lighter than the King III Arm Pad, the IV clocks in as the new force in low profile protection. 2-piece compression construction with compression cap delivers the fit and comfort demanded by elite players. And, it has a full-length contour mesh sleeve with gel print for form-fitting flexibility, without slippage. Read More...

MadGear Mad Bros Shorts

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
Do you have STAR POWER like The Mad Bros? When you wear these shorts you will slice through the defense, power up, fire shots, and crush all the obstacles with amazing speed, size and power. These lacrosse shorts are made with the highest quality dri-flex, wicking, performance mock-mesh on the market and include pockets and a drawstring.

Hofstra Pride in the Tunnel To Towers Run Sunday

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Men's Lacrosse team and coaching staff will take a break from their fall season practices to once again donate more than $2,000 in registration fees as part of the Firefighter Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk in lower Manhattan this Sunday, September 30. The race begins at 9:30 a.m. on the Brooklyn side of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Proceeds benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Read More...
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Regis College Lacrosse Mourns the Loss of a Friend and Teammate

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
WESTON, Mass. - Late this afternoon (Thursday), Regis College suffered the loss of senior Michael Kaplan (Braintree, Mass.) and serious injury to sophomore Peter Leighton (Wilmington, Mass.) Members of the Regis College lacrosse team, they were hurt this afternoon riding a motorcycle in Weston. Read More...

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2013 Poster Calendar

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
Sports Illustrated presents us its Swimsuit Calendar for 2013. Like, years past, this calendar is riddled with hot models with the likes of Kate Upton, Alyssa Miller, Cintia Dicker, Irina Shayk and much, much more. No need to wait for the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition to hit your mailbox; this hot item is available now online.

Lynchburg Scrimmages UVA in Men’s Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
Lynchburg College hosted the University of Virginia Thursday night in a men's lacrosse scrimmage on the College's Shellenberger Field in front of an estimated crowd of 2,134. The hard-fought game was very even with the Cavaliers finishing ahead 9-5. The Hornets led 5-4 in the early fourth quarter, but Virginia scored the last five tallies. Read More...

HEADstrong’s 4th Annual Women’s Nicholas Colleluori Classic, Game Schedule

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
Hempstead, NY - This Sunday, September 30, 2012 over 11 collegiate women’s lacrosse programs will descend upon Hofstra University’s James M. Shuart Stadium to be part of the 4th Annual Women’s Nicholas Colleluori Classic. This special fundraising event has seen over $100,000 for the HEADstrong Foundation since its inception in 2008 and now under the direction of Hofstra Women's Coach Shannon Smith, plans to expand the event are already underway for the 2013 fall season. Read More...

Epoch Lacrosse Introduces Their Women’s Dragonfly Lineup With Flex Appeal

By Lacrosse Playground | September 28, 2012 |
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 28, 2012) - Epoch Lacrosse released their 2013 men's Dragonfly lineup a couple weeks ago, and this week they are launching their series of technologically advanced carbon fiber shafts made specifically for women. Epoch places great importance on having a shaft for every type of lacrosse player, male or female, beginner or pro. Read More...
May 28, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; Loyola Greyhounds attack Eric Lusby (right) scores a goal while being checked by Maryland Terrapins long stick midfielder Goran Murray (left) during the first half of the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE

Biggest Lacrosse Hits of 2012

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2012 |
Lax.com's video highlights always excite me and make me want to instantly pick up a barbell. This video is no different. The reel features hard hitters from high school, college, and pro lacrosse. Yes, the majority of the hits are illegal, but these days a legal, hard hit will draw a flag too. Read More...
Sep 23, 2012; Atlanta, GA, USA; Rory McIlroy (IRL) hits from the 9th tee during the final round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-US PRESSWIRE

When Issues of Cultural Identity Transcend Sports

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2012 |
Maybe the best respite is that we should all step back and consider our own heritage and which qualities of our country have imbued our own individual spirit. From that, we might be able to empathize in larger discussions of country significance and national leadership. Read More...

Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse Releases 2013 Schedule

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2012 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2013 schedule on Thursday, which features four teams who finished in the top 15 of last season’s final Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. Lehigh will play 14 regular season games, seven at home, five on the road and two at neutral sites, as the Mountain Hawks will face Denver, UMass and Colgate who all advanced to the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Read More...
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2013 Rabil Arm Pad by Warrior

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2012 |
The Rabil Arm Pad gets MVP for flexibility when conquering the field in Paul Rabil style. Drive and mobility are cornerstones of PR’s MVP-recognized play, and for his signature Rabil Arm Pad, he wanted to offer elite athletes the lighter weight, ultra- flexible comfort that he prefers. Read More...