Month: February 2014

Philippines Lacrosse Association (PLA) Becomes 50th Member Nation of the Federation of International Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | February 28, 2014 |
The Philippines Lacrosse Association (PLA) has recently been accepted as the 50th member nation of the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) by FIL membership vote on February 17, 2014. Read More...

PNC Invitational Features Mid-Atlantic Powers

By Lacrosse Playground | February 27, 2014 |
Baltimore, Md. (February 27, 2014) – PNC Bank today expanded its support of regional high school lacrosse with the creation of the new PNC Lacrosse Invitational. The annual showcase begins this spring and features two games pairing four of the top 15 nationally ranked boys high school lacrosse teams from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Read More...

#TBT Photo Album of the Terps Demolishing Syracuse this Past Weekend

By Lacrosse Playground | February 27, 2014 |
A 10-goal scoring burst in the second quarter spurred the No. 5 University of Maryland men’s lacrosse team to a 16-8 victory over No. 2 Syracuse in front of 5,283 at the Carrier Dome Saturday afternoon. Read More...
Highlights: Penn State Upsets Notre Dame, 8-7

Highlights: Penn State Upsets Notre Dame, 8-7

By Lacrosse Playground | February 27, 2014 |
In a match up pitting two of the top programs in college lacrosse against one another, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish lacrosse team hosted Penn State. In a defensive battle highlighted by excellent goal tending on both sides. Read More...
Ryan Flanagan Named HEADstrong Humanitarian of the Month

Ryan Flanagan Named HEADstrong Humanitarian of the Month

By Lacrosse Playground | February 27, 2014 |
Being a professional athlete is not just about playing the game you love at the highest level, it is also about being a positive role model out in the community. Whether it be feeding the needy, bringing attention to their favorite cause or promoting the sport to underserved communities, MLL athletes do their part. Read More...
3D Printed Cleats, Nike Vapor HyperAgility Cleat

3D Printed Cleats, Nike Vapor HyperAgility Cleat

By Lacrosse Playground | February 27, 2014 |
Nike Football accelerates innovation with 3D printed "concept cleat" for shuttle drill. One of three cleats influenced by 3D printing technology. Read More...

Commerce City Named FIL World Lacrosse Championship “Official Competition City”

By Lacrosse Playground | February 26, 2014 |
BALTIMORE — Commerce City, Colo., will be the “Official Competition City” for the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship. The FIL World Championship is being run by US Lacrosse, the sport’s national governing body, and will be held from July 10-19 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. A record 38 nations will participate, and the event is expected to attract as many as 150,000 spectators. Read More...
Huge Lacrosse Hit, Plus Cornell Pulled off Hidden Ball Trick Against Hobart

Huge Lacrosse Hit, Plus Cornell Pulled off Hidden Ball Trick Against Hobart

By Lacrosse Playground | February 26, 2014 |
"This was a special game for me to go against Hobart, where I spent so many years as a player and as a coach," said interim head coach Matt Kerwick. "But the game wasn't about me. I was just focused on how I could help the 36 guys in that locker room to play as well as they could and get the win here on Schoellkopf Field." Read More...
Lehigh Lacrosse 2014 Video Blog: "Boston University"

Lehigh Lacrosse 2014 Video Blog: “Boston University”

By Lacrosse Playground | February 26, 2014 |
This episode of the Lehigh Men's Lacrosse 2014 Video Blog gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Lehigh Men's Lacrosse team as they travel to Boston to play BU. Read More...

Guardian National Championship — Who is the Best High School Lax Goalie in the Country?

By Lacrosse Playground | February 25, 2014 |
NEW YORK, February 25, 2014 — Who is the best high school lacrosse goalie in the country? The Guardian National Championship will settle it once and for all on July 29-31st at the Spooky Nook Sports facility in Manheim, PA (the largest indoor facility in North American located outside of Philadelphia, PA). The best goalies in the nation will be tested on their shot stoping, clearing, stick handling and decision making skills in 16 goalie specific combine style station drills. Read More...

Inaugural HEADstrong Hero Bowl Announced on March 22nd to Feature Drexel vs. Hofstra

By Lacrosse Playground | February 25, 2014 |
Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 4PM, the Drexel Dragons will host CAA rivals, the Hofstra Pride, in the Inaugural HEADstrong Hero Bowl, a new collegiate men’s lacrosse event helping to promote blood cancer awareness and advance the mission of the HEADstrong Foundation™. Beginning this year, the HEADstrong Hero Bowl will be held annually between both teams. The event will pay homage to cancer survivors and serve as a tribute to those who have lost their battle against the diseases. Read More...

STX Signs Maryland Native Ben Hunt as Newest Pro Athlete

By Lacrosse Playground | February 25, 2014 |
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore-based STX, LLC, a global sporting goods leader, today announced a one-year deal with Major League Lacrosse (MLL) pro athlete Ben Hunt. Read More...