2012

2012 Alumni Challenge Men’s Lacrosse Game: St. Mary’s vs Severn

By Lacrosse Playground | December 12, 2012 |
We've got video highlights from the Alumni Challenge game over Thanksgiving. Organized by Chase Pettebone and Drew Turner, the annual alumni game showcases Annapolis foes St. Mary's and Severn. Aside from obvious bragging rights, this year's game was played to raise money for two great causes. Read More...

3rd Annual LEAPS Friends and Benefits Pro Charity Game and Youth Play Day – 10/27/12

By Lacrosse Playground | October 26, 2012 |
Since 2008 LEAPS has taught 15,000 kids and counting the sport in Philly, Wilmington, and Camden. LEAPS helped start the Philly Public High School League and Philly Middle Grades League, and the growth continues. This spring 2013, Roxborough, Frankford and West Philly High Schools will all start teams. Read More...

2012 Hawaii Invitational Lacrosse Tournament Check-In

By Lacrosse Playground | October 24, 2012 |
The 2012 Hawaii Invitational Lacrosse Tournament will be held October 26th – 28th, 2012 at Kapiolani Park on the island of Oahu. As the tourney approaches, players are welcomed to breathtaking scenic views from their hotel balconies. Charlotte Hounds player, Justin Smith, will be checking in with Lacrosse Playground while he takes in the lax scene in Hawaii. Read More...

Salisbury’s 2012 NCAA Championship Rings

By Lacrosse Playground | October 23, 2012 |
The No. 1 Salisbury University men's lacrosse team capped off the program's seventh undefeated season and 10th National Championship on Sunday by defeating the State University of New York at Cortland in the 2012 NCAA Division III National Championship game, 14-10, at Gillette Stadium. Today, they received diamond encrusted Championship Rings. Get a load of that bling! View more images here.

New Members Inducted in to National Lacrosse Hall of Fame

By Lacrosse Playground | October 22, 2012 |
HUNT VALLEY, Md. – Four of the most recognizable names over the past 30 years of men's lacrosse were formally inducted as the newest male members of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Saturday evening at the Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley. Read More...

NHL Lockout Will Have Little To No Impact On NLL Attendance

By Lacrosse Playground | October 10, 2012 |
Following the expiration of the National Hockey League's collective bargaining agreement, a month prior to beginning of the 2012–13 NHL season, owners declared a lockout. The NHL season is supposed to start October 11. The season will not happen at least anytime soon. So...this leaves all of the lacrosse fans, writers, players and announcers wondering, "Will the NHL lockout help NLL attendance?" History shows there's no conclusive evidence that it will help attendance. Read More...

DURKL 2012 Fall Lookbook

By Lacrosse Playground | October 2, 2012 |
Private school streetwear brand, DURKL, drops their new line for Fall 2012. The lookbook consists of outerwear, fleeces, crewnecks, button downs and hats. Within the lookbook you will not only see new patterns, but also new offerings of active sportswear to their international audience.

Detroit Lacrosse Welcomes Back Alumni

By Lacrosse Playground | October 1, 2012 |
DETROIT -- It was a day to reminisce and just have a good time out at Titan Field on the campus of the University of Detroit Mercy as the men's and women's lacrosse teams hosted alumni exhibitions followed by a cookout on Saturday. “When we decided to add lacrosse, the positive feedback from across the country was unbelievable,” said University of Detroit Mercy Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics Keri Gaither. Read More...

Towson Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Keio 11-4 in Friendly

By Lacrosse Playground | September 27, 2012 |
TOWSON, Md. - The Towson men's lacrosse team defeated visiting Keio University, 11-4, in an international friendly Wednesday evening at Unitas Stadium. Playing international rules did not slow down the Tigers. Towson got plenty of early shots. Read More...

Patagonia 2012 Fall Fleece Outerwear

By Lacrosse Playground | September 26, 2012 |
Patagonia has released fleece outerwear for Fall 2012. As per usual the fleece outer-layers provide the same construction, fit and integrity consumers are used to with the brand. Among the new pieces are the Synchilla Snap-T Pullover and the Classic Retro-X Cardigan in various colorways and patterns.

2012 Arizona State Holiday Lacrosse Camp

By Lacrosse Playground | September 20, 2012 |
The Arizona State Holiday Lacrosse Camp is a teaching and instructional camp being offered at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix, AZ. We feel that the Instructional Camp has been lost in the shuffle with all the recruiting camps. We have the mind set of putting together the top Instructional Camp on the West Coast and what not a better place then Phoenix Arizona. Read More...

Magerks by Zubaz Ocean City ’12 Uniforms

By Lacrosse Playground | August 14, 2012 |
Magerks makes its way on to LPG and boy do they have sick unis! These lacrosse uniforms were created by AWD (Athletic Wear Direct). This year's team will receive a pair of shorts with Zubaz pattern, game shirt, game tank, and another tank with no number to just wear around since everyone’s favorite watering hole doesn’t allow anything in with a number on the back. Read More...