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2012 Scotland U19 Lacrosse Blog From Turku, Finland

By Lacrosse Playground | July 18, 2012 |
Today, was all about lifting team morale after yesterday's loss against the Welsh. With the team deflated and most of our minds clearly in the wrong place, we were taken out for an unconventional training session. Rather than running drills, we ran six-on-six for 1 or 2 hours, hacking pieces out of each other and generally letting some steam off - none of us were ready to think about walk-throughs. The weather helped, with the sun hot enough to allow just pinnies. We reminded ourselves that although we could now only finish 9th, if we won our next game we could face the Welsh again, motivation enough to get everyone's head back where it should be. I personally found ice cream, Subway, and muffins helped me get over the loss. Read More...
Tom Masterson recorded 41 assists and 56 points during the OJALL regular season

Detroit Mercy’s Adams, Masterson Showing Offensive Dominance In Ontario Jr. A Lacrosse League

By Lacrosse Playground | July 6, 2012 |
DETROIT -- The regular season is over in the Ontario Jr. A Lacrosse League (OJALL) and it's now time for the playoffs as the University of Detroit Mercy has seen a few of its men's lacrosse players shine in the summer lacrosse league. Read More...

Chris Sanderson, Lacrosse Great Dies from Brain Cancer

By Lacrosse Playground | June 28, 2012 |
Philly - With great sadness, the Philadelphia Wings announced that former Wings coach and player Chris Sanderson passed away today at age 38. Sanderson, who played two seasons for the Wings and served as an assistant coach from 2005 to 2011, passed away after a three-and-a-half year battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind his wife Brogann and daughters Stevie and Clementine. Read More...

Mark Matthews’ First Career MLL Goal is a Thing of Beauty

By Lacrosse Playground | June 5, 2012 |
Here is a video from LaxKingsTV on YouTube which features Mark Matthews scoring his first career MLL goal. A sick one-hander from the strong lefty Canadian, shows he can compete with the big boys. Mark Matthews finished the game with 4 goals, 1 assist in a 18-16 loss to the Chesapeake Bayhawks. Read More...

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...

Three Lacrosse Fights to Start Your Week Right Because Mondays Suck

By Lacrosse Playground | April 16, 2012 |
After watching the movie, Goon, over the weekend, I finally understand why hockey players fight. However, my understanding for lacrosse players fighting is still unfounded. Maybe you can appreciate it a little more by watching three fights from the NLL over the weekend. Read More...

Zach Palmer’s One-Handed Lacrosse Goal Against Virginia Is…

By Lacrosse Playground | March 26, 2012 |
As 412_Lax put it, "Zach Palmer decided to score one handed against UVA. Canadians keeping it casual in Charlottesville." Palmer and the Jays did work this weekend by beating UVA in overtime. This goal, however, made the lacrosse Gods smile. It's pure perfection mixed with a lot of creativity. Remember his behind-the-back goal against the Terps last year? Read More...

Weekend Recap of the McGill Redmen from Baggataway Cup 2011

By Lacrosse Playground | November 22, 2011 |
Canadians are a necessity in the States nowadays. A crafty attackman (usually) with uncanny vision and finishing abilities are a must. You better keep your eye on "the Canadian" in a loose ball situation. Imagine if you had to play against a Man-Up unit consisting entirely of Canadians. Read More...

The Canadian University Lacrosse Championship is this Weekend

By Lacrosse Playground | November 4, 2011 |
The Baggataway Cup, which is the Canadian National Lacrosse University Championship, is being played this weekend. The playoffs will be on display in London, Ontario, and you can guarantee it'll be a dogfight to the finish. Canadians are dominant on the floor for indoor, but how do they compare to field lacrosse in the States? We've included a preview of the Road to the Championship so you can get an understanding at how good they really are. Read More...