Lacrosse Playground

Charlotte, N.C. (January 25, 2012) – Charlotte Lacrosse LLC announced today that Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Charlotte, located in Uptown’s Gateway Village, has signed on as “Official Hotel of the Charlotte Hounds.” Bordered by the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Johnson & Wales University campus, the hotel is walking distance of Uptown Charlotte, 3 miles from historic American Legion Memorial Stadium and just 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Read More…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -– Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced Thursday a trade between the Charlotte Hounds and Rochester Rattlers that will send Rattlers’ midfielder Jovan Miller to Charlotte. The trade comes just 24 hours prior to the 2012 MLL Collegiate Draft. Read More…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Touchback Club today honored Charlotte Hounds Midfielder Stephen Berger as their 2012 Pro Athlete of the Year. Touchback Club President Alex Schanderwald said, “Stephen is ushering in a new era of lacrosse in the Carolinas. It was hard to overlook his flair and skill.” Other nominees included the Panthers’ Cam Newton, the Bobcats’ Corey Maggette and the Hurricanes’ Jussi Jokinen. Read More…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (December 7, 2011) – The Charlotte Hounds have acquired the 2011 MLL Rookie of the Year, Jeremy Boltus, with their first pick (#2 overall) in the 2012 MLL Expansion Draft. Selected with the Hamilton Nationals’ eighth round pick in the 2011 MLL Collegiate Draft, the former United States Military Academy attackman was the Nationals’ leading goal scorer with 19 goals and contributed 11 assists, which ranked third on the team. Read More…

Charlotte, NC — On Saturday, November 19 at American Legion Memorial Stadium, a group of regional lacrosse players organized by the Hounds and Doug Little, Director of SCOG Lacrosse, took the field for the first ever Charlotte Hounds Foundation fundraiser. At precisely 8:00 AM ET, Hounds Blue and Hounds White faced off and took aim for the 12 hour, 8 minute Guinness World Record for Longest Marathon Playing Lacrosse (male). Read More…

Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced Wednesday the Charlotte Hounds have acquired attackman Billy Bitter and defenseman Brett Schmidt from the Denver Outlaws in an effort to continue building the team’s first-ever roster. In exchange, the Outlaws will receive the Hounds’ 3rd and 6th round selections in the 2012 MLL Expansion Draft and their 5th round selection in the 2012 MLL Collegiate Draft. Read More…

(Charlotte, N.C.) – Charlotte Hounds Managing Partner and Team President Jim McPhilliamy announced this morning that Mike Cerino has been named the first Head Coach in team history. Read More…

Charlotte, N.C. – June 20, 2011 – The Name the Team Campaign powered by OrthoCarolina, which ran from April 1 – June 10, engulfed the fans and community in the creative process from start to finish. After determining geographic agenda, identifying brand attributes, exploring and voting on name/design concepts, the fans have spoken!