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Noble Selected No. 2 Overall in NLL Entry Draft

By Lacrosse Playground | September 23, 2014 |
TORONTO –University of Denver men’s lacrosse alum Jeremy Noble (Orangeville, Ontario) was drafted with the second overall pick by the Rochester Knighthawks at the National Lacrosse League Entry Draft on Monday night at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre. Read More...

Diving Lax Goal On #SCTop10

By Lacrosse Playground | March 31, 2014 |
ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 Plays of the weekend for Sunday, featured a SWEET diving goal from an NLL game. Read More...

Akwesasne’s T19 Sports, Former NLL Star Mike Thompson Form the Thompson Lacrosse Company

By Lacrosse Playground | March 31, 2014 |
Hogansburg, N.Y./Akwesasne Mohawk Nation — T19 Sports, located on the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, and former professional and international lacrosse star Mike Thompson have announced the formation of the Thompson Lacrosse Company. Read More...

Storybook Ending For Mammoth On Lacrosse Out Cancer Night

By Lacrosse Playground | March 9, 2014 |
Helmet decals from Pro Athletics feature the ‘Lacrosse Out Cancer’ logo and corresponding ribbon color just above the players’ foreheads. A large ribbon also dons the back-left. Read More...
How Does Casey Powell Do It?!

How Does Casey Powell Do It?!

By Lacrosse Playground | March 6, 2014 |
The Lacrosse Network rounds out the Top Ten Plays from Week 10 in the NLL. At 38, Casey Powell still brings it. See where he ranks in the Top Ten Plays. Read More...

Here’s an NLL Video to Get Your Blood Flowing

By Lacrosse Playground | February 12, 2014 |
Our goal for the video was to put out a professional, high-quality highlight film for the NLL. There aren't many out there, and we think it could help the sport gain publicity a lot as a lot of people don't see the NLL as the high speed, high action sport it is. Read More...

Colorado Mammoth Partners With Pro Athletics On Helmet Decals

By Lacrosse Playground | December 30, 2013 |
The Colorado Mammoth announced today that it has partnered with California-based Pro Athletics on the team’s helmet decals for the 2014 season. Mammoth players will wear five unique sets of helmet decals throughout the year – one tailored to the team’s marketing slogan, and four others designed specifically for the team’s theme nights. Read More...

Under Armour Named Exclusive Supplier Of The National Lacrosse League

By Lacrosse Playground | November 25, 2013 |
New York – (November 25, 2013) The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is proud to announce Under Armour (NYSE:UA) as the league’s new exclusive supplier of performance apparel, footwear & equipment through the 2016 season. NLL players will proudly compete in the new Under Armour® apparel and equipment when the 2014 season begins on December 28. Read More...

Watch The 2014 Toronto Rock Cheerleaders Audition Tape

By Lacrosse Playground | October 1, 2013 |
The 2014 Toronto Rock Cheerleaders were recently selected, check out the auditions and meet this year's team. Read More...

2013 NLL Entry Draft Results

By Lacrosse Playground | September 17, 2013 |
The 2013 NLL Entry Draft took place at Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) in Oakville, Ontario and was broadcast live on YouTube via The Lacrosse Network. The Minnesota Swarm selected Logan Schuss from Ohio State University with the first overall pick before 54 more players heard their names called as the next crop of potential future NLL stars. Read More...

NLL announces All-Green Team

By Lacrosse Playground | June 13, 2013 |
The National Lacrosse League has announced the first-ever NLL All-Green Team. The players were selected by their respective teams to serve as ambassadors for green initiatives for their leadership qualities both on and off the field along with their commitment to making a difference in their team's local community while promoting environmental awareness. Read More...

John Grant Jr. Makes Trick Shots Look Way Too Easy

By Lacrosse Playground | February 20, 2013 |
Colorado Mammoth's John Grant Jr. is no stranger to sniping net, but this trick shot video is beyond skillful. He is so good that even his General Manager trusts him to knock a water bottle off of his head. Read More...