Month: December 2013

Faceoff Academy Coaches School Us on Face-Offs

By Lacrosse Playground | December 19, 2013 |
Face-off rules have been tinkered with for the better part of the last decade, but the role of the face-off man got a little extra attention last spring because of some media articles and coaches questioning the necessity of facing off. The Face-Off Academy is one of the nation’s leading instructional academies for face-off specialists. We spoke to Face-Off Academy coaches Greg Gurenlian, Chris Mattes and Jerry Ragonese about all things face-off related. Read More...

Nine First-Time Entrants Highlight FIL World Championship Field

By Lacrosse Playground | December 19, 2013 |
BALTIMORE — Nine first-time entrants will highlight the 38-team field expected for the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse Men’s World Championship, which will be hosted by US Lacrosse at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver from July 10-19, 2014. Read More...

Brogden Cup 2014 Hosts Top Players From USA and Canada

By Lacrosse Playground | December 19, 2013 |
Baltimore, MD, Dec. 20, 2013 – Early next month, top lacrosse players from the US and Canada will unite in Ontario for the Brogden Cup 2014, a historical three-day lacrosse series organized by Level 2 Sports that promotes international fellowship between the two countries. The Brogden Cup will be held on January 3-5 at the Oshawa Civic Field House at 99 Thornton Road in Oshawa. Read More...
Video: High School Lacrosse and Football Player Suspended for Hugging Teacher

Video: High School Lacrosse and Football Player Suspended for Hugging Teacher

By Lacrosse Playground | December 18, 2013 |
I've previously heard about this story, but I didn't realize he has lacrosse ties until today. I've chosen to refrain from voicing my opinion about this topic because there seems to be more to the story than what meets the eye. Read More...

Take It Deep This Cold Season

By Lacrosse Playground | December 18, 2013 |
Take It Deep (TID), founded by lacrosse players, drops new long sleeve shirts just in time for the Winter season. TID designs apparel for active individuals that pursue adventure no matter the season or conditions. Board Deep and Ski Deep are just two of the many offerings TID lists on their site. Read More...

Marist Lacrosse Serves Community Through Semester of Service

By Lacrosse Playground | December 17, 2013 |
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Marist men’s lacrosse team won the 2013 Red Fox Challenge for its participation in community service this semester. The Red Foxes joined in events for several local charities to support causes within the Hudson Valley as well as outside the local community. Juniors Nick Struble and Patrick Eaker served as the team’s Red Fox Challenge liasons and spearheaded many of the community service initiatives. Read More...
Paul Rabil Foundation Holiday Magic Gala Raised Over $70,000

Paul Rabil Foundation Holiday Magic Gala Raises Over $70,000

By Lacrosse Playground | December 17, 2013 |
BALTIMORE, MD, – December 17, 2013 – Paul Rabil, midfielder for the Boston Cannons and Three-Time MLL Offensive Player of the Year, has successfully launched the third annual Paul Rabil Foundation Holiday Magic Gala. On December 12, 2013, hosted by the PRF’s Board of Directors, the Gala raised over $70,000. Read More...
Quint Kessenich Hopes Devon Wills Doesn't Receive Walking Papers

Video: Quint Kessenich Analyzes First Female Lacrosse Player in Major League Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | December 17, 2013 |
An historic moment took place yesterday when the New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse claimed Devon Wills off the Player Pool. She has the chance to be the first ever female lacrosse player to make a professional field team. Read More...
2013 Holiday Gift Guide - Last Minute Gifts

2013 Holiday Gift Guide – Last Minute Gifts for Men

By Lacrosse Playground | December 17, 2013 |
Shopping for men isn’t as easy as it sounds, so we’ve cut the time in half. This Gift Guide has a little for everyone. From cologne to pants, this Gift Guide will give you ideas for yourself and others. Read More...
Growing the Game, First Woman has been Selected by a Major League Lacrosse Team

Growing the Game, First Woman Selected by Major League Lacrosse Team

By Lacrosse Playground | December 16, 2013 |
Major League Lacrosse, the premier outdoor lacrosse league, announced today that two-time FIL Women's World Cup gold medalist Devon Wills was claimed off the Player Pool by the New York Lizards making her the first woman to be selected by an MLL Team. Read More...
The Official Red Band Trailer for 22 Jump Street with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum

The Official Red Band Trailer for 22 Jump Street with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum

By Lacrosse Playground | December 16, 2013 |
After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. Read More...

ECAC Announces Strategic Partnership with Under Armour

By Lacrosse Playground | December 16, 2013 |
CENTERVILLE, Mass. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), Nelligan Sports Marketing (NSM) and Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) announced today that the Baltimore-based leader in performance apparel, footwear and accessories will become the official outfitter of the ECAC. Read More...