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Jim Brown and Investors Purchase Long Island Lizards

By Lacrosse Playground | May 31, 2012 |
NEW YORK, N.Y. (Wednesday, May 30, 2012) - The Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today that they have been sold to an investor group which includes Medallion Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: TAXI), and National Football League Hall of Famer Jim Brown, who, besides professional football, is widely considered the greatest lacrosse player of all time. Read More...

Long Island Lizards’ Greg Gurenlian Tests the New Warrior Blade Pro (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | May 25, 2012 |
After getting my hands on the new Blade Pro from Warrior, I strung it up and put it to the test. I did my usual routine for warming up and compared the heads side-by-side. I then checked for flexibility, scoop, and a bunch of other features. Here's my comparison. Read More...

National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Announces 2012 Induction Class

By Lacrosse Playground | May 24, 2012 |
BALTIMORE — The 2012 induction class for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been approved by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. This year's eight-person class will be officially inducted in a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md. Read More...

Rob Pannell Joins Shootout for Soldiers, Wounded Warrior Project

By Lacrosse Playground | May 23, 2012 |
Rob Pannell joins a slew of other top-notch players as a supporter of a 24 hour lacrosse game to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project. Pannell accompanies Kyle Hartzell, Paul Rabil, Steele Stanwick, Brian Farrell, Drew Westervelt, Eric Martin, and Jesse Schwartzman to name a few. “The Shootout for Soldiers is an awesome event benefiting a great cause," said Pannell. "We are all able to enjoy our freedoms because of the men and women who protect us overseas, and I hope that the lacrosse community will rally behind this event.” Read More...

Chazz Woodson’s Diving Goal Against Charlotte Hounds

By Lacrosse Playground | May 14, 2012 |
Ohio Machine attackman Chazz Woodson scored with 9:54 left in the fourth quarter to tie the game up at 14, but the Hounds scored four unanswered goals to give the Hounds the 18-15 win in the two teams’ first ever meeting. Read More...

Warrior Introduces Special Edition Cleat For Mother’s Day

By Lacrosse Playground | May 9, 2012 |
BOSTON, MA, May 9, 2012 - Warrior will introduce a special edition pink lacrosse cleat for Mother’s Day. The special edition cleat was developed as a way for Major League Lacrosse players to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer and to show support for those affected by breast cancer. Read More...

Game Photos: Denver Outlaws and Chesapeake Bayhawks Come to Blows

By Lacrosse Playground | April 24, 2012 |
The Denver Outlaws travelled east to scrimmage the Chesapeake Bayhawks this past weekend at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Md. The scrimmage featured the teams' traditional players, yet the rain apparently spoiled the afternoon. The two teams fought at least four times before the game ended. Read More...

Long Island Lizards and Charlotte Hounds Played in New York City’s First Major League Lacrosse Game

By Lacrosse Playground | April 24, 2012 |
(New York, April 24, 2012) — CityLax, the non-profit organization founded in 2005 dedicated to using athletics, particularly lacrosse, to benefit student-athletes in underserved communities, along with Poly Prep Country Day School, co-hosted a Men’s Major League Lacrosse exhibition game this past Saturday. The Long Island Lizards faced off against the Charlotte Hounds under the lights at Poly Prep’s turf field in the first ever Men’s Major League Lacrosse game to be held in New York City. Read More...

Long Island Lizards Warrior Regulator Lacrosse Gloves

By Lacrosse Playground | April 23, 2012 |
The Long Island Lizards will be rocking Warrior's Regulator glove in Green and White colorways. The mits feature Warrior's Diamond Backhand pattern, compression molded cuff, and a palm with maximum airflow to keep your hands cool and dry.

Ohio Machine 2012 Cascade Pro7 Helmet

By Lacrosse Playground | April 19, 2012 |
The Ohio Machine is a Major League Lacrosse (MLL) professional men's field lacrosse expansion franchise. The team will begin play in the 2012 MLL season along with the Charlotte Hounds as part of the league's plan to have 16 teams by 2020. Today, we are taking a close look at the Cascade Pro7 helmets they will be playing in this season. Read More...

Game Highlights: High Point Men’s Lacrosse Takes on the Charlotte Hounds

By Lacrosse Playground | April 12, 2012 |
Last week, the HPU Men's Lacrosse team had the opportunity to play an exhibition game with the Charlotte Hounds. HPU is preparing for its inaugural varsity season of 2012-13. They will scrimmage the Bayhawks Saturday night in Annapolis. Read More...

Long Island Lizards 2012 Pro7 Helmet

By Lacrosse Playground | April 10, 2012 |
Take a look at what the Long Island Lizards will be wearing this Summer. The Lizards will be sporting their traditional White Pro7s with Green Mohawk decals and chin. Read More...