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NLL Statement on Goalie Glove Inspection

By Lacrosse Playground | February 6, 2013 |
The National Lacrosse League has released the following statement regarding the inspection of gloves worn by Colorado Mammoth goaltender Matt Roik that took place in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s home game against the Minnesota Swarm. Read More...

Between The Legs NLL Goal Makes Sportscenter Top 10

By Lacrosse Playground | January 26, 2013 |
Washington Stealth rookie, Mitch McMichael, scored a highlight-reel between the legs goal in a win over the Edmonton Rush last night. The crafty goal even made Sportscenter Top 10 today. Read More...
NLL games to be carried live on ESPN3 this season

NLL Games will be Carried Live on ESPN3 this Season

By Lacrosse Playground | January 10, 2013 |
The National Lacrosse League has announced that 10 regular-season games will be carried live on ESPN3. The first NLL game on ESPN3 of the 2013 season will air live on Saturday night as the Calgary Roughnecks take on the Toronto Rock from Scotiabank Saddledome at 9 p.m. ET. The full schedule is listed below. Read More...

Bandits Unveil New Uniforms for 2013

By Lacrosse Playground | December 19, 2012 |
The Buffalo Bandits held an open practice event at First Niagara Center on Saturday, Dec. 15 to offer fans their first chance to catch the Bandits in action before the start of the 2013 National Lacrosse League season. The Bandits also unveiled their new home and away jerseys when they took the floor at 10 a.m. Read More...

New Website Promoting NLL Over NHL

By Lacrosse Playground | November 21, 2012 |
A new website, nllovernhl.com, aims to promote the National Lacrosse League (NLL) as a better alternative to the National Hockey League (NHL). Given the NHL lockout is entering its 67th day, totaling 326 games missed, any chances of the NHL Owners reaching an agreement are dim. Nllovernhl.com hopes to sway people's attention towards North America's first sport, lacrosse. Read More...

The Lacrosse Network to broadcast NLL live on YouTube for 2013 season

By Lacrosse Playground | November 14, 2012 |
The National Lacrosse League, in partnership with The Lacrosse Network, has announced that the league’s online game broadcasts will air on YouTube during the 2013 season. Read More...

2012 National Lacrosse League Draft Results, Mark Matthews Goes First (Video)

By Lacrosse Playground | October 2, 2012 |
The 2012 NLL Draft at the Toronto Westin Harbour Castle is now complete. A total of 56 players heard their name called at the 2012 NLL Entry Draft at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto on Monday night. As expected, the Edmonton Rush selected Mark Matthews, the consensus top-rated prospect out of Denver University, with the first overall pick. Read More...

Champions’s Cup & Stanley Cup together at celebration

By Lacrosse Playground | August 24, 2012 |
Sports history was made Monday at Garden River First Nation near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. For the first time ever, the Stanley Cup and the National Lacrosse League’s Champion’s Cup appeared together at a Championship celebration. The two Championship trophies resided at the home of former NHL Coach of the Year and entrepreneur Ted Nolan. Read More...

Bandits re-sign John Tavares to one year contract

By Lacrosse Playground | August 13, 2012 |
Buffalo Bandits Director of Lacrosse Operations Scott Loffler today announced the team has signed All-Pro forward John Tavares to a one-year contract. Tavares earned a league-record 18th All-Pro nod last season by finishing second in the NLL with 41 goals, including a league-leading 21 power play goals, while ranking seventh with 80 points (41+39) in 2012. The Mississauga, ON native led the Bandits in goals, assists and points this year and has now led the team in scoring in 17 of his 21 seasons. Read More...

Fans to Faceoff for Charity & Bragging Rights in Annual Tournament

By Lacrosse Playground | July 3, 2012 |
The great fans of the National Lacrosse League will once again come together this summer to play the game they love, while raising money for charity. The 2012 Fann Cup, a lacrosse tournament of teams comprised of fans of the NLL, will be played on Saturday, July 28th in Minneapolis/St. Paul suburb of Blaine, Minnesota. The host team this year is the Minnesota Stingers, a team comprised of fans of the Minnesota Swarm. Read More...

A Zebra Gets Caught in the Middle of a Lacrosse Fight

By Lacrosse Playground | May 7, 2012 |
As the score got out of hand between the Edmonton Rush and the Calgary Roughnecks, a fight broke out. It took place during their matchup in the NLL West Division semi-finals on Saturday. A ref, who was trying to end the fight, got caught in the middle and took a few blows because of it. Read More...

Own John Grant Jr.’s Record-Setting Lacrosse Ball

By Lacrosse Playground | May 4, 2012 |
Colorado Mammoth forward John Grant Jr. set the National Lacrosse League's single-season scoring record with a fourth-quarter goal on Saturday, April 28 against the Minnesota Swarm. Own this piece of history, the actual ball he scored the goal with. Hand-signed "Jr. 116" by Grant himself, the ball was graciously donated by the superstar to support Jenna Pollock's battle with breast cancer. Read More...