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NLL’s Philly Wings Replace Names with Twitter Handles

By Lacrosse Playground | December 20, 2011 |
The Philly Wings of the NLL announced today that the team will be revolutionizing jerseys by using Wings players’ Twitter handles as their nameplate for the team’s game against the Bandits at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, February 12 at 4 p.m. Read More...

Minnesota Swarm Unveils New Home Jerseys

By Lacrosse Playground | December 16, 2011 |
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Swarm today unveiled its new home jerseys for the 2012 season. The Swarm plans on releasing its new road uniforms at a later date. Minnesota's home and away uniforms in 2012 will continue to feature its patented blue and yellow stripe pattern along the sides and in addition now feature a honeycomb design around the shoulder area. Read More...

Minnesota Swarm 2012 Season Promo Video

By Lacrosse Playground | December 8, 2011 |
The NLL season is fast approaching and the Minnesota Swarm are getting in on the promo action. The Swarm is a an easy team to like. They are always engaging and interacting with their fans, which proves they care. Get fired up for the season by watching their latest promotional video. Read More...

Lacrosse Fight Breaks Out at Knighthawks Training Camp

By Lacrosse Playground | November 28, 2011 |
Josh Ruys, who stands at 6'3" 245lbs., and Scott Rouse came to blows at their own training camp. Yes, two teammates fought each other and the team is promoting it. Does anyone see a problem with this? It is Canada after all. Maybe in-house fights should be allowed for the NFL. That way, everyone on the Philly Eagles could take their anger out on DeSean Jackson. Read More...

Minnesota Swarm Signs TV Deal With Channel 45

By Lacrosse Playground | November 8, 2011 |
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Swarm today announced that KSTC-TV, Channel 45, will rebroadcast all (8) of the Swarm’s regular season home contests during the 2012 season. The partnership marks the first time in team history every Swarm home game will air on TV. Read More...

Mammoth Inks Draft Selection Jovan Miller

By Lacrosse Playground | November 3, 2011 |
Denver, Colorado - The Colorado Mammoth announced today that the team has signed transition player Jovan Miller, the 47th overall selection in the 2011 NLL Entry Draft, to a two-year contract, pending league approval. Miller led his hometown Syracuse Orange to two NCAA national championships in his four-year career. Read More...

The Edmonton Crush Dance Team: Core Training Video

By Lacrosse Playground | October 13, 2011 |
After two choreography sessions and a finals round at West Edmonton Mall, 14 dancers were selected for this year's Edmonton Crush Dance Team. The Edmonton Crush are a part of the Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The team practices twice a week learning routines and preparing for the 2012 season. So obviously, they need to stay in shape. This dance team is one of the very best in the league and they wanted to prove it by making a Core Training Video for LPG. Read More...

Things I Love: Fall Ball Edition

By Lacrosse Playground | October 13, 2011 |
Your lax babe here! Back and ready to get into the Fall Ball action! Besides the crisp weather, boots, scarves, rugby and water polo...(I'm drifting...), Fall brings us the newest of the new for lax, preparing us for the sweet Spring. The lax bros and babes in the know aren't hibernating until Spring season, they're still in the game. So this is the list of things I love for Fall 2011, which isn't even over yet! Read More...

Boston Blazers Suspend Operations for Upcoming NLL Season

By Lacrosse Playground | September 2, 2011 |
In an open letter, via Facebook, to fans, Boston Blazers President and General Manager Doug Reffue addressed a suspension of operations for the Boston Blazers this upcoming season. In his letter, Reffue expresses an interest in relocating the team to a more suitable arena. He doesn't state that the franchise is down, however, he is optimistic about a run for the 2013 title. Read More...

Toronto Rock’s New Lacrosse Facility Ground Breaking

By Lacrosse Playground | August 19, 2011 |
Images and comments from the ground breaking ceremony for Jamie Dawick's new lacrosse facility which will also be the new practice facility for the National Lacrosse League's Toronto Rock. Read More...

Philly Wings’ Slow Summer Commercial

By Lacrosse Playground | July 27, 2011 |
The NLL's Philadelphia franchise is feeling the snail-pace of Summer, so they produced a funny video which showcases their office atmosphere. Think of it as SportsCenter does lax. Read More...