Much of the talk around lacrosse this year has been about the future, with the advent of a new professional league, upcoming world championships in box lacrosse and more. But I caught a glimpse of the future near the end of the spring season that has me excited, but that should have players, fans, … [Read more...]
Looking for PLL players to root for? Turn to old Cannons stars
The Boston Cannons don’t play in the Premier Lacrosse League, but many of their former stars do. With the Premier Lacrosse League having opened its touring season in New England at Gillette Stadium on June 1-2 — but not returning to the region in 2019 — pro lacrosse fans might decide who to cheer … [Read more...]
PLL debut at Gillette: What worked and what can be improved
FOXBORO, Mass. – The past, present and future of lacrosse were on display the first weekend of June at Gillette Stadium. You found them in the parking lot, on the field and in the stands, respectively, as the Premier Lacrosse League opened its first-ever touring season, a professional lacrosse … [Read more...]
As pro landscape changes, Boston Cannons give something to root for
The first weekend of June, New England finally got to experience what professional lacrosse is supposed to be all about. It didn’t happen at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro — where the Premier Lacrosse League made its much-ballyhooed debut — but rather a 20-mile drive away, at Veterans Memorial Stadium … [Read more...]
PLL or MLL? New England fans don’t have to pick just one
For most lacrosse fans, Memorial Day weekend — when the NCAA decides its collegiate champions — is the most exciting time of the year. This year, however, the most interesting time — especially for fans in New England — comes a week later, when the Boston Cannons open the Major League Lacrosse … [Read more...]
Enjoying longevity in lacrosse
Early this month, I’ll start my last game as the regular goalie on my primary lacrosse team. It’s not that I can’t hold up my end any more, but I’ve always said that I would step away from a team before guys had to push me away. My plan had been for this to happen a year ago, but injuries cost me … [Read more...]
