Fish Out of Water #1: American playing box lacrosse
By Joel Derechinsky
As field lacrosse continues to grow, the game is becoming more and more publicized. Professional and Division I players alike are quickly becoming not only superstars but the faces of the game. For years, fans have watched Canadian and American teams compete in the World Games in both box and field lacrosse. Fans everywhere watch as college players not only move on to play in the MLL but also try to adapt to the Canadian game in the NLL.
Players such as Johnny Christmas, Shawn Nadelen and Ryan Boyle make the transition look easy, but in reality, how challenging, or easy, is it really? This summer, I have the opportunity to experience the box game first-hand, as I will be living in Calgary and playing for the Jr. A Raiders. Over the next two months, I will attempt to learn as much as I can about this fast-paced, Canadian game of box lacrosse.
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