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Getting to know the Mammoth’s youngest Gajic, Alex

Alex Gajic stands 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds. He is the youngest of four star Gajic brothers that have come out of Burnaby Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse behind Milan, Nenad and Ilija. After the jump, read more on why Colorado is excited to have united three of those Gajic brothers in Colorado with last weekend’s big trade.

First, you have to understand the Gajics created a legacy in the B.C. Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse League (BCJALL). Each brother was a leader for the Burnaby Junior Lakers and captured the prized Minto Cup. In ‘04 and ‘05, Nenad and Ilija also respectively won Minto Cup MVPs. READ MORE »

Tewaaraton Trophy winner, Max Seibald, committed to the NLL

Tewaaraton Trophy winner, Max Seibald of Cornell University, plans to play in the the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The statement confirms that, indeed, ‘The NLL American Revolution’ is moving forward. Past Tewaaraton finalists, including 2008 winner Mike Leveille, have opted-out of the indoor game. READ MORE »

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) American Revolution, Revisited

The number of American field lacrosse players finding success in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) has continued to grow in an important shift for the professional game in North America.

In the December 2008 issue of Inside Lacrosse Magazine, Jon Brand accurately stated that the committed U.S. lacrosse players taken in the last NLL Entry Draft “are just what the indoor game needs if it wants to reach the next level: marketable, talented and, most importantly, American.” READ MORE »

National Lacrosse League (NLL): Future Stars

There are a few topics to discuss this week in our extended version of the rookie report, where lately we’ve been tracking rookies and sophomores. This post also mentions a couple of soon to be National Lacrosse League (NLL) rookies and potential stars. READ MORE »

NLL Championship Game Preview: Young Stars

The Calgary Roughnecks and New York Titans, the top two teams from the regular season, will fittingly meet in the 2009 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Championship Game on Friday, May 15. Here now is a look at the top young guns from both of those teams by position. READ MORE »

National Lacrosse League Playoffs: The Remaining Rooks

San Jose’s offense was exceptional against Portland last weekend as they put in 20 goals scoring on 27% of their shots.

Rookie star Ruch Duch put up six points while rookie ‘tender Tyler Richards bounced back from a shaky start to record 40 saves in the win. Hyped American rookie Paul Rabil contributed a goal. READ MORE »

National Lacrosse League: Rookie Report

From twelve National Lacrosse League (NLL) teams down to eight teams and now four. It is crazy how quickly the post-season goes in these ‘one or done’ games. Although it would have been great if Boston had hosted a playoff game this season – for several reasons, starting at the box office and with marketing publicity – the one game finals do provide excitement. READ MORE »

Top 15 NLL Sophomores to Watch during the 2009 NLL Playoffs

Earlier I dropped a list of the Top 15 NLL Rookies to watch in the playoffs. That post wasn’t a ranking of players’ talent levels, rather a listing of players who could be difference makers when it matters most. In similar fashion, here is a look at the Top 15 NLL Sophomores to make note of in your game-day programs.

Boston and San Jose dominated the rookie watch-list. Going up against the league’s most experienced team in Buffalo, the Blazers also have a ton of sophomores to keep an eye out for. San Jose’s first-round opponent is young, too, with a number of second year players who jumped to the pro ranks early. READ MORE »

Top 15 NLL Rookies to Watch during the 2009 NLL Playoffs

Last Tuesday, we dropped our selections for the 2009 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Insider All-Rookie Team. But that was based on the regular season. The following lists the top rookies to watch during the post-season. READ MORE »

NLL Insider All-Rookie Team

All season we’ve tracked the top National Lacrosse League (NLL) rookies. In the end though, what matters is cracking a spot on the NLL All-Rookie Team. Only one player will be named Rookie of the Year (unless there are co-winners). Six players will make the NLL All-Rookie Team. Here are your NLL Insider picks. READ MORE »