Denver and Ohio State Highlights – Video

Great highlights from the Denver – Ohio State game this past weekend including some behind the scenes from the locker rooms.  Some great talent on the field with both teams having Canadians making significant contributions.

Why Paul Rabil Is Not Playing for the Rush – Video

I finally figured it out.  Paul Rabil is not playing for the Edmonton Rush because he is lost in his closet.

2012 Towson vs Johns Hopkins NCAA Lacrosse Highlights – Video

Great highlights from Johns Hopkins 12 to 6 win over Towson which included great goals from Canadians Zach Palmer and Brandon Benn.  Both players showed great poise in tight around the net.  This is something we expect from Palmer, but it looks like Brandon Bell has some finish inside as well.  Good to see Canadians doing so well on Homewood Field.

Junior A Unofficial Draft Results

I pulled off all the draft picks from the Alberta Junior A Twitter feed @ABJrALAX to put together and unofficial 2012 Junior A Draft list.  Click here to see the Draft List.   All four Junior A teams draft at the same time.  The two Calgary teams are allowed to draft only Southern Alberta players and the two Edmonton teams are only allowed to draft Northern Alberta players.  The Red Deer players are left out of the initial draft and then drafted as a separate draft.  When you see the list you will see the two different drafts.

Vimy Lacrosse was well represented in the draft with 9 former or current students taken out of the 20 picks from the North.  Two students, Brendan Kelly and Rob Bartko, were taken first and second overall  in the North draft.  It was great to see the success of our students and how they are making an impact on Alberta Lacrosse.

Rush vs Roughnecks Highlights – Video

The Rush lost last night to the Calgary Roughnecks 12 to 8 in a very fast and physical game.  The Roughnecks scored the first four goals of the fourth quarter to break a 6 to 6 tie and take a lead that they would not relinquish.  The goalies on both sides were exceptional with each making numerous point-blank saves.  The Rush again struggled with their power play and just could not get into a good rhythm against Calgary’s pressure defense during their 5 on 5 sets.  Both teams play the same defensive style, but Calgary’s ball movement was better creating more chances on offense.  They also beat Edmonton on a few transition opportunities including some by Geoff Snider who dominated the faceoffs throughout the game.  Once you get down to Calgary it is tough to get on a run if you can never win a faceoff.

The Rush need to figure it out especially on the offensive side of the ball.  There is no balance on offense.  Some players never touch the ball and others are taking way too many shots on net.   It needs to improve if the team wants to string some wins together.  It will not get easier with the Philadelphia Wings visiting Edmonton for the next game.  They will be coming into town with Brodie Merrill, Dan Dawson and Kevin Crowley.  At least the game will be at home for the Rush.

Highlights of last night’s game are below.