Games of the year #7- Syracuse vs Cornell

Now as we get into our top seven, we have a lot of college games here. We start off with a nail biter between Syracuse and Cornell. This game comes down to the final second, as the #2 team in the nation holds on....

This game ended wild, but started off like any other game, when Syracuse's Max Bartig scored on the first shot of the game with 10:27 left in the first quarter. Most of the period were long possessions by each team, with niether really able to get much done. Finally a tally was put up for Cornell with Ryan Hurley's goal at 4:36
left going into the second.
Senior Chris Daniello scored to lead of the second for Syracuse, but the Big Red of Cornell were able to bounce back with goals from Roy Lang and David Lau. The rest of the period carryed on like the first, with both goalies having good games to that point. The quarter ended the same, and Syracuse faced their third halftime deficit of the season.
The tempo of the game finally got going in the third, but with not many goals still. Cody Jaimeson was able to get two back for Syracuse, including an impressive rebound goal off Tim Desko with 3:41 in the quarter.
Cornell was able to bury two goals, however, to make the game 6-4 in the favor of the Big Red with 10:55 left in the game. Cornell and Syracuse were able to exchange goals later in the period, but then Syracuse tied it late with goals from Tim Desko and Jovan Miller.
As the clock ticked down to 30 seconds, John Lade forced a turnover for Syracuse to get the final possession of the game. Surprisingly, head coach John Desko did not call a timeout as his team raced to the box to get off the final shot. Jaimeson got the ball with seconds ticking off, and fired to be saved by goaltender AJ Fiore. But Chris Daniello was able to pick up the rebound and score with 0:01 left on the clock.
Game Notes:
Syracuse had come back down three goals late, simaler to their championship in 2008 over Cornell. Junior goaltender John Galloway of Syracuse was a career 40-5 after that game. Syracuse outshot Cornell 40-20. Jaimeson and Daniello were the only multi-point scorers for Syracuse. Syracuse extended it's winning streak to seven games.

Media Coverage:
Inside Lacrosse

Nightly Lax Links

Lax Links for your Tuesday evening.

Bruce Alexander retires- NLL Insider

Craig Point is ready for 2011- Knighthawks.net

NHL following in NLL's footsteps?- TSN.ca

Rush re-sign key player- NLL.com

Jamieson has a lot of work to do- Examiner.com

Iroquois Turned Away, Have One More Chance

BREAKING: Iroquois Nationals told "Go get USA or Canadian passports" by British, and it is very unlikely they will be able to play in the World Championships in England, The UK issued a statement, saying, ”Like all those seeking entry into the U.K., they must present a document that we recognise as valid to enable us to complete our immigration and other checks.”

1:30 AM Update: The Iroquois may still play in the tournament, but have been forced to forefit their game vs England. England will recive maximum points in the standings, and will play an exibtion vs Germany in place of Iroquois, which will have no baring on the standings.


The Iroquois Nationals were denied again entry into Manchester England. They have one more shot today, at 4pm. If they do not make that, then they will not make it on time for their first game.
The issue is the Iroquois passports. The British Consulate said they would not let the Iroquois Nationals into the United Kingdom unless the United States will allow them back in. The U.S. has offered the Iroquois the option of expediting American passports, but the Nationals want to travel on their own Haudenosaunee documentation, for they have traveled internationally with them for 20 years.
“The team’s looking good,” said Iroquois Nationals GM Ansley Jemison. “We’re starting to come together as a team. This has been a blessing in disguise; it’s really drawn the team together. I’m pleased with the way the team looks right now.”

Update: The USA has cleared the Iroquois Nationals and they are good to go to Manchester, England to play tomorrow. The team is now awaiting clearance from the Canadian government for the players from Canada, as well as the British visas, but things look good.

NLL Mock Draft 1

Here is your first mock draft for the NLL Draft:

Knighthawks: Cody Jaimeson
Blazers: Curtis Dickson
Swarm: Kyle Rubisch
Roughnecks: Josh Gillam
Blazers: Dan Coates
Knighthawks: Derek Hopcroft
Bandits: Jarett Davis
Roughnecks: Ben McCullough
Roughnecks: Dan MacRae
Titans: John McClure
Knighthawks: Tyler Collins

Any other ideas, write them in the comments

Darris Kilgour Extends Contract

Longtime Buffalo Bandits coach Darris Kilgour has signed a three year deal to stay in Buffalo through the 2013 season. Kilgour has coached the Bandits since 2003, the year he was also named coach of the year.
Last off-season Kilgour stepped down as team GM to Derek Graham so he could focus on coaching only. There was speculation of him going for the Rochester Knighthawks job with the inevitable acquisition of Cody Jaimeson in this years draft.
Kilgour has led the Bandits to eight straight playoffs appearances and a championship in 2008. the Bandits 12 win season in 2003 is the most in their history, the year he was named head coach. Kilgour began his coaching career with the Washington Power from 2000-2002. Kilgour was also a three time NLL all-star, and the Bandits first ever draft pick in 1992.

MLL Mock Draft

The MLL Collegiate Draft is tonight at 7pm. Here is the NLL Mock Draft:

Round One:
Machine: Ned Crotty, Duke
We saw Crotty in the NCAA championship game last week, and previewed his line mate Max Quinzani. Especially with Casey Powell's status in question, they could use a guy with the talent of Crotty.

Bayhawks: Mike Kimmel
The Bayhawks GM Spencer Ford has reiterated time and again he plans on taking Kimmel.

Cannons: Max Quinzani
You can look at the post below to read all about Quinzani, and he fits the bill in Boston to play beside Paul Rabil.

Lizards: Scott Rodgers
We also saw a lot of Rodgers recently as the goalie of Notre Dame. He fits a Lizards team that could use a good goaltender.

Outlaws: Ken Clausen
Denver is worried about Clausen's availability, as he may be taken before they can snag him. They could use a midfielder, and Clausen fits in nicely.

Bayhawks: Brian Carroll
The Bayhawks may option to take Parker McKee, but Carrol may be the option.

Cody Jaimeson, the expected #1 pick in the NLL, will likely be selected by Toronto in the second round.

Prospect Previews: Cody Jaimeson

We all know the Rochester Knighthawks will use their first round pick on Syracuse star Cody Jaimeson. But why, and what exactly is his potential? I'm here to tell you.

Jaimeson won a national championship with Syracuse in 2009, but he also plays Major Series Lacrosse. Now what is that? It is a box lacrosse league with six teams, and they play the winner of the Western lacrosse Association for the championship every year.

Jaimeson played for the Onondaga Community College Lazers in his first year, leading them to an undefeated season and a national championship. He transferred to Syracuse in 2008. He was expected to enter the draft last year but did not. He was linked to the Knighthawks even back then, and with the 'Hawks holding possession of the #1 pick, (Thanks to a trade with Colorado) it looks like Jaimeson will be a K'Hawk.

Jaimeson was rookie of the year and MVP in his first year in the MSL, which was 2008. He easily lead the league in scoring with 96 points, and is considered the best #1 pick since Brodie Merril in 2005. Another reason that Jaimeson has been connected with the Knighthawks is Gary Gait, a Knighthawks player who won a championship at Syracuse and won MVP and ROY in his first year of the MSL.

Next up in our Prospect Previews: Curtis Dickson

2010 NLL Draft Order

Here is the order for this year's NLL Draft:

1. Rochester
2. Boston
3, Boston
4. Minnesota
5. Rochester
6. Calgary
7. Calgary
8. Calgary
9. Orlando
10. Buffalo
11. Rochester

Second Round
1. Colorado
2. Rochester
3. Minnesota
4. Boston
5. Buffalo
6. Toronto
7. Colorado
8. Minnesota
9. Philadelphia
10. Philadelphia
11. Buffalo

Cody Jaimeson will far and away be the #1 pick by Rochester. I'll have some prospects previews up all summer.