A Day For Christian”
Christian Koehler is a 9 year old Timber Point boy who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Please come help us support him and his family in their time of need.
When: Saturday, June 21st
Where: Lily Flanagan’s
Main Street in Islip, NY
More information as to time will follow.
Chinese Auction, 50/50 Raffles, and more!!!
Please come to help us help Christian fight!!
Volunteers or Anyone with Donations Please Call Andrea 631-650-1744 or email ajkraso@optonline.net
Monetary donations can be made to The Christian Koehler Fund, and sent to 150 Oceanside Street, Islip Terrace, N.Y. 11752.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Listen Up Laxers...see below
“A Day For Christian”Christian Koehler is a 9 year old Timber Point boy (and youth lacrosse player) who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Please come help us support him and his family in their time of need.
When: Saturday, June 21st
Where: Lily Flanagan’s
Main Street in Islip, NY
More information as to time will follow.
Chinese Auction, 50/50 Raffles, and more!!!
Please come to help us help Christian fight!!
Volunteers or Anyone with Donations Please Call Andrea 631-650-1744 or email ajkraso@optonline.net
Monetary donations can be made to The Christian Koehler Fund, and sent to 150 Oceanside Street, Islip Terrace, N.Y. 11752.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Outlaws Lasso Dragons for Division Win, 19-16
Denver, CO--Overcoming a halftime deficit and all-star performances from San Francisco goalie Matt Vallone and rookie attackman Matt Lalli, the Outlaws used a balance scoring attack to down the Dragons Saturday night in Denver, 19-16.
The home team got off to a very quick start, rattling off four unanswered goals, two from the league’s second-leading scorer, Brian Langtry, as well as a two-point tally off the stick of midfielder Matt Hanna (2 [1-2 pointer], 1). This led the Outlaws to a commanding 5-0 advantage before attackman Jake Byrne (3 [1-2 pointer], 1) finally broke the ice 10 minutes into the game and brought the Dragons within four to closeout the first quarter. From there, it was all San Fran as they went on a run of their own, six unanswered goals in just under nine minutes, to take a 7-5 lead, and keep Denver off the board for exactly 15 minutes. The Rookie combo of Lalli (Colgate) (5, 0) and midfielder Ryan Cranston (Lynchburg) (2, 2) each produced two goals during the stretch, and Byrne netted his second as well.
It wasn’t for a lack of effort or opportunities that Denver failed to score during the Dragon resurgence, but the stellar play of Vallone (16 Saves, 18 GA), that was the difference. On his way to dramatically outplaying his counterpart, Jesse Schwartzman (11 Saves, 15 GA), Vallone made several mind-boggling saves in the second stanza, most notably robbing attackman Matt Brown (4, 0) multiple times.
On one particular play, Brown, one of the league’s best finishers – his .625 shooting percentage is seven thousandths of a point less than league-leader and fellow Canadian, Rochester’s Jeff Zywicki (.632), with Brown scoring three more goals – caught a pass right on the doorstep before Vallone took over from there. Running toward the cage, Brown threw a fake high while tiptoeing the crease, then pumped low, which dropped Vallone to his knees, and then attempted his shot up high. Vallone, with an absolute last gasp at making the save, thrust his stick upward and shut the door on Brown.
If it wasn’t the league’s save of the year thus far, it is certainly in the Top-3. Vallone went on to do this, or something very similar, at least four more times in the game – three of which were again on Brown – and really kept the Dragons in the hunt for the upset road victory.
The teams would trade a few goals each from there, Brown with two of his four for Denver, another from Lalli, one each for Jeff Sonke (2, 1) and Lewis Ratcliff (3, 0), and a rare score by Dragon face-off specialist Greg Gurenlian.
Gurenlian (19-36) took the draw against Geoff Snider (17-37), won it forward for a fast break, and literally walked in for a jump shot that zipped past Schwartzman, stick side low. San Fran up 10-8 at the break.
Langtry (4, 2), MVP of the game for already the second time this season, immediately came out firing to nail his third of the night on a time-and-room ripper right out of the gates. Lalli would answer only 10 seconds later, but Denver would prove to have too many weapons.
Brown kicked off the first of two 4-0 runs for the Outlaws, runs in which seven different players would score, including Ryan Powell (1, 2) for his first and only goal against his former team. The 9-3 sprint to the final period, and 11-6 advantage through four would seal the game for Denver, as the over 9,300 in the stands bore yet another victory at home for the Outlaws. The win improves Denver to (4-1) on the season. They will put their undefeated (3-0) conference record on the line this upcoming weekend when they host Chicago Saturday, June 21 at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Meanwhile, San Francisco has had a forgettable start to the season at (1-3), with their lone win coming in a one-goal contest against the lowly Machine at home last weekend. However, with the addition of some young, talented players through the draft, the Dragons are excited for what lies ahead, starting with the upstart Pride in New Jersey this weekend.
The home team got off to a very quick start, rattling off four unanswered goals, two from the league’s second-leading scorer, Brian Langtry, as well as a two-point tally off the stick of midfielder Matt Hanna (2 [1-2 pointer], 1). This led the Outlaws to a commanding 5-0 advantage before attackman Jake Byrne (3 [1-2 pointer], 1) finally broke the ice 10 minutes into the game and brought the Dragons within four to closeout the first quarter. From there, it was all San Fran as they went on a run of their own, six unanswered goals in just under nine minutes, to take a 7-5 lead, and keep Denver off the board for exactly 15 minutes. The Rookie combo of Lalli (Colgate) (5, 0) and midfielder Ryan Cranston (Lynchburg) (2, 2) each produced two goals during the stretch, and Byrne netted his second as well.
It wasn’t for a lack of effort or opportunities that Denver failed to score during the Dragon resurgence, but the stellar play of Vallone (16 Saves, 18 GA), that was the difference. On his way to dramatically outplaying his counterpart, Jesse Schwartzman (11 Saves, 15 GA), Vallone made several mind-boggling saves in the second stanza, most notably robbing attackman Matt Brown (4, 0) multiple times.
On one particular play, Brown, one of the league’s best finishers – his .625 shooting percentage is seven thousandths of a point less than league-leader and fellow Canadian, Rochester’s Jeff Zywicki (.632), with Brown scoring three more goals – caught a pass right on the doorstep before Vallone took over from there. Running toward the cage, Brown threw a fake high while tiptoeing the crease, then pumped low, which dropped Vallone to his knees, and then attempted his shot up high. Vallone, with an absolute last gasp at making the save, thrust his stick upward and shut the door on Brown.
If it wasn’t the league’s save of the year thus far, it is certainly in the Top-3. Vallone went on to do this, or something very similar, at least four more times in the game – three of which were again on Brown – and really kept the Dragons in the hunt for the upset road victory.
The teams would trade a few goals each from there, Brown with two of his four for Denver, another from Lalli, one each for Jeff Sonke (2, 1) and Lewis Ratcliff (3, 0), and a rare score by Dragon face-off specialist Greg Gurenlian.
Gurenlian (19-36) took the draw against Geoff Snider (17-37), won it forward for a fast break, and literally walked in for a jump shot that zipped past Schwartzman, stick side low. San Fran up 10-8 at the break.
Langtry (4, 2), MVP of the game for already the second time this season, immediately came out firing to nail his third of the night on a time-and-room ripper right out of the gates. Lalli would answer only 10 seconds later, but Denver would prove to have too many weapons.
Brown kicked off the first of two 4-0 runs for the Outlaws, runs in which seven different players would score, including Ryan Powell (1, 2) for his first and only goal against his former team. The 9-3 sprint to the final period, and 11-6 advantage through four would seal the game for Denver, as the over 9,300 in the stands bore yet another victory at home for the Outlaws. The win improves Denver to (4-1) on the season. They will put their undefeated (3-0) conference record on the line this upcoming weekend when they host Chicago Saturday, June 21 at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Meanwhile, San Francisco has had a forgettable start to the season at (1-3), with their lone win coming in a one-goal contest against the lowly Machine at home last weekend. However, with the addition of some young, talented players through the draft, the Dragons are excited for what lies ahead, starting with the upstart Pride in New Jersey this weekend.
Super-Charged Rhinos Victorious Over Remnants, 8-7 in OT
Holtsville, NY--Led by attackman Bryan Davis, The Rhinos scored 5 unanswered goals in the last few minutes of play including one in overtime, to bury the Remnants, thus avenging week one's forfeit loss. Davis had two goals including the game winner in OT. The Rhinos D and their goalie only allowed one goal during the entire second half. Their middies ran the Remnants off of the field. The Rhino's face-off specialist destroyed the Remnants FOGO Cliff Sinert, by winning over 90% of them. The Remnants wasted solid play by goal-keeper Keith Huber. Huber who is looking to return to his 1985 East Islip MVP form, had numerous stuffs at point-blank range and did a tremendous job of clearing and also quarterbacking the defensive unit. However, one man could do only so much. The defensive and midfield units were riddled with stupid penalties and sloppy plays. In fact, the only time the Remnants were able to score in the second half was on a freak play. Rhino D-Man Jim Laura helicoptered an opponent's stick and the ball miraculously landed in the stick of a wide open teammate who put it away. Bystanders observing the Remnant's' collapse called it "a self-imposed embarrassment and mockery of the sport".
The top four teams make the playoffs in this league. It looks like the Rhinos are beginning to gel and might squeak in. On the other hand, the Remnants are ready to be put out to pasture (or merge with Bruno's).
This upcoming week
Rhinos vs. Checkmate Orange 6/17/08 @ 8:30pm (Scottie Fitz will be back from drinking frozen daiquiris at the Jimmy Buffet concert)
Remnants vs. LandSharks 06/19/08 @8:30pm.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Upcoming Events
Tonight at the PAL complex in Holtsville, NY Bret Jeffares' Rhinos take on the Remnants @ 9:30pm for a rematch of the first week's action. Rhinos are looking for a win to avenge their week one forfeit loss. The Remnants destroyed a sluggish Jesters squad 11-3 Tuesday night under the lights.
In MLL action, Saturday night at Invesco Field in Denver, CA, The Denver Outlaws take on Mike Howley and the San Francisco Dragons. Face-off is 7:00pm. The Dragons are looking to extend their win streak to two.
Also this Saturday June 14th is the 4th Annual Comsewogue Alumni Game. The game will be played held under the lights at Tom "Coachese" Cassese Field. Face-off is 6pm. The game will feature former Comsewogue stars such as Corey Pronsky, Robert Martin, Dave Geslak, and the legendary Joe Healy. Unfortunately Todd Miller will not be attending. However, Chris Kennedy and his mullet will. All bets are on the Odd Years to crush the Evens. Post game party will be held at the local Moose Lodge, that's the Royal Order of the Moose, Moose Lodge.
Everyone enjoy the weekend and support our sport!
RESPECT!
In MLL action, Saturday night at Invesco Field in Denver, CA, The Denver Outlaws take on Mike Howley and the San Francisco Dragons. Face-off is 7:00pm. The Dragons are looking to extend their win streak to two.
Also this Saturday June 14th is the 4th Annual Comsewogue Alumni Game. The game will be played held under the lights at Tom "Coachese" Cassese Field. Face-off is 6pm. The game will feature former Comsewogue stars such as Corey Pronsky, Robert Martin, Dave Geslak, and the legendary Joe Healy. Unfortunately Todd Miller will not be attending. However, Chris Kennedy and his mullet will. All bets are on the Odd Years to crush the Evens. Post game party will be held at the local Moose Lodge, that's the Royal Order of the Moose, Moose Lodge.
Everyone enjoy the weekend and support our sport!
RESPECT!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Sunday Morning Pick-Up
The Sunday morning runs are well underway. There is some good competition there. From high school laxers to middle agers. More laxers coming out of hibernation as well as prolonged retirement. Some note worthy performances from this past Sunday's action are Joe Healy of RWU fame, who dominated the entire morning. Rumor has it that Joe is gearing up for the upcoming Comsewogue alumni game which is being held June 14th. Meanwhile Glenn Smith (Freeport '96) stepped on the field for the first time in over 10 years looking to regain his former All-County form.
Riptide spoil Dragon home opener with a 17-13 victory
San Jose, Ca-- Playing their first game at Spartan Stadium, the San Francisco Dragons hoped that a week off would be the trick in getting their first win of the season. However, the Los Angeles Riptide overcame a slow start and spoiled the Dragons' home opener with their second straight win, a 17-13 victory over San Francisco.Chazz Woodson led the Riptide to the victory by scoring three goals as Los Angeles improved to 2-1 on the season.After falling behind by a 2-1 margin in the first quarter, the Dragons rallied by scoring three of the first four goals in the second quarter for a 4-3 lead midway through the stanza. However, Woodson led Los Angeles on a 5-1 spurt to end the period by scoring two of his three goals during the rally.The Riptide continued their strong play to start the third quarter by scoring three of the first four goals of the frame, upping their lead to 11-6 with 7:28 left. The teams traded three goals, including a two-point marker each, to end the third quarter.The Dragons opened the fourth quarter by scoring three of the first four goals to narrow their deficit to 16-13, but Woodson sealed the victory with 2:07 remaining by converting a pass from Michael Watson.While Woodson led the Riptide with a "hat trick", goalkeeper Mickey Jarboe made 16 saves to lead the Riptide defense.Jarett Park and Tim Booth each scored three goals to lead the Dragons in the loss.
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