Mann Cup Last Remaining Major Trophy
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The news this week is the Mann Cup. Five major trophies are handed out annually in box lacrosse. The NLL Championship, Minto Cup, Founders Cup, Presidents Cup have all been awarded this summer, and only the Mann remains.
After a controversial start to the tournament, the lacrosse action has been incredible. Six Nations lost a difficult first game to Victoria 9-8, but rebounded with a nice 10-4 victory in the second game.
Read more in LCD’s recap below.
Mann Cup Heads for Crucial Game Three
The Six Nations Chiefs tied the Mann Cup at one game apiece, and now head for a crucial contest Monday.
The other major news of the week was the Panther City dispersal draft and ongoing NLL free agency period. Panther City’s demise was long rumoured by was made official during the labour day weekend.
Check out the full results of that draft below.
PCLC Dispersal Draft Results
The NLL announced the results of the dispersal draft of the Panther City Lacrosse Club on Monday, with Will Malcom being the first pick!
Then immediately following the draft, the NLL jumped into its free agency period. The story so far has been the moves of the San Diego Seals, who have added NLL legends Rob Hellyer, Ryan Benesch, and Ben McIntosh to their offence this season.
With Dane Dobbie still unsigned and Curtis Dickson traded, the Seals offence will have a new look this season.
Check out the full list of free agency moves in the LCD Free Agency tracker!
NLL Free Agency Tracker: Seals Reload
The NLL began their free agency period on Monday following a tumultuous August. Read more about all the league signings!
Speaking of NLL news, the boys from the Back of the Bird were back this week for season four. In the first episode, the boys caught up on a bunch of lacrosse news, including the PCLC dispersal draft, which Donny had much to say about.
The Back of the Bird Episode 119 – Season Four News Update
The boys are back for season four of the Back of the Bird, with a bunch of news updates including a breakdown of the PCLC situation. Listen here!
And lastly, the Lacrosse Classified Podcast was back with another great episode. It’s been a heck of a summer for the BCLA, winning the Minto and Presidents Cup. Jake Elliott sat down with Christian Del Bianco and Pat Coyle, two of the men responsible for making that happen!
Lax Class Episode 302: Pat Coyle and Christian Del Bianco
It was a BC sweep in the Prezzy and Minto Cups. Hear from two of the men who made it happen!
And make sure to check out the most recent news, analysis, and highlights from across the LCD platform!
Lacrosse Canada Releases Statement Regarding Mann Cup
Lacrosse Canada released a Mann Cup statement Wednesday which will not allow Will Malcom and Mike Messenger to compete.
Schemenauer’s Random Thoughts: Dispersal and Free Agency Preview
After a long off-season, the NLL is poised for Free Agency and the dispersal draft in the same day! Get ready for both here!
