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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. Canisius women’s lacrosse named its new coach on Thursday. Allison Daley, a former Canisius player and assistant who also spent time at at Binghamton (2013-16) and Delaware (2017), joined the program as its third head coach.

Daley replaces former Golden Griffins coach Scott Teeter, who left the program to take the Louisville job this offseason. A former goalie, Daley helped mentor the defenses at both Binghamton and Delaware.

Last season, Daley helped Delaware finish seventh in Division I in goals against average. In 2016, her Binghamton team finished with its best goals against average in school history.

2. The bombogenesis hit much of the Northeast on Thursday, when a couple teams were set to begin practice for the 2018 NCAA season. The storm dropped upwards of a foot of snow in some places, but that didn’t stop laxers from getting some work in.

The defending champion Maryland Terrapins made use of a brand new indoor facility where Cole Field House once stood.

The national runners-up also got in some work on the first day of practice, albeit away from the snow.

3. Finalists for the Warrior Preseason Player of the Year in Division III men’s and women’s lacrosse were announced Thursday.

For the Division III men, the candidates, selected by US Lacrosse Magazine, are Kyle Tucker (Salisbury), Harry Stanton (Wesleyan), Jordan Krug (Cabrini) and Nate Beresovoy (Cortland).

For the Division III women, the candidates are Nicole Clauter (York), Paige Moriarty (Franklin and Marshall), Elizabeth Morrison (TCNJ) and Hollis Perticone (Middlebury).

4. Dave Huntley, who died on Dec. 18 while coaching a clinic in Florida, left a legacy that won't soon be forgotten in the lacrosse world. Whether coaching at the youth, high school, college, professional or international level, Huntley's positive attitude left a mark on his colleagues and players.

“He brought great energy. He brought great passion. He brought great love for our game,” Atlanta Blaze General Manager Spencer Ford said. “Every time we are lucky enough to watch a game, whether it’s tomorrow or 10 years from now, we’re going to see skilled plays that are going to happen and somebody is going to turn and say ‘Man, Hunts would be proud.’ … I can’t imagine any of my loved ones going out any other way. I hear the exact words from Hunts. ‘I’m going to have a jammer on the field.’ Damned if he didn't do it that way.”

After news broke of Huntley's passing, reactions poured in throughout the lacrosse community. Hear from some of his closest colleagues about the impact that Huntley had on their lives and the lives of others.

5. The members of the U.S. national training team certainly have some personality. We polled the team in our Team USA Confidential series and compiled some of the best quotes and stories from a variety of players. Check it out here.

WHAT WE’RE READING

  • For the third straight year, US Lacrosse will partner with the MCLA to sponsor a Player of the Week for the 2018 season.

  • Amesbury High School (Mass.) will field a lacrosse team for the first time, citing the popularity of the youth program as a reason.

  • Ohio State women's lacrosse senior Kate Burgee traveled to the Dominican Republic alongside other Buckeye athletes as part of a service-learning experiences with Soles4Shoes.

  • There are more talented players reaching the college lacrosse ranks every year, but don't be worried. College lacrosse can be an achievable experience if you put your mind to it.

  • Virginia men's lacrosse unveiled its 2018 schedule and brought back former standout Hannon Wright as an assistant.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Rapper 2 Chainz performed at halftime of the Georgia Swarm's home opener last weekend, but first tried out a lacrosse stick for himself. In the process, Swarm videographer Zach Fletcher got hit where you don't want to get hit.

WHAT’S ON TAP

  • Voting for our preseason players of the year in Division II men’s and women’s lacrosse opens today.

  • Team USA will head down to IMG Academy in Brandeton, Fla. for the Spring Premiere Blue-White game tomorrow at 4:30. For streaming info, click here.

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