Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. It’s a huge weekend for the U.S. women’s national team with a training weekend in front of more than 7,500 of the nation’s top young players at the IWLCA Presidents Cup. Highlighting the schedule is a Saturday afternoon exhibition against the WPLL on Lax Sports Network.
2. What’s the future of lacrosse? Our January issue will feature a “2020 Vision” component. Weigh in with your thoughts.
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) November 21, 2019
As we look toward 2020, we're making 20 predictions for the next 20 years.
We need your help. Give us yours.
Be . Hot takes encouraged. pic.twitter.com/c3pln4tBtP
3. The Rochester Knighthawks 2.0 will have a legitimate star in Shawn Evans and intriguing rookie prospect in Ryland Rees. Jack Goods with the Knighthawks season preview.
4. Top-shelf trolling by former NHL player Paul Bissonnette as he calls his stick a “racket” before his “tryout: with the NLL’s Vancouver Stealth this weekend.
Finally got my gear and racket. See you this weekend @nllwarriors. pic.twitter.com/zT37A9eOkq
— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) November 21, 2019
5. Meanwhile, in other equipment news, Calgary goalie Christian Del Bianco will have a very sweet lid this season.
Can confirm @Friedesigns very good at his job . @NLLRoughnecks pic.twitter.com/ORzRATXftA
— Christian Del Bianco (@cdelbianco35) November 21, 2019
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Ty Xanders with his breakdown of the U.S. men’s U19 team’s loss to Culver last weekend, and what it means and doesn’t mean.
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The IWLCA Presidents Cup will be a boon for Palm Beach County.
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Coming off of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship with Team USA, John Ranagan is ready to be a leader for the NLL’s New York Riptide.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Nothing says team bonding like rock, paper, scissors.
Inaugural @navymlax rock, paper, scissors championship! @BrianCainPeak pic.twitter.com/u3lukztD6r
— JoeAmplo (@amplo_joe) November 21, 2019
Baseball and lacrosse teams on college campuses can sometimes be like cats and dogs. Love the energy put forth by St. Joseph’s to use the fuel from the rivalry to make both teams better.
The epic conclusion comes tonight.
— SJU Hawks Men's Lax (@SJUHawks_MLax) November 21, 2019
Good luck to our Hawks against @SJUHawks_Base.#THWND @SJU_Strength pic.twitter.com/wymosKvXsI
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We'll have coverage from the U.S. women's team at the IWLCA Presidents Cup.