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Maryland Whipsnakes faceoff specialist Joe Nardella

How Joe Nardella, versatile wings have supercharged Whipsnakes’ 32-second offense

By Adam Lamberti | August 14, 2024
By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. The Whipsnakes are the hottest team heading into the Cash App Playoffs, and their early offense off the faceoff win has much to do with their recent success. Through the first six games…
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Maryland Whipsnakes midfielder Ryan Conrad

Ryan Conrad trade boosts Whipsnakes’ championship hopes

By Adam Lamberti | August 6, 2024
By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. Another year, another Whipsnakes trade before the deadline. Maryland acquired midfielder Ryan Conrad from the Philadelphia Waterdogs on Tuesday in exchange for a 2025 second-round draft pick. Welcome to the Whips, RC! 🐍👏…
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Brennan O'Neill

Would a team of only 2024 rookies compete for a PLL Championship?

By Adam Lamberti | August 5, 2024
By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. On Sunday, while the Maryland Whipsnakes were holding off the Boston Cannons to clinch a playoff spot, I asked on Twitter if a team composed of just rookies from the 2024 College Draft…
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CJ Kirst

Way-too-early 2025 PLL mock draft

By Adam Lamberti | July 25, 2024
By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. While the season is still happening, it’s never too early to look ahead to the 2025 College Draft. If the current standings hold, the California Redwoods would hold the No. 1 overall pick….
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Marylan Whipsnakes attackman TJ Malone

From steal to star: Why TJ Malone is everything the Whipsnakes needed

By Adam Lamberti | July 17, 2024
By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. Everyone knew TJ Malone was a steal at No. 17 overall in the 2024 PLL Draft as soon as he was drafted. After passing on 2024 Tewaaraton winner Pat Kavanagh at No. 3…
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Maryland Whipsnakes attackman Matt Rambo

A three-step blueprint for elevating Whipsnakes’ talented offense

By Adam Lamberti | July 15, 2024
By | While the Maryland Whipsnakes rank second in the league in scores per game with 12.8 per game, this offense isn’t fully unlocked yet. Here are three things the Whipsnakes offense needs to do to reach its full potential in the second half of the season: 1. Get Tucker Dordevic back (and fully healthy)…
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Maryland Whipsnakes defenseman Ajax Zappitello

Film study: How Ajax Zappitello showcased potential in Michael Sowers matchup

By Adam Lamberti | June 26, 2024
By | Maryland Whipsnakes rookie defender Ajax Zappitello was drafted No. 3 overall in the 2024 College Draft for a very specific reason. After the Whips’ Week 3 victory over the Philadelphia Waterdogs, that reason was revealed during the postgame press conference with head coach Jim Stagnitta. “One of the things I’ve always said is…
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California Redwoods rookie Levi Anderson

Redwoods trade Levi Anderson to Whipsnakes for 2025 draft pick

By Adam Lamberti | June 12, 2024
By | The Maryland Whipsnakes on Wednesday acquired Levi Anderson from the California Redwoods in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. The trade came after the Whipsnakes offense didn’t score a second-half goal until 3:08 left in their 13-9 loss to the Boston Cannons on Saturday. The biggest issue for the Whipsnakes offense in…
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Maryland Whipsnakes goalie Kyle Bernlohr

Goalie decision looms for Whipsnakes in Week 2

By Adam Lamberti | June 6, 2024
By | Maryland Whipsnakes head coach Jim Stagnitta has to decide on his starting goaltender for Week 2. Goalie Kyle Bernlohr was pulled in the first quarter of last week’s 17-13 loss to the New York Atlas after letting in six goals without registering a save.  Brendan Krebs allowed a few questionable goals soon after…
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Maryland Whipsnakes LSM Stephen Zupicich

Film Study: Stephen Zupicich could bring Ehrhardt-like ability to Whipsnakes

By Adam Lamberti | May 29, 2024
By | No PLL draft prospect raised their stock more this past spring season than Maryland Whipsnakes third-round selection Stephen Zupicich. While Zupicich was a key contributor throughout his four years at Ohio State, he showed what he could bring to the table as the unquestioned starting long-stick midfielder during his graduate season at Villanova….
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