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Matt Rambo signs extension through 2026 with Maryland Whipsnakes

By | The Maryland Whipsnakes have announced they’ve extended attackman Matt Rambo through the 2026 season. It’s the second time in nine months that the Whipsnakes extended Rambo. In July, the Whipsnakes extended Rambo through the 2025 season as his contract was set to expire at the conclusion of the season. Now, the Whipsnakes extend…
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Whipsnakes LC short-stick defensive midfielder Tyler Warner

Two-time champion Tyler Warner announces his retirement

By | Maryland Whipsnakes defensive midfielder Tyler Warner announced his retirement from professional lacrosse on Monday. Warner released the following statement on Twitter: “The game of lacrosse, the medicine game, has been nothing short of a blessing in my life. And so it is with a full heart, that I announce my retirement. Picking up…
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Film Study: How Matt Rees can impact the Whipsnakes’ defensive unit

By | When the Maryland Whipsnakes traded for Matt Rees this offseason, the deal was a bit surprising. I did not understand trading for a 30-year-old long-stick midfielder coming off major knee surgery when you still have Michael Ehrhardt on the roster and Colin Squires on the roster, not to mention Elijah Gash, who missed…
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How Mike Chanenchuk has been fooling goalies with his unique shooting style

On Monday, Mike Chanenchuk was ranked the #45 player in the PLL by his peers. Chanenchuk is as dangerous a midfielder due to his dangerous (and unique) shot.
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Maryland Whipsnakes hire Drew Snider as Assistant Coach and Offensive Coordinator

By | The Maryland Whipsnakes have hired seven-time All-Star midfielder Drew Snider as an assistant coach. Snider was a part of the inaugural Whipsnake championship squad in 2019, so there will already be a level of chemistry with Head Coach Jim Stagnitta on the Whipsnakes coaching staff. But even long before that, the two were…
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The Maryland Whipsnakes have acquired LSM Matt Rees, a 2024 third round pick, and a 2025 third round pick from the Boston Cannons in exchange for defender Bryce Young and midfielder Connor Kirst.

TRADE: Maryland Whipsnakes acquire LSM Matt Rees

The Maryland Whipsnakes have acquired LSM Matt Rees, a 2024 third round pick, and a 2025 third round pick from the Boston Cannons in exchange for defender Bryce Young and midfielder Connor Kirst.
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“Lacrosse Will Definitely Be in My Life”: Whipsnakes Goalie Brian Phipps Retires After 13 Seasons

By | Yesterday, Brian Phipps announced his retirement from professional lacrosse via social media. I have decided that my lacrosse playing career has come to an end. I would like to thank everyone who has played a role in my career, over the last 30+ years- too many people to name. It’s been one hell…
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Film Study: How Waterdogs SSDM Picks Set Up Michael Sowers in Transition

By | There’s been a trend in the past couple of weeks of Michael Sowers scoring relatively easy goals in transition using SSDM picks. It all started against my Whipsnakes, when Sowers scored on a pick from Jake Higgins that saw defenseman Matt Dunn get lost in the shuffle. the kid’s still hot! 🔥🔥🔥at lease…
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Whipsnakes Fall in Quarterfinals to Waterdogs

By The Whipsnakes season has ended following a 15-12 loss in the quarterfinals to the Waterdogs on Monday. It’s the first time in the PLL’s history that the Whipsnakes have failed to reach the semifinals. “I think we really beat ourselves. I don’t think some of these teams are that much better than us, but,…
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How the Whipsnakes defense can stop the Waterdogs offense

By Once you reach the PLL Cash App Playoffs, not much that changes in terms of defensive strategy. Wins and losses in the playoffs come down to one basic thing – execution. “The hard part is just executing at the level these things need to be executed against really good teams,” said defenseman Matt Dunn….
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