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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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Maryland Whipsnakes draft pick Ajax Zappitello

Film study: Ajax Zappitello will bring ‘technician’ footwork to Whipsnakes

By Adam Lamberti | May 27, 2024
By | “Complete.” That’s the word Maryland Whipsnakes defender Matt Dunn has used to describe his team’s new first-round draft pick.   Widely regarded as the top defensive prospect in the 2024 College Draft, Ajax Zappitello does a lot of things really well defensively. He can defend on-ball with elite footwork. He’s always in an athletic…
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11 Undrafted Rookies to Watch

By Adam Lamberti | May 9, 2024
By | We knew there were going to be some very good undrafted players because of how deep this draft was. Many coaches commented on not only the depth of this class during the pre-draft press conferences, but how many good players would be available following the draft. You get the sense many coaches are…
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Lamberti: College Draft Big Board 2.0

By Adam Lamberti | May 6, 2024
By | It’s finally here. The PLL draft is a day away, and I’m excited to release my final big board for over 60 prospects that I think have a chance to be drafted and/or claimed after the draft. Dylan Hess, Patrick Hackler, and Emmett Carroll are expected to use their final years of eligibility,…
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2024 College Draft Prospect Profile: Beau Pederson

By Adam Lamberti | April 25, 2024
By | The short-stick defensive midfielder position in the professional game has quickly turned into a more valuable position over the past few years. Tre Leclaire (Utah Archers) and Sergio Perkovic (Carolina Chaos) were both prolific offensive threats in college, but have been transformed into more two-way midfielders as teams realize the importance of transitioning…
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