Hayden Lewis

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Carolina Chaos goalie Blaze Riorden

Blaze Riorden injury: Chaos’ star goalie leaves season-opening win over Outlaws

By | The Carolina Chaos made a few important changes to their style of play ahead of the 2024 season. But one thing that remained constant was Blaze Riorden between the pipes. On Sunday, however, they were forced to play most of their season opener without their star goaltender. Riorden saved eight of the first…
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Carolina Chaos attackman Jules Heningburg

Film Study: How Chaos’ Jules Heningburg quarterbacks an offense

By | Jules Heningburg started his professional lacrosse career at attack. But after his former team, the Redwoods, traded for Rob Pannell, Heningburg saw his minutes at his natural position slip away and was forced to the midfield. As a midfielder, Heningburg wasn’t able to command an offense like he could in his early career,…
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Carolina Chaos draft pick Eric Dobson

Here comes the boom: Breaking down Eric Dobson’s explosive style of play

By | Eric Dobson was one of the biggest and most explosive players selected in the 2024 PLL College Draft presented by Q-Collar.  Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 235 pounds, Dobson possesses a rare combination of size, speed and finesse in his game. The Carolina Chaos draftee has struggled to stay consistent this…
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Carolina Chaos attackman Brian Minicus

Incumbent or newcomer: Who starts at X for Chaos?

By | As the Chaos switch from two-man games to two-handed dodgers on offense, a position battle at the X attack position may ensue. Carolina’s X attackman last year was rookie Brian Minicus. Minicus is known as “Minnow” around the league for his fleet-footedness and ability to change direction while dodging in a snap of…
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Carolina Chaos head coach Andy Towers

Chaos’ offensive shift: From two-man games to two-handed dodgers

By | Earlier this month, a new theme was etched into the foundation of the Carolina Chaos offensive philosophy, headlined by the selection of Shane Knobloch and Eric Dobson in the PLL College Draft presented by Q-Collar. During his pre-draft presser, head coach and general manager Andy Towers let the media know that Carolina’s offense…
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2024 College Draft Prospect Profile: Shane Knobloch

By | Start to familiarize yourself with the league’s newest high-octane shot-creating midfielder. Shane Knobloch (Rutgers) has the tools to become an elite All-Pro midfielder in the PLL and is one of the top prospects of the 2024 PLL Draft.  Shane Knobloch puts the moves on and fires from deep!!!He cuts the deficit to one,…
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Redrafting the 2022 College Draft

By | After two years of play from the 2022 PLL College Draft rookies, it’s time to take a look back and redraft the class.  The draft featured a stacked class, especially at attack and midfield. I’m redrafting through a lens that depicts what teams need now and how these players have performed during their…
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Two-time Champion Matt McMahon announces his retirement

By | Two-time champion defender Matt McMahon has officially announced his retirement after nine years of professional lacrosse.  McMahon was a staple in the Utah Archers lineup dating back to the PLL’s inaugural season in 2019 and won the Championship with the Archers in 2023.  McMahon’s awareness and range, standing at 6-foot-4, allowed him to…
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Can Blaze Riorden pass Drew Adams as the all-time saves leader?

By | Blaze Riorden shines as a top-tier netminder, showcasing exceptional talent between the pipes. Regarded as one of the greatest goalies of all time, Riorden has accomplished many feats. However, the all-time saves record remains, and will be the next feat that Blaze can break.  Drew Adams, the all-time saves leader in professional field…
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Brett Dobson signs extension with Utah through 2027

By | On Tuesday, the Utah Archers announced the extension of All-Pro netminder Brett Dobson through the 2027 season.  The four-year deal comes after Dobson’s excellent play in his first year as the Archers top dog between the pipes. Dobson helped the Archers collect the 2023 Cash App Championship Trophy while earning himself recognition as…
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