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Boston Cannons SSDM Bubba Fairman

Cannons’ Bubba Fairman placed on injured reserve

By | Boston Cannons have placed short-stick defensive midfielder Bubba Fairman on the injured reserve list.  Known for his relentless work rate, physical presence and team-first mentality, Fairman’s absence will be felt on the field and in the locker room. Drafted by Boston in 2022, he’s been a foundational piece in the building of Cannons…
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Boston Cannons LSM Owen Grant

Why Cannons’ defense made room for Owen Grant

By | Owen Grant didn’t land in Boston because the Cannons were desperate for help. With a championship-caliber defense headlined by Garrett Epple, Bryce Young and Colin Kirst in net, along with the return of the “general” on defense, Jack Kielty, one of the league’s top shutdown defenders, Boston’s back end was already projected to…
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Boston Cannons

Why the Cannons must draft a lefty attackman

By | The question isn’t if the Cannons will draft a left-handed attackman in the 2025 College Draft. It’s why they have to.  After a year of offensive reshuffling, and with a generational quarterback in Asher Nolting entering his prime, Boston is staring down one of the most critical team-building decisions since head coach and…
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Boston Cannons head coach Brian Holman

Cannons hire John Odierna and Alec Jernstedt as assistant coaches

By | The Boston Cannons added two respected names to their coaching staff, announcing the hires of John Odierna and Alec Jernstedt as assistant coaches. Odierna, currently the defensive coordinator at Syracuse University, brings a deep background in collegiate coaching. Prior to joining the Orange in 2024, he served as the head coach at Manhattan…
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Redwoods send Owen Grant to Cannons for No. 3 pick in blockbuster trade

By | The Premier Lacrosse League announced a major move on Monday, as the California Redwoods traded long-stick midfielder Owen Grant to the Boston Cannons in exchange for the third overall pick in the 2025 College Draft and the Cannons’ fourth-round selection in 2026.  If Grant is designated to the Holdout List before 2025 training…
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Boston Cannons midfielder Jeff Trainor

How frozen reps led to perfect finish: The training behind Jeff Trainor’s game-changing two-pointer

By | In the dead of winter, with snow piling up along the edges of River Street in Billerica, Mass., Jeff Trainor was alone, putting in work.  There was no crowd, no game on the line – just him, a stick and a quiet obsession with perfecting his shot. The cold air bit at his…
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Paul Rabil, Boston Cannons midfielder Matt Campbell

The Blueprint: How Golden Stick winner Matt Campbell became the prototype for Sixes lacrosse

By | “That guy should be the poster child [for Sixes]. He’s the best player in the country.” Those weren’t empty words from Boston Cannons head coach Brian Holman on Golden Sticken Award winner Matt Campbell. They were a statement of fact. In a tournament that showcased the future of lacrosse, Campbell excelled. Leading all…
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Boston Cannons attackman Will Manny

Will Manny ruled out of Lexus Championship Series; JJ Sillstrop joins Cannons roster

By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. The Boston Cannons will be without veteran attackman Will Manny for the 2025 Lexus Championship Series due to injury, the team announced Wednesday. JJ Sillstrop was added to the roster as his replacement….
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Boston Cannons attackman Asher Nolting

Can any defense contain Asher Nolting 1-on-1 in Lexus Championship Series?

By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. In the fast-paced, high-scoring pace of Sixes lacrosse, Asher Nolting has emerged as a nightmare matchup for defenders. His performance in last year’s Championship Series title game, during which he touched the ball…
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