Sarah Griffin, Author at Premier Lacrosse League

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Boston Cannons attackmen Asher Nolting, Marcus Holman

Why the Cannons must draft a lefty attackman

By Sarah Griffin | April 16, 2025

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…

Cannons hire John Odierna and Alec Jernstedt as assistant coaches

By Sarah Griffin | April 3, 2025

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…

Redwoods send Owen Grant to Cannons for No. 3 pick in blockbuster trade

By Sarah Griffin | March 24, 2025

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…

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

By Sarah Griffin | February 28, 2025

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

By Sarah Griffin | February 20, 2025

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…

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

By Sarah Griffin | February 5, 2025

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….

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

By Sarah Griffin | January 21, 2025

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…

Coach Holman’s Four Keys to the Lexus Championship Series

By Sarah Griffin | January 17, 2025

By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. The Boston Cannons took the 2024 Championship Series by storm, winning the tournament in their first-ever appearance. Now, with February fast approaching, Cannons head coach Brian Holman and his team face a new…

Pat Kavanagh trade to Outlaws marks fresh start for both sides

By Sarah Griffin | November 18, 2024

By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. In a blockbuster move, the Boston Cannons traded 2024 sixth overall pick Pat Kavanagh to the Denver Outlaws in exchange for the third overall pick in the 2025 College Draft and a second-round…

Cannons offseason primer: Building for a bounce-back in 2025

By Sarah Griffin | October 15, 2024

By | Modal Popup – ID Click here to edit the "Modal Popup" settings. This text will not be visible on frontend. The Boston Cannons’ 2024 season showcased a strong new-look defense, even in the absence of Jack Kielty, but was hampered by offensive inconsistencies when it mattered most despite a plethora of offensive power. …

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