Joe Keegan, Author at Premier Lacrosse League

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Will Manny runs out of the tunnel during the 2023 Championship Series

Will Manny signs 2-year deal with Whipsnakes LC

By Joe Keegan | March 10, 2023

By PLL Analyst On the first day of free agency, seven-time All-Star attackman Will Manny has signed a two-year deal with Whipsnakes LC. “I’ve always respected them from afar,” said Manny. “Those guys want to do one thing: Win. That’s the only thing on their mind.” Manny – who sits eighth all-time in goals (265)…

Mac O'Keefe dodges during the 2022 Premier Lacrosse League Championship game.

Mac O’Keefe signs two-year deal with Archers LC

By Joe Keegan | March 7, 2023

Mac O’Keefe has signed a two-year contract with Archers LC. The sixth overall pick in the 2021 College Draft is reuniting with his Penn State linemate, Grant Ament.

Marcus Holman, Mac O'Keefe, Myles Jones, Will Manny, Connor Farrell, and Jarrod Neumann are set to hit free agency on Monday, March 6th

Top 10 Free Agents of 2023

By Joe Keegan | March 5, 2023

The Premier Lacrosse League’s first-ever free agency window opens on Monday, March 6th. Every expired contract, extension, and new signing is tracked here. Here are the top 10 players eligible to hit the market this month.

Atlas Lacrosse Club defender Koby Smith playing in the Premier Lacrosse League's 2023 Championship Series

Crease Collapses of the Week: Championship Series Edition

By Joe Keegan | March 1, 2023

By PLL Analyst Help defense is usually a question of “from where?” Are we sliding from the crease? Or from the adjacent? ESPN color analyst and Pro Lacrosse Hall of Famer Ryan Boyle translated a mic’d up huddle on the broadcast, explaining that the question has shifted in Sixes. It’s more like the NBA –…

Atlas Lacrosse Club midfielder Bryan Costabile dodges on Opening Night of the 2023 Championship Series

A Touchdown of 2-pointers: Atlas defeats Whipsnakes, 29-16

By Joe Keegan | February 22, 2023

By | Wow. That was lacrosse on NOS. Atlas LC and Whipsnakes LC combined for 45 points and 96 shots… in 32 minutes. Atlas LC secured the win, 29-16, in the opening match of the 2023 Championship Series. Both teams will tinker and adjust throughout round robin play, with the ultimate goal of hoisting the…

Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club goalie Kyle Bernlohr

Whipsnakes LC goalie Kyle Bernlohr ruled out with torso injury

By Joe Keegan | February 21, 2023

Whipsnakes LC goalie Kyle Bernlohr has been ruled out for the 2023 Championship Series with a torso injury. The reigning Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year is expected to return for the start of the 2023 regular season in June. Reed Junkin has been activated to the Whipsnakes’ 12-man roster as his replacement.

10 Predictions for the Championship Series

By Joe Keegan | February 19, 2023

New rules bring new questions: What will final scores be? How much of a factor will the 13-yard 2-point line be? Will offenses play anyone at X without shot backup? How often will longepole-less defenses slide? The Championship Series has more questions than answers. Terry Foy called it “a lacrosse lab in real time.” We’ll see how it plays out when Atlas and Whipsnakes face off on Wednesday, February 22nd on ESPN2. Here are my 10 predictions for the historic week ahead.

Analyzing the 13-yard 2-point Arc

By Joe Keegan | January 27, 2023

Unlock the secrets of the 13-yard 2-point arc in lacrosse. Our expert analysis delves into the rules and strategies surrounding this crucial aspect of the game. Get a comprehensive understanding of the 2-point arc and its impact on the sport. Stay ahead of the game, read now on PremierLacrosseLeague.com.