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The franchise was announced as the fourth founding member of the [[North American Lacrosse League]] on September 26, 2011, joining the [[Charlotte Copperheads]], [[Hershey Haymakers]], [[Jacksonville Bullies]], and the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Shamrocks]] for the inaugural season.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110926/SPORTS/309260093/Indoor-lacrosse-team-coming-Louisville|title= Indoor lacrosse team coming to Louisville|author= Michael Grant |date= September 26, 2011|work= courier-journal.com|publisher= [[The Courier-Journal]] |accessdate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> However, the league faced legal troubles before playing a single game and split, with the other four members forming the new [[Professional Lacrosse League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laxmagazine.com/nall/2011-12/news/011612_north_american_lacrosse_league_split_in_two|title= North American Lacrosse League Splits in Two|date= January 16, 2013|work= laxmagazine.com|publisher= Lacrosse Magazine |accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> This left the Stickhorses to play an exhibition season in 2012, with all the games being hosted at [[Freedom Hall]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/10/13/north-american-lacrosse-league-kicks-off-season-2-in-january/|title=North American Lacrosse League kicks off Season 2 in January|author=Stephen Stamp |date=October 13, 2012|work= ilindoor.com|publisher=Inside Lacrosse |accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> |
The franchise was announced as the fourth founding member of the [[North American Lacrosse League]] on September 26, 2011, joining the [[Charlotte Copperheads]], [[Hershey Haymakers]], [[Jacksonville Bullies]], and the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Shamrocks]] for the inaugural season.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20110926/SPORTS/309260093/Indoor-lacrosse-team-coming-Louisville|title= Indoor lacrosse team coming to Louisville|author= Michael Grant |date= September 26, 2011|work= courier-journal.com|publisher= [[The Courier-Journal]] |accessdate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> However, the league faced legal troubles before playing a single game and split, with the other four members forming the new [[Professional Lacrosse League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laxmagazine.com/nall/2011-12/news/011612_north_american_lacrosse_league_split_in_two|title= North American Lacrosse League Splits in Two|author=Laurel Pfahler |date= January 16, 2013|work= laxmagazine.com|publisher= Lacrosse Magazine |accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> This left the Stickhorses to play an exhibition season in 2012, with all the games being hosted at [[Freedom Hall]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/10/13/north-american-lacrosse-league-kicks-off-season-2-in-january/|title=North American Lacrosse League kicks off Season 2 in January|author=Stephen Stamp |date=October 13, 2012|work= ilindoor.com|publisher=Inside Lacrosse |accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> |
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Reorganized, the [[North American Lacrosse League|NALL]] returned for the 2013 season with three new full-time members, the [[Boston Rockhoppers]] (who participated in two games of the 2012 exhibition season), [[Baltimore Bombers]], and the [[Rhode Island Kingfish]]. The league was eager to finally get things going with their first normal season, and the first season where the league was housed in more than one venue. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/12/21/north-american-lacrosse-league-is-eager-for-another-chance-at-its-first-season/|title= North American Lacrosse League is eager for another chance at its ‘first’ season|author=Bob Chavez |date=December 21, 2012|work=ilindoor.com|publisher=Inside Lacrosse|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> Kentucky struggled in the regular season, posting a 2-6 record, but still found themselves taking on the Rockhoppers in the first ever league championship. <ref>{{cite web |url= |
Reorganized, the [[North American Lacrosse League|NALL]] returned for the 2013 season with three new full-time members, the [[Boston Rockhoppers]] (who participated in two games of the 2012 exhibition season), [[Baltimore Bombers]], and the [[Rhode Island Kingfish]]. The league was eager to finally get things going with their first normal season, and the first season where the league was housed in more than one venue. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/12/21/north-american-lacrosse-league-is-eager-for-another-chance-at-its-first-season/|title= North American Lacrosse League is eager for another chance at its ‘first’ season|author=Bob Chavez |date=December 21, 2012|work=ilindoor.com|publisher=Inside Lacrosse|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> Kentucky struggled in the regular season, posting a 2-6 record, but still found themselves taking on the Rockhoppers in the first ever league championship. <ref>{{cite web |url= |
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http://inlacrossewetrust.com/nall-stickhorses-and-rockhoppers-battle-for-first-league-title/|title= NALL: Stickhorses and Rockhoppers Battle for First League Title|author=Marisa Ingemi |date=March 16, 2013|work=inlacrossewetrust.com|publisher= In Lacrosse We Trust|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> |
http://inlacrossewetrust.com/nall-stickhorses-and-rockhoppers-battle-for-first-league-title/|title= NALL: Stickhorses and Rockhoppers Battle for First League Title|author=Marisa Ingemi |date=March 16, 2013|work=inlacrossewetrust.com|publisher= In Lacrosse We Trust|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> |
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The Stickhorses fell to Boston in a blowout, 26-13, to end the year. However, the league wasn't passed all the roadblocks. The Kingfish lost their home arena deal, while the Bombers folded from the league mid-season. The first ever season ended with the league still hanging in the balance. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.laxjournal.com/news/pro/Rockhoppers_claim_NALL_championship-_but_league-s_future_in_doubt|title=Rockhoppers win NALL title, but league's future in doubt|author=Chuck Jaffe |date=April 14, 2013|work=New England Lacrosse Journal|publisher=Seamans Media|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> On June 18, 2013 it was official; the NALL had disbanded. Stickhorses owner Anthony Chase wrote an open letter to the fans announcing the end of the team, citing a lack of resources but hopes that his and the fans "paths will cross again someday soon." <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/06/18/north-american-lacrosse-league-is-no-more/|title=North American Lacrosse League is no more|author=Stephen Stamp|date=June 18, 2013|ilindoor.com|publisher=Inside Lacrosse|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> |
The Stickhorses fell to Boston in a blowout, 26-13, to end the year. However, the league wasn't passed all the roadblocks. The Kingfish lost their home arena deal, while the Bombers folded from the league mid-season. The first ever season ended with the league still hanging in the balance. <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.laxjournal.com/news/pro/Rockhoppers_claim_NALL_championship-_but_league-s_future_in_doubt|title=Rockhoppers win NALL title, but league's future in doubt|author=Chuck Jaffe |date=April 14, 2013|work=New England Lacrosse Journal|publisher=Seamans Media|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> On June 18, 2013 it was official; the NALL had disbanded. Stickhorses owner Anthony Chase wrote an open letter to the fans announcing the end of the team, citing a lack of resources but hopes that his and the fans "paths will cross again someday soon." <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/06/18/north-american-lacrosse-league-is-no-more/|title=North American Lacrosse League is no more|author=Stephen Stamp|date=June 18, 2013|work=ilindoor.com|publisher=Inside Lacrosse|accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Roster== |
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Revision as of 17:50, 6 December 2013
The Kentucky Stickhorses are an American indoor lacrosse team in the United States Lacrosse League based in Louisville, Kentucky. They were formally a member of the North American Lacrosse League, before the league's demise after the 2013 season. Like the NALL before it, the USLL's goal is to further Americans playing indoor lacrosse. The Stickhorses play their home games at Freedom Hall.
History
Founding and the NALL era
The franchise was announced as the fourth founding member of the North American Lacrosse League on September 26, 2011, joining the Charlotte Copperheads, Hershey Haymakers, Jacksonville Bullies, and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Shamrocks for the inaugural season.[1] However, the league faced legal troubles before playing a single game and split, with the other four members forming the new Professional Lacrosse League.[2] This left the Stickhorses to play an exhibition season in 2012, with all the games being hosted at Freedom Hall.[3]
Reorganized, the NALL returned for the 2013 season with three new full-time members, the Boston Rockhoppers (who participated in two games of the 2012 exhibition season), Baltimore Bombers, and the Rhode Island Kingfish. The league was eager to finally get things going with their first normal season, and the first season where the league was housed in more than one venue. [4] Kentucky struggled in the regular season, posting a 2-6 record, but still found themselves taking on the Rockhoppers in the first ever league championship. [5]
The Stickhorses fell to Boston in a blowout, 26-13, to end the year. However, the league wasn't passed all the roadblocks. The Kingfish lost their home arena deal, while the Bombers folded from the league mid-season. The first ever season ended with the league still hanging in the balance. [6] On June 18, 2013 it was official; the NALL had disbanded. Stickhorses owner Anthony Chase wrote an open letter to the fans announcing the end of the team, citing a lack of resources but hopes that his and the fans "paths will cross again someday soon." [7]
Roster
| 2013 Kentucky Stickhorses[8] | ||||||
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| Number | Player's Name | Position | College | Height | Weight | |
| 1 | Patrick Crosby | G | Temple | 5 ft 10 in | 170 lbs | |
| 2 | Spencer Lyons | Onondaga CC | 5 ft 10 in | 225 lbs | ||
| 4 | Devin Clifford | D | Colgate | 6 ft 0 in | 190 lbs | |
| 9 | Max Schmidt | T | Maryland | 6 ft 4 in | 210 lbs | |
| 10 | Stefan Schroder | Ohio State | 6 ft 0 in | 180 lbs | ||
| 11 | Joel Derechinsky | F | Gordon College | 5 ft 11 in | 185 lbs | |
| 12 | George Castle | Johns Hopkins | 6 ft 1 in | 180 lbs | ||
| 13 | Brandon Dube | F | Endicott | 5 ft 10 in | 190 lbs | |
| 14 | Josh Kacprzack | NYIT | 6 ft 3 in | 220 lbs | ||
| 15 | Tim McCormack | UMass | 6 ft 0 in | 205 lbs | ||
| 16 | Ed Prevost | F | UNC | 6 ft 0 in | 180 lbs | |
| 17 | Ryan Maciaszek | T | Nazareth College | 6 ft 1 in | 210 lbs | |
| 18 | Mike Unterstein | T | Hofstra | 5 ft 11 in | 200 lbs | |
| 20 | Dave Lisi | D | Wheeling Jesuit | 6 ft 5 in | 248 lbs | |
| 21 | Eric O'Brien | T | Ohio State | 6 ft 5 in | 220 lbs | |
| 22 | Jake Davis | Florida Atlantic | 5 ft 11 in | 175 lbs | ||
| 23 | Jake Davis | T | Albany | 5 ft 11 in | 175 lbs | |
| 24 | Mike McLellan | Mercyhurst | 6 ft 2 in | 190 lbs | ||
| 26 | Travis Bland | 5 ft 9 in | 185 lbs | |||
| 29 | Arthur Kell | T | UMass Amherst | 6 ft 1 in | 220 lbs | |
| 34 | Anthony Kelly | D | Ohio State | 6 ft 4 in | 255 lbs | |
| 44 | Greg Bice | T | Ohio State | 6 ft 3 in | 220 lbs | |
Current Season
| 2013 Kentucky Stickhorses Season | ||||||
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| Date & Time | Away Team | Score | Home Team | Score | Game Notes | |
| January 5 @ 7:00 PM | Boston Rockhoppers | 10 | Kentucky | 9 | ||
| January 12 @ 7:00 PM | Rhode Island Kingfish | 14 | Kentucky | 17 | ||
| January 19 @ 7:00 PM | Kentucky | 9 | Boston Rockhoppers | 16 | ||
| February 1 @ 7:00 PM | Baltimore Bombers | 17 | Kentucky | 13 | ||
| February 3 @ 1:00 PM | Baltimore Bombers | 10 | Kentucky | 11 | Overtime | |
| February 24 @ 3:00 PM | Kentucky | 10 | Baltimore Bombers | 12 | ||
| March 2 @ 7:00 PM | Boston Rockhoppers | 16 | Kentucky | 13 | ||
| March 9 @ 7:00 PM | Kentucky | TBP | Boston Rockhoppers | TBP | ||
| March 10 @ 3:00 PM✝ | Kentucky | N/A | Baltimore Bombers | N/A | CANCELED | |
| March 16 @ 7:00 PM✝ | Rhode Island Kingfish | N/A | Kentucky | N/A | CANCELED | |
✝ Games canceled due to Baltimore Bombers mid-season fold.
Season-by-Season
| Year | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Attendance Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012† | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | In Progress | TBD | TBD |
† 2012 was only an exhibition season
References
- ^ Michael Grant (September 26, 2011). "Indoor lacrosse team coming to Louisville". courier-journal.com. The Courier-Journal. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ^ Laurel Pfahler (January 16, 2013). "North American Lacrosse League Splits in Two". laxmagazine.com. Lacrosse Magazine. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Stephen Stamp (October 13, 2012). "North American Lacrosse League kicks off Season 2 in January". ilindoor.com. Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Bob Chavez (December 21, 2012). "North American Lacrosse League is eager for another chance at its 'first' season". ilindoor.com. Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Marisa Ingemi (March 16, 2013). "NALL: Stickhorses and Rockhoppers Battle for First League Title". inlacrossewetrust.com. In Lacrosse We Trust. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Chuck Jaffe (April 14, 2013). "Rockhoppers win NALL title, but league's future in doubt". New England Lacrosse Journal. Seamans Media. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Stephen Stamp (June 18, 2013). "North American Lacrosse League is no more". ilindoor.com. Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ "Team Roster". kentuckystickhorses.com/. Kentucky Stickhorses. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
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