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Lacrosse is more than just a sport; it's a mirror — one that reflects the history, tensions, and contradictions of America itself. So posits acclaimed sports journalist/renowned Sports Illustrated Senior Writer S.L. Price on this week's episode, as we explore his impressive new book "The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse" — a sweeping chronicle of the Indigenous origins, elite entrenchment, and modern upheaval of America's truest "oldest sport.” From its sacred beginnings among the Native American (and First Nations) Haudenosaune — where the “Creator's Game” served as both spiritual expression and a form of conflict resolution — to its adoption and reshaping by white elites in Ivy League corridors, lacrosse has long occupied a complicated cultural space. Price brings us inside this uniquely American paradox: a sport that's simultaneously expanding at lightning speed, yet reckoning with the deep scars of exclusion, privilege, and violence. We dive into lacrosse's turbulent professional history, including the shaky rise and fall of multiple pro leagues, the game's fraught image in the wake of high-profile scandals, and the symbolic power of the Iroquois Nationals playing as a sovereign team on the world stage. Along the way, Price shares stories of legendary figures like Jim Brown, Kyle Harrison, Lyle Thompson, and Oren Lyons — voices who have reshaped what lacrosse means, and who it belongs to. This isn't just a conversation about sports — it's about race, class, identity, and what it means to belong in America. If you think you know lacrosse, think again. + + +    SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/good-seats-still-avalable?ref_id=35106   SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Old Fort Baseball Co. (15% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://www.oldfortbaseballco.com/?ref=seats 417 Helmets (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://417helmets.com/?wpam_id=3 Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE FIND AND FOLLOW: Web: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-seats-still-available/

For 30 years, this lacrosse team has been called the Iroquois Nationals. Now they're playing as the Haudenosaunee, in a symbolic move toward rejecting colonialism, and honoring the indigenous origins of the game.

On this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast, Hutton Jackson is joined by Buffalo Bandits forward and Chaos LC attackman Tehoka Nanticoke. Tehoka discusses being drafted by his childhood team, the Buffalo Bandits' championship aspirations and playing for Bandits legend John Tavares. He also discusses joining many fellow Bandits teammates on Chaos LC this summer in the PLL, playing for the Iroquois Nationals and how others can contribute to the Every Child Matters movement. --- Pro Lacrosse Talk is the first and only podcast covering all three professional lacrosse leagues (NLL, PLL, Athletes Unlimited). Each week throughout the season, we'll recap the games, provide analysis on the teams and feature exclusive postgame and off-the-field interviews with professional lacrosse players, coaches and executives. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Pro Lacrosse Talk - @ProLacrosseTalk (Twitter), @prolacrossetalk (Instagram) | Hutton Jackson - @huttonjackson (Twitter), @thehuttonjackson (Instagram) | Adam Moore - @mooreaboutadam (Twitter), @mooreaboutadam (Instagram) | Support us by supporting these brands: Order your new NLL Fanatics gear at prolacrossetalk.com/nllshop. | Get free shipping and $20 off your SmartBackstop order by using the code "PLT." | Train with the top goalies through Lax Goalie Rat's various training programs. |

Carol Patterson is one of the most important women in building international lacrosse and helping to launch Canada's involvement with the women's field game. Her lacrosse resume includes a career filled with coaching, officiating and administration. She has coached lacrosse in Baltimore County, New York State, at SUNY Buffalo and Niagara University.As an administrator she served as a Director on the board of the Iroquois Nationals. She was active in the family business Tuskewe Krafts – a wooden lacrosse stick manufacturer - with her husband John Wesley Patterson. Their sticks were distributed worldwide and coveted by female lacrosse players. They set up a Canadian company as well called Canam Lacrosse Ltd. Carol Patterson ran the Niagara Girls Lacrosse Camp as well.Patterson wrote the US Lacrosse PE Curriculum for grades 4-12 in 2006 and was involved in CD Rom and Course development for the Canadian Lacrosse Association.Some of her accolades include induction into the Western New York Lacrosse Hall of Fame, earned the Canadian Lacrosse Association Certificate of Merit, and the International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Association Recognition Award. The OUA Women's Lacrosse Champions are awarded the Patterson Cup each year.

#StayClassified with EP174 of the Lacrosse Classified podcast. More craziness in Week 14 NLL action and Week 15 will surely bring more of the same. We have a loaded program this week so lets begin Lax Class! First up in quarter one, Brad and Jake breakdown a wild Week 14 with the week that was. After that, we head for the Stampede Stable for our stallions of the week. Just one guest this week so in quarter 2 we speculate on what some teams may do as the NLL trade deadline looms. In quarter 3 we welcome an 3 time NLL Champ, a member of the Iroquois Nationals and now the alternate captain for the Panther City Lacrosse Club. Jeremy Thompson stops by for a chat. The fourth and final quarter brings you our Week 15 #WhoYatGott picks and this is the week we get back in the win column with our boosted odds parlay in #LaxClassLocks courtesy of Cool Bet. All that and more comes at you every #Tuesday via the Lacrosse Flash podcast network or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe, give us a review and follow on social media! All brought to you buy our great partners in Stampede Tack. Vancouver Warriors, Rycor Construction, Cool Bet Canada and Associated Labels and Packaging #MakeItStandOut #StayCool #WesternWear #Wrangler #NothingsOffside #BeAWarrior #AssociatedWithYourBrand #FamilyOwned #LabelsAndPackaging #Listen #Lacrosse #Podcast #Boxla

We are taking a short break over the holidays and are rebroadcasting some memorable discussions. This episode was originally published January 12, 2021. The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team are ranked as one of the top teams in the world, but were passed over for the upcoming World Games likely in part due to their fight for sovereignty. This slight inspired an act of sportsmanship that has helped bring two nations closer together. Rex Lyons is a former player and board member of the Iroquois Nationals, and he joins “This Matters” to explain this remarkable sports story.

A day after the IOC granted full recognition to World Lacrosse in advance of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, CEO Jim Scherr joins IL's Terry Foy to discuss what it means for the sport, what the next steps are, how Sixes fits in and the Iroquois Nationals' path to being a part of a potential future Olympic Games.

For several decades the male dominated power structure in Onondaga has tried to keep Haudenosaunee women out of lacrosse in order to maintain their dominance over the Iroquois Nationals men's lacrosse team. After facing pressure from lucrative sponsors and outside organizations to merge the two teams under one banner, a delegation from the men's team spoke to the Grand Council of Six Nations at an unusual closed-door session and the women's team was disbanded without justification shortly after. The women were not given an opportunity to defend themselves and their team's sanction was pulled by the Grand Council which made it impossible for them to compete at the international level. In this episode, John is joined by Katie Smith, Erin Francis and Kathy Smith to peel back the curtain on the inner-workings of Haudenosaunee politics and to discuss these troubling developments. →→→→ Like what you hear? Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/letstalknative ←←←←

The latest episode of our Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in America takes a look at the game of lacrosse. It was played by Native Americans as far back as the 12th century. The Iroquois people called it a medicine game - it was spiritual. But this isn't the predominant image of lacrosse today. Guest: Lyle Thompson, lacrosse player for the Iroquois Nationals. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Justin Kaufmann, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest episode of our Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in America takes a look at the game of lacrosse. It was played by Native Americans as far back as the 12th century. The Iroquois people called it a medicine game - it was spiritual. But this isn’t the predominant image of lacrosse today. Guest: Lyle Thompson, lacrosse player for the Iroquois Nationals. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Justin Kaufmann, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyle Thompson joins me to discuss how his Onondoga roots are intertwined with Lacrosse, known as [Deyhontsigwa'ehs] in his native language.  Lyle is the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer and someone universally regarded as one of the best lacrosse players in the world.  (Member of the: Iroquois Nationals, Chesapeake and Georgia Swarm).  Despite his well-deserved accolades and his love of the sport, so too is the love of his culture and heritage.

The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team are ranked as one of the top teams in the world, but were passed over for the upcoming World Games likely in part due to their fight for sovereignty. This slight inspired an act of sportsmanship that has helped bring two nations closer together. Rex Lyons is a former player and board member of the Iroquois Nationals, and he joins “This Matters” to explain this remarkable sports story.

Nick mourns Notre Dame's CFP performance (they covered!) and attempts to rationalize it away while Evan returns from vacation and reveals the best burger you've most likely never had and probably never will. (19:16) Onondaga CC legend, former Syracuse stud, MLL Champion, NLL Champion, and very soon to be PLL standout Randy Staats sits down with us. Randy gives us some info on the amazing work he is doing with Turtle Island (http://turtleislandlax.com/), growing up and playing lacrosse on the reserve, his time at Hill Academy and scoring 1 million points at OCC while only playing one half per game. Randy and Evan recap their time at Syracuse and compare OCC nightlife to Cuse and Notre Dame nightlife. Nick and Randy look back on their NLL encounters (scouting report: "take Ossello to the rack") and discuss Randy joining the PLL. We wrap up with a bit of a history lesson and some important insight from Randy on the Iroquois Nationals initial exclusion from the 2022 World Games. Follow Randy on Instagram and Twitter @staats83 This episode is presented by Red Truck Beef Jerky. Visit https://redtruckbeefjerky.com/ and apply the code POSTGAME15 at checkout to receive 15% off your order.

How the Iroquois Nationals took their rightful place in lacrosse’s World Games, with a heartfelt assist from the Irish

How the Iroquois Nationals took their rightful place in lacrosse’s World Games, with a heartfelt assist from the Irish

The NEC's Morgan Turner (@NECsports) talks with Sacred Heart men's lacrosse assistant coach Chris Doctor (@cdoctor_7) about his time coaching with the Iroquois Nationals team and the intersection of indigenous heritage and sports.

Jasmin Smith hosts an interview with guest Lee Ziesche, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Sane Energy Project, about the work that the No North Brooklyn Pipeline Coalition is doing to try and stop the fracked gas pipeline being built in North Brooklyn. Emily Scott discusses a story on the House Judiciary Committee's report on Big Tech, and a good news story on lacrosse, Ireland, and the Iroquois Nationals. Theresa Robbinson presents a story on the eviction of the Liebig 34, Berlin's "anarcha-queer-feminist" group.

An ill-advised Stanley Cup parade, the NBA and WNBA finals, the MLB playoffs in full swing, the San Diego Loyal's stand, the XFL's return date, the NFL's COVID outbreak, Ireland's lacrosse sacrifice for the Iroquois Nationals, and Curly the curling robot.

Why has Ireland's lacrosse team pulled out of the 2022 World Games to make way for the Iroquois Nationals? And, have fun while improving your fitness with roller skating.

Cam Bomberry - Season 2Cam began playing lacrosse when he was just three years old. He worked his way through the Six Nation’s minor league box lacrosse program and began playing for St. Catherine’s Junior A team when he was 15. He finished his junior career with the Six Nations Arrows and won the Minto Cup in 1992 and was captain of the first Indigenous based franchise to win a Minto Cup and won the Jim McConaghy MVP Trophy. The three-time All-American played NCAA lacrosse with Nazareth College from 1990 to 1994 in Rochester, New York, where he helped his team claim an NCAA championship title in 1992.On top of his minor league and college achievements, Cam was able to play professionally for eight seasons in the NLL with the Buffalo Bandits, the Rochester Knighthawks, and the New Jersey Storm. On the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) circuit, he participated in three Mann Cup titles with the Six Nations Chiefs. His experience also stretches onto a number of national teams. He played for the U19 Canadian Men’s Field Lacrosse Team in 1988, and was a four-time member of Iroquois Nationals team. Cam finished his playing career in the summer of 2006 at the World Championship in London with Team Iroquois, and continues his involvement with the sport through lectures and clinics.

The gaining popularity of lacrosse at the international level combined with the political pressure to ignore our autonomy and distinction may force the team permanently out of international competition. The successful promotion of the sport by Native leaders and the push to have it included in the Olympics may sideline the team representing the sport's creators. Support the show on Patreon for exclusive content! - https://www.patreon.com/letstalknative

In Episode 67, we get to speak to some of the professional players from the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team: Randy Staat, Jeremy Thompson and Brendan Bomberry. They talk about the cultural significance of Lacrosse as the Creator's Game and their path to the World Games. Here is their website for more information: https://iroquoisnationalslacrosse.com/ Here is the link to where you can donate: https://iroquoisnationalslacrosse.com/pages/donate And you can follow them on Twitter as @IRQ_Nationals or on Instagram and Facebook as Iroquoisnationalsofficial Here is the YouTube video of this podcast in case you prefer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W2Z8ILy8tw Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories. Please also note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such. If you would like more information about these issues, you can check out my website at https://www.pampalmater.com If you would like to support my work, here is the link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/pampalmater My new book: Warrior Life: Indigenous Resistance and Resurgence by Fernwood Publishing is available for pre-order with a 10% discount for podcast listeners by using code warrior10 https://www.fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/warrior-life Amazon users can buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3lAleUk (Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse logo taken from their social media and used with permission)

This week on the #OTCBPodcast we dip into the Inside Lacrosse pool for two great guests, Stephen Stamp and Terry Foy. Stamp is the NLL's draft Guru and knows pretty much everything there is to know about the top 100 prospects for next Thursday's NLL Draft. We all know Teat is going first overall but after that, it's anyones guess so, we'll see what Stamper has to say. Foy is the CEO of Inside Lacrosse and has been on the beat covering the Iroquois Nationals saga in relation to the 2022 World Games. In the past week we've see Team Ireland vacate their position for the Nationals as well as a few more hurdles seem to have bene cleared which will allow the torchbearers of our sport to compete at the World Games. So how did it all happen so quickly, and what does it mean for the future? We break it all down on this week's OTCBPodcast.

Ray chats to Michael Kennedy, CEO of Lacrosse Ireland and Rex Lyons of the Iroquois Nationals to find out about how only one team can play at the 2022 World Games.

Today we celebrate social justice solutions! Incarcerated firefighters can finally pursue careers in the field after release in CA and a heartwarming gesture of sportsmanship makes way for the Iroquois Nationals to claim their place in the 2022 Lacrosse World Games. Listen to The Optimist Daily Update with Summers & Kristy - Making Solutions the News!

Second Cup of Coffee - Michael Kennedy comes on and discusses Team Irelands decision to vacate their World Games spot to allow the Iroquois Nationals the opportunity.

This week on the #OTCBPodcast we continue our #NLLDraft prospect watch with projected Top5 pick Ryan Smith, and chat with newly appointed VP of Lacrosse Operations and GM of the expansion Fort Worth team Bob Hamley. Hamley has seen and done nearly all there is to do in the NLL over a 30 year career but now he gets the chance to build his very own team from the ground up, after being named VP of LaxOps and GM down in Fort Worth. He's ready to meet the task head on and knows he doesn't get a mulligan. Smith has seen his rise up the prospect list steadily grow over the last few years as his game has progressed from Jr C all the way to the NCAA and Sr A ball; now the next step in his journey is the NLL. The impressive power forward, looks to use his size, shot and mental strengths to make an immediate impact once he's done at RMU. But the biggest story of the week came out late Wednesday and that was when Team Ireland just "did the right thing", and gave up their spot in the 2022 World Games so that the Iroquois Nationals could take their rightful spot amongst the game's best. All that and more on this week's OTCBPodcast.

This Week on EP95 of the Lacrosse Classified podcast, Jake Elliott welcomes the director of business development and digital media for the Halifax Thunderbirds and also the Social and Digital Media manager for the Iroquois Nationals, Charlie Ragusa to co-host this week. Up first in Quarter 1 Chuck and Jumbo catch up a bit, introduce a brand new sponsor and then breakdown the next two fights of round three of the Best Lacrosse Fighter of all time tournament with #WhoWeHad In Quarter 2 we welcome Syracuse alum and current member of the Six Nations Chiefs, Halifax Thunderbirds and Iroquois Nationals Cody Jamieson to the program. Cody talks about the Nats getting into the world games, resigning as a UFA in Halifax, the Haudenosaunee women playing Lacrosse and what comes after playing Lacrosse for the current 10 year vet. Quarter 3 is a bit different this week as we welcome another guest in the third stanza. Randy Staats stops by. Randy discusses his current status as a RFA with the Swarm, why what US Lacrosse did was wrong and his new Lacrosse Company Turtle Island Lacrosse. Then it's time to head for the 4th quarter where we give you some #QuickSticks as we catch you up to date in the world of Lacrosse and go #UnderReview. This week, it's simple, Black Lives Matter. Last but not least we head to Overtime on EP95 and that means another round of #WhoYaGott another two fights on the card this week and both of them are tough calls. Don't forget to re-subscribe to the show where ever you may listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode of #LaxClass The show drops every #Tuesday via the Lacrosse Flash podcast network and all courtesy of our great partners in @stampedetack @nllwarriors @associatedlp @Manscaped and #GWilsonConstruction Also don't forget!! Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: LAXCLASS20 #manscapedpod #FineCustomHomes #Lumber #Construction #WesternWear #Tack #NothingsOffside ‪#WeekendWarriors #AssociatedWithYourBrand #FamilyOwned #LabelsAndPackaging #Listen #Lacrosse #Podcast #Boxla

Recently, the Iroquois Nationals were left out of the WG2022 in Birmingham, AL. With no reason but an apology letter and a 'new criteria' for eligible involvement, I sit down with Randy do discuss his initial thoughts on the matter and his steps moving forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This Week on EP93 of the Lacrosse Classified podcast, Jake Elliott welcomes the man who does it all for the Georgia Swarm, Ty Merrow as co-host this week. Up first in Quarter 1 Ty and Jake address the recent news regarding World, US Lacrosse and the Iroquois Nationals. After that, we breakdown the last 4 fights in round 2 of the Best Lacrosse Fighter of all time tournament with #WhoWeHad In Quarter 2 we welcome from the Georgia Swarm and the Nats Bremdan Bomberry for a candid chat on all things Lacrosse Quarter 3 means it's time for #QuickSticks as we catch you up to date in the world of Lacrosse. Then, we go #UnderReview. This week we keep it light and have a quick fun debate on whether face offs matter. The answer is yes by the way. . The final frame means another round of #WhoYaGott as we move into round 3. Just two fights on the card this week but boy are they doozies. Don't forget to re-subscribe to the show where ever you may listen to your podcasts so you never miss an episode of #LaxClass The show drops every #Tuesday via the Lacrosse Flash podcast network and all courtesy of our great partners in @stampedetack @nllwarriors @associatedlp and #GWilsonConstruction Also don't forget to use #PromoCode #LacrosseClassified20 for 20% all non-discounted @purevitalabs products. #PoweredByPVL #FlipTheSwitch #Clean #InformedChoice #FineCustomHomes #Lumber #Construction #WesternWear #Tack #NothingsOffside ‪#WeekendWarriors #AssociatedWithYourBrand #FamilyOwned #LabelsAndPackaging #Listen #Lacrosse #Podcast #Boxla

It is known as the Creator's Game. People in North America have been playing Lacrosse for thousands of years. In modern times high schools and colleges have developed large programs. International competition has been growing as well.  Today we are pleased to have several members of the Iroquois Nationals Organization joining the show. Executive Director Leo Nolan (Mohawk Nation), Rex Lyons (Onondaga Nation), David Bray (Seneca Nation), and Pro player Randy Staats (Mohawk Nation). https://iroquoisnationals.org

Episode 8 hosts Ryan and Nick discuss The World Games decision to exclude the Iroquois Nationals from their event. They explain the process leading up to the decision, why the decision probably occurred, and how to remedy the situation. Later on the show, they discuss how the PLL Championship Series is going thus far, how that compared to the previous week's MLL tournament, and the new players making news in the league.Finally, the duo talk about Matt Gaudet and his style of play, the future of the MLL, and the peculiar choice to use a new ball in the MLL tournament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 8 hosts Ryan and Nick discuss The World Games decision to exclude the Iroquois Nationals from their event. They explain the process leading up to the decision, why the decision probably occurred, and how to remedy the situation. Later on the show, they discuss how the PLL Championship Series is going thus far, how that compared to the previous week's MLL tournament, and the new players making news in the league. Finally, the duo talk about Matt Gaudet and his style of play, the future of the MLL, and the peculiar choice to use a new ball in the MLL tournament. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

Episode 8 hosts Ryan and Nick discuss The World Games decision to exclude the Iroquois Nationals from their event. They explain the process leading up to the decision, why the decision probably occurred, and how to remedy the situation. Later on the show, they discuss how the PLL Championship Series is going thus far, how that compared to the previous week's MLL tournament, and the new players making news in the league. Finally, the duo talk about Matt Gaudet and his style of play, the future of the MLL, and the peculiar choice to use a new ball in the MLL tournament. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

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Pro Lacrosse Talk contributor and Quick Stick host Nicole Weaving recaps all the pro lacrosse news from this past week including the MLL's 20th anniversary season action, NLL's announcement that they are adding an expansion team in Fort Worth, Texas, PLL roster updates during training camp, and pro players' support of the Iroquois Nationals' bid to participate in the 2022 World Games. --- The Pro Lacrosse Talk podcast is the first and only lacrosse podcast covering all four professional lacrosse leagues (MLL, NLL, PLL, WPLL). Each week throughout the season we'll recap the games, provide analysis on the teams and feature exclusive postgame and off-the-field interviews with professional lacrosse players, coaches and executives. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Pro Lacrosse Talk - @prolacrossetalk (Twitter/Instagram) | Hutton Jackson - @huttonjackson (Twitter), @thehuttonjackson (Instagram) | Adam Moore - @adammooreplt (Twitter/Instagram) | Support us by supporting these brands: Check out our DSGN Tree store for our exclusive lacrosse apparel. | Get $25 off your Players Academy course by using the code "PLT." | Get 15% off your Streaker Sports order by using the code "PLT." | Get $20 off and free shipping on your SmartBackstop order by using the code "PLT." | Get a free 30-day membership to Audible by going to www.audibletrial.com/ProLacrosseTalk. | Get 20% off your Parkside Collectibles order by using the code "PLT." | Get 10% off your Live Polar order by using the code "PROLACROSSETALK." | Get 15% off your FNX supplements order by using the code "PROLACROSSE." | Get 10% off your Lacrosse Jewelry order by using the code "PROLACROSSE." | Try 1 month of Stitcher Premium for free by using the code "LACROSSE." | Get 20% off your Tomahawk Shades order by using the code "PLT20." | --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prolacrossetalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/prolacrossetalk/support

Thomas Hoggarth is a professional lacrosse player with the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League. He grew up in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada however his roots are North of the Arctic Circle in Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories. Thomas is of Gwich'in decent and proud of his cultural heritage. Lacrosse is one of the fastest and most physical team sports in the world however to many indigenous peoples it is of spiritual significance and a tribute to the Creator. In this episode we discuss Thomas's Gwich'in and Ojibwe heritage, his mother being part of the 60's scoop, the demands of being a professional lacrosse player, being a part of the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team at the World Championships, the spirituality of lacrosse and Thomas's growing status as a premier player in the premier box lacrosse league in the world.

This episode features Jake Fox, forward with the New York Riptide and member of the Iroquois National team. We discuss his time at Johns Hopkins, experience being drafted 19th overall in the NLL draft and playing with John Grant Jr. with the Peterborough Lakers. We also discuss his experience with the Iroquois Nationals and hurdles the team is facing to get recognized by the International Olympic Committee in time for the 2028 Olympics. ----- Pro Lacrosse Talk is the first and only podcast covering all four professional lacrosse leagues (MLL, NLL, PLL, WPLL). Each week throughout the season we'll recap the games, provide analysis on the teams and feature exclusive postgame and off-the-field interviews with professional players. Suit up and give us a listen! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @prolacrossetalk. Pro Lacrosse Talk is proud to partner with Stitcher Premium. Try 1 month of Stitcher Premium for free by using the code "LACROSSE" today! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prolacrossetalk/message

This week on another edition of Lacrosse Classified, we continue our Stampede Tack NLL team previews with the Halifax Thunderbirds, who recently moved from Rochester, and the New England Black Wolves. Curt Styres and Rich Lisk join the show.First up is the owner and general manager of the Halifax Thunderbirds, Curt Styres. We discuss the move to Halifax, why we believe Halifax is going to be a great market for the team, and the canoe trip from Rochester to Halifax. We also talk about their off-season acquisitions, the departure of their head coach, Mike Hasen, their recent draft picks, and the injury bug that affected the Iroquois Nationals, for whom Styres was the general manager.Secondly, we speak with Rich Lisk, general manager of the New England Black Wolves, who receives news mid-interview that a trade has concluded just before the interview started for Tony Malcolm. We talk about the expansion draft losses, the deal to get Jordan Durston and how he will mesh with 1st round pick Andrew Kew, the potential that Jarrod Neumann has in the NLL and how a six game home stand and fewer Sunday home games is going to affect the Black Wolves this season.As always a big thank you to our partners, Pure Vita Labs and Associated Labels and Packaging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on another edition of Lacrosse Classified, we continue our Stampede Tack NLL team previews with the Halifax Thunderbirds, who recently moved from Rochester, and the New England Black Wolves. Curt Styres and Rich Lisk join the show.First up is the owner and general manager of the Halifax Thunderbirds, Curt Styres. We discuss the move to Halifax, why we believe Halifax is going to be a great market for the team, and the canoe trip from Rochester to Halifax. We also talk about their off-season acquisitions, the departure of their head coach, Mike Hasen, their recent draft picks, and the injury bug that affected the Iroquois Nationals, for whom Styres was the general manager.Secondly, we speak with Rich Lisk, general manager of the New England Black Wolves, who receives news mid-interview that a trade has concluded just before the interview started for Tony Malcolm. We talk about the expansion draft losses, the deal to get Jordan Durston and how he will mesh with 1st round pick Andrew Kew, the potential that Jarrod Neumann has in the NLL and how a six game home stand and fewer Sunday home games is going to affect the Black Wolves this season.As always a big thank you to our partners, Pure Vita Labs and Associated Labels and Packaging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

I'm late to the party, but the PLL Championship game was played, and was awesome, seeing the Whipsnakes drop the Redwoods thanks to some Matt Rambo heroics. The World Indoor Lacrosse Championships have reached the big game, Canada against the Iroquois Nationals for all the marbles. The Iroquois dropped the US 9-7 in a close game, and Canada merked England in their semi 21-4. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laxfactor/support

In a unique edition of Lacrosse Classified, Evan and Jake are taping at the same location for the first time ever as they are both at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in Langley, BC. Jim Scherr and Blaze Riorden join us on the show. In this episode we touch on everything related to the WILC, from no name bars on jerseys, to injuries plaguing the Iroquois Nationals, to amazing fan support from some smaller lacrosse nations to free webcasts.Up first, he's the former CEO of the US Olympic Committee and the current CEO of World Lacrosse, Jim Scherr. We discuss lacrosse in the Olympics, the growth of the sport worldwide, and whether it is time for World Lacrosse to expand the box game to a U-19 tournament and women's tournament.Then, we speak with USA Lacrosse team member, and also a member of the Philadelphia Wings and PLL Chaos Blaze Riorden. Blaze has a very interesting background. He tells his story about how he became one of the best field lacrosse goalies on the planet, while also excelling at being a forward in the NLL, which requires a totally different skill set. We also talk about the Wings season ahead, how the US has been performing so far at the world championships and what it's like to play for Andy Towers.It's our final week of Stampede Tack's #WhoYaGott before the NLL season begins, along with other news and notes. As always a big thank you to our partners, Associated Labels and Packaging and Pure Vita Labs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

In a unique edition of Lacrosse Classified, Evan and Jake are taping at the same location for the first time ever as they are both at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in Langley, BC. Jim Scherr and Blaze Riorden join us on the show. In this episode we touch on everything related to the WILC, from no name bars on jerseys, to injuries plaguing the Iroquois Nationals, to amazing fan support from some smaller lacrosse nations to free webcasts.Up first, he's the former CEO of the US Olympic Committee and the current CEO of World Lacrosse, Jim Scherr. We discuss lacrosse in the Olympics, the growth of the sport worldwide, and whether it is time for World Lacrosse to expand the box game to a U-19 tournament and women's tournament.Then, we speak with USA Lacrosse team member, and also a member of the Philadelphia Wings and PLL Chaos Blaze Riorden. Blaze has a very interesting background. He tells his story about how he became one of the best field lacrosse goalies on the planet, while also excelling at being a forward in the NLL, which requires a totally different skill set. We also talk about the Wings season ahead, how the US has been performing so far at the world championships and what it's like to play for Andy Towers.It's our final week of Stampede Tack's #WhoYaGott before the NLL season begins, along with other news and notes. As always a big thank you to our partners, Associated Labels and Packaging and Pure Vita Labs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It seemed unfathomable years ago when John Grant Jr. won the Champions Cup, Mann Cup and World Indoor Lacrosse Championship title all in the same year in 2007. Zach Currier and Thomas Hoggarth join us on the show.This week, we speak with Pure Vita Labs sponsored athlete Zach Currier on the Lacrosse Classified podcast who has already won the NLL and Mann Cups this year, and has the chance to win the WILC title with Team Canada and the MLL Cup with the Denver Outlaws later this month to beat Junior.We also speak with Thomas Hoggarth, another member of the Mann Cup champion Peterborough Lakers who will be suiting up for the Iroquois Nationals this week. We discuss the whirlwind season it has been for him and what is being done to keep the Mann Cup safe.Also, we have another round of Stampede Tack #WhoYaGott, where its down to the last 2 weeks and Evan has a one-game lead, the NLL schedule comes out, and the pre-draft trades have begun.As always, a big thank you to our partner Associated Labels & Packaging for their support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

It seemed unfathomable years ago when John Grant Jr. won the Champions Cup, Mann Cup and World Indoor Lacrosse Championship title all in the same year in 2007. Zach Currier and Thomas Hoggarth join us on the show.This week, we speak with Pure Vita Labs sponsored athlete Zach Currier on the Lacrosse Classified podcast who has already won the NLL and Mann Cups this year, and has the chance to win the WILC title with Team Canada and the MLL Cup with the Denver Outlaws later this month to beat Junior.We also speak with Thomas Hoggarth, another member of the Mann Cup champion Peterborough Lakers who will be suiting up for the Iroquois Nationals this week. We discuss the whirlwind season it has been for him and what is being done to keep the Mann Cup safe.Also, we have another round of Stampede Tack #WhoYaGott, where its down to the last 2 weeks and Evan has a one-game lead, the NLL schedule comes out, and the pre-draft trades have begun.As always, a big thank you to our partner Associated Labels & Packaging for their support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lyle Thompson is arguably the best lacrosse player in the world. He plays for the Georgia Swarm in the National Lacrosse League along with his three brothers, Jeremy, Haina and Miles. Lyle is growing the game of lacrosse through his heritage and beliefs as a Native American. He has and continues to make such a big impact in and out of lacrosse that he became a Nike sponsored athlete in 2015. The other thing you may notice about Lyle is the pony tail that hangs down his back as he plays, which represents his Native Heritage. There was an incident in January this year during a game where an announcer made a remark about cutting his pony tail or “scalping” him. With an outpouring of support from fans and players around the league, this was something Lyle turned into an opportunity to educate. In September of this year Lyle will represent the Iroquois Nationals at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. In this episode we cover the origin of lacrosse, how it is a game of medicine, how the stick was created, we debunk myths of Native Americans and have some laughs about an honorary Thompson brother… which is not an easy title to receive. Thompson brothers lacrosse Lyle on Instagram

On this week's Lacrosse Classified, we have a unique "A" and "F" in our Stampede Tack Weekly Report Cards that we are saving until the end. Duane Jacobs and Kaleb Toth join us. Also, what's up with white nets with a white ball?First up is Duane Jacobs, the general manager of the Six Nations Chiefs and assistant coach of the Iroquois Nationals at the upcoming world championships. Duane was recently inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, the second time he has received the honour as his Six Nations Chiefs team was previously inducted. We talk about the Chiefs, the Nationals and what his message to indigenous youth is.Second up is Kaleb Toth, head coach of the Nanaimo Sr. A. Timbermen. As a player, Kaleb won three NLL Champions Cups, two Mann Cups, a Minto Cup and a world championship, but is perhaps best remembered for scoring the final goal in Maple Leaf Gardens history with 1 second remaining to win the 2000 Champions Cup with the Toronto Rock. We discuss his championships, the crazy game last Friday which got his Timbermen into the WLA playoffs and look ahead to their first round match-up with the Victoria Shamrocks.We also have another round of Stampede Tack's #WhoYaGott, where Evan and Jake had a horrendous week going a combined 1-7-2, news and notes and a new contest where you make your picks for #WhoYaGott and have a chance to win a prize from Stampede Tack.As always a big thank you to our sponsors, Pure Vita Labs and Associated Labels and Packaging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

On this week's Lacrosse Classified, we have a unique "A" and "F" in our Stampede Tack Weekly Report Cards that we are saving until the end. Duane Jacobs and Kaleb Toth join us. Also, what's up with white nets with a white ball?First up is Duane Jacobs, the general manager of the Six Nations Chiefs and assistant coach of the Iroquois Nationals at the upcoming world championships. Duane was recently inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, the second time he has received the honour as his Six Nations Chiefs team was previously inducted. We talk about the Chiefs, the Nationals and what his message to indigenous youth is.Second up is Kaleb Toth, head coach of the Nanaimo Sr. A. Timbermen. As a player, Kaleb won three NLL Champions Cups, two Mann Cups, a Minto Cup and a world championship, but is perhaps best remembered for scoring the final goal in Maple Leaf Gardens history with 1 second remaining to win the 2000 Champions Cup with the Toronto Rock. We discuss his championships, the crazy game last Friday which got his Timbermen into the WLA playoffs and look ahead to their first round match-up with the Victoria Shamrocks.We also have another round of Stampede Tack's #WhoYaGott, where Evan and Jake had a horrendous week going a combined 1-7-2, news and notes and a new contest where you make your picks for #WhoYaGott and have a chance to win a prize from Stampede Tack.As always a big thank you to our sponsors, Pure Vita Labs and Associated Labels and Packaging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on X-Treme Threads Lacrosse Classified, Evan and Jake recap a busy weekend in the NLL with six games, and Jake had a bad week in #WhoWeHad, and is now four games behind Evan. Our first guest is Randy Staats, forward for the Georgia Swarm, Six Nations Chiefs and Iroquois Nationals. We recap the Swarm season so far, what to look forward to and who is the better Staats brother.Then we speak with the rookie Chris Boushy. Born in South Africa, Boushy played most of his junior career in the Ontario junior B division before being drafted and cut by the Saskatchewan Rush, then signed and cut by the Buffalo Bandits, then being signed again by the Calgary Roughnecks and having a fabulous start to the 2019 season before becoming the healthy scratch when Curtis Dickson returned to the lineup. He was then traded at the NLL trade deadline to Rochester for a fourth-round pick. And if his roller coaster season couldn't be any crazier, he scored seven goals and two assists in his Rochester debut, smashing the record for most goals and tying the record for most points in a team debut.Then we have another edition of Stampede Tack #WhoYaGot where Jake resorts to using a coin to determine his fate, Evan makes his broadcast debut alongside John Gurtler for the Buffalo Bandits and we have our first prize giveaway. Tune in!And, as always, thanks to Associated Labels and Packaging and Pure Vita Labs for their support of the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on X-Treme Threads Lacrosse Classified, Evan and Jake recap a busy weekend in the NLL with six games, and Jake had a bad week in #WhoWeHad, and is now four games behind Evan. Our first guest is Randy Staats, forward for the Georgia Swarm, Six Nations Chiefs and Iroquois Nationals. We recap the Swarm season so far, what to look forward to and who is the better Staats brother.Then we speak with the rookie Chris Boushy. Born in South Africa, Boushy played most of his junior career in the Ontario junior B division before being drafted and cut by the Saskatchewan Rush, then signed and cut by the Buffalo Bandits, then being signed again by the Calgary Roughnecks and having a fabulous start to the 2019 season before becoming the healthy scratch when Curtis Dickson returned to the lineup. He was then traded at the NLL trade deadline to Rochester for a fourth-round pick. And if his roller coaster season couldn't be any crazier, he scored seven goals and two assists in his Rochester debut, smashing the record for most goals and tying the record for most points in a team debut.Then we have another edition of Stampede Tack #WhoYaGot where Jake resorts to using a coin to determine his fate, Evan makes his broadcast debut alongside John Gurtler for the Buffalo Bandits and we have our first prize giveaway. Tune in!And, as always, thanks to Associated Labels and Packaging and Pure Vita Labs for their support of the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

On this episode of X-Treme Threads Lacrosse Classified, Jake and Evan hand out their mid-season awards, discuss the implications of the Callum Crawford hit in Sunday's game and a full recap of last week's NLL action.Our first guest is the long time voice of the Buffalo Bandits, play by play commentator John Gurtler where we discuss the rise of the Bandits this season.Our second guest is three time Minto Cup champion, Mann Cup champion and New England Black Wolves goaltender, Doug Jamieson. Coming off a big win against the Toronto Rock, Jamieson talks about his huge win and the upcoming World Championships, where we fully expect he'll be playing for the Iroquois Nationals.To wrap things up, it's another edition of Stampede Tack, Who Ya Got and we talk about raising funds for Aaron Bold.As always a big thank you to our other sponsors Pure Vita Labs and Associated Labels and Packaging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

On this episode of X-Treme Threads Lacrosse Classified, Jake and Evan hand out their mid-season awards, discuss the implications of the Callum Crawford hit in Sunday's game and a full recap of last week's NLL action.Our first guest is the long time voice of the Buffalo Bandits, play by play commentator John Gurtler where we discuss the rise of the Bandits this season.Our second guest is three time Minto Cup champion, Mann Cup champion and New England Black Wolves goaltender, Doug Jamieson. Coming off a big win against the Toronto Rock, Jamieson talks about his huge win and the upcoming World Championships, where we fully expect he'll be playing for the Iroquois Nationals.To wrap things up, it's another edition of Stampede Tack, Who Ya Got and we talk about raising funds for Aaron Bold.As always a big thank you to our other sponsors Pure Vita Labs and Associated Labels and Packaging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Editors Note: This episode was taped two hours prior to the Stephen Keogh trade was announced to put the discussion into context.Our first guest is Paul Day, the head coach and general manager of the Philadelphia Wings as well as the general manager of the Peterborough Lakers. Paul discusses their first win, what he saw on the call, his American talent in Trevor Baptiste and Matt Rambo as well as the Lakers going for a three-peat.Our second guest is Saskatchewan Rush forward Jeff Shsttler. The 2018 NLL playoff MVP discusses the Rush's recent struggles, playing for the Iroquois Nationals at the upcoming world championships, his new job with Sask Lacrosse and the story behind his legendary championship celebration last June.Then we have a whole new edition of Stampede Tack Who Ya Got, a big trade in the WLA and Lacrosse Day in Saskatchewan. A big thanks as always to our other sponsors Associated Labels and Packaging and Pure Vita Labs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

Editors Note: This episode was taped two hours prior to the Stephen Keogh trade was announced to put the discussion into context.Our first guest is Paul Day, the head coach and general manager of the Philadelphia Wings as well as the general manager of the Peterborough Lakers. Paul discusses their first win, what he saw on the call, his American talent in Trevor Baptiste and Matt Rambo as well as the Lakers going for a three-peat.Our second guest is Saskatchewan Rush forward Jeff Shsttler. The 2018 NLL playoff MVP discusses the Rush's recent struggles, playing for the Iroquois Nationals at the upcoming world championships, his new job with Sask Lacrosse and the story behind his legendary championship celebration last June.Then we have a whole new edition of Stampede Tack Who Ya Got, a big trade in the WLA and Lacrosse Day in Saskatchewan. A big thanks as always to our other sponsors Associated Labels and Packaging and Pure Vita Labs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss all 3 games from Week 1 and provide our Week 2 predictions.  We are joined by the all-time NLL points leader, and current Buffalo Bandits co-head coach John Tavares where we discuss everything Bandits and reflect back to what it was like for a 49 year-old Tavares to suit up in the MSL for one game this season.Then we speak to Lyle Thompson of the Georgia Swarm and speak to him about his team's performance, talk all aspects of the Iroquois Nationals and what it would mean for the Iroquois to be in the Olympics as well as giving the youth starting he game some inspirational words.Then we speak to Lyle Thompson of the Georgia Swarm and speak to him about his team's performance, talk all aspects of the Iroquois Nationals and what it would mean for the Iroquois to be in the Olympics as well as giving the youth starting he game some inspirational words. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we discuss all 3 games from Week 1 and provide our Week 2 predictions.  We are joined by the all-time NLL points leader, and current Buffalo Bandits co-head coach John Tavares where we discuss everything Bandits and reflect back to what it was like for a 49 year-old Tavares to suit up in the MSL for one game this season.Then we speak to Lyle Thompson of the Georgia Swarm and speak to him about his team's performance, talk all aspects of the Iroquois Nationals and what it would mean for the Iroquois to be in the Olympics as well as giving the youth starting he game some inspirational words.Then we speak to Lyle Thompson of the Georgia Swarm and speak to him about his team's performance, talk all aspects of the Iroquois Nationals and what it would mean for the Iroquois to be in the Olympics as well as giving the youth starting he game some inspirational words. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

Today on the show we have Lyle Thompson.Lyle is someone who needs no introduction. He currently plays for the Chesapeake Bayhawks and the Georgia Swarm. He's the record holder for most career points in NCAA history with 400 and assists with 225. He's a two-time Tewaaraton Award winner. One of those times he was co-winner with his brother Miles. He's a two-time winner of the Turnbull Award for the nation's top attackman. And this summer, he won a bronze medal with the Iroquois Nationals.During this conversation, you'll hear someone who, in his words, fell in love with the game. We got a chance to talk about how he studies defensemen, how he avoided bad habits as a young player, how he plays at different speeds, and much more. Here's my interview w/ Lyle Thompson.The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their lives to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you're a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn't serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/going-offsides/message

Today on the show we have Lyle Thompson.Lyle is someone who needs no introduction. He currently plays for the Chesapeake Bayhawks and the Georgia Swarm. He’s the record holder for most career points in NCAA history with 400 and assists with 225. He’s a two-time Tewaaraton Award winner. One of those times he was co-winner with his brother Miles. He’s a two-time winner of the Turnbull Award for the nation's top attackman. And this summer, he won a bronze medal with the Iroquois Nationals.During this conversation, you’ll hear someone who, in his words, fell in love with the game. We got a chance to talk about how he studies defensemen, how he avoided bad habits as a young player, how he plays at different speeds, and much more. Here’s my interview w/ Lyle Thompson.The GameChanger Lacrosse Podcast is about talking to people who have dedicated their lives to the game of lacrosse and learning about who they are, how they got to where they are today, and what they do to improve themselves and their teams. Be sure to follow us on twitter, @GCSports. And, if you’re a coach, a parent or you run a travel or club team, check out GameChanger Team Manager in the app store. Its the essential, all-in-one, scheduling and communication app for lacrosse coaches and parents. Unlike other team apps, GameChanger Team Manager is free, easy to use, and doesn’t serve ads. Learn more at GC.com/TeamManager See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Iroquois Nationals took the Bronze Medal at the FIL Men's Lacrosse World Championship; an incredible feat considering our small population competing against the likes of the US and Canada. But how long can we remain the third best in the world? Ed Schindler and John Kane discuss the issue.

IL's Terry Foy and ILIndoor Editor Stephen Stamp react to the U.S. National Team's 11-10 win over Canada on Sunday and Canada's 10-5 win over the Iroquois Nationals on Monday. Additionally, Stamp talks to LaxAllStars host Josh Hawkins about his time in Israel.

The Iroquois Nationals did travel to Israel, eventually. They were held up until the 11th hour because Israel wouldn't issue travel visas without Canada recognizing the team's travel documents. Canada wouldn't budge on their view that Haudenosaunee passports are "fantasy documents." The issued a waiver for travel but that's it. Ed and I discuss this mess.

The Boys are back in town. After taking a quick hiatus after the end of the NCAA DI season, the boys are back to preview the 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championships. The fellas hit you with everything you need to know heading into the tournament in Israel including previews of Team USA, Team Canada, the Iroquois Nationals, as well as making a few dark horse picks on teams to make some noise at the Worlds.

Ed Schindler joins John Kane for the hour. Looks like the Iroquois Nationals are heading to Israel after all. We'll know just how many players make the trip over the next few days. Ed and John discuss the on-going suppositions made about the origins of our populations in the Western Hemisphere. Bering Strait, Afrocentric, Egyptology, "Lost tribe of Israel"; lots of "theories" with very little science based evidence. While Native people are rarely obsessed with the question, there seems to be an agenda behind these "theories."

A Cup of JoJo...War Drummer ways! EPISODE 14 Presented by TheSportsOffensive.com SEGMENT 1) Groon' Movn' GROWN' Major League LacrosseCommisioner Alexander Brown on the state of the MLL and the future.   SEGMENT 2) Healthy Livingfrom the inside out with KatrinaMares.Arbonne.com with the #1 Global Brand in in skin care/Hair care/cosmetics GOOD for all y'all.  SEGMENT 3) FUN FUN FUN Lacrosse Camp with Pro players, Iroquois Nationals coaches, Actors, #WarDrumRoll with Marshall Huggins of BeachDogsLax.com Plus JoJo's Hidden Trick Question TWITTER & INSTAGRAM  @JoJoWAR_DRUMMER     TheSportsOffensive.com   has LINKS via iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher. iPhone users iTunes OR PODCAST App  

So maybe the Iroquois Nationals are not going to Israel after all. Good! That is the buzz anyway. I guess we'll see. I was asked about my thoughts on George Carlin's view on "Indians." Well, let's just say that this isn't his best work. I put to rest this whole "in dios" BS. Columbus was an ass and a terrible navigator and yes, he thought we were "Indians" in the East Indies.

The origin of lacrosse belongs to the Native American Haudenosaunee (pronounced “ho DEE no Show nee”) who the French called Iroquois. To this nation of 125,000 people it is more than a game. It is a profound medicine, part of Iroquois cosmology and their lifeblood. Gifted players like the Thompson brothers and Brett Bucktooth Junior provide a spiritual sense of what it’s like playing Lacrosse with a “good mind”. They belong to a pool of only 400 Iroquois players, whereas team Canada and USA draw from over 600,000. In 2010 England hosted the World Lacrosse Field Championship and the United Kingdom refused to accept Haudenosaunee passports denying the Iroquois Nationals their chance to compete on the world stage. They have waited four years for the next championships in Denver. Out of the 83 nations taking part in the games, the Iroquois win the bronze medal for the first time. The Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team is not only among the world’s best, but ambassadors for their Nation’s sovereignty and recognition. In 2015, the Iroquois hosted the World Championships on Native soil for the first time ever, in which history, politics and culture all collided on the playing field before the eyes of the world. Co-directors Peter Spirer and Peter Baxter stop by for a conversation on their nuanced documentary as well as the history, culture and spirit of the of the Haudenosaunee people. For news and updates go to: xlratormedia.com/film/spirit-game-pride-nation

Today's Guest: Scott Neiss     Scott Neiss, a Tel Aviv resident who made Aliyah in 2012, has served as Executive Director of Israel Lacrosse since its formation in 2010. Neiss previously served as an executive for the National Lacrosse League (NLL) , where he focused on operational aspects such as scheduling, officiating, and player contracts, as well as key elements of the league’s advertising and media programs, including sponsorship fulfillment and web development. A native of Oceanside, New York, Neiss is heavily involved in the international lacrosse community, previously serving as a member of the management group of the United States men’s indoor lacrosse team, as well as a consultant for the Iroquois Nationals lacrosse program on special projects. A graduate of St. John’s University in New York, Neiss has experience on the professional outdoor lacrosse circuit, performing General Manager duties with the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) for two seasons.    The Israel Lacrosse Association (ILA) is the official governing body of lacrosse in Israel and is a member of the Federation of International Lacrosse and the European Lacrosse Federation. It was founded to develop and promote lacrosse within Israel and strives to offer lacrosse to Israelis of all ages. Israel Lacrosse was founded in 2010 by Scott Neiss who previously served as an Executive for the National Lacrosse League, along with William Beroza and Howard Borkan. It was officially recognized by the Federation of International Lacrosse in April 2011.                                                          Israel Lacrosse

Hackeem Lecky anchored a strong Syracuse performance against the Iroquois National Team in a scrimmage Sunday in upstate New York