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Lyle Thompson response to NLL announcer’s remarks

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On January 12, 2019, the Georgia Swarm and Philadelphia Wings played in a NLL contest where the Swarm defeated the hometown Wings 13-11.  But the larger news to this game was Lyle Thompsons' tweet following the game. "2019 and the NLL Wings arena announcer saying “let’s snip the pony tail” to the whole arena and fans saying they’re going to scalp me.... damn Daniel." The … [Read more...] about Lyle Thompson response to NLL announcer’s remarks

For 57 years, this man has crafted wooden lacrosse sticks by hand

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Daily Orange: By Matthew Guitierrez As steam formed inside a rusty oil tank, Alfie Jacques crafted wooden lacrosse sticks at a barn down a dirt driveway on the Onondaga Nation reservation a few miles south of Syracuse University. The tank in question measures a few feet wide and about 8 feet long. Its temperature was set so high that steam shot out of the 1,000-liter drum … [Read more...] about For 57 years, this man has crafted wooden lacrosse sticks by hand

Redhawk Minor Lacrosse Schedule

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The Redhawk Minor Lacrosse team announced their schedule. Home games are played at Tsha Honnonyendakwha (Onondaga Nation Arena) 2018 SCHEDULE Sat. May 12                         @ Rochester                      PW/B/M                1pm start Sun. May 13                       Champion (Buff)              B/M                       2pm start Sat. May 19                … [Read more...] about Redhawk Minor Lacrosse Schedule

Lacrosse documentary holds premiere in CNY for Haudenosaunee community

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Syracuse.com by Sarah Moses SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A new lacrosse documentary, "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" held a special premiere Saturday in Syracuse for members of the Haudenosaunee community. "Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation" celebrates the history of the sport and follows the Iroquois Nationals team as it competes in two world lacrosse championships, including the … [Read more...] about Lacrosse documentary holds premiere in CNY for Haudenosaunee community

Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation to Host Special Screening in Syracuse for Haudenosaunee

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Film features the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships hosted on Onondaga Nation’s territory, celebrates Iroquois Nationals team and Haudenosaunee relationship to Lacrosse SYRACUSE, NY—When the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships were hosted by the Onondaga Nation in 2015 it was a big deal. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore even attended, and rooted for the Iroquois … [Read more...] about Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation to Host Special Screening in Syracuse for Haudenosaunee

NAIG Spotlight: Devon Buckshot

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Oñgwaweñna’ by Wendiyoh Estrada-Goeman The Onondaga Nation will be sending athletes, coaches, and representatives to the 10th North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Canada. NAIG is an all-indigenous competition celebrating native communities and their athletes from all across Turtle Island (North America).  Team Haudenosaunee (New York) is comprised of athletes … [Read more...] about NAIG Spotlight: Devon Buckshot