Following last week’s 12-5 win at Colorado, Vinc was named National Lacrosse League Defensive Player of the Week as he made 47 saves on 52 shot attempts in the win. The Titans improved to 3-1 on the year as Vinc is clearly a major player in the team’s success.
Local pro sports teams are hosting a variety of events throughout the area over the next two months as the Predators hold tryouts, the Titans put on a lacrosse clinic, and the Magic keep kids busy over spring break with basketball camps.
Coaches and general managers from the National Lacrosse League elected Orlando Titans defenseman Greg Peyser defensive player of the week on Wednesday for his efforts in Friday night’s win over Rochester.
There were 8,145 fans at Amway Arena on Friday night to witness the inaugural game of the National Lacrosse League’s Orlando Titans, who dominated the Philadelphia Wings, 13-8, thanks to four goals and an assist from game-MVP Casey Powell.
The Orlando Titans are looking to make a huge impression of the local sports scene as they help open up the 24th National Lacrosse League season at Amway Arena against Philadelphia. Indoor lacrosse makes its official debut in the state of Florida with the dropping of the ball at 7:35 p.m.
Last month four-time All-American Casey Powell recalled the advice a lacrosse coach once passed along to him – “If you can do the little things, there’s a chance that someday you’ll be able to do something big.”
This weekend several new additions to the local sports community will help professional indoor lacrosse make its debut in Australia during a two-game showcase, while aspiring players and dancers here in Florida prepare for tryouts with the Orlando Titans.
A new professional sports team is coming to town at the start of the New Year. On Jan. 8 the Orlando Titans raise their sticks at Amway Arena against Philadelphia as the National Lacrosse League begins its 24th season of play. Hoping to be there when it all starts is 2009 draft pick (No. 61 overall) Ryan McCafferty out of Boone High School.