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Launch Player Profile: Greg Melaugh

Written by Lee Roggenburg on January 24, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release – photo via hgrlacrosse.com Greg Melaugh will be one of the newer faces looking to take the field for the Florida Launch this season. Melaugh, drafted in the second round of the 2017 Supplemental Draft, has played in the MLL with Denver, Boston, and Atlanta. Check out our interview below to learn more about the...

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Florida Launch Sign Chris Mattes to Two-Year Deal

Written by Lee Roggenburg on January 18, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release The Florida Launch and face-off specialist Chris Mattes have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2018 season. “Face-offs are key to success in the MLL and Chris is a proven vet. He is a tremendous teammate who wants to help the Launch win a championship,” said Launch Head Coach Tom Mariano. “His best...

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Florida Launch Sign Austin Kaut to Three-Year Deal

Written by Lee Roggenburg on January 13, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release – photo via his Twitter The Florida Launch and goaltender Austin Kaut have agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2019 season. During the 2016 season, Kaut posted career highs in games played (13), goals against average (14.08), and saves (171). “Austin has had great success in college and is...

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Florida Launch Sign P.T. Ricci to Two-Year Deal

Written by Lee Roggenburg on January 5, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release The Florida Launch and defenseman P.T. Ricci have agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2018 season. “P.T. is a veteran of the MLL and knows how to be successful. He is a competitor who is also a tremendous teammate,” said Launch Head Coach Tom Mariano. “He is committed to building the Launch into a...

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Launch Add 3 To Practice Squad

Written by Lee Roggenburg on January 5, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

The Launch added three more players to their practice squad. MLL rules allow 40 players to attend training camp. The 3 players added are middies Matt Garziano and Scott Kahoe and attackman James Dailey. Garziano is a 2015 graduate of SUNY-Albany and served as a student assistant the following year there. He was with Chesapeake for...

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Saint Leo: Women’s Lacrosse Announce Their 2017 Schedule

Written by Lee Roggenburg on January 5, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release Saint Leo Women’s Lacrosse 2017 Schedule SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo women’s lacrosse team and head coach Lesley Graham announce a home game filled slate for 2017, as they host 10 of their 16 opponents. “It’s always beneficial to have home field advantage, and we are lucky enough to live...

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Lee’s Top 10 Florida Lacrosse Stories Of 2016

Written by Lee Roggenburg on January 2, 2017. Posted in Uncategorized.

What a year this was for the sport in the state of Florida this year . . . I can’t summarize it so easily in a year-end review so I went with this format for 2016. Hope you enjoy it! And all complaints can be sent to Brian . . . If I missed something you think should be included just submit the comment below . . . I could have...

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Launch Fill Out Coaching Staff

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 31, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press releases Author’s Note: Just like I thanked Coach Ross for the time I spent with him during the MLL seasons I’d also like to thank former assistant coaches George Harris and Matt Sofarelli for the past three years too, as we turn the page going forward. Coach Harris continues in his role at Pine Crest and Coach...

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FLN Interviews New Florida Launch Coach Tom Mariano

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 15, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Author’s Note – FLN was able to conduct an interview with new Florida Launch Head Coach Tom Mariano yesterday and the author was able to also speak with Coach Mariano after the Supplemental Draft yesterday, which was after these questions were furnished to him. Coach Mariano is looking forward to his new role as he steps up...

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Live Coverage of the MLL Supplemental Draft

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 14, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Launch take Will Gural of Brown, FOGO, with the first overall pick! With their next pick, the 10th overall, the Launch select Marty Bowes who played for Boston last year The Launch also have the 11th pick and take Greg Melaugh who played for Merrimack (not sure if he played MLL last season) ...

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Launch Announce 2017 Schedule

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 8, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release The Florida Launch today announced their schedule for the 2017 season. The Launch are slated to play seven home games with three of those games as a part of the 2017 Florida Tour. As Florida’s only professional lacrosse team, the Launch will look to further grow the game in the state by bringing MLL action to three...

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Breaking: Florida Launch Announce Tom Mariano as New Head Coach

Written by Lee Roggenburg on December 8, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

via press release, photo from Bayhawks web site NEWS RELEASE: THE FLORIDA LAUNCH NAME TOM MARIANO AS HEAD COACH BOCA RATON, FL- Florida Launch President Brian Clinton announced today the hiring of Tom Mariano as the team’s new head coach. Mariano has a remarkable history as a coach from the collegiate ranks to the...

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