This may be my first post in this topic, but I am really enjoying this league so far! Although I haven’t decided on my favorite team yet, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Omaha move to the bigger market such as Kansas City in the offseason. This is just speculation on my behalf however. Also, are MLA games televised at all?

Anyway, keep up the good work, Jayhawk!

1972 Offseason
Manhattan, New York

-Overtime Rules
The owners sat around the table together and all mutually agreed that overtime will be settled by a so-called "Sudden Death" period. The same time as a regular quarter but when a shot is made, the game will end. As of now they all agreed that it will continue until a team scores. This will ultimately will eliminate ties from occuring.

-Name for the MLA Trophy
Simon spoke up a lot on this topic and wanted to call it the "Griebel Cup" named after himself. The other owners hated this, thus, ruling it out. They just decided to call it the "MLA Trophy".

-The Draft
This was brought up by all of the owners. They noted that the draft was pointless because most of the teams would just draft local players. For instance, Manhattan only drafted and targeted players from New York. So it was figured if they would only target local players, why draft? Just have signings in the off season. It once again and surprisingly a unanimous vote to terminate the draft and potentially bring it back in the future. 

-Omaha Union
Simon looked up at his fellow owners and announced the sale of the Omaha Union. Crate was in financial trouble, the stadium was falling apart and he was not well liked within Omaha. Simon introduced the new owner named Fisher McCorkle. McCorkle was far different from Crate, he cared about his appearance, he seemed to care about his city and his players. McCorkle was actually well liked in Omaha too and the city couldn't be more excited to get another shot at a lacrosse team. 

The new Omaha identity will be announced at a later date.

These were the agreed upon terms that came with the sale:
1. The Union name would stick with the Ton family. 
2. The new Omaha team would be treated as an expansion team.

The biggest thing that was transferred in the sale was the rights to a lacrosse team in Omaha.


What do you think about the whole Omaha situation?

 

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1972 Offseason Continued
This Free Agency was significant because of the draft getting terminated, so any players out of college were free game.

MAJOR SIGNINGS
On the offensive side of things, the Omaha Roadrunners wasted no time and signed Cardinal Mooney product, Hunter Wildgoose at Midfield. Hunter's brother Chase Wildgoose and cousin Cole Tirkee are offensive players for Chicago. 

Boston adds another local player from Boston Cathedral. Attackman Quincy Markitt looks to shake up the competition and lead Boston to a title. 

On the other side of the field, the Thunderbirds found a diamond in the rough with Cole Ridge-Bernard from the University of Cleveland.

Louisville added Defenseman Franklin Furnace from Indianapolis State. Interestingly, Franklin Furnace is from Franklin Furnace, Ohio in which he was named Franklin after. Louisville lost their 31 year old Goalie Colby Jack to a rebuilding Philadelphia Rattlesnakes team. This in turn means that 23 year old Noah Guy will get the nod.
 

WOAH!!!! I am making a post?!?!?!?! Who would've guessed? This post comes from a new computer in my dorm room.


The 1973 regular season has concluded. Manhattan just barely beat out Boston to win the East and Toronto made it out of the Central. Meanwhile, Chicago steamrolled the West but Colorado and Omaha did way better than expected.

The 1973 playoff picture would consist of the following:
1. Chicago Cardinals would host the 4. Boston Seawolves
2. Manhattan would host the 3. Toronto Falcons

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The Boston Seawolves traveled to the Cardinal Grounds as a rematch of their 1972 semifinals match.

Q1
CHI: Goal scored by Attackman Chase Wildgoose
BOS: Goal scored by Midfielder Matt Shovel
BOS: Goal scored by Attackman Spencer Olson

Q2
BOS: Goal scored by Attackman Quincy Markitt

Q3
CHI: Goal scored by Attackman Chase Wildgoose
CHI: Goal scored by Attackman Nicolas St. Jean

Q4
BOS: Goal scored by Midfielder Renard Kaleb
BOS: Goal scored by Defenseman Joe Cactus

Joe Cactus scoops up the ground ball and runs it past the midfield line, he rips the shot, Chicago defenders slam Joe on the ground. The Seawolves have won the game with a POLE GOAL! The final seconds ticked down and the clock officially hit zero. The Seawolves bench swarmed Joe Cactus, he had sent the Seawolves to the championship game!

An unbelievable ending, the Boston Seawolves have defeated the Chicago Cardinals at the Cardinal Grounds! The Boston Seawolves have punched their ticket to their first MLA Championship Game! The Seawolves will take on the winner of the Manhattan Vs Toronto game.

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