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LAXAllstars • Jan 25, 2023

How Are Things Going for the PBLA?

With the season only being a few weeks old, here’s why the league is already off to a solid start.Read More

WGME • Jan 20, 2023

Pro Box Lacrosse comes to Portland

The New England Chowderheads of the Professional Box Lacrosse Association played its home opener on Friday night losing to the Trenton Terror 14-13.Read More

WGME • Jan 20, 2023

New England Chowderheads bring box lacrosse to Portland

The New England Chowderheads of the Professional Box Lacrosse Association made their debut at the Cross Insurance Arena Friday night.Read More

CNY Central • Jan 20, 2023

Box Lacrosse back in CNY, Syracuse Spark face off Friday for home opener

For the first time in over twenty years, box lacrosse is coming back to Central New York. The Syracuse Spark played three games on the road, but now will compete in front of their home crowd.Read More

NewsRadio 570 WSYR • Jan 20, 2023

Syracuse Spark Home Opener Podcast

The Syracuse Spark are three games into their inaugural season for a brand new indoor box lacrosse league. Head Coach Ron Cogan joins Ian Wheatley to discuss how lacrosse fans can support them during their home opener.

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WFXR News • Jan 14, 2023

PBLA Lacrosse: Charlotte Bootleggers at Salem Mayhem

Highlights from the match-up between the Charlotte Bootleggers and the Salem Mayhem from the Salem Civic Center. The Mayhem were searching for their first win in franchise history in only its second game played during this inaugural Professional Box Lacrosse Association season.Read More

Our Sports Central • Jan 9, 2023

Bootleggers Drop PBLA Opener, Win over New Fans

The Charlotte Bootleggers lost their first ever Professional Box Lacrosse Association game at home Saturday night at Bojangles Coliseum, 15-10, to the Jim Thorpe All-Americans who are now 2-0. The PBLA is a brand new indoor lacrosse league with nine teams playing in its inaugural season. Read More

My Twin Tiers • Jan 7, 2023

Elmira Renegades win home opener against Syracuse

The Elmira Renegades defeated the Syracuse Spark 16-11 to earn their first win in franchise history in their inaugural season in the PBLA. The Professional Box Lacrosse Association made it’s debut in Elmira in front of a good crowd at First Arena on Saturday night. Read More

WTKR News • Jan 5, 2023

Hampton Hammerheads kick off inaugural season

Professional indoor lacrosse is coming to Hampton as a new team opens its home schedule in the 757 on Friday night. The Hampton Hammerheads are one of nine teams in the new Professional Box Lacrosse Association. They'll take the field at the Hampton Coliseum on Friday night against the Trenton Terror in their home opener. Read More

WENY News • Jan 5, 2023

Elmira Renegades, First Arena, prepared for Saturday's home opener

The Renegades faced the Spark in a scrimmage at First Arena on December 17, 2022, with Elmira winning 12-9. The scrimmage was played on borrowed turf. After a five-month process, the Renegades' turf was laid at First Arena on Wednesday. Read More

My Twin Tiers • Jan 3, 2023

Renegades thrilled for home opener at First Arena

The Elmira Renegades, a new franchise in the first-year Pro Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA), will play in their first-ever home game at First Arena. Elmira welcomes the Syracuse Spark at 7 pm Saturday and will also look for their first win in franchise history. Read More

Binghamton Homepage • Jan 2, 2023

Binghamton Bombers open inaugural PBLA season with thrilling win

The newest professional team in Binghamton arrived over the weekend with the Professional Box Lacrosse Association kicking off their inaugural season.Read More

My Twin Tiers • Dec 30, 2022

Elmira Renegades fall in franchise opener

The Elmira Renegades opened up play in the Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) at Binghamton but fell short 15-14 to the Bombers. Cody Kilcoyne scored the game-winning goal with just a minute to play for Binghamton (1-0).

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WSLS News • Dec 30, 2022

Salem Mayhem falls in season opener to Hampton Hammerheads

The Professional Box Lacrosse Association has rolled out nine teams to start this league, and one of them is right here in Salem. You’ve probably seen lacrosse played outside on a bigger field, but take the game indoors, it’s more physical, faster, and fun to watch.Read More

WFXR News • Dec 30, 2022

PBLA: Hampton Hammerheads at Salem Mayhem - YouTube

Friday night saw the start of a new era for lacrosse in the United States and for the sports scene in Salem. The Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) began its inaugural season and the area's newest team, the Salem Mayhem played its first ever contest against the Hampton Hammerheads.Watch Here

Our Sports Central • Dec 28, 2022

The OSC Interview: Professional Box Lacrosse Association Commissioner Steve Donner

OurSports Central contributor Fran Stuchbury recently spoke to Professional Box Lacrosse Association Commissioner Steve Donner. The league starts its inaugural season this week with nine teams.Read More

Daily Hampshire Gazette • Dec 23, 2022

Trenton Terror Gears Up for Inaugural Match Against New England Chowderheads

The Trenton Terror, Trenton’s Professional Box Lacrosse team, will face the New England Chowderheads in their inaugural game on December 30th, 2022. The game will be hosted at the CURE Insurance Arena.Read More

WENY News • Dec 18, 2022

Elmira Renegades Make Debut at First Arena in Scrimmage Against Syracuse Spark

The Elmira Renegades made their Professional Box Lacrosse Association, (PBLA), debut at First Arena when they beat the Syracuse Spark 12-9 in a scrimmage. Read More

Daily Hampshire Gazette • Dec 15, 2022

UMass alum Rachel Vallarelli becomes first woman to sign with Professional Box Lacrosse Association

She made history again recently, signing with the New England Chowderheads of the Professional Box Lacrosse Association, a new professional indoor lacrosse league that will debut at the end of December. Read More

Turtle Island News • Dec 14, 2022

Defending Arena Lacrosse League champions to have drastically different look

Several players who had key roles with the Snipers this past season have chosen to take their talents to the new Professional Box Lacrosse Association.

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Podfest Messenger • Dec 13, 2022

Grow Your Show with the 2022 Podcast Trends Report

Hosted by Bruce Wawrzyniak, every other week this show will bring you feature-style conversations about America's newest pro indoor lacrosse league, the sport itself, and even some fun, off-topic questions presented in rapid fire format.Read More

Inside Lacrosse • Dec 9, 2022

PBLA Camps Getting Underway, Season to Start December 29

PBLA chief operating officer Brian Mankameyer told IL Indoor that the league's “goal was always eight markets, then the opportunity for the All-Americans came up.” Finding the sites was quite a process, Mankameyer says, delving deeply into market analysis, population and lacrosse footprint. Read More

LacrosseTV • Dec 8, 2022

Ep. #1 | PBLA TODAY with Kevin Sylvester | Professional Box Lacrosse Association

PBLA Today & LacrosseTV - The partnership will feature a “PBLA Game-of the-Week” as well as a bi-weekly, half-hour show, “PBLA TODAY” with Kevin Sylvester. Watch Here

Two Row Times • Dec 7, 2022

New PBLA is set for inaugural season with Six Nations talent signed

On December 6, the new Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) situated in the USA announced an agreement entered with Watch Lacrosse Television for a broadcast package of the inaugural, upcoming season.

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Utica Yeti • Dec 7, 2022

Yeti Talks 12-07-22 we BS with the Yeti who are trying out for PBLA teams Huge PBLA News

Watch this week on Yeti Talks. As we talk PBLA and other Box Lacrosse. Huge news coming from the Chowderheads

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USA LAX Magazine • Dec 7, 2022

Rachel Vallarelli: 'I Exist to Inspire Others Around Me'

Rachel Vallarelli recently signed a contract with the Professional Box Lacrosse Association’s New England Chowderheads. Playing professionally in a men’s league, Vallarelli is furthering her dream and inspiring others in the process. Vallarelli wrote this story for USA Lacrosse Magazine in December 2020.Read More

LacrosseTV • Dec 6, 2022

Lacrosse Now feat. Archers LC, Penn State, NLL, PBLA & Special Guests & Box Lacrosse News & More

LacrosseTV talks to Steve Donner, Commissioner for the PBLA about the upcoming season. Watch the interview on YouTube.

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Our Sport Central • Dec 6, 2022

PBLA Game of the Week Broadcasts Set with Lacrosse TV

The NLL begins this weekend, but another box league is nearing its start, too.Read More

K104.7 • Dec 5, 2022

Pro Lacrosse Returns To Charlotte, North Carolina

Lacrosse fans in the Charlotte area have waited more than four years for a professional team to return to the Queen City. Well, the wait is almost over. Read More

USA LAX Magazine • Dec 1, 2022

Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix for Thursday, Dec. 1

The NLL begins this weekend, but another box league is nearing its start, too.Read More

WENY News • Nov 27, 2022

Elmira Renegades set to begin Training Camp on December 9th

The Elmira Renegades will begin training camp for the inaugural season of the Professional Box Lacrosse Association, (PBLA), on December 9th. in Buffalo, New York. Read More

Yahoo News • Nov 25, 2022

Professional indoor lacrosse league coming to Queen City in 2023 with the Charlotte Bootleggers

The Queen City will soon welcome its first professional indoor lacrosse team in over a decade when the Charlotte Bootleggers debut in January 2023.Read More

South Charlotte Weekly • Nov 24, 2022

Tickets go on sale for inaugural lacrosse season for Charlotte Bootleggers

The Professional Box Lacrosse Association announced home-opener tickets will go on sale Nov. 25 for the inaugural season of the Charlotte Bootleggers. The Charlotte Bootleggers is one of nine expansion member teams in the new pro league.

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WSLS News • Nov 21, 2022

New lacrosse team to call Salem home

The Professional Box Lacrosse Association is set to begin its inaugural season in a matter of weeks and one of the 9 teams in the east coast-based league will call Salem, Virginia home.Read More

City of Salem, VA • Nov 21, 2022

Indoor Pro Lacrosse Coming to Salem

Now, fast-paced indoor lacrosse is set to make its mark in the arena as the Professional Box Lacrosse Association welcomes a Salem team to the fold for its inaugural season.Read More

Fox 40 • Nov 16, 2022

One-on-One With Binghamton Bombers' Head Coach Neal Powless

The Binghamton Bombers of the Professional Box Lacrosse Association announced its coach, Neal Powless, earlier this month. Fox 40 had the opportunity to speak with the three-time hall of famer on all things Bombers and lax.

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TN Online • Nov 8, 2022

Lacrosse league names team after Jim Thorpe

The Professional Box Lacrosse Association recently announced that its ninth team for its inaugural season will be the “Jim Thorpe All Americans.”

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Trenton Daily • Nov 8, 2022

Pro Lacrosse Team Coming to Trenton

The reign of terror kicks off on December 30th, 2022, when the Terror will play their first match-up against the New England Chowderheads.Read More

Southern Tier Sports Report • Nov 7, 2022

Elmira Renegades Ready for Season

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The schedule is set, and the draft has been held as the Elmira Renegades get ready to open the inaugural season in the Professional Box Lacrosse Association.

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WENY News • Oct 31, 2022

PBLA releases inaugural season schedule

The Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) has announced its 2022-23 inaugural season schedule, which includes the Elmira Renegades who will compete at First Arena.Read More

LAX All Stars • Oct 27, 2022

The Ultimate PBLA Fan Guide

The team at LAX All Stars has everything about the Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) in one place.

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YouTube • Oct 27, 2022

PBLA Lantzy and Holman

Coach Lantzy and Marcus Holman talk about the upcoming season with the Charlotte Bootleggers

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USA LAX Magazine • Oct 28, 2022

Dialed In: Your Lacrosse Fix

What’s the deal (Jerry Seinfeld voice) with the Professional Box Lacrosse Association? USA Lacrosse Magazine highlights the PBLA in their Friday "Dialed In" article.

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LAX Journal • Oct 26, 2022

What’s the PBLA and who are the New England Chowderheads?

With the defection of the New England Black Wolves from Mohegan Sun to Albany, N.Y., a few years ago, there has been a dearth of professional box lacrosse in New England.Read More

WICZ Fox 40 News • Oct 23, 2022

Binghamton Bombers Draft Team for Inaugural Box Lacrosse Season

With the #1 overall pick, the Bombers elected to anchor their defense with one of the best goalie's available -- Jake Lazore.

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Two Row Times • Oct 19, 2022

PBLA for those looking for lacrosse opportunities in the USA

Starting in December, the Professional Box Lacrosse Association (PBLA) unveiled its inaugural team names this summer.

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YouTube • Sep 15, 2022

Phill Melecio Interview about the PBLA

Phill Melecio interview about the PBLA and the new league starting up This December.

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WBNG News 12 • Aug 2, 2022

PBLA announces four names for fans to vote on for Binghamton franchise

(WBNG) - The Professional Box Lacrosse Association has just announced the four potential names that fans can vote on for the Binghamton franchise.Read More

WICZ Fox 40 • July 26, 2022

One-on-One with Steve Donner

Fox 40 had the opportunity to talk to Professional Box Lacrosse Association Commissioner Steve Donner about why the league picked Binghamton and the work that has to be done from now until play starts in December.

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