Sean Quirk is the architect behind the new-look Cannons LC.
True to the Core: How Sean Quirk Built the Cannons Lacrosse Club
Thu May 27 2021 | Nelson Rice | Pro
Sean Quirk believes you become what you surround yourself with.
If that’s the case, then the Cannons Lacrosse Club will become a blend of veteran leaders who are some of the most recognizable names in the game, arguably the world’s best player and a nucleus of young talent that made waves last summer. That balance is by design.
“I love where we are with the roster and what we’ve built up to this point,” Quirk said.
Thu Feb 4 2021 | Brian Simpkins | Fuel
US Lacrosse Magazine has partnered with Blaxers Blog to produce a series of stories that illuminate the minority lacrosse experience and promote the accomplishments of those individuals who have defied stereotypes to succeed in the sport.
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Black lacrosse players and coaches have influenced lacrosse for almost a century. From the stories of Lucien Alexis Jr. in the 1940s to the achievements of professional lacrosse stars today, Black men and women have made significant impacts on this sport’s community and history.
To kick off US Lacrosse Magazine’s Black History Month campaign, Brian Simpkins of Blaxers Blog shines a light on some of the most important figures in the progress of the Black lacrosse community.
Photo by Anne Evans/MLL)
Entering Year Three, the Premier Lacrosse League is still navigating unprecedented waters, but it’s doing so with a tool that’s new to the league’s front office staff: precedent.
For the second-straight year, the PLL is adding an expansion franchise, this time the Cannons LC joining as the league’s eighth team in the wake of last year’s merger with Major League Lacrosse.
On March 11, newly named head coach Sean Quirk will turn his whiteboard into a draft list as he picks 18 players off of other PLL rosters to form the core of his new team. Then, on March 25, he’ll add seven more players as he’ll have the first pick in each round of the three-round Entry Draft (which is expected to be composed largely of players coming over from MLL, but could include any pro not currently in the PLL’s player pool) and then add four more players after the completion of the third round. Finally, on or about April 6, they’ll infuse young talent into their
Tuesday January 19th, 2021 11:10am
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The traditions of the Boston Cannons continue in Premier Lacrosse League, as the team announced that Sean Quirk will be the head coach of Cannons LC.
Quirk has been a part of the Cannons since 2015 and coached the team to the Major League Lacrosse championship in 2020. I am extremely excited and fortunate to be leading the Cannons Lacrosse Club,” he said in a news release. “With the rich tradition of the Cannons and fan base, we as a team look forward to building a championship caliber culture and team in the PLL. The merger of the MLL and PLL is very positive for our sport and the growth of professional lacrosse. This is an opportunity for the best players in the world to come together and display the highest level of lacrosse.”
“I am extremely excited and fortunate to be leading the Cannons Lacrosse Club,” Quirk said. “With the rich tradition of the Cannons and fan base, we as a team look forward to building a championship caliber culture and team in the PLL. The merger of the MLL and PLL is very positive for our sport and the growth of professional lacrosse. This is an opportunity for the best players in the world to come together and display the highest level of lacrosse.”
As Quirk aims for a PLL championship in 2021, he will do so with a new cast of players. As Cannons LC enters the PLL, Quirk will have the opportunity and challenge to form a team from the combined ranks of PLL and MLL talent. Details regarding the draft process will be announced in the coming weeks from the league.