LXM Pro Tour
LXM Pro Tour, or LXM Pro, was a California-based professional men's field lacrosse showcase that featured many of the sport's most accomplished players. LXM Pro Tour was founded by former college lacrosse and Major League Lacrosse players, notably former Johns Hopkins star Kyle Harrison[1]
| Sport | Field lacrosse |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| First season | 2010 |
| Ceased | 2014 |
| No. of teams | 2 |
| TV partner(s) | The Lacrosse Network |
| Official website | http://www.adrln.com/lacrosse/lxm/ |
The tour competed for the top collegiate and professional players with the more established MLL.[2] LXM Pro and MLL announced a partnership in 2014, with the LXM Pro Tour moving their events to the MLL off-season and in new markets.[3] However, LXM Pro didn't hold any tour stops after the announcement.
History edit
LXM Pro was founded in late 2009 by former college All-Americans and professional players Scott Hochstadt, Craig Hochstadt, Xander Ritz, Max Ritz, and Kyle Harrison.[4] Founding partner, Rich Fiore of Las Vegas, joined the team as lead investor and died in his sleep only days after LXM Pro's inaugural event.[5]
In 2010 LXM Pro hosted four events, LXM 512 in Austin, LXM Pro Launch Party at the NCAA Final Four, LXM 610 in Philadelphia, and LXM 904 in Jacksonville.
In 2011 LXM Pro staged another four events, returning to Orange County, California for LXM 949, LXM 410 in Towson, Maryland, LXM 610 back in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and LXM 702 in Las Vegas, Nevada to cap off the second full year of events. All-American twin midfielders Shamel and Rhamel Bratton, from the University of Virginia, announced they had made the decision to opt for LXM over the MLL.[6]
In 2012 Division III superstar Sam Bradman made an unexpected decision to play on the LXM Pro Tour after having been drafted by the Long Island Lizards of the MLL.[7] 8 games were played plus three promotional events were held by LXM, including a Launch Party in Los Angeles and the 3rd Annual LXM Pro Final Four Party.[8]
The schedule for the 2013 LXM Pro Tour held 9 pro games and club team tournaments over the span of June through December. LXM partnered with Adrenaline Lacrosse to turn LXM event stops in tournaments for club teams, training sessions players, and other fan friendly events like autograph sessions with players.[9] Also, former Syracuse star Tim Desko announced he would join the LXM Pro Tour in, though he had been drafted by Charlotte Hounds of the MLL just weeks prior.[10]
Comedic movie star Peter Dante, who played lacrosse in as a child in Connecticut and at Hofstra University, is heavily involved with LXM Pro as a coach and its youth lacrosse programs on game days. Dante's passion for the sport, and LXM specifically, has helped bring awareness to the sport of lacrosse.[11]
On February 13, 2014, the MLL and Adrenaline (the parent company of the LXM Pro Tour) announced they had formed a partnership. This partnership includes Adrenaline becoming the (non-exclusive) sock provider, (exclusive) sideline hat, and (exclusive) shooting shirt supplier of the league. More importantly, this partnership allowed MLL players to play in the LXM Pro Tour and vice versa. Because of this, the LXM Pro Tour events were moved to the MLL off season (September through March).[12]
MLL Comparison edit
Major League Lacrosse was founded in 1999 as a more "nontraditional" style of field lacrosse. Main differences in MLL are the use of a shot clock and a two-point-goal line. LXM Pro is more "traditional" in their approach to game play. Field lines match the lines of standard lacrosse field. LXM features no two point goal or "hard" shot clock, similar to NCAA lacrosse.
Like the MLL, LXM Pro Tour did allow dive shots. The dive shot (without an attacking player being pushed from behind) was disallowed in 1999 in NCAA lacrosse to help protect goalies.[13]
Past Events edit
| Event Name[14] | Date | City/Area | Winning Team | Score | Losing Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LXM/ATS 805[15] | January 18, 2014 | Los Angeles | Team STX | 19-18 (OT) | Maverik United |
| LXM PRO 858[16] | January 4, 2014 | San Diego | Team STX | 16-15 | Maverik United |
| LXM/ATS 321[17] | December 14, 2013 | Cocoa | Team STX | 19-13 | Maverik United |
| LXM/ATS 702[18] | December 7, 2013 | Las Vegas | Maverik United | 13-12 | Team STX |
| LXM/ATS 214[19] | November 9, 2013 | Dallas | Team STX | 10-9 | Maverik United |
| LXM/ATS 404[20] | October 26, 2013 | Atlanta | Team STX | 12-9 | Maverik United |
| LXM/ATS 916[21] | October 5, 2013 | Sacramento | Team STX | 12-10 | Maverik United |
| LXM/ATS 801[22] | September 28, 2013 | Orem | Maverik United | 20-19 | Team STX |
| LXM/ATS 312[23] | July 20, 2013 | Chicago | Maverik United | 17-11 | Team STX |
| LXM/ATS 619[24] | June 22, 2013 | San Diego | Team STX | 21-16 | Maverik United |
| LXM/ATS 949[25] | June 8, 2013 | Orange County | Team STX | 14-13 | Maverik United |
| LXM/ATS 702 [26] | December 1, 2012 | Las Vegas | Team STX | 22-20 | Team Sole |
| LXM/ATS 602[27] | November 10, 2012 | Phoenix | Team STX | 16-10 | Team Sole |
| LXM/ATS 801[28] | September 29, 2012 | Salt Lake City | Team STX | 16-14 | Team Sole |
| LXM/ATS 206[29] | August 5, 2012 | Seattle | Team Sole | 15-14 (OT) | Team STX |
| LXM/ATS 619[30] | June 23, 2012 | Coronado | Team STX | 17-14 | Team Sole |
| LXM/ATS 949[31] | June 3, 2012 | San Diego | Team Sole | 14-13 | Team STX |
| LXM 702[32] | December 3, 2011 | Las Vegas | Team STX | 10-8 | Team Headwrapz East |
| LXM 610[33] | October, 2011 | Philadelphia | Team Cascade | 15-13 | Team STX |
| LXM 410[34] | July 2, 2011 | Baltimore | Team Nitro | 11-10 (OT) | Team Blur |
| LXM 904[35] | October 16, 2010 | Jacksonville | Team New Balance | 10-9 | Team Monster Energy |
| LXM 610[36] | August 28, 2010 | Philadelphia | Team Monster | 10-9 | Team New Balance |
| LXM 512[37] | April 10, 2010 | Austin | Team Cascade | 16-9 | Luminous Capital |
References edit
- ^ "West Coast lacrosse tour has roots in Baltimore". 9 March 2013.
- ^ LXM Pro is Only Getting Better LaxAllstars.com, October 12, 2011.
- ^ Kinnear, Matt (February 13, 2014). "MLL, LXM PRO Form Partnership; Players Can Play Both Leagues". Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ The Ritz brothers, brothers Scott and Craig Hochstadt and Kyle Harrison are the co-founders of LXM Pro.
- ^ Richard Fiore Oituary Las Vegas Review-Journal, November, 2009.
- ^ Brattons Take Lacrosse Act on LXM Pro Tour Archived 2013-02-16 at archive.today LaxMagazine.com, June 2, 2011
- ^ Sam Bradman, The Most Interesting Man in Lacrosse LaxAllstars.com, May 31, 2012
- ^ About LXM Pro 2013-02-02 at the Wayback Machine LXMPro.com
- ^ . www.insidelacrosse.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-01.
- ^ Tim Desko Signs with STX, Joins LXM Pro Tour 2013-01-08 at the Wayback Machine InsideLacrosse.com, January 4, 2013.
- ^ Actor Peter Dante on Lacrosse InsideLacrosse.com, January 18, 2010.
- ^ . www.majorleaguelacrosse.com. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21.
- ^ "Top 5 Old School NCAA Lacrosse Rules". 14 November 2011.
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- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the : LXMPRO Los Angeles | LIVE Game | Jan. 18 2014 5:30pm pst. YouTube.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the : Max Ritz game winner with 2 seconds on the clock | LXMPRO San Diego. YouTube.
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- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the : LXMPRO | Del Mar. YouTube.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the : LXM Pro 949. YouTube.
- ^ "Sam Bradman's LXM 702 Highlight Reel". 5 December 2012.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the : LXM Pro 602 - Arizona. YouTube.
- ^ . www.utahlacrossenews.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27.
- ^ http://adrenalinelacrosse.com/news.php?newsid=2330
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