The Boston Rockhoppers were an

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team based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Formerly a member of the

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, the Rockhoppers played their home games at

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. On June 18, 2013, the Rockhoppers and the rest of the North American Lacrosse League announced that they would be suspending operations.

History

The franchise was announced as an expansion member of the North American Lacrosse League on January 14, 2012. Originally scheduled to be a 2013 expansion team, due to initial struggles and as a result of the NALL and

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split, the Rockhoppers moved up their first season to 2012. On March 2, 2012 the Rockhoppers faced-off against the Kentucky Stickhorses in the first game between two NALL franchises. The Stickhorses won 19-14. The two teams opened the 2013 season, with the Rockhoppers winning 10-9. After leading the league in goals per game with 16, they played in the championship game against the Kentucky Stickhorses.

2013 Roster

2013 Schedule

✝ Games canceled to Baltimore Bombers mid-season fold.

References

External links

Boston Rockhoppers official FacebookBoston Rockhoppers official Twitter
North American Lacrosse League teams Lacrosse teams in Boston Lacrosse clubs established in 2012 2012 establishments in Massachusetts Sports clubs and teams disestablished in 2013 2013 disestablishments in Massachusetts Sports in Marlborough, Massachusetts {{Boston-sport-stub