Dec 7th, 2012 |  Why Nobody Messes With Mike O'Brien by Samuel PerleyKnown for his relentless toughness and fierce competitive qualities, it’s no wonder the Copperheads Craig Rosecrans used the culturally popular villain from Rocky IV to describe teammate, defenseman Mike O’Brien. “Mike is a dude you don’t want to see down a dark alley,” says Rosecrans. “He’s a savage. A tenacious defender. One of the most physical players I've ever come across,” teammate Thomas Langan chippe

Dec 6th, 2012 | Iwanusa, Hickman shine in 2012 finale  by Samuel PerleyThe Charlotte Copperheads met up with their PLL rival Reading Rockets on Saturday night for the fourth and final showdown of 2012 and for the fourth and final time, the Copperheads were able to come away with another victory as they prevailed over the host Rockets by a score of 14-10.The Copperheads finish the season with a record of 6-1.Notable highlights of the game included a team high five goals from Kevin Iwanusa while

by Jimmy Brunner The Charlotte Copperheads 2012 season has been filled with exciting twists and turns. Everyone involved with the Copperheads is proud to have been a part of the 2012 season and it is hard to believe it will be ending on Saturday, but we look forward to seeing the great Charlotte fans in 2013 and beyond. Without further ado, here are our Top 5 Most Memorable Moments: 5. Where would the 2012 season be without its beginning? Though the Copperheads fell to the Jacksonville Bullies

Nov 28th, 2012 | The Drive of Ryan Hotaling by Samuel PerleyThroughout his accomplished lacrosse career, the Charlotte Copperheads’ Ryan Hotaling has had a number of memories that stand out. Playing for a Division III National Title with Nazareth College at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens is certainly up there.  Making his National Lacrosse League debut with the Boston Blazers in box lacrosse crazed Toronto, an environment Hotaling describes as “h