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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

The Charlotte Copperheads are fresh off their 16-12 road win in Reading on Friday night, to stay undefeated against the Rockets in 2012.The two games remaining on their home schedule for the 2012 season, November 16 and November 24, are against teams no longer playing in the PLL this season.  The Copperheads were unable to reschedule those games and regrettably have released those dates. The Copperheads will play their final game of the year on December 1st when they return to Reading.    �

November 13, 2012 |  Three Copperheads Record Hat Tricks by Samuel PerleyFor the third time in as many games in 2012, the Charlotte Copperheads were able to hold off the Reading Rockets on Friday night to stay perfect against their PLL rival and run their record to 5-1 (4-1 PLL) on the season. Unlike the most recent matchup in Charlotte on November 3, the visiting Copperheads managed to stay right with the Rockets up until halftime and entered the break tied at seven goals apiece. However, ju

Nov 6, 2012 |  Charlotte looks to stay undefeated against Rockets  by Samuel Perley The Charlotte Copperheads will travel to Reading, PA this weekend for their third matchup with the Rockets this season on Friday night as they look to stay undefeated against their PLL rival.  The Copperheads won the first two matchups this season in Charlotte on October 12 and November 3 by scores of 18-11 and 14-11, respectively. The latter of the games especially had its fair share of hard hitting and aggre

November 3, 2012 | Huge third quarter lifts Charlotte to Victory    by Samuel PerleyThe Charlotte Copperheads welcomed the visiting Reading Rockets to the Bojangles' Coliseum on Saturday for the second time this season and for the second time they sent the Rockets back to Pennsylvania with another loss as they notched a come-from behind 14-11 victory.  Both teams were tied at three at the end of the first quarter before Reading pulled ahead in the second outscoring the Copperheads 6-2, to ent

Oct 29th, 2012 | Ready for Reading on November 3rd by Jimmy BrunnerIt has not always been the easiest of roads for the Charlotte Copperheads. Off field issues delayed their inception season from the spring to the fall and several teams found it difficult to continue play in the 2012 season. But these issues have not affected the play of the Copperheads on the field, who stand at 3-1 on the season (2-1 in Professional Lacrosse League division play) and are clearly the class of the PLL.The Copper

October 22, 2012 |   Learn About The Copperheads' Dancer by Samuel PerleyThe Charlotte Copperheads are pleased to welcome Jennifer to this year’s Charmers Dance Team! Jennifer was born and raised on Long Island, NY and attended King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. After college, Jennifer spent many years teaching Pre-Kindergarten and now works as the Activities Director and Membership Assistant for a private golf club.She began her dancing career with her high school dance/ pom squad and ki