Author: Press Release

Knighthawks Sign Angus Goodleaf

January 17, 2013
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The Rochester Knighthawks announced tonight that they have signed goalie Angus Goodleaf to a one-year deal, pending league approval. In a related move, the Knighthawks released goalie Jake Henhawk. “It feels good. I have been waiting for this for a month,” said Goodleaf. The four-year pro spent his entire career with the Buffalo Bandits, where he posted a 10.86 goals-against average and .767 save percentage over three seasons. In 2012,…

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MLL Announces Atlanta Game

January 15, 2013
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Major League Lacrosse and LB3 Lacrosse, in conjunction with the Atlanta Sports Council and Kennesaw State University, announced today that the Rochester Rattlers home game against the Boston Cannons will be played at KSU Stadium in Kennesaw, Ga., on Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m. This will be the first MLL game played in Georgia and will serve as a test for the league as it contemplates expansion. “We are…

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MLL Announces 2013 Schedule

January 14, 2013
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Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier outdoor professional lacrosse league, announced today the regular season schedule for the 2013 season. “As we enter our thirteenth season, I believe this is a well balanced schedule,” said MLL Commissioner David Gross. “Each week will offer great matchups that will showcase the best talent professional lacrosse has to offer.” All of the eight teams (Boston Cannons, Charlotte Hounds, Chesapeake Bayhawks, Denver Outlaws, Hamilton…

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MLL Championship Weekend to be Played in Philadelphia

January 11, 2013
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Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced today that Championship Weekend will take place at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. on August 24 and 25. “Championship Weekend is one of our marquee events, capping our season with the four best teams in the League,” said MLL Commissioner David Gross. “The Philadelphia area is rich with lacrosse tradition and PPL Park is the perfect venue to showcase…

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Blizzard and Lock Monsters Bring in New Owners

January 11, 2013
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Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) Commissioner, Paul St. John and Deputy of the League, Jim Veltman along with Charlesway Corportion Limited (CCL), are pleased to announce they have reached a new partnership beginning in the 2013 season.  This new partnership will see CCL take control over management of the CLax teams located in Niagara and Barrie. Provincial outdoor ball hockey powerhouse Ball Hockey International (BHi) has signed on to be the major sponsor of each of these teams….

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NLL Announces Week One Award Winners

January 9, 2013
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The National Lacrosse League has announced Player of the Week awards for Week #1 after the Washington Stealth opened the 2013 NLL regular season with a 13-12 home win over the defending champion Rochester Knighthawks last weekend. The Stealth took home three of the four positional awards, as two rookies Kyle Buchanan and Mitch McMichael were recognized for their efforts in their NLL debuts while veteran forward Cliff Smith had…

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Ironmen and Demons Announce Rosters

January 9, 2013
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All seven teams have now released rosters for the 2013 Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) season. The deadline for rosters to be submitted to the league was Tuesday at 11pm Eastern. At that time, five team rosters were made public: Barrie Blizzard, Brampton Inferno, Durham Turfdogs, Niagara Lock Monsters and Toronto Shooting Stars. The final two teams – the Ohsweken Demons and Iroquois Ironmen – released their rosters on Wednesday night….

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Sid Smith Named Knighthawks Captain

January 5, 2013
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The defending World Champion Rochester Knighthawks have selected their captains for the 2013 season. This morning in Washington to open the National Lacrosse League season, Rochester named Sid Smith team captain, and Mike Accursi and Mike Kirk assistant captains. “All three of these guys are a big piece of where we need to go, and are guys that I think the other players on the floor and in the dressing room look up to…

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Stealth, Knighthawks, Bandits and Wings on CBSSN This Season

January 1, 2013
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The Washington Stealth are among just a handful of National Lacrosse League teams that will have a game broadcast live on the CBS Sports Network during the upcoming 2013 season. The Stealth’s home matchup with the Buffalo Bandits, Saturday, April 13 will be carried live on the CBS Sports Network beginning at 7 p.m. PT. The CBS Sports network is available to Comcast customers in the Seattle market on channel…

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Stars Top Blizzard in Exhibition

January 1, 2013
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With just under two weeks to go before the start of the 2013 Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) season the Barrie Blizzard and Toronto Shooting Stars met in an exhibition matchup on Sunday, December 30th at Stephen Leacock Arena in Scarborough ON. Barrie opened the scoring just under two minutes into the game, and added two more within a minute to lead 3-0 early. They would hold a 4-1 advantage after…

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