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The National Lacrosse League has announced a strategic partnership with United Entertainment Group (UEG), a global leader in entertainment marketing.  UEG, on behalf of the NLL, will seek to explore opportunities for NLL players and teams in the brand, media and entertainment space including television and digital platforms. “As a marketer and a former lacrosse player, I have a tremendous appreciation for the opportunity that the NLL brings to the market”,…

The defending champion Rochester Knighthawks announced today the signing of Josh Kacprzak, Mark Farthing, Miller Rusbridge, Ben VanEvery and Chris Courtney to one-year contracts. VanEvery’s contract is pending league approval. The quintet of players will attend the team’s Training Camp the weekend of Saturday, November 24th to Sunday, November 25th at Total Sports Experience in Gates. Courtney brings NLL experience with him to camp, having played in the NLL in 2008. He was…

The Washington Stealth has released its schedule of preseason activities, as the team prepares for the 2013 National Lacrosse League season. The preseason schedule begins with a Tryout Camp on November 17 and 18 and continues with four training camp weekends in December. On Saturday, November 17, the Stealth will be holding a pair of tryouts for players that are unsigned by NLL teams. The invite-only tryout will consist of three sessions,…

The National Lacrosse League has implemented a new standardized concussion testing protocol for its players to be used by medical personnel at all NLL games. At any time during the season, any player suspected of having incurred a concussion in a game or practice will be given immediate concussion testing by appropriate personnel. In addition to implementing these new standards during games and practices, all NLL players will undergo baseline testing for concussions…

The Toronto Rock have signed six players to one-year contracts including top draft selection Bradley Kri and veteran forward Dan Carey.  The Rock will begin their official training camp on Saturday, December 1st at the brand new Toronto Rock practice facility in Oakville, ON in preparation for the 2013 season. The 30-year old Carey is a veteran of six NLL seasons and is entering his second season in Toronto after…

Wednesday morning it was announced that the NLL will return to Montreal’s Bell Centre on Saturday, December 15th at 7:30pm when the Rock face the 2012 Champion’s Cup winners, the Rochester Knighthawks.  The NLL left Montreal after the Express suspended operations following their lone season in 2002. “Rochester is a good rival of ours,” said Rock Owner and President Jamie Dawick at Wednesday’s press conference.  “We look forward to coming…

The Washington Stealth announced today that all seven players selected in the 2012 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft have agreed to one-year contracts for the 2013 season, pending league approval. The seven rookies will be among the 40 players invited to Stealth training camp in December. The Stealth held three second round selections in last week’s draft, using the first of those to select defenseman Tyler Garrison. The 11th overall selection, Garrison appeared…