Author: Rocco Granato
Third Time the Charm for Thunder?
When the 2012 Mann Cup came to an end the Langley Thunder found themselves on the losing end in six games. But more damage came five months following as Thunder Head Coach Rod Jensen was suspended for the first ten games of the 2013 season after being found to have committed four violations of the CLA code of conduct. Two weeks prior on March 13, 2013, The Canadian Centre…
It’s Toole Time in the NLL
Today I can finally smile with what was reported in the sports world. Former NLL goalie Pat O’Toole of the Rochester Knighthawks was the lone inductee to the Hall of Fame Class of 2013. In the past week we have heard nothing but an NFL player shouting a racial slur, and 13 MLB players being suspended for PED’s. This is just icing on the cake for O’Toole. Back…
Philly Would Be Easy Destination for MLL
As the 2013 MLL season enters the final four weeks, there will be a lot of stories developing. Will the Denver Outlaws run the table and go 16-0? Who will be the other three teams to clinch a trip to PPL Park for Championship weekend? Will the Rattlers play in 2014? If so, where? But one strong rumor that has been circulating is one of a team being reborn in…
Wings tag Harrison as Head Coach: Mouradian still GM
07/29/2013, 10:15am EDT By Wings Staff Blane Harrison to lead the team in 2014 as Head Coach PHILADELPHIA WINGS NAME BLANE HARRISON HEAD COACH JOHNNY MOURADIAN TO REMAIN WITH TEAM AS GENERAL MANAGER The Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) today named Blane Harrison the 10th head coach in team history. Harrison replaces Johnny Mouradian, who will remain the Wings’ general manager, a post he has held for the…
PHILADELPHIA WINGS OWNERSHIP GROUP LOCALLY OWNED FOR FIRST TIME IN 27-YEAR HISTORY
7/24/2013, 1:45pm EDT By Wings Staff Wings Ownership Group Locally Owned for First Time The Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), for the first time in the 27-year history of the team, are now completely locally owned and operated. A local ownership group has acquired majority interest from the MILL Group, whose primary owners were Chris and Russ Cline, long time proprietors in the league. Local owners include…
Fann Cup 2013 Review
The 2013 Fann Cup has come to an end. And as usual, a great time was had by all. Not only was the water, Gatorade, soft drinks, and other adult beverages poured, but the sweat poured from every player in this lacrosse tournament as they raised money in memory of Tyler Kopp. The totals for the weekend will not be known for a few weeks.
Fann Cup Blog: Day One
The “official” start of the annual Fann Cup lacrosse tournament starts Friday night , but for some, including myself it has started. I will post a daily blog trying to keep you informed of some of the fun and activities that make this tournament fun. Thursday July 11, 2013… Road Trip to Rochester. After working for three hours at my job (longest 3 hours ever), I stop home to pick…
2013 Fann Cup Preview
The NLL season may be over, but that doesn’t stop over 200 fans getting together annually for a lacrosse tournament known as FANN CUP. This years host will be the city of Rochester and the Rochester Krewhawks fans of the 2012-13 Champion Rochester Knighthawks. This yearly event started back in 2002 with 2 teams. A team from Toronto and a team combined of fans from Buffalo and Rochester getting together…
Evaluating the Stealth Move to Vancouver
As the Stealth franchise approaches its 15 year anniversary it will have a new home. The Vancouver Stealth will open the 2014 season in the Langley Event Center in Langley BC. The past few seasons the NLL has had some pre-season games in Langley, and this past season the Champions Cup was moved there as the Stealth’s arena was already booked.