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Trades that shaped the Calgary Roughnecks

October 30, 2013
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As the Calgary Roughnecks prepare for their 13th season in the National Lacrosse League, let’s reflect on some of the key trades that have made the franchise into the powerhouse that it has become. The move that has arguably defined the course of the franchise happened just before the Roughnecks began their inaugural season when Calgary dealt first-round draft pick Blaine Manning to the Toronto Rock for Calgary native Kaleb…

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Albany Great Danes: How to Improve in 2014

October 30, 2013
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Albany had a very nice season last year as they went 13-5 on the season and ended ranked No. 12 in the country. One of the reasons for their highly productive season? It is very simple, their offense. The team led the nation in scoring as they scored 15.9 goals a game. And what is the main reason for the high powered offense? Well, there are actually three reasons for…

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Mammoth Extend Belanger Three Years

October 30, 2013
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The Colorado Mammoth announced today that the team has agreed to a three-year contract with Tye Belanger. The 23-year-old goaltender, who was a second-round selection in the 2011 NLL Entry Draft, finished fourth in the NLL in goals-against average (10.77) last season. “Tye has impressed us thus far in his young career,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “He’s a confident, young player who can backstop this team…

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Knighthawks Keep Goalie Angus Goodleaf

October 29, 2013
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The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that the team has re-signed goalie Angus Goodleaf to a two-year deal. Goodleaf, 26, enters his second season with the Knighthawks after winning the first Champion’s Cup of his career in May. “I am excited and ready to get Training Camp started,” said Goodleaf. “Winning my first Champion’s Cup was definitely an experience I will never forget.” In 2013, he finished the season with a…

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The Spread and Scope of International Lacrosse

October 29, 2013
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Every American has heard of two things: soccer (football) and Team USA. Given this, many people can associate “Team USA” with at least one or two sports played internationally: basketball, soccer, cycling, etc. How many people think of lacrosse when they hear “Team USA”?

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How Will the Swarm Replace Benesch

October 29, 2013
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Alex Urquhart This offseason the Minnesota Swarm traded Ryan Benesch to the Buffalo Bandits in a package deal that also saw Andrew Watt shipped to Buffalo in return for a number of first round draft picks and a third round pick. Benesch has been a team leader in Goals since joining the team in 2007. He finished the season with 34 goals and 50 assists, for a total points at…

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Defensive Midfielders are the Future of MLL

October 29, 2013
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Sports fans love to place bets and make predictions on one of the broadest, most cliché lines of all-time: “Defense wins championships.” In reality each sport’s winning formula shifts through time. The rules are constantly changing. Teams are forced to scheme around different personnel. So while “defense” has proven to be more valuable than “offense” over the past century of professional sports, isn’t it worth taking a look at what…

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Meet Bandits Goaltender Kurtis Wagar

October 28, 2013
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Playing starting goalie for the Buffalo Bandits is Kurtis (Kurt) Wagar. Born on November 5, 1985, #38 comes out of St. Catherines, Ontario and attended Brock University right in his hometown. Wagar stands six foot tall and 215 pounds. He signed onto the Buffalo Bandits as a free agent and adjacently plays for the Peterborough Lakers. Well, I do believe that’s enough of the blah blah facts. Let’s get into…

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Western, Guelph, Queen’s and Bishops Punch Tickets to Baggataway Cup Weekend

October 28, 2013
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The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association is one step closer to crowning the 2013 Baggataway Champion as Queen’s, Western, Guelph and Bishop’s advance to the quarterfinals after first round playoff wins this weekend. In the East Division, second seeded Western had their hands full with fifth place Toronto this past Friday as the Mustangs squeezed a 10-9 victory over the Varsity Blues. After three quarters, the Mustangs had an 8-6…

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Knighthawks Re-Sign Joel McCready

October 28, 2013
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The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed transition man Joel McCready to a one-year deal for the 2014 National Lacrosse League season. “I am extremely excited. I have been counting down the days to training camp and just can’t wait to get on the floor and go to work,” said McCready. McCready and the Knighthawks will open their Training Camp on Saturday, November 23rd at the new state-of-the-art…

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