Training Camp Report: Rochester Knighthawks

December 5, 2012

The Rochester Knighthawks will return to Blue Cross Arena for the first time since capturing the 2012 NLL title this Saturday, as they host the Minnesota Swarm in pre-season action. New additions and NLL hopefuls will get their first chance to play alongside returning players to determine the Knighthawks final roster. A point of interest during the game will be Rochester’s goalie situation. While Matt Vinc is cemented as the…

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Training Camp Report: Toronto Rock

December 3, 2012

While the Toronto Rock’s success is predominantly attributed to their core group of established NLL players, the Rock’s consistency in acquiring young talent via draft or free agent signings has also been integral in the squad’s success. With rookies such as Jesse Gamble, Scott Johnston and Damon Edwards all seeing playing time last season,  coach Troy Cordingley and staff have shown no hesitations including first time NLL players as part…

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Rabil’s Return to Indoor Lax Highly Anticipated

November 28, 2012

Casey Powell thrilled Rochester fans in 1999 and 2000, helping the team reach the NLL finals in both seasons while registering over 60 total points. With Powell returning to Rochester, some Knighthawks faithful may be anxious to dust off their old number 99 Powell jerseys. With lacrosse’s new superstar and fellow number 99 enthusiast Paul Rabil also property of the Knighthawks, it looked as though there may be a different…

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Training Camp Preview: Buffalo Bandits

November 26, 2012

With training camp set to begin December 1st, Darris Kilgour and the Buffalo Bandits are ready to get the new season underway. Numerous newly acquired Bandits picked up by first year GM Steve Dietrich will join draftees and free agent invites to decide the Bandits 2013 roster. The Bandits previously held a free agent tryout camp November 10th. The camp consisted off 40 players taking place in a morning practice…

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Poskay Looks for Positive Season from Wagner

November 23, 2012

An NCAA All-American, NCAA National Champion, MLL All-Star and MLL MVP, Wagner men’s lacrosse coach Matt Poskay boasts an incredibly successful lacrosse resume. With only 3 wins since the 2007 season, Wagner lacrosse has not seen the same level of success. Poskay will look to revamp the struggling Seahawks during his second season at Wagner. Despite going 1-13 in the first season with Poskay at the helm, there were positives…

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Rock Defense Key for 2013

November 21, 2012

With Garret Billings coming off an astounding 114 point season and legendary scorers Colin Doyle and Josh Sanderson returning, the Toronto Rock offense is feared by many around the league. While Toronto’s defense may not get as much publicity as their prolific offense, they are arguably just as high powered. Returning defensive veterans Sandy Chapman, Bill Greer, Stephen Hoar, Mike Hobbins, Rob Marshall, Patrick Merrill, Phil Sanderson and Cam Woods…

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Despite Low Spirits, Hobart Has Talent

November 16, 2012

NCAA violations ripped away any chance of 2011 post season opportunities for the Hobart men’s lacrosse team. With no playoff bans for the 2012 season the Statesmen looked to establish a fresh start and improve their record; however things did not go as planned. Hobart went 4-9 overall and was on the outside looking in for the ECAC tournament which saw conference winner Loyola eventually crowned NCAA champs. With some…

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Dietrich Making Several Moves This Bandits Off Season

November 13, 2012

Steve “Chugger” Dietrich enters his first season as the Buffalo Bandits’ general manager after a busy off-season. Since taking over for Darris Kilgour, who will stay with the Bandits as bench boss, the franchise’s all time winningest goaltender has brought in several new players via trades or free agency. The highlight of Dietrich’s accusations is Shawn Williams. One of the NLL’s most prolific scorers, Williams has amassed over 1, 000…

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Springer Looks to Lead Bearcats

November 5, 2012

The Binghamton Bearcats made the America East conference tournament every year from 2004-2009, annually losing in the semi-final matchup. Instead of getting over the hump in the new decade and making it to the conference final, the Bearcats have made the tournament once in the last three years. The 2012 season was a disappointing one for Binghamton that saw them go 4-9 overall and 1-4 against America East opponents, finishing…

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Hofstra Looks to Contend in CAA

October 18, 2012

Going into their last regular season game versus Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rivals Penn State; the Hofstra Pride needed a win of their own as well as a win by St. Joseph’s to gain a berth in their conference tournament. However, the game ended in a similar fashion as several others in Hofstra’s 2012 season, an overtime loss. This loss officially ended the season for the Pride, leaving them 6-8 overall with a 2-4…

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