Cameron Ferguson

NCAA: Fresh Oranges in Syracuse

January 24, 2014

The Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team will begin preparations for the upcoming season Saturday, January 24 scrimmaging Hofstra University and Le Moyne College. The Orange will be looking for a group of new faces to impress in their first spring semester showing with the Syracuse squad. The Syracuse campus will welcome arguably the most sought-after NJCAA transfer in NCAA lacrosse history in former Onondaga Community College star Randy Staats. The…

Rookie Report: Law, Lum-Walker, Hawkins

Highlighting Week 4 of NLL action for the 2014 rookie class were a crop of youngsters making their NLL debuts. Toronto Rock rookies Eric Law, a recent third-round draft pick, and Michael Lum-Walker, a 2012 draft pick who spent last year on the physically unable to perform list, both dressed for their first career NLL games in the Rock’s 12-8 loss to the Rochester Knighthawks. Law notched one assist in…

January 20, 2014

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Rookies Reporting for Duty

A goalie carousel in Colorado, an influence of B.C.-born rookies for the Alberta squads, and Vancouver’s inaugural draft class stepping up in the franchises’ victorious home debut highlight Week 3 of NLL action for the 2014 rookie class. For the third time in as many games, goalie Tye Belanger was chased from the Colorado Mammoth cage in favor of rookie tender Dillon Ward. After relieving Belanger of his duties during…

January 13, 2014

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NLL Rookie Report: Ward, Digby Shine

With Week 2 of the NLL officially in the books, all nine teams now have one game of the 2014 season on record. A majority of this year’s rookie class have already made their presence known throughout the league, including some standout performances. Rookie goaltender Dillon Ward has arguably cemented his spot as the Colorado Mammoth’s starting goaltender, earning his first career NLL victory with a 13-12 defeat of Vancouver….

January 6, 2014

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Bye Week Checkin: Rochester Knighthawks Week Two

The Rochester Knighthawks began their quest for a National Lacrosse League record third consecutive Champion’s Cup with an 8-6 win over the visiting Minnesota Swarm. This favorable start is in contrast with the Knighthawks’ early season woes of 2013, when Rochester followed their first of back-to-back championships with a 0-3 record to start the year. The game marked the second time the teams had met on The Blue Cross Arena…

January 3, 2014

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NLL Rookie Report: Schuss, Loewen Step Up

With the 2014 NLL season officially underway, the latest wave of rookie talent made their presence felt Saturday night. Out of the six squads to begin action over the weekend, all but the Rochester Knighthawks and Buffalo Bandits featured at least one rookie in the lineup. Minnesota The youthful Swarm dressed a trio of signees from their recent draft class in Saturday’s loss to Rochester. Leading the way for the…

December 30, 2013

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NLL Season Preview: Rochester Knighthawks

December 27, 2013

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With back-to-back Champion’s Cup titles to their name, the Rochester Knighthawks will be hoping a “Rule of Three” scenario will unfold during the 2014 season. To ensure such a favorable outcome, the team is practicing another familiar mantra of “Don’t Mess with Success”, returning the majority of their 2013 championship squad for the upcoming NLL season. The Knighthawks offense features a tandem of clear leaders to patrol each side of…

Launch Roster Still Full of Canadians

December 17, 2013

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Canadian lacrosse has long been synonymous with the indoor game. While a handful of Canucks took their skills outdoors, venturing south of the border or competing at the national level, most honed their skills within the familiar confines of the hockey arena. The new millennium has seen the Canadian lacrosse community embrace the field game, and vice-versa. A Team Canada gold medal on home soil in 2006 stands out as…

NLL Pre Season Preview: Roughnecks Take on Knighthawks

December 15, 2013

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The Calgary Roughnecks and the Rochester Knighthawks will close out their respective pre-season schedules in a Sunday game at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. This marks the third and final exhibition game for each team before final rosters will be set Monday at 12 p.m. ET. Calgary heads into the matchup currently undefeated in exhibition play. The Roughnecks squeezed out a 9-8 win over the Vancouver Stealth to begin the pre…

Bandits Comeback to Defeat Wings 16-15

The Buffalo Bandits earned a 16-15 comeback victory versus the Philadelphia Wings in front of 2,000 fans at the First Niagara Centre to open their preseason. Philadelphia opened the scoring when rookie John Ranagan notched an early transition goal off a feed from Kyle Ross. The Wings would continue to build their lead with a pair of back to back goals from Pat Saunders to establish a 3-0 lead just…

December 8, 2013

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