MLL Supplemental Draft Results: Millon, Powell the Surprises

December 12, 2012

First Round 1 Rochester (from Ohio) Mark Millon Attack Millon is one of the best MLL players of all time but at age 41, this is an interesting pick. Corey McLaughlin from Lacrosse Magazine reports that he is trying to make a comeback. Last playing in 2007, Millon had an extensive MLL career with Baltimore, Washington, Boston and Long Island with 357 career points. 2 Hamilton Kevin Cunningham Midfield Cunningham was drafted…

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MLL Supplemental Draft: What to Watch For

December 12, 2012

Today is the day for the teams of Major League Lacrosse to begin filling out their roster for the 2013 season, as they draft free agents from the league in the Supplemental Draft. Here are some names to watch for, and who might project to go where. Round 1 1 Rochester (from Ohio) 2 Hamilton 3 Charlotte 4 Ohio (from Rochester) 5 Long Island 6 Boston 7 Denver 8 Hamilton…

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NLL Three Stars: Pre Season Games

December 12, 2012

Three games took place this past weekend with the Knighthawks facing the Swarm, Rock facing the Rush and the Roughnecks taking on the Mammoth. The three (or maybe more) best players of the week are listed below in our weekly three stars. Curtis Dickson & Jeff Shattler- Calgary When two players both score five goals in a game, they both need to make this list. Both Dickson, a former rookie…

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Bandits Sign Stewart, Knighthawks Release Van Every

December 11, 2012

As training camp rosters continue to be trimmed, both the Buffalo Bandits and Rochester Knighthawks have made moves early in this week. The Bandits re-signed right handed shooter Luke Wiles and placed him on the active roster from the protected player list, while also signing transition man Scott Stewart. Stewart had been with the Edmonton Rush but last season played in Denver with the Colorado Mammoth. He was released after…

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Ten Things We Learned in the NLL Pre Season Games

December 10, 2012

With three pre season NLL games now in the books, we learned plenty about several players and teams. One game is left to go next week, but here are ten things NLL fans learned this week in the exhibition action. Jordan McBride is the Real Deal After scoring two goals against Minnesota last week we thought that Jordan McBride looked like an improved player. But after scoring four goals against…

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Rockhoppers Open Camp Today

December 9, 2012

Today the Boston Rockhoppers open their training camp as they prepare for their season opener on January 5th against the Kentucky Stickhorses. Kevin Gould says to expect energy. “I am looking forward to camp. In my experiences with training camp I think you can expect a huge amount of energy on the floor with guys trying to gain chemistry with others and guys trying to earn a roster spot. I…

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Knighthawks Defeat Swarm in Pre Season 11-10

December 9, 2012

The Rochester Knighthawks defeated the Minnesota Swarm at home tonight in pre season action by a score of 11-10. Rookies Kiel Matisz and the recently signed Sam Bradman both scored two goals for Minnesota, while transition man Joel McCready scored three goals for Rochester. Former NLL MVP and one of the newest Knighthawks, Casey Powell, scored twice in his return to NLL action. Johnny Powless also scored a hat trick,…

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Roster for Knighthawks vs Swarm

December 8, 2012

The rosters have been released for tonight’s pre season game between the Rochester Knighthawks and Minnesota Swarm at Blue Cross Arena, and is below. Brock Sorensen and Kiel Matisz are both on the Swarm roster after not playing against Colorado last week.  Meanwhile, we will see Casey Powell play for the Knighthawks for the first time. Jordan MacIntosh is listed as active on the roster below.

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Rightys Dominate Buffalo’s Offense

December 8, 2012

With the news coming that Luke Wiles will be signing in Buffalo, the Bandits now have a truck load of right handed shooters in training camp, not to mention some good left handed shooters as well. Now comes the tough choices for the Buffalo coaching staff. Aaron Wilson and Derek Hopcroft were brought in from Edmonton and Colorado, respectively. Add them in with Mat Giles, Tracey Kelusky and rookie Dhane Smith….

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NLL Champion Rochester Faces Minnesota`

December 8, 2012

Tonight at Blue Cross Arena, the Rochester Knighthawks will return to home turf for the first time since their Champions Cup win. They will face off against the Minnesota Swarm in a pre season game. Rochester will see Casey Powell return to the team for the first time since 1999. Over his career, Powell has played ten games against the Swarm. He has 25 goals against them, the fifth most…

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