Building a Champion (Contender): How the Rush Were Built

June 4, 2015

Let’s consider for a moment that the Edmonton Rush haven’t had Curtis Knight all season. They have still managed to advance to the Champion’s Cup despite being without who was one of their best scorers last season. Now, the Rush are hosting game two of the NLL Champion’s Cup tomorrow night. They have been led by Mark Matthews, the second leading scorer in the regular season, and goaltender Aaron Bold,…

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A Too Early Look at the 2016 MLL Draft

June 1, 2015

Many would say that it is far too early to look at next season’s Major League Lacrosse draft. But honestly, we won’t get another look at any of the prospects by the time January’s draft takes place. The prospects performance are fresh in our mind, so let’s take a look at names we should hear called next January. Brody Eastwood- Stony Brook Eastwood is a top prospect at both indoor…

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NLL Champions Cup: Rock vs Rush Game One

May 30, 2015

Despite a strange week for the National Lacrosse League, there are games to be played. The Toronto Rock will face the Edmonton Rush tonight from the Air Canada Centre in game one of the Champions Cup finals. Both teams were the top seed in their respective conferences. Despite arena issues in the western conference finals, the Edmonton Rush won game one of the semis and then a mini game against…

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Brandon Miller Gets First Crack at Champions Cup

May 28, 2015

The Toronto Rock have made it to the Champions Cup amidst as much roster adversity as any team in the NLL this season. Colin Doyle missed the majority of the year after shoulder surgery. Garrett Billings couldn’t get a contract done and was traded. Breakout star Rob Hellyer was lost to injury. Veterans and young players alike have kept the team together. Josh Sanderson, wearing the captain’s C, has stepped…

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Time to Look at the NLL Mini Game

May 28, 2015

The topic of the mini game in the National Lacrosse League playoffs is a sure bet to spark a lively Twitter discussion. Both conference finals in the league this season needed a mini game to determine who would go to the Champion’s Cup. Luckily for the league, it wasn’t a total disaster. The two top seeded teams, the Edmonton Rush and Toronto Rock, advanced. Fans can’t really complain that the…

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Is the NLL Going to Las Vegas?

May 24, 2015

The National Lacrosse League has one team playing in a casino, with the New England Black Wolves at Mohegan Sun Arena. Could another one be coming? According to Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press, maybe. Nashville and Las Vegas considered potential sites for departing Minnesota Swarm of National Lacrosse League. — Charley Walters (@Charley_Walters) May 24, 2015 We’ve heard the Nashville rumor plenty of times now, but this is the…

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NLL Teams Shift Gears In Tumultuous Times

May 24, 2015

Times are not the best in the National Lacrosse League. The Minnesota Swarm are on the move, less than a year after the Philadelphia Wings made a similar announcement. The future of the Edmonton Rush is also in flux after a strange week of comments and combat for their owner Bruce Urban. Where the Swarm end up has been a hot debate. A popular destination via rumor has been Nashville,…

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Rush News a Distraction For Playoff Run?

May 22, 2015

Obviously, the news around the Edmonton Rush has not been good despite their placement in the western conference finals. They have a chance to get to the Champions Cup with a victory this week, but that’s not what is on the team’s mind. “There are two separate sides to it: the business side and the players’ side,” Bruce Urban said to the Edmonton Sun”They just get focused and show up…

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NLL Not Supporting Rush Stance?

May 22, 2015

The big news in the NLL world this week has centered on the Edmonton Rush, and it’s not because they are in the western conference finals. Owner Bruce Urban spoke out this weekend regarding the possibility of the team relocating, and he didn’t hold back any blame for the city of Edmonton. The city and their mayor Don Iveson responded, casting the Rush in a light of being disrespectful to…

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Stealth Goalie Tyler Richards Retires Due to Concussions

May 22, 2015

The Vancouver Stealth took a blow on Friday morning as their goaltender Tyler Richards announced via Twitter he would retire from lacrosse. Made the difficult decision to retire from lacrosse. Feel very blessed to play with so many great players. — Tyler Richards (@TylerRichards00) May 22, 2015 Unfortunately after multiple concussions I have to make the best decision for my health long term. — Tyler Richards (@TylerRichards00) May 22, 2015…

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