NLL training camps have opened, and that means we are finally starting to learn how team rosters will take shape. The Colorado Mammoth were the second team to open camp. Here is what we learned. Rookies Better than Expected: Steve Govett said it, and so did a lot of other players after camp ended. Robert Hope and Eli McLaughlin are looking like studs early. It sounds like McLaughlin looks even better than…
NLL training camps have opened, and that means we are finally starting to learn how team rosters will take shape. The New England Black Wolves are the newest team in the league going into their first season, so their camp had most fans eyes on it. Here is what we learned. Goalie Watch: The Black Wolves not only tried out several goalies, but some are moving on even with Kevin Croswell…
According to multiple sources, Jeremy Noble remains unsigned by the Rochester Knighthawks as they approach training camp opening this weekend. The team traded for Noble, the second overall pick, by sending Johnny Powless, a former fifth overall pick, to the Vancouver Stealth on the day of the draft. Two sources confirm that the Colorado Mammoth are interested in the services of the Denver resident. Noble played at the University of…
The Rochester Knighthawks have had a rather busy offseason. They traded away Johnny Powless and they acquired Jordan Hall. However, their only multi-year extension other than Hall was a player who was not on their roster. Rochester signed Kyle Prreira to a three-year deal in early November. Pereira was drafted into the NLL by the Toronto Rock, but since he is a hockey player as well, has not played a…
Leading into training camp, we will be taking a look at some non roster invitees who are getting an opportunity to prove themselves. Adam Will was invited to Buffalo Bandits camp early this offseason. The defenseman out of the Langley Thunder program in the Western Lacrosse Association is looking for a chance to show his versatility on a Bandits roster that needs depth. “I am really excited about signing with…
For the second straight year, the Guelph Gryphons were crowned kings of the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association, winning the program’s fifth Baggataway Cup. The 2014 CUFLA playoffs was proof that quality collegiate lacrosse lives north of the border. Here is In Lacrosse We Trust’s 2014 All Baggataway Team selections. Attack: Jordan Critch- Guelph Gryphons Ryan Serville- Guelph Gryphons Dylan Hamm- Western Mustangs Midfield: Connor Goodwin-McGill Redmen Curtis Knight- Guelph…
Pollock, Iannucci Return: Casey Powell isn’t back, but the Mammoth have two of their most important scorers back in the lineup after they re-signed both Athan Iannucci and Sean Pollock. Having them back with the veteran oriented offense is huge. Buque’s Role: Despite having Tye Belanger in the fold along with Dillon Ward, the Mammoth drafted goaltender Alexis Buque. With Buque in the fold, is there a chance Belanger is…
Luke Wiles hasn’t played in the NLL in several years, but when he was around, he was one of the better scorers in the league. This season he will be a part of the New England Black Wolves after signing on with them. The last season he played in the NLL was in 2013 with the Buffalo Bandits where in 12 games he put up 21 points. “Love the opportunity to…
Leading into training camp, we will be taking a look at some non roster invitees who are getting an opportunity to prove themselves. Rance Vigneux is a goalie out of Toronto and Burlington who went undrafted in 2014. Just before training camps open, the Buffalo Bandits signed the goalie to bring their camp goaltender count to four. “It’s an amazing feeling to have been signed by the Bandits.” Rance told us….
This afternoon US Lacrosse reached out to ILWT regarding their tryout process. After a great initial evaluation weekend in Rahway with approximately 25 guys, the U.S. coaching staff decided this morning to cancel the second evaluation weekend (this upcoming weekend). Reason being, due to numerous conflicts including NLL training camp (with some late schedule changes there), only 12 players of the 40+ player pool would have been able to attend….