Podcast: NLL Draft Preview Show with Terry Sanderson

September 22, 2014

Tonight is the National Lacrosse League draft, and to get you ready we have our NLL Draft Preview podcast. Marisa Ingemi discusses who to watch, discusses the latest MLL news and the US National Indoor team and interviews the Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson. Sanderson discusses with us about the status of injured forward Garrett Billings, the status of free agent Chris White, the recent trades and signings of…

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2014 NLL Mock Draft: First Round

September 22, 2014

Luckily, this wasn’t posted until after Rochester acquired the second overall pick today, so these picks do reflect that trade. Due to late editions, we were not able to Josh Johnson or Haodais Maracle, but both would have been early second rounders. FIRST ROUND 1. Edmonton: Ben McIntosh– Ranked #1 overall, Derek Keenan, now the NLL general manager and head coach of the year, has basically said he wants to…

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NLL Combine Report: Hope, Benn Have Good Showings

September 21, 2014

The 2014 NLL combine took place today one day before the draft. Several top prospects and free agents attended, and for the prospects, some stood out that might raise their draft stock. One such player was Peterborough defenseman Robert Hope. Hope, projected to go in the fourth-seventh spot, has been linked to the fourth overall pick with the Colorado Mammoth, if they keep that pick. Of note is the fact…

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2014 NLL Mock Draft: Round Two

September 21, 2014

10. Minnesota: Alexis Buque- Buque was never ranked because he just declared for the draft. But he is far and away the best goalie in the draft and the Swarm might be looking to add goaltending depth as they go into the season with Zach Higgins as their starter. 11. Vancouver: Paul Brebber- Ranked at #14, he Nanaimo defender is the third ranked defender on the list. He can score a bit for…

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Michigan Building Lacrosse Only Stadium

September 21, 2014

According to a report from Lacrosse Magazine’s Corey McLaughlin, the University of Michigan is planning on building a 3,000 seat lacrosse only stadium. The Wolverines would add the stadium for their men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. This is part of a plan to build several new athletic facilities and will be partially funded by Michigan alum and Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. Michigan has had varsity men’s and women’s lacrosse…

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2014 NLL Mock Draft: Third and Fourth Rounds

September 20, 2014

THIRD ROUND 20. New England: Shane MacDonald—Ranked at #18, MacDonald has put up 199 career points in Jr A. He is a guy who could sneak into the second round or even the first if a team reaches. If he’s still on the board New England will take him. 21. Vancouver: Andrew Smistad—Ranked at #16, Smistad is a top three or four defender in the draft. Based out of Calgary…

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Blackwolves Talk: American Field Players Not Returning

September 20, 2014

This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Blane Harrison of the New England Black Wolves this week. Below are notes on four main areas of preseason talk with NLL teams. Trades: [Jamie] Lincoln brings quality depth to our left side. We are expecting that he will compete for a regular spot and contribute goals. We want to…

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2014 NLL Mock Draft: Rounds Five and Six

September 19, 2014

FIFTH ROUND 38. Minnesota: Peyton Lupul: Ranked at #39, Lupul is one of the later round prospects who might be able to stick. A west coast player with Burnaby and Maple Ridge, He has 60 points this season to put him on the map. Minnesota is a team who could see him some playing time even. 39. Vancouver: Randy Jones: Ranked at #44, Jones is a sleeper pick to become a decent pro…

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New England Black Wolves Newest NLL Team

September 19, 2014

The relocated National Lacrosse League team that was the Philadelphia Wings are finally announcing their team name today, and it will be the New England Black Wolves. New England will stay in the eastern division, as Philadelphia was, and play out of Mohegan Sun Arena, just about an hour south of Boston. The team now has active website and social media accounts. Press Release: The Mohegan Sun has introduced the New…

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New England Indoor Lacrosse Is Back; What Should We Know?

September 18, 2014

The National Lacrosse League, and its predecessor Major Indoor Lacrosse League, has had teams in New England in 12 of their 28 years of existence. Now heading into their 29th year, box lacrosse will be back in New England. Tomorrow the team formerly known as the Philadelphia Wings will be announced officially as New England’s own. They were already announced to have moved to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, but it…

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