Mike Mackley

NLL Rookie Report: Playoff Edition

May 14, 2015

Last weekend the Buffalo Bandits and Rochester Knighthawks kicked off the 2015 NLL playoffs on Saturday night in Rochester with the Knighthawks keeping the dream of four straight NLL championships alive with a 14-11 victory. The Colorado Mammoth and Calgary Roughnecks concluded the first weekend of NLL playoff action on Sunday, as the Roughnecks defeated the Mammoth by a score of 11-6. While three of the four teams competing in…

NLL Rookie Report: Week Twelve

April 2, 2015

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Week 12 of the rookie report once again see’s the top three guys take their place atop the rankings, as Miles Thompson, Ben McIntosh and Jeremy Noble all had strong weekends to continue their impressive freshmen seasons in the NLL. Meanwhile Eli McLaughlin broke out this past weekend with six points in the Mammoth’s 12-6 win. In the Mammoth’s win we also saw rookie goaltender Alexis Buque absolutely stand on…

What Does Kevin Crowley Bring to the Toronto Rock ?

April 1, 2015

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Yesterday’s NLL trade deadline was anticipated to be one of the most active deadlines in league history, as many teams were said to be actively shopping talent in the days and weeks leading up to the deadline. The biggest name on the market was Toronto Rock All-Star Garrett Billings. Billings had recovered from ACL surgery and was awaiting a new contract from the Rock, however the two sides appeared far…

Swarm & Black Wolves Swap Captains

March 30, 2015

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With the NLL trade deadline rapidly approaching and speculation running rampant, the Minnesota Swarm and New England Black Wolves have come to terms on a trade that see’s the two East Division teams swap their captains. The Minnesota Swarm will send Andrew Suitor to the Black Wolves in exchange for Joel White and a 2017 2nd round pick. The Black Wolves and Swarm are currently dwelling in the East Division…

NLL Rookie Report – Week 11

March 27, 2015

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NLL Rookie Report – Week 11 With eight of the nine NLL clubs in action last weekend that meant several NLL rookies took to the floor looking to make an impact with their respective clubs. At this point in the season we’ve seen the rookie of the year race really become a two horse race between Minnesota’s Miles Thompson and Edmonton’s Ben McIntosh. However with Jeremy Noble finally dawning an…

Turfdogs Vs. Demons Playoff Preview

March 26, 2015

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Turfdogs Vs. Demons Playoff Preview When the Durham Turfdogs and Ohsweken Demons square off at the ILA on Saturday it will not only kick off the 2015 Canadian Lacrosse League playoffs, but it will also be the third time the two clubs have met in just over a month. Both the Turfdogs and Demons claimed victories on their home turf during the season series, as the Durham picked up a…

CLax Playoff Preview: Can Cyclops Bring It Against Blizzard?

March 20, 2015

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The 2015 Canadian Lacrosse League regular season, was arguably the best one the league has seen. With three teams finishing 4-4, the league showed tremendous parity between the teams, with every game having an impact on the standings. While the Barrie Blizzard have emerged as the team to beat going into the Creators Cup Playoffs, the Ohsweken Demons, Durham Turfdogs and Southwest Cyclops should not be taken lightly. Both the…

NLL Rookie Report – Week 10

March 19, 2015

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NLL Rookie Report – Week 10 Week 10 of the NLL season saw all nine NLL teams in action, but more importantly to the Rookie Report, Week 10 saw the debut of highly touted 2nd overall pick in the 2014 draft, Jeremy Noble. Noble did not disappoint, as he racked up seven points in his debut, showing everyone what the hype was all about. The Edmonton Rush also had a…

Did The Mammoth Overpay for Noble ?

March 17, 2015

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Did The Mammoth Overpay for Noble ? After months of Jeremy Noble sitting ideally on the sidelines awaiting a trade from the Rochester Knighthawks, the ax finally fell last Friday afternoon, as the Rochester Knighthawks sent Noble to the Colorado Mammoth, along with a 3rd round selection in 2017, in exchange for a 3rd round selection in 2015, and first round picks in 2016 and 2017. While Jeremy Noble is…

Analyzing the Jeremy Noble Trade

March 13, 2015

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Analyzing the Jeremy Noble Trade In a move everyone expected to happen sooner or later, the Colorado Mammoth finally pulled the trigger on a deal that netted them 2014 second overall pick Jeremy Noble. The Mammoth sent a third round pick in the 2015 NLL draft, along with first rounders in 2016 and 2017 to the Knighthawks in exchange for Noble and a third round pick in the 2017 NLL…

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