Press Release: New York Riptide to become Ottawa Black Bears

February 21, 2024

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) in partnership with GF Sports and Entertainment and Senators Sports & Entertainment, today announced the launch of Ottawa-Gatineau’s newest professional sports franchise, the Ottawa Black Bears. The Black Bears will begin play at the start of the 2024-25 NLL season, with all home games to be played at Canadian Tire Centre, the home of the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. “Ottawa is an incredible market,…

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Press Release: Curt Malawsky named new head coach of WLA’s Langley Thunder

May 9, 2023

Curt Malawsky is the new head coach of the Langley Thunder. Malawsky takes the reins of the Senior A Western Lacrosse Association squad, replacing Rod Jensen who stepped down at the beginning of May. “We are excited to add a coach of Curt’s calibre. His resume speaks for itself: Curt has won at every level, either as a player or coach, and we look forward to seeing him put his…

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Press Release: National Lacrosse League, San Diego Seals Announce First-Ever Outdoor NLL Game, to be Held at Snapdragon Stadium on March 4

December 6, 2022

Matchup Between Seals and Las Vegas Desert Dogs to be Seen Live on ESPN+, TSN.ca and the TSN App, With Same Day Replay on ESPNU (Philadelphia, PA and San Diego, CA, December 6, 2022) – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the world’s largest and most successful professional lacrosse league, and the San Diego Seals today announced that the Seals’ March 4th game against the Las Vegas Desert Dogs will be…

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Press Release: Toronto Rock relocating home games for 2023-24 season

November 14, 2022

Several Venues Under Consideration For Temporary Home Game Relocation During FirstOntario Centre Renovation Project Oakville, ON – On Friday, the Toronto Rock were officially informed by the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG) of the estimated 20-month timeline for the renovation project that will transform Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre into a world-class sports and entertainment venue. The expanded budget and renovation timeline will mean the Toronto Rock will relocate their home…

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NLL: Rock sign veteran forward Stephen Keogh

October 5, 2022

ROCK SIGN UFA VETERAN FORWARD STEPHEN KEOGH Gifted And Gritty Goal Scorer Coming Home To Rock City Oakville, ON – Toronto Rock Owner, President, and GM Jamie Dawick announced today that the club has signed unrestricted free agent forward Stephen Keogh to a one-year agreement for the 2022-23 season. The signing is pending league approval. “We think he brings a lot to the table,” said Dawick of his most recent…

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Press Release: NLL expansion draft set for July 7

June 21, 2022

Las Vegas Desert Dogs to Select 14 Players In Expansion Draft July 7; Teams to Submit Protected Lists by June 23 Desert Dogs GM/Head Coach Shawn Williams to Begin Forming Club From Among Deep List Of Available NLL Talent PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 11, 2022 – As the club prepares for its inaugural NLL season, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs will take the first major step in building their roster via…

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Press Release: NLL quarterfinal pairings and schedule are set

May 1, 2022

National Lacrosse League Playoff Pairings, Schedule Set As Buffalo, San Diego Win Conference Titles; Albany, Philadelphia Grab Last Two Spots With Saturday Victories Quarterfinal Matchups In Eight-Team Format For The ‘Chase for the Championship’ Begin Friday; Sports Interaction Game of the Week on TSN, ESPN+, TSN.ca Highlight QF Broadcast Coverage PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2022 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) regular season is complete, with Saturday’s results completing the expanded…

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Press Release: New Las Vegas NLL team named Desert Dogs

April 26, 2022

Season tickets on sale at LasVegasDesertDogs.com and 702-818-DOGS Shawn Williams named General Manager & Head Coach   (LAS VEGAS, NV, April 26, 2022) – The National Lacrosse League’s (“NLL”) 15th expansion team, located in Las Vegas, announced that the team will be known as the “Las Vegas Desert Dogs.” The Desert Dogs will begin their first season in December 2022, and the team will play home games at Michelob ULTRA…

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ALL West: Sea Spray capture inaugural championship over Grizzlies

March 28, 2022

In what very well could be the biggest goal he has ever scored, Keegan Bell admitted he did not see the ball go into the net. With the score tied, just over a minute remaining to play in game three and the shot clock winding down, Bell whipped the ball at the Grizzlies goal, truthfully hoping to either just earn his team a shot-clock reset and another possession or to…

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NLL: Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz announces departure from league

February 24, 2022

National Lacrosse League Announces the Departure of Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz After Six Transformational Seasons NLL Has Enjoyed Unprecedented Growth and Engagement During His Six-Year Term PHILADELPHIA, February 23, 2022 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the largest and most successful professional lacrosse property in the world, today announced that Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz has decided to leave his current position to pursue other interests but will continue to advise the league…

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