Author: Press Release

Bruce Urban, Owner of the Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club, is pleased to announce the naming of Dave Jamieson as the new Team President. Jamieson joins the Rush after 14 years with the Canadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos where he served as the Director of Communications and Marketing (1998-2010), and Vice-President of Communications and Broadcast (2010-2012). “We took a great deal of time selecting the right person to fill the role…

 The Rochester Knighthawks announced the signing of transition man Torrey VanEvery to a one-year deal. VanEvery had an impressive showing at the National Lacrosse League Combine on Sunday. The 21-year-old scored five goals during the NLL’s showcase event for free agents and draft eligible players.  “It feels great,” said VanEvery about signing with his favorite NLL team. “It is a dream come true.” VanEvery recently played with Knighthawks star Johnny…

The Washington Stealth added seven players in the 2012 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft, which was held in Toronto, Ontario earlier this evening. The Stealth held five of the first 23 picks in the draft, including three in the second round. With the Stealth’s first round pick traded to Edmonton during the 2012 season, the team first came to the podium to open the second round. With the 11th overall selection, the Stealth…

Coming as no surprise, the Edmonton Rush selected Mark Matthews as the first overall pick in the NLL draft tonight. Matthews played at the University of Denver and with the junior Whitby Warriors and Coquitlam Adanacs, along with the Denver Outlaws of MLL. Here is the team press release. The Edmonton Rush have selected Denver University standout Mark Matthews with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 National Lacrosse…

The 2012 World Champion Rochester Knighthawks have five selections in tonight’s National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. Fans can follow the draft live from Toronto on NLL.com, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tonight’s draft will take place in the Westin’s Metro East Room. Fans are welcome to attend the Draft free of charge. Barring a trade, the Knighthawks will begin their portion of the draft in the third round as they select…

Edmonton Rush General Manager/Head Coach announced today that designated franchise forwards Ryan Ward and Aaron Wilson have signed one-year agreements for the 2013 Season.  In addition, goalie Brodie MacDonald has signed a one-year agreement. Assistant Captain Ryan Ward in his fourth year with the Rush finished first overall in team scoring in the 2012 post season with 10 (G), 11(A) for a total of 21 points, in regular season for…

Calgary Roughnecks General Manager Mike Board announced today that the team has re-signed transition Travis Cornwall and defenceman Greg Harnett to one-year contracts for the 2013 National Lacrosse League season, pending league approval. “Travis and Greg made the big transition from junior to pro in a very positive manner last season,” said Board. “They both showed versatility in their roles and a commitment to improving. Developing our younger players is…

Three-time National Lacrosse League Champion Mike Accursi has re-signed a one-year deal with the Rochester Knighthawks. Accursi remains with the Knighthawks after helping Rochester win the 2012 Champion’s Cup. “It’s great being the defending champs,” said Accursi. “Our roster is pretty much intact and you’re adding better and bigger pieces. It looks like it’s going to be another exciting season.” The 2012 season was Accursi’s 15th in the NLL, which…