Author: Press Release

Hickman Named PLL Player Of The Week

September 18, 2012
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New York, NY – The Professional Lacrosse League (PLL) announced today that Charlotte Copperheads forward Matt Hickman has been named the Professional Lacrosse League Player of the Week for the period ending September 16, 2012. The Darnestown, Maryland native had seven points in Charlotte’s season opener last week notching at least one point in each quarter.  The 5-7, 208-pound forward finished last week’s game with four goals and three assists…

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Josh Sanderson Signs One Year Deal With Toronto

September 18, 2012
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Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced the signing of veteran forward Josh Sanderson to a one-year contract covering the 2013 NLL season. In July, the Rock placed the franchise tag on the NLL’s 5th all-time leading scorer meaning he would not become an unrestricted free agent on August 1st.  The Rock placed the second of their two franchise player tags on Captain Colin Doyle. “I’m really excited to…

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Ryan Cousins, Brad Self Re-Up in Rochester

September 18, 2012
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The Rochester Knighthawks have locked up two more defensemen from their 2012 National Lacrosse League Championship team with the re-signing of Ryan Cousins and Brad Self. Both players agreed to new one-year deals, pending league approval. “It’s great to be back with the Knighthawks for another NLL season,” said Cousins. “It’s even better to have a chance to defend our title all season long with a great group of teammates…

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Washington Stealth Re-Sign Dean Hill

September 18, 2012
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 The Washington Stealth announced today that veteran forward Dean Hill has signed a one-year contract for the 2013 season, pending approval by the National Lacrosse League. Hill will be entering his eighth NLL season and his second with the Stealth in 2013. Hill, 27, was signed by the Stealth as a free agent prior to the 2012 season. He played a significant role in the Stealth offense, recording 38 points on 17…

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Iroquois Nationals Announce Bowhunter Cup Roster

The Iroquois Nationals have announced their roster for the Third Annual Bowhunter Cup, which will take place at The Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, October 13th at 8:00 p.m. The Iroquois Nationals will take on the United States in the International Exhibition at the home of the National Lacrosse League Rochester Knighthawks. “We look forward to an exciting game, between two highly talented teams with stacked rosters,” said Iroquois Nationals General…

September 18, 2012
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Thunder and Lakers Coaches Suspended As Part of Doping Controversy

The Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) announced today that two suspensions have been handed out at the 2012 Mann Cup. Rod Jensen, head coach of the Langley Thunder, and Jamie Batley, head coach of the Peterborough Lakers have both been suspended by the CLA President, Joey Harris, from their coaching responsibilities for the duration of the 2012 Mann Cup. The suspensions are in relation to conduct off the floor of play….

September 14, 2012
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Hounds Trade for Kevin Drew, Bitter to Rochester

September 14, 2012
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The Charlotte Hounds today announced a trade that will bring the team first and fourth round collegiate picks in this year’s draft (#4 and #28 overall picks) and 2012 second-round draftee, Kevin Drew.  The addition of Kevin will bolster the team’s midfield strength while the additional draft picks will create opportunities in this year’s high-talent draft pool. The specifics of the trade sent attackman Billy Bitter, defenseman Kevin Randall and the Hounds 11th pick in…

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Hounds Trade Boltus To Denver for Poillon

September 13, 2012
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The Charlotte Hounds today announced a trade that will upgrade their midfield unit, including the addition of a three-time MLL All-Star. The Hounds have sent attackman Jeremy Boltus and the 43rd pick in the 2013 Supplemental Draft to the Denver Outlaws in exchange for midfielders Peet Poillon and Casey Cittadino. “This was a tough one,” said Hounds COO & Dir of Player Personnel Wade Leaphart. “We rolled the dice on Jeremy with our first overall selection…

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NALL Announces Free Player Combine

September 12, 2012
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The North American Lacrosse League will be holding its first League Sponsored national Combine on Saturday, October 13th at Teamworks Northborough located at 185 Otis Street, Northborough, MA 01532.  The Combine will be held at from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. The combine is FREE and will give players the opportunity to showcase their skills in a practice setting while they are evaluated by NALL General Managers and Coaches. Players wishing to participate MUST register and…

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Rock Re-Sign Hobbins, Inch and Thenhaus

September 10, 2012
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Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced the signing of three players.  Mike Hobbins, Brenden Thenhaus and Nick Inch have all signed one-year agreements with the Toronto Rock. Defender Mike Hobbins returns for a fifth season with the Rock.  The 28-year old native of Peterborough, ON scored 8 points (2 goals, 6 assists) in 14 regular season games in 2012 while also collecting 39 loose balls. He has played…

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