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Press Release: MLL approves sale of Atlanta Blaze to Andre Gudger

April 19, 2018

BOSTON (April 18, 2018) – Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and the Atlanta Blaze announced today an agreement to sell ownership of the Blaze franchise to Andre Gudger, Founder and CEO of the technology investment company, Eccalon. “We are thrilled to have an entrepreneur as accomplished as Andre as a new owner in MLL,” said Alexander Brown, MLL Commissioner. “He combines an extremely successful technology background with a passion for our…

NLL partners with Right to Play

March 27, 2018

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PHILADELPHIA, March 26, 2018 – The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, today announced an extended partnership with Right To Play, a global organization dedicated to educating and empowering youth in need through sport and games, while driving lasting social change in their communities. This is the sixth year that the NLL has teamed up with Right To Play in order to…

Mammoth retire Grant’s #24

March 26, 2018

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Saturday, the Colorado Mammoth retired lacrosse legend John Grant Jr.’s jersey to the rafters of Pepsi Center. Ceremony speakers included Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment Matt Hutchings, as well as Mammoth General Manager Dan Carey. NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz attended Grant’s ceremony and, on behalf of the NLL, presented Grant with a golden stick and a framed photograph. In his ceremony speech, Grant…

TRADE: Rock acquire Taylor from Rush

March 19, 2018

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Oakville, ON – Toronto Rock owner, president and GM Jamie Dawick has announced a trade this morning leading up to today’s 3 p.m. league trade deadline, adding some depth to the team’s offence. The Rock have acquired 3rd year left-handed forward Dan Taylor from the Saskatchewan Rush in exchange for a conditional 3rd round selection in the 2020 NLL Draft. “We have liked Dan back to his draft class in 2015,”…

CLA: ‘Honour our game’ campaign launched by Indigenous Development Committee

March 15, 2018

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OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Lacrosse Association’s Indigenous Development Committee (IDC) is proud to launch the Honour Our Game campaign, which will see the helmets of athletes and officials from across the country adorned with an Honour Our Game sticker beginning with the 2018 season. The promotional campaign, which was made possible thanks to the generous financial support of the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation, will look to help positively promote the sport of lacrosse’s values and acknowledge…

MLL: Bayhawks announce coaching staff

March 15, 2018

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ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Chesapeake Bayhawks are blessed to have one of the most successful head coaches in NCAA lacrosse history on staff leading the team. Dave Cottle built a Hall of Fame résumé during his 28 years at Loyola and Maryland, amassing a tremendous career record of 279-115. Now the Bayhawks are bringing aboard one of the few Division I head coaches that actually won more games than Cottle. The…

NLL: Rock announce charity game details

February 23, 2018

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Oakville, ON – The Toronto Rock are pleased to once again partner with Smilezone Foundation for this year’s charity game on Sunday afternoon, Mar. 11 at 3 p.m. at Air Canada Centre when the Rock take on the New England Black Wolves. In addition to fundraising efforts, the Rock have also announced a special ticket offer that will be sure to fill the building with smiling kids on the afternoon…

NLL: Lintz and Milligan out in Vancouver

February 21, 2018

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Vancouver, BC – Wednesday, February 21, 2018 – The Vancouver Stealth announced today a change in their bench staff ahead of Saturday’s game vs the New England Black Wolves at the Langley Events Centre. Art Webster returns to the Stealth and will take over defensive coaching duties from John Lintz, while current assistant coach Kevin Alexander will assume the offensive responsibilities from Jim Milligan. Webster served as an assistant coach with…

MLL: Bayhawks announce doubleheader with WPLL

February 21, 2018

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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Women’s sports history will be made this summer in Annapolis when the Baltimore Pride take on the Philadelphia Fire in a special doubleheader that showcases both men’s and women’s professional lacrosse. The Chesapeake Bayhawks are proud to announce they will host the inaugural game of the new Women’s Professional Lacrosse League (WPLL) with the hometown Baltimore Brave battling the Philadelphia Fire. That contest will be the first…

TRADE: Black Wolves acquire Johnny Powless

February 20, 2018

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UNCASVILLE, Conn. (February 20, 2018) – The New England Black Wolves acquired forward Johnny Powless from the Georgia Swarm on Tuesday. In exchange, New England sent two picks to the Swarm – a second round selection in the 2018 NLL Entry Draft and a third round pick in the 2020 NLL Entry Draft. “Johnny is a proven winner and a proven scorer,” Black Wolves general manager Rich Lisk said. “He’s…

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