2016 NLL Rosters: Toronto Rock

December 18, 2015

Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced the final few roster moves to finalize the team’s active roster heading into the final exhibition game of the pre-season on Saturday night. Toronto released forwards Jordan Robertson, Kyle Aquin and goaltender Steve Fryer from the active roster and signed all three players to the practice roster.  Those moves leave the Rock with 20 players on the active roster and…

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2016 NLL Rosters: Rochester Knighthawks

December 18, 2015

The Rochester Knighthawks announced their 20-man roster today for the 2016 National Lacrosse League season. The roster has a familiar look to it as 17 of the 20 players are returning from last year’s team. The Knighthawks filled two of the remaining roster spots and half of their four-man practice squad with draft picks. “It’s a core group that has battled together and trust each other; but at the same…

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2016 NLL Rosters: Vancouver Stealth

December 17, 2015

The Vancouver Stealth announced today the active roster and practice roster for the upcoming 2016 season. The team is led by major off-season acquisition Garrett Billings, Stealth all-time goals, assists, and points leader Rhys Duch, and 2014 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Rookie of the Year Logan Schuss. “Our staff did a tremendous job balancing the overall roster to add depth and versatility at every position. We really like the makeup of…

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Toronto Rock Place Kevin Ross on PUP

December 16, 2015

Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced several roster moves as the NLL roster cutdown day approaches on Friday at 10am EST. Defencemen Tyler Roche and Mark Farthing, along with forward Dan Keane have been released from the active roster. Farthing and Keane were free agent invites to training camp, while Roche was a 2015 NLL Draft choice. To trim the roster by one more, veteran forward…

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Toronto Rock Forward Josh Sanderson Placed on PUP

December 9, 2015

Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced that forward Josh Sanderson has been placed on the physically unable to perform list as he puts his career on hold due to offseason injuries. “I personally don’t feel healthy enough to play at the level I need to in order to help the team win games,” said Sanderson. “I hope that changes at some point this year, but if…

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NLL Pre Season: Rock Get Past Rush in Ottawa

December 5, 2015

The Toronto Rock got a very small measure of revenge and at the very least got off on the right foot as the red-hot shooting of Brett Hickey led the Rock to a 14-8 victory over the Saskatchewan Rush in front of over an energetic crowd at the Arena at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario on Saturday night. These two teams met in last year’s Champion’s Cup final series, won…

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Edwards, Ross, Hellyer, Johnston Miss Start of Rock Camp

November 28, 2015

The Toronto Rock began their training camp on Saturday afternoon at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville. By the numbers, this is the smallest Rock training camp in recent memory, which also translates into what should be some very interesting battles for the final few roster spots. Head Coach John Lovell addressed the team prior to the troops hitting the floor for the start of the team’s first session….

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NLL Commissioner George Daniel Steps Down

November 25, 2015

The National Lacrosse League today announced George Daniel will be stepping down as NLL Commissioner. Daniel has served as Commissioner since January 2009. “It has been a honor and pleasure serving as NLL Commissioner. I feel that this is the right time for a change for me personally and professionally to explore other opportunities,” Daniel said. “The NLL is now in a great place and positioned for tremendous growth in…

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Major League Lacrosse Announces 2016 Schedule

November 23, 2015

Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier outdoor professional lacrosse league, announced the schedule for the upcoming 2016 season today. Opening Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2016. The League’s newest team, the Atlanta Blaze, takes the field at their new home, Fifth Third Bank Stadium at Kennesaw State University, against the Chesapeake Bayhawks. MLL fans will also see a rematch of the 2015 final, as the MLL defending champion…

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Black Wolves Acquire Shane MacDonald From Swarm

November 20, 2015

The Georgia Swarm and New England Black Wolves today announced a trade with the Swarm acquiring defenseman Drew Petkoff from the Black Wolves in exchange for forward Shane MacDonald. Petkoff, 30, spent the 2015 season with the Black Wolves and posted four points (2G, 2A), 40 loose balls and seven forced turnovers over seven contests. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound lefty previously spent time with Buffalo (2013) and Toronto (2010-12), where he…

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