Author: Press Release

Atlanta Blaze Hire John Tucker As Head Coach and GM

September 8, 2015
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The Atlanta Blaze of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) today announced John Tucker as the team’s first Head Coach and General Manager.  John will assume his duties immediately after a very successful stint as the Head Coach of the Boston Cannons. “We are so excited to have John become our first General Manger and Head Coach.  We believe John’s extensive Major League Lacrosse coaching experience and successes along with his outstanding…

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MLL Announces Important Roster Dates

September 2, 2015
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The MLL Player Pool is currently open for any player who wishes to be eligible for the 2016 MLL season. Player Pool registration must be completed in order to participate in 2016 season play. National Collegiate Athletic Association: Players with remaining NCAA eligibility, forfeit any remaining NCAA eligibility upon submitting a MLL Player Pool registration form. To be eligible in 2016, a player must be either a College Graduate or…

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Jeremy Noble Named Volunteer Assistant at Denver

September 1, 2015
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Former University of Denver men’s lacrosse midfielder Jeremy Noble has been named the program’s volunteer assistant coach ahead of the 2016 season, head coach Bill Tierney announced on Monday. Noble fills the vacancy left by the departure of Trevor Tierney. “We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Jeremy Noble (Denver ’14) will rejoin our program as our volunteer assistant coach,” Tierney said. “During his career at DU, Jeremy was…

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Damon Edwards Undergoes ACL Surgery, Will Miss Start of NLL Season

September 1, 2015
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Toronto Rock defender Damon Edwards underwent successful knee surgery last Thursday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, suffered while playing for the Oakville Rock of Ontario’s Major Series Lacrosse (MSL). The injury occurred in a game against the MSL’s Peterborough Lakers on July 16th at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. “It was a 5-on-3 play, I took the ball in the crease, I was running…

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Toronto Rock Sign Mark Farthing

September 1, 2015
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Toronto Rock Owner, President & GM Jamie Dawick announced today the signing of Mark Farthing to a 1-year contract.  The 26-year old defender will be attending his second Toronto Rock training camp after being a part of the 2012 season’s training camp.   “Mark is a guy we really like,” said Dawick.  “He has a lot of experience at the Senior A level with the Peterborough Lakers and he’s won…

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Swarm Retain Three Veterans in Free Agency

August 30, 2015
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The Georgia Swarm have announced the team has re-signed defensemen Mitch Belisle and Alex Crepinsek to two-year agreements along with forward Josh Gillam to a one-year contract for the 2016 National Lacrosse League season. Belisle, 29, recorded five points (3G, 2A) and 66 loose balls in 17 games last season for the Swarm. Known for his energy and veteran leadership both on the floor as well as in the locker…

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Knighthawks Bring Back Joel Matthews

August 27, 2015
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The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed forward Joel Matthews to a one-year deal. The Knighthawks are bringing back the feisty forward after he posted career numbers in 2015. “It’s the best feeling. There is nowhere I would rather play,” said Matthews. “Playing with the Knighthawks last year was above and beyond my expectations.” Last season, the 24-year-old notched career highs in goals (4), assists (9), points (13)…

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Chicago Outlaws Open Their Season With Victory

August 27, 2015
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The Chicago Outlaws (1-0), proud members of the Continental Indoor Lacrosse League (www.ci2l.com), defeated the Indianapolis Copperheads (0-5) 26-8 at the SportONE Parkview Icehouse on Sunday, August 23. This season started exactly where last season ended, with Chuck Czerkawski winning the faceoff. Chuck would go on to win 23 of the 29 faceoffs he took. The game got off at a fast pace with a lot of back and forth transition, until Ryan Shahidehpour…

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US Lacrosse Names 2015 Men’s Indoor Team

August 26, 2015
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Following a three-day training camp at the Westminster School in Simsbury, Conn., US Lacrosse has announced the final 23-man roster for the 2015 U.S. Men’s Indoor National Team. Team USA will compete in the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Indoor Championship, Sept. 18-27 in Onondaga Nation and Syracuse, N.Y. The U.S. men’s indoor national team is led by head coach Tony Resch and assistant coaches Adam Mueller and Chris Schiller….

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Rock Retain Defenseman Sandy Chapman

August 26, 2015
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Toronto Rock Owner, President & GM Jamie Dawick announced today the signing of Sandy Chapman to a 2-year contract. The veteran defender’s new pact will keep him in a Rock uniform through the 2017 season. In addition to Chapman, Dawick also re-signed forwards Brandon Benn and Jordan Robertson, defencemen Glen Bryan and Scott Johnston all to 1-year agreements. All 5 player’s contracts are pending league approval. Chapman is a veteran…

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