Toronto Rock President, Owner & GM Jamie Dawick announced today the move of NLL leading scorer Rob Hellyer to the Injured Reserve – First Level. The transaction is retroactive to March 22nd and Hellyer must serve 10 days on the IR. He would be eligible to come off the IR, if cleared by team physicians, in time for the Rock’s next home game on April 3rd against Rochester. Late in…
Buffalo Bandits general manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team has acquired a second-round pick in the 2016 NLL Draft from the New England Black Wolves in exchange for the rights to defenseman Drew Petkoff and a fourth-round pick in the 2015 NLL Draft, pending league approval. The second-round pick will be the lower choice between New England’s own selection and the one originally belonging to the Toronto Rock. Petkoff…
Fueled by 16 saves from goalkeeper Tyler Behring, the Fairfield University men’s lacrosse team earned an 11-4 win over No. 20 Villanova on Dedication Day at Rafferty Stadium. TJ Neubauer led the Stags’ offense with four goals in the victory, which was broadcast live to a nationwide audience on ESPN3 and SNY. With its third consecutive victory, Fairfield (5-4) has now defeated at least one ranked opponent (in the USILA…
Toronto Rock President, Owner & GM Jamie Dawick today announced that Jesse Gamble has been cleared to play by team medical staff and has been placed on the Active Roster from the Injured Reserve. Gamble suffered an upper body injury against the New England Black Wolves on February 20th and hasn’t played since. The Rock has also moved Bill Hostrawser to the Suspended Player List following the withdrawal of his…
Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced today the ESPN3 schedule for the 2015 season. ESPN3 will deliver all 56 regular season games this year, including 28 games that are exclusively available on ESPN3. “It was important to us to have all of our regular season games streamed on one platform. Working with ESPN3 will make it simpler for fans who want to watch great MLL action…
The Rochester Knighthawks announced that the team has moved rookie defenseman/transition man Brier Jonathan on the practice squad. Jonathan was the 27th overall pick in the 2014 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. “It feels good,” said Jonathan, who was activated from the injured reserve list. “I am one step closer to playing.” The Knighthawks are currently 7-3 and in second place in the East Division after winning their fifth straight…
The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the first round of additions to the 2015 Tewaaraton Award Men’s and Women’s Watch Lists, presented by Under Armour. The lists include the top players across all three divisions of NCAA lacrosse and highlight the early contenders for the Tewaaraton Award. “These players have been recognized for their outstanding play during the 2015 season, said Jeff Harvey, Chairman of The Tewaaraton Foundation. “They have the attention…
Century 21 Lakers and general manager Paul Day are excited to announce the new coaching staff for this season’s senior lacrosse team. The GM, head coach and one of the assistants are presently with the National Lacrosse League’s champion Rochester Knighthawks. The new coaching staff, two of them former Lakers, has 11 Major Series Lacrosse Mann Cup wins and a dozen National Lacrosse League championships among them. HEAD COACH Mike…
Avenging last year’s upset at home, the UAlbany men’s lacrosse team dominated Canisius in Buffalo 26-6, setting a new program record for goals in a game. Up 2-1 in the first, UAlbany (4-1) rolls off 12-straight goals against Canisius (1-6) and never looked back. The Great Danes scored 17 goals in the second half. “It feels good to put together a full game, I thought we dominated all phases of…
BROCKPORT, NY (March 17, 2015) The Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse have come to terms with The College at Brockport to announce Eunice Kennedy Shriver Stadium as the host site of their 2015 season. The stadium is located on the campus of the SUNY institution in the heart of downtown Brockport NY and also plays host to several major events in addition to their own collegiate schedule, including the…