Author: Press Release

US Lacrosse National Convention Expected to Bring 7,000 to Philadelphia This Weekend

January 8, 2014
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 8, 2014 — The US Lacrosse National Convention, presented by Champion, and the US Lacrosse Fan Fest, presented by TeamZila, STX and deBeer/Gait, will bring approximately 7,000 lacrosse coaches, officials, administrators, players, industry representatives and fans to the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Fridaythrough Sunday. The US Lacrosse National Convention runs all three days and annually is the largest professional development event in the world for lacrosse…

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Rattlers Hire Brad Ford as COO

January 8, 2014
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The Rochester Rattlers announced today the hiring of Brad Ford as their new Chief Operating Officer.  His responsibilities will include overseeing the team’s day to day operations, marketing, ticket sales department, creative, game day operations, fan development, community relations and all corporate partnerships. “It’s a great honor and an exciting opportunity to become a member of one of the charter teams in Major League Lacrosse,” Ford said.  “Lacrosse has been one of…

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Knighthawks Extend Scott Self Three Years

January 6, 2014
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The two-time defending World Champion Rochester Knighthawks have re-signed veteran defenseman Scott Self to a three-year contract good through the 2016 season. Self, 34, was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex “Kedoh” Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013. He is in his 14th season in the National Lacrosse League after winning his first championship with the Knighthawks last…

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Knighthawks to Induct Steve Donner to Their Hall of Fame

January 3, 2014
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During the team’s historic 20th season, the Rochester Knighthawks are turning back the clock on Hall of Fame Night with the induction of the team’s founder, Steve Donner. On Saturday, January 11th, Donner will become the 12th member of the Knighthawks’ prestigious club. “I was almost speechless when I got the call,” said Donner, who now lives in Florida with his wife and kids. “It is something that is really…

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Chris White Placed on IR for Rock

December 31, 2013
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Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced a series of roster moves leading up to Friday’s season opener against the Calgary Roughnecks at Air Canada Centre. Veteran defender Chris White has been placed on the Injured Reserve List with a lower body injury sustained in training camp.  White is out indefinitely and the earliest he would return to action would be January 31st when the Rock host the Vancouver Stealth. …

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Knighthawks Extend Tyler Burton

December 28, 2013
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Tyler Burton did not have long to celebrate his new two-year deal with the Rochester Knighthawks. Just one day later, Burton was at The Blue Cross Arena preparing for the team’s season opener. “I started here, I love the coaching staff and everything to do with this team,” said the fourth-year pro. “I am just really happy to be here.” The London, Ontario native has won back-to-back championships with Rochester…

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Rock, Wings, Name Assistant Captains for 2014

Toronto Rock Head Coach John Lovell has decided on the three players that will wear an “A” on their jerseys in 2014 as alternate captains.  Colin Doyle will wear the “C” as the captain for the fifth consecutive season. “We are looking for guys that lead by example,” said Lovell.  “Leaders are not necessarily the most vocal players, but are definitely players that have a strong voice in the room…

December 26, 2013
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Mammoth Name John Grant Jr Captain

December 24, 2013
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In three-plus decades in lacrosse, John Grant Jr. has done virtually everything. He’s won championships. He’s won MVP awards. He’s won scoring titles, set records and graced the covers of magazines. He’s triumphed while representing his country in international competition, and been an all-star countless times. That’s virtually everything. Now, add team captain to his resume – after all, it’s a first! “It’s a tremendous honor in that I was…

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Niagara Riptides the First NIFL Team

National Indoor Field Lacrosse is pleased to announce its first franchise in league history the Niagara Riptides. This is an exciting time for lacrosse as we launch the first independent indoor field league. There will be some major announcements in the coming weeks as the league moves forward into its inaugural season. The Niagara Region is a hotbed for lacrosse. There are a number of great players from Niagara that…

December 23, 2013
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NLL To Have Eight Games Aired on TSN and TSN2

December 23, 2013
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The National Lacrosse League has announced that TSN / TSN2 will broadcast eight National Lacrosse League games across Canada during the 2014 regular season. Live coverage of NLL Lacrosse begins on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 9 p.m. ET on TSN2 as the Vancouver Stealth face the Colorado Mammoth. The broadcast schedule continues on Friday, Jan. 31 with an all-Canada matchup as the Toronto Rock host Vancouver on TSN2 at 7:30…

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