There was only one game this week, but the excitement made it feel like a full slate of games. The Buffalo Bandits held off a late Stealth rally to win 14-13. The Stealth were dominated on the faceoffs, only winning eight of 32, and were decimated on the loose balls 79-39. Full slate of games next week. Three Stars. 1—Dhane Smith (Buffalo) Smith scored five times (one power play) and…
With only one game on the schedule for this week, all eyes in the lacrosse world will be focused on Langley, British Columbia as the Buffalo Bandits (1-1) will face off against the Vancouver Stealth (1-1). The Bandits return to action after being off last week. Buffalo played their first two games of the season opening weekend splitting both games. Friday January 2nd they fell 12-8 to the New England…
Are the defending champions in trouble? Is there need to worry? Should the panic button be pushed? Some will say yes. The defending three-time champions are currently 0-2 (19GF/30GA), and both losses are to division rivals. This time last season they were on top of the east at 3-0 (33GF/23GA), and 3-0 in the division. Of course they have been without the services of injured forward Stephen Keogh for the first two games,…
Another week, and more amazing action in the National Lacrosse League. The Rock without Billings and Doyle are now 2-0 after posting 20 against the Stealth. The Black Wolves decimate the defending champs, Swarm buzz back from six and win by four over Edmonton, and Calgary falls in overtime.. NLL Power Rankings Week 2 (1) 1—Toronto Rock (2-0) Once again the Rock roll to a victory 20-11, this…
Another week completed in the National Lacrosse League. Just like week one, week two did not disappoint with its stars. On both sides of the winners and losers we had many stars. Below are the top 3 of week 2. 1. Josh Sanderson (4G/10A) Toronto Rock. Sanderson picked up were he left off last week. After a 7 assist effort against the champion Knighthawks, Sanderson responded with a 14…
Week 1 is in the books and saying it was exciting is an understatement. New England received a franchise and the fans were rewarded with a victory, Rochester raised their third championship banner, Mammoth and Stealth put huge numbers up in their games. And think, we have 17 more weeks of this. NLL Power Rankings Week 1 1—Toronto Rock (1-0) Used a four-goal fourth to battle back and spoil…
After the Rochester Knighthawks fell to the Toronto Rock on Saturday, we caught up with Stephen Keogh and Scott Campbell about the game. Stephen Keogh Scott Campbell
We have come to the conclusion of week one and it was certainly one for the books. Trying to pick the 3 stars of the week is difficult enough, but to pick them after this week is unreal. A major upset in Calgary, an 11 goal explosion by Colorado and a comeback against the defending champions. Three Stars Week 1 1–Rhys Duch–(Van). Duch led the Stealth to an…
The Rochester Knighthawks started their 21st year in the National Lacrosse League the same way they started the last two seasons, raising their championship banner. This one was special, this isn’t just a normal championship banner, this banner represents history. The 2014 banner will forever represent the first team to ever three-peat in the National Lacrosse Leagues existence, which is now 29 years. The ceremony kicked off with members of…
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We start the 29th year of National Lacrosse League action with a lot of excitement. The Rochester Knighthawks made history by being the first team to three-peat in the league’s 28-year history. We also had the oldest franchise change residence as the Philadelphia Wings loaded up the trucks and headed north to the Mohegan Sun and are now the New England Black Wolves. It looks like we…