The last two seasons for the Edmonton Rush has been something for the fans in Edmonton to talk about. In 2012 they came within thirty minutes of winning the Champions Cup, and last season they go 7-1 on the road, but get eliminated in round one. We now look ahead to 2014 for the Rush. Mark Matthews enters his second year after capturing Rookie of the Year for 2013….
This season the Rochester Knighthawks have the opportunity to do something no one has done in 27 years in National Lacrosse League (MILL/Eagle Pro Box). What is it you may ask? As the Knighthawks celebrate their 20th year in the league, they can be the first team to win three championships in a row. This is a feat that has not been done in the past 27 seasons of the…
The past few seasons the one major problem that has plagued the Philadelphia Wings is goaltending. On September 14, just two days before the draft the Wings made a move sending Drew Westervelt to Colorado for Ryan Hotaling the #12 & #18 picks this year and a first round in 2015. The Wings took the 2015 selection and paired it with a 2017 first rounder for 26 yr old Orangeville…
The Philadelphia Wings start the 2014 season (their 28th) the fans will see a few new faces wearing the colors of their team, and will be missing another who has been sent to Colorado. Just a few days before the draft the Wings Trade Drew Westervelt and the 32nd overall selection in the 2013 Entry Draft to Colorado for Ryan Hotaling, and the 12th (A.J.Mason–F) and 18th (James Delaney–F) overall…
Two seasons ago the Edmonton Rush came within a half of winning the Champions Cup. Last season the Rush go 7-1 on the road, but only 2-6 at home, placing them in a three way tie for the West. They were given third (due to tiebreakers) and were eliminated in round one by the Stealth 12-11. So we ask, what are the Rush coming to camp with and what is…
Usually the weekend before the draft is a little quiet, and if it’s not it may have to do with trading a few picks etc. But when you look at what the Wings did, its enough to make your head spin. Between Sept 13 (Fri) and Draft Day 16th, Wings walked out with 8 new players. Here is how it went down…. 1—Trade Drew Westervelt and the…
Just two days before the draft the Philadelphia Wings pulled off their third trade in two days. This time the Wings have re-acquired Luke Wiles from Buffalo in exchange for two second round picks in the 2014 NLL Entry Draft. Wiles an eight year veteran who has spent time with the Stealth (2006-08, 2010-11) Toronto (2009) and Buffalo (2012-13) He registered 10G/11A in limited action over twelve games last season. …
Usually Friday the 13th strikes fear, bad luck, etc to those who believe in it. Hotels, High rise buildings don’t even have a 13th floor. But on this Friday the 13th the Philadelphia Wings made a trade to solidify the goaltending position, something that has been a huge hole in the past seasons. The Wings went out and obtained 26 yr old Orangeville, Ontario native and third year goaltender…
In just 4 days the 2013 National Lacrosse League Draft will take place, and we will see who will be the #1 overall pick. Percentages leaning toward Logan Schuss, as the Minnesota Swarm again have four picks in round one. Below are the # 1 overall picks since 1988. Just looking at some of the names, these # 1 overall picks for the most part have improved their game each…
Just twelve days after winning their fifth MLL Championship, the Chesapeake Bayhawks and the Denver Outlaws were involved in a blockbuster trade. Championship Weekend MVP John Grant Jr., Michael Simon and the Bayhawks Second Round natural selection (No. 16) in the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft are sent to the Outlaws for Brendan Mundorf. Mundorf was selected 21st overall out of UMBC in the 2006 Collegiate Draft. Mundorf spent his entire MLL…