Mitch Jones Brings Lefty Depth to Banits

September 30, 2013

Second year transition player Mitch Jones was acquired by the Buffalo Bandits on September 17th during the 2013 NLL Draft in Oakville, ON.  The Bandits traded their 20th overall pick in 2013 and a fifth round selection in 2015 from the Vancouver Stealth. In 2013, Jones suited up for three games for the Stealth scoring one goal and three assists.  The Delta, BC native was picked 21st overall in the…

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NLL Draft Report: Buffalo Bandits

September 18, 2013

The Buffalo Bandits added a little bit of everything on Monday night in Oakville at the 2013 NLL Draft.  The Bandits drafted five players and acquired two players via trades; Joe Resetartis from the Calgary Roughnecks and Mitch Jones from the Vancouver Stealth. Buffalo’s main concern heading into the draft was to add some offense to their lineup for 2013.  They addressed this concern by drafting several transition players that…

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NLL 2013 Draft Recap: No Surprises on First Overall

September 17, 2013

As predicted, Logan Schuss was taken first overall by the Minnesota Swarm on Monday night at the 2013 NLL Draft in Oakville, ON.  The Ohio Machine and B.C product was highly touted as the most sought after prospect entering the 2013 draft.  Schuss did not have to wait long to see who would join him on the Swarm roster this upcoming season, as the Swarm had the 2nd overall pick…

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NLL Draft 2013: Delaney Makes Name for Himself

September 16, 2013

It wasn’t hard to pick out the best player in the 2013 NLL Prospect’s Game at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, Sunday afternoon.  He scored six goals on route to a 15-12 win for Team White.  His name is James Delaney.  The Port Coquiltlam, BC native who plays for Nanaimo Sr A in the Summer, impressed many scouts with his offensive outburst and made a name for himself…

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MLL Season Recap: Charlotte Hounds

September 9, 2013

After a disappointing 5-9 season in 2012, the Charlotte Hounds were one game away from winning the MLL Championship.  Charlotte finished fourth in the regular season standings with a 7-7 record and advanced to the MLL Semi Finals where they defeated the previously undefeated Denver Outlaws (14-0) by a score of 17-14.  In the MLL Final, Charlotte lost a heartbreaking 10-9 game to the Chesapeake Bayhawks. Charlotte’s Matt Danowski was…

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Five Players to Watch in the Mann Cup

September 4, 2013

Cody Jamieson – Six Nations Chiefs – Rochester Knighthawks Cody Jamieson will be looking to capture his first ever Mann Cup to go along with his NLL Championship ring that he won as a member of the Rochester Knighthawks this past season.  Jamieson has had an outstanding post season to date, scoring 39 points (19G, 20A) in nine games for the Chiefs. If Jamieson can be a consistent threat through…

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MLL Season Recap: Hamilton Nationals

August 31, 2013

After having a lack luster 2012 season and missing the playoffs with a 4-10 record, the Nationals were able to secure third place in the regular season with a 9-5 record.   The Nationals lost in the MLL Semi Finals last weekend by a score of 13-12 to the eventual MLL Champions; Chesapeake Bayhawks.  The Nationals were looking strong in the semi final, taking an 11-8 lead into the fourth…

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Presidents Cup: Saints and Axemen 1-0

August 27, 2013

The St. Catharines Saints (1-0) started off the 2013 Presidents Cup with a 15-6 win over the Calgary Mountaineers (0-2) on Monday morning. Chris Attwood (4G, 3A) and Dylan Llord led the way for the Saints with seven points each.  Matt Quinton (1G, 3A) and Tyler Melynk (1G, 3A) both scored four points for Calgary in the losing effort.   Calgary plays the Capital Region Axemen (1-0) at 5 PM…

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Chiefs Stay Undefeated Against Redmen

August 22, 2013

The Six Nations Chiefs (5-0) drew first blood on Tuesday night after winning the first game of the MSL Final 12-7 over the Brooklin Redmen (4-4).   Brooklin scraped by the Peterborough Lakers (3-4) with a 13-8 game seven victory on Sunday night to advance to the MSL Final.  It was the first time Peterborough has not made it to the MSL Final in over ten years and the first…

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MSL: Redmen and Lakers Should be Classic

August 18, 2013

The Brooklin Redmen won an exciting 7-6 OT victory over the Peterborough Lakers on Wednesday night to force a seventh and deciding game to advance to the MSL league finals. Brooklin surprised most critics after winning the first two games of the series, however, Peterborough won three straight games to take a 3-2 series lead into game six.  On Wednesday night, it was a back and forth affair which saw…

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