Black Wolves Cut Luke Wiles, Mike Burke

November 26, 2014

After announcing some signings yesterday, the New England Black Wolves announced several cuts this afternoon, including Luke Wiles. Wiles, a former star in the NLL with the Washington Stealth and Philadelphia Wings, took the year off from the NLL last season but signed with New England this off season. They also cut Mike Burke, the former Edmonton Rush draft pick who was signed by Toronto this off season before being…

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Black Wolves Sign Adams, Bowes; Cut Campbell

November 25, 2014

The New England Black Wolves were active tonight, announcing several signings and cuts along with other transactions. To start, they cut Rob Campbell, the Rochester Knighthawks draft pick who was initially traded to Philadelphia in the Dan Dawson trade. They also cut Merrick Thompson, who hasn’t actually played in years. The ‘Wolves signed Bill O’Brien, Marty Bowes, Brent Adams, Chris Collins, Jake Lazore, and Joshua Becker to one year deals, which…

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NLL Camp Report: Black Wolves

November 22, 2014

This morning began what for most of the team is the second week of training camp. This is going to be the first weekend with just the full team as last week featured several free agents trying for spots. Nearly all players were in attendance for the morning session, with less than a handful missing, but they should be set to go for the evening and Sunday practices. The Black…

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What We Learned: New England Black Wolves Camp

November 19, 2014

NLL training camps have opened, and that means we are finally starting to learn how team rosters will take shape. The New England Black Wolves are the newest team in the league going into their first season, so their camp had most fans eyes on it. Here is what we learned. Goalie Watch: The Black Wolves not only tried out several goalies, but some are moving on even with Kevin Croswell…

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Hoffman Blog: Black Wolves Camp Opens with Intensity

November 19, 2014

Friday: It was Friday after lunch and I was ready to get out of work for the weekend.  Big plus, I get to play some lacrosse as the New England Black Wolves open training camp.  I made it down to Philly airport for an evening flight.  This time, it wasn’t quite the same. Instead of the normal 8-10 person Philly group, there were three of us. We chatted casually and…

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Cannons Players Making Impacts in the NLL in 2015

November 19, 2014

This article is a follow up to one from last week covering Machine players in the NLL. Many professional lacrosse players participate year round in leagues, so this week I cover the Boston Cannons. Mitch Belisle—When not playing with the Cannons, Mitch is with the Minnesota Swarm where he also practices his defensive skills. This is what makes him so dangerous. For one, playing defense with a shortie teaches athletes…

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Thompson Blog: Black Wolves Camp Opens

November 18, 2014

With training camp weekend finally here, I was very excited to get to Connecticut, meet the New England Black Wolves team and play some lacrosse. Jake and Mike Lazore had been invited to free agent camp tryouts, so it worked out I caught a ride with them as they stopped in Albany to pick me up on their way through. Jake is one of my good buddies from my hometown…

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