The Durham Turfdogs travel to Seymour Hannah Arena to open their season against the Niagara Lock Monsters (1-0), who opened their 2014 campaign with a convincing 16-8 victory against the Barrie Blizzard yesterday afternoon. Halfway through the second half, the Lock Monsters were down but not out as they clawed themselves out of a 5-1 hole and scored 12 unanswered goals to take a 12-5 lead. The two clubs exchanged…
The Canadian Lacrosse League opens their 2014 season today as the Barrie Blizzard head to Niagara to face the Lock Monsters. Last year Niagara defeated Barrie in both of their games, which was a good representation of the struggles the Blizzard faced in 2013. The Blizzard roster is no doubt stronger in 2014 with the addition of Aaron Grayson from Toronto and the return of Caleb Wiles and Jason Mainer,…
The Barrie Blizzard are pleased to announce their 2014 roster. This year’s team will consist of twelve returning players as they look to improve on their 2013 season. This year’s team features an incredible scoring punch with returnees Caleb Wiles and Jason Mainer along with the addition Aaron Grayson, who was picked up in the TorontoShooting Stars Dispersal Draft. Back in net this season will be Scott Komer, who is just…
After finishing as regular season champions in their first year in the Canadian Lacrosse League, the Niagara Lock Monsters ended their inaugural campaign in disappointing fashion losing in the semi-finals to the eventual Creator’s Cup Champion Iroquois Ironmen. The Lock Monsters 2014 roster includes 17 returning players from their impressive 2013 season. Head Coach and General Manager Jeff Dowling will look to 2013 scoring title champion Corey Folwer and 2013…
The newest team in the Canadian Lacrosse League, the SouthWest Cyclops may not have a permanent home, but Head Coach and General Manager Jeremy Tallevi has already created a team identity for his new club. “We have a solid mix of players who will play a fast-paced and exciting brand of lacrosse,” said Tallevi in a CLax press release. “I know we can play with any team in the league,…
On Saturday the Niagara Lock Monsters became the first team in the Canadian Lacrosse League to announce their 2014 roster. The Roster is as follows: 2014 Niagara Lock Monsters Roster # Player First Shot Hometown Last Team(s) 2 Niesink Brandon Left St. Catharines Oakville Rock 3 Potter Kyle Right St. Catharines St. Catharines Spartans 4 Dumont Mitch Right St. Catharines St. Catharines Saints/Durham Turfdogs 6 Gillies Sean Left Oakville Oakville…
The Ohsweken Demons unveiled their roster, which consists of 13 returnees from last year’s team, along with 15 from the Creator’s Cup Champion Iroquois Ironmen. There will be no shortage of talent for the Demon’s this year who will showcase 3 Top 10 scorers from 2013 in Wayne VanEvery, Chris Attwood and Roger Vyse. Demons Head Coach Randy Chrysler said, “It was a very tough decision this season as there is a lot of talent here. But, it comes down to talent, plus attitude and…
The Niagara Lock Monsters announced their 2014 roster today, which consists of 17 returning players from their very successful 2013 season. Headlining the roster this year are goalie Connor Danko (2013 First Team All-Star, All-Rookie Team, Goalie of the Year),and two of the league’s top offensive threats, Corey Fowler (League Leading Scorer, Second Team All-Star, Most Outstanding Player, All-Rookie Team) and Andrew Potter (Top Offensive Player, First Team All-Star). The Lock Monsters feature a large Niagara contingent boasting 17…
After two years in the league and a lack of success in the Canadian Lacrosse League Playoffs, the Durham TurfDogs decided it was time for a change. On December 11, 2013, Durham announced Dave Colbourne as the new general manager of the Turfdogs for the upcoming season. The Streetsville, ON native served as the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Niagara Lock Monsters in 2013 and is the…
The Durham Turfdogs are pleased to announce their coaching staff for the 2014 season. Leading the team behind the bench will be Head Coach Paul Stewart, and working alongside him will be assistants Steve McCarthy and John Munroe. Turfdogs GM Dave Colbourne said, “I am incredibly excited about this coaching staff. They all bring a wealth of experience to the team, and I’m confident in their abilities to bring a Creator’s Cup to Durham.” Head Coach…