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New England Black Wolves Newest NLL Team

September 19, 2014

The relocated National Lacrosse League team that was the Philadelphia Wings are finally announcing their team name today, and it will be the New England Black Wolves. New England will stay in the eastern division, as Philadelphia was, and play out of Mohegan Sun Arena, just about an hour south of Boston. The team now has active website and social media accounts. Press Release: The Mohegan Sun has introduced the New…

Bayhawks Inconsistency Cost Them in 2014

September 18, 2014

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The defending champion Chesapeake Bayhawks finished out the 2014 regular season with a record of 5-9, winning their final home game against the Charlotte Hounds in Week 14. The reigning champions suffered through a tough season to say the least where at one point they took the field without nine of their best players due to a mixture of injuries and players participating in the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL)…

New England Indoor Lacrosse Is Back; What Should We Know?

September 18, 2014

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The National Lacrosse League, and its predecessor Major Indoor Lacrosse League, has had teams in New England in 12 of their 28 years of existence. Now heading into their 29th year, box lacrosse will be back in New England. Tomorrow the team formerly known as the Philadelphia Wings will be announced officially as New England’s own. They were already announced to have moved to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, but it…

NLL Top 50 Draft Prospects 5-1

September 18, 2014

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1. F Ben McIntosh—Drexel, Maple Ridge WLA McIntosh is nearly the consensus number one pick right now, if there is one. The 2010 Minto Cup champion is 6’2″ and able to create his own space and score. His brother, Garrett, already with the Calgary Rougnnecks from last year’s draft, was also a high draft pick to MLL’s Denver Outlaws. McIntosh is a part of four major Coquitlam junior stars to be…

Stealth Talk: Burton and Belton In

September 17, 2014

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This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Doug Locker of the Vancouver Stealth this week. Below are notes on four main areas of pre season talk with NLL teams. Trades: Kyle [Belton] is a very athletic versatile player with two seasons of NLL experience under his belt. We feel he is very good…

Roughnecks Talk: Moleski Adds D to Roughnecks

September 16, 2014

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This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Mike Board of the Calgary Roughnecks this week. Below are notes on three main areas of pre season talk with NLL teams. Free Agency: We are in contract discussions with both Andrew McBride and Scott Ranger. Jeff Moleski is a warrior. We feel he adds a…

NLL 2015 Breakout Players: Karsen Leung

September 15, 2014

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This week we will be focusing on NLL breakout players for the 2015 season. We begin with Calgary transition player Karsen Leung. Leading up to the 2013 NLL Draft, the Calgary Roughnecks traded forward Joe Resetarits and the 15th pick overall for the 10th pick and a second round pick in 2015. With that 10th pick, the Roughnecks grabbed transition Karsen Leung. The decision to let go of a talented…

Chiefs Win 2014 Mann Cup

September 14, 2014

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With the Six Nations Chiefs repeating as the Mann Cup champions, the Victoria Shamrocks did everything they could but just couldn’t hold off the depth of the roster the Chiefs came with. Although most people expected this series to only go five games, to win two in enemy territory for the Shamrocks and put a scare in the champs isn’t something to take lightly. As what was the case for…

Preparing for the 2015 Major League Lacrosse Season

September 13, 2014

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This past week I went one on one with Major League Lacrosse commissioner David Gross regarding the state of the league, expansion on the horizon, league rules and more. In doing so I wanted to bring a greater understanding for what the 2015 season should bring. On The MLL Game Balls For the first time in league history, Major League Lacrosse did not use their customized “grippy balls” that have…

NLL Top 50 Draft Prospects: 20-11

September 12, 2014

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11. F Todd Nakasuji—Limestone, Oakville Jr B The Oakville product might be the highest drafted Jr B player in years. Nakasuji has 106 points in three years in Oakville and he has a knack for scoring in the clutch with 59 playoff points. Nakasuji is a risk pick in the first round but the weak class might allow some teams to take a flyer on more projects. 12. F Brandon…

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