Coverage of the Colorado Mammoth, Denver Outlaws, and Denver University.
On September 18, the Colorado Mammoth signed goalie Dillon Ward #45 to a five-year contract. This is a historic moment not only for the Mammoth, but Ward as well. Ward was selected by the Mammoth third overall in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft; the highest a goaltender was taken in 14 years. He was originally the backup goalie to veteran Ty Belanger at the beginning of the season. However, the…
Photo Credit: Di Miller On Saturday September 27, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Men’s Lacrosse team took on UCD (University of Colorado at Denver) in their second game of the fall season. Both teams share the same campus in downtown Denver and so the rivalry as to who would come out on top was in everyone’s minds. Final score: Metro State University 20—UCD 14. MSU (Metropolitan State University) has…
The Denver Pioneers have a busy offseason ahead of them. Following a NCAA Final Four semifinal fall to 3-peating Duke, the team has the consistency and ability. Duke was a powerhouse in the postseason, having witnessed first hand, and would have been a big upset for Denver. Bill Tierney’s squad is losing a big chunk of its experienced roster to graduated seniors. However, a compliment to the college program has…
On Monday September 22, at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre the Nation Lacrosse League hosted the 2014 NLL Entry Draft. There were a total of 55 players who were drafted. So how well did the Colorado Mammoth fare in the draft? With so many talented players available, it was necessary for each team to review their draft picks; what draft picks they were willing to trade in order to obtain…
Photo Credit: Di Miller On Friday September 19 the Denver Outlaws announced their 23 Man Protected Roster. As expected, they have locked in the majority of players who were keys to their success during the 2014 season as well as their play-off victory, MLL Championship and first ever Steinfeld Cup in 2014. The Outlaws have protected the following players: Attack—Chris Bocklet, Curtis Dickson, John Grant Jr., and Eric Law; Midfield—Jeremy…
I had the opportunity to welcome back and discuss with Colorado Mammoth Forward Athan Iannucci his thoughts about the upcoming NLL season and what he brings to the Mammoth on offense. During our interview, I also asked him about his career; the coaching staff; the new talent signed by the Mammoth; and his “beard” among other things. Most of you know who Athan Iannucci is, but for those of you…
Two months ago, Dillon Ward was named MVP of the World Lacrosse Championships as he led Team Canada to the gold medal. On Thursday, the Mammoth signed the 23-year-old to a new five-year agreement, pending league approval. “As a rookie in 2014, Dillon showed great poise between the pipes as he helped lead us to the postseason,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “He is as good as…
I went one-on-one with Joey Cupido (pronounced “Capeedo”) to get his thoughts on being signed by the Colorado Mammoth again this year. He was extremely excited to give the interview and had some great information to share with all the Colorado Mammoth and National League Lacrosse fans as well. Just to give you a little history on Joey, he plays Transition for the Mammoth; shoots right; was born on August…
With the departing of some long time starters and game changers, who will become the next backstop to a national champion? Jake Runkel won his title with Loyola, Niko Amato came close during his tenure at Maryland as they topped the All American Balloting. Gunnar Waldt – Bryant With a win in the NCAA Tournament in the vaunted Carrier Dome under his belt, Waldt is in contention to be…
The Colorado Mammoth announced on Tuesday that the team has continued its off-season signings as it has agreed to terms with 2008 NLL MVP Athan Iannucci and 2013 NLL All-Rookie Team member Joey Cupido. “When we brought Athan in last year, he showed flashes of his old self,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “We need more of that! As for Joey, he’s one of the most athletically-gifted…