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With both teams riding a three game win streak, the Buffalo Bandits (3-1) will host the undefeated back-to-back NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks (3-0) at the First Niagara Center Saturday night at 7:30 pm for the first of four “Thruway Rivalry” matchups. What makes this game that much more special is the fact that the team that emerges victorious will take sole possession of first place in the Eastern Division. One…
The Northeastern conference is looking fierce this season. All seven teams have put in much hard work, and it will be an exciting season to look forward to. With Bryant, Hobart, Mount St. Mary’s, Robert Morris, Sacred Heart, Quinnipiac, and Wagner in the conference this season, it is bound to be a year of talented players playing great games. Bryant is back in action, hoping to improve their overall 8-11…
Rather than looking at follower demographics and statistics, I will analyze the successes/failures of the league through a cultural and historical perspective. NLL Commissioner George Daniel stated the league will attempt new market expansion in the near future, once current teams are strongly established; according to an interview found on Buzzfeed. The current teams are strong and competitive, hosting an array of athletes. Lacrosse is different from other sports in…
The busiest week in the NLL has come and gone. Another overtime thriller is making this season very exciting. Only three games on the schedule this week, including the battle for the Beast of the East. Power Rankings Week 5 (1) 1—Rochester Knighthawks (3-0) Knighthawks stay atop as they claim a 12-8 victory over the Toronto Rock. Knighthawks built a 10-4 halftime lead. Hawks were led by Cody Jamieson’s…
The back-to-back defending National Lacrosse League champion Rochester Knighthawks (3-0) continued their 2014 dominance as they defeated the Toronto Rock (1-2) 12-8 to remain unbeaten in their first three games, doing so for the first time since 1998. Reigning NLL Goaltender of the Year Matt Vinc was solid in net making 38 saves, but the defense of the Knighthawks was outstanding all night, breaking up passes, blocking shots and forcing…
The Colorado Mammoth went up against the Buffalo Bandits on Saturday January 18, 2014 at The Pepsi Center in Denver. It was Military Appreciation Night at HealthOne Field, the pre-game ceremonies were spectacular, honoring all branches of the military and the Mammoth donned their camouflage jerseys and shorts which were put for auction and the funds being donated to charity. They also had camouflage helmet wraps to complete the military…
The Buffalo Bandits are in the midst of a three game win streak at 3-1. This team is under the new leadership of Troy Cordingley. Buffalo played this past weekend without their superstar John Tavares. Additionally, they’re ranked third in the NLL. It is clear that Cordingley brings a different game perspective to Buffalo than what they have become accustomed to. If I had to pick one major thing that…
After a disappointing loss in Buffalo last weekend, the Toronto Rock (1-1) will look for their first road win Saturday as they travel to Rochester to take on the two time defending league champion Knighthawks (2-0) at Blue Cross Arena. The Knighthawks haven’t beaten the Rock in a January game since January 30th of 2010, exactly a week after Toronto handed Rochester their worst loss in franchise history in a…
The Rochester Rattlers looked to fill some holes in their offence in last week’s MLL Collegiate draft and they certainly found some answers. The Rattlers held the second overall pick in 2014 and selected Duke Blue Devil Jordan Wolf. The top attackman in this year’s draft will fill the whole left by former Duke alumni Ned Crotty. Wolfe led the Blue Devils to a 2013 NCAA Championship last spring after posting…
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have added veteran defenseman Jon Sullivan to the active roster from the holdout list. Sullivan was acquired from the Colorado Mammoth at the 2013 Trade Deadline, along with a third-round pick in the 2014 NLL Entry Draft, for veteran forward Casey Powell. Sullivan made his Rochester debut on March 30th against the Toronto Rock, but was then placed on the holdout list due to his…