MLL Protected Roster Analysis: Rochester Rattlers

September 15, 2015

Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced the teams have submitted their 23-Man Protected Roster for 2016. All players left unprotected will be entered in the player pool for the 2016 season. The next critical roster management date is Wednesday, October 7th, 2015 at 5:00PM ET when 10 to 12 Player Expansion Protected Rosters are due. Each of the eight teams will submit their 10…

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Kevin Rice Ready To Become Impact Player in Rochester

September 14, 2015

  Throughout the 2015 season, Rochester’s offense relied heavily on the returning players from their strong 2014 showing. Despite the sweeping change from an offensive standpoint, second year players, such as Jordan Wolf, and Rattlers’ mainstays, such as Jordan MacIntosh, were their best decision makers and go-to guys. More often than not, it was players such as these two who were able to spark the offense in tough games, garnering…

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Joel Matthews Back For Second Opportunity With Knighthawks

September 8, 2015

In recent NLL news, the Rochester Knighthawks have announced that they have re-signed forward Joel Matthews for another year. First signed in 2014 and back again with the white and teal, the St. Catharines, Ontario native looks to add to his fantastic but limited 2015 season in his third season of NLL play and just his second with the Knighthawks. During that 2015 campaign, Matthews had a career high 13…

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Young Rattlers Players The Foundation of Future

September 6, 2015

The 2015 Major League Lacrosse season was a bittersweet campaign for the Rochester Rattlers. While they once again were short of obtaining their second championship, Rochester’s run this time around was aided by the outstanding play of their new, young players. From Jordan Wolf to Randy Staats, the rookies and second year stars on the Rattlers’ squad have aided the team in key moments during their tough season. Here’s a…

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John Tavares Retires After 24 NLL Seasons

September 2, 2015

Today marked the end of an era, the end to a legendary career. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, John Tavares, the 24-year NLL veteran who holds every major all-time offensive record, has announced his retirement from professional lacrosse. Tavares has spent his entire career with the Buffalo Bandits, where he played in 306 games, amassing 815 goals while adding 934 assists for a total of an astounding 1,749 points. The…

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Knighthawks Bring Back Joel Matthews

August 27, 2015

The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed forward Joel Matthews to a one-year deal. The Knighthawks are bringing back the feisty forward after he posted career numbers in 2015. “It’s the best feeling. There is nowhere I would rather play,” said Matthews. “Playing with the Knighthawks last year was above and beyond my expectations.” Last season, the 24-year-old notched career highs in goals (4), assists (9), points (13)…

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2015 MLL Season Recap: Rochester Rattlers

August 23, 2015

Wins: 8 Losses: 6 Games Back: 2 HOME: 5 – 2 AWAY: 3 – 4 POST- SEASON = Wins: 1 Losses: 1 Games Back: 1 AWAY: 1 – 1 Rochester’s 2015 is a tale of two teams. On one side, a dominant yet at times beatable Rochester’s impressive defensive ability, overall offensive chemistry, and superb leadership carried them to the regular season title in 2014, and falling just short of…

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Drew Adams Historic Playoff Run Backbone of Lizards Title

August 23, 2015

The Lizards’ championship wasn’t because of one player. League MVP Greg Gurenlian made that clear in his postgame interview and said it was because New York had the best locker room. And arguably the most important cog in the Lizards’ machine outside of Gurenlian was goalie Drew Adams. Adams has been in the MLL since 2009 and he’s been one of the best goalies in the league most seasons. He…

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Buffalo Bandits Extend Nick Weiss

August 21, 2015

Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with transition player Nick Weiss. Weiss was acquired from the Vancouver Stealth during the 2014 NLL Entry Draft and recorded 12 points (7+5) in 17 games during his first season in Buffalo. He also finished fifth among Bandits players with 92 loose ball recoveries. The Port Hope, Ontario native has 25 points…

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Bandits Sign Mark Steenhius For Three Years

August 21, 2015

Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with forward Mark Steenhuis, pending league approval. Steenhuis finished third on the team in scoring during the 2015 season with 95 points (36+59) in 17 games. The St. Catharines, Ontario native has finished in the top three in team scoring in nine of his 13 seasons since joining the Bandits in 2003. Over his 14-year NLL…

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