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According to reports, the Boston Cannons and New York Lizards have been discussing a trade that would send midfielder Paul Rabil to New York in exchange for Max Seibald. Boston would also be giving up speedy midfielder Mike Stone. The report indicated that the deal could be done by yesterday and the trade would be announced early next week. Boston would also acquire draft picks for the next two seasons….
The 2015 National Lacrosse League season kicked off on Friday night, with the New England Black Wolves defeating the Buffalo Bandits 12-8. Tonight we see the defending NLL Champion Rochester Knighthawks kick of their quest to become the first ever back to back to back… to back NLL Champs as they take on the much improved Toronto Rock. The Rock had an offseason of highs and lows, with several new bodies being acquired through free…
The Buffalo Bandits will look to get a win in their home opener against the Edmonton Rush. The Bandits played last night against the New England Black Wolves, in a game which saw the offense and special teams struggle, leading to a bitter 12-8 loss. They’ll have to make some big changes if they want to beat the Rush, a team that is probably the better of the two (Edmonton…
(January 2, 2015)… The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have activated transition man Brad Self for the 2015 National Lacrosse League season. The move comes one day prior to the Knighthawks’ home and season opener, which will take place on Saturday, January 3rd against the Toronto Rock. “I can’t wait to play in Rochester in front of our fans on opening night,” said Self. “It’s just nice to be…
The 2015 NLL season begins Friday as the Buffalo Bandits take on the New England Black Wolves for a 7pm away game at the Mohegan Sun. After an exciting and very challenging training camp, the Bandits are ready to hit the floor and show the Banditland faithful their new and improved team. Heading into their season opener against the Black Wolves, Bandits Assistant Coach Dan Teat said “The bad taste…
BUFFALO BANDITS @ NEW ENGLAND BLACK WOLVES Bandits Rep: Assistant Coach Dan Teat FRIDAY 1/2/15 Addressing last season: Teat: “Going into this year we can’t be satisfied (regarding last year’s results), we need to head to the next level. Our core is a good one where we’re not too inexperienced and with our veterans leading the way, they will help tremendously.” Notes: I agree with what coach Teat is…
After winning an MVP and being one of the top three players in the Canadian Lacrosse League for three years, it was time for Chris Attwood to move up a level. The only option would be the National Lacrosse League. Midway through camp, the Rochester Knighthawks signed their former draft pick in Attwood to their training camp roster. He made the team going into their season. “To make the Rochester…
The Rochester Knighthawks made history last season by becoming the first team in league history to three-peat. Once again just like 2012 and 2013 the Knighthawks have very little turnover in their roster. This season the Hawks are returning 16 players from last years roster, and 18 once Keogh and Brad Self come off the Physically Unable to Perform List. Pre-season games for the Knighthawks seemed more focused on seeing…
BUFFALO BANDITS 2014 SEASON PREVIEW Team Acquisitions: (F) Jerome Thompson (F) Corey Fowler (F) Jordan Dance (F) Tyler Ferreira (T) Brandon Goodwin (T) Alex Kedoh Hill (T) Nick Weiss – Vancouver Stealth (T) Matthew Bennett (G) David Diruscio Team Losses: (F) Shawn Williams (F) Aaron Wilson (T) Jordan Critch (T) Joel Matthews (T) Hayden Smith (D) Colin Boucher (D) Rory Smith (G) Eric Penney (G) Kurtis Wagar Offense:…
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed forward Joel Matthews to a one-year deal. The 23-year-old, who was added to the practice squad, hit the turf with his new team Sunday morning. “It’s a great organization. Everyone knows what they’ve done the last three years,” said Matthews. “I just hope to come in here to do my job and do what Curt (Styres) and the coaching staff asks…