Rochester Rattlers

MLL Season Preview: Rochester Rattlers

April 17, 2014
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The Rochester Rattlers look to improve from their 2013 season. Their 6-8 record was disappointing to many, as the team and fans thought they were capable of so much more. Rochester will have a few different faces this season, as they added multiple draft picks and offseason additions. However, familiar faces will be playing for other teams in 2014.   Key Additions: Jordan Wolf (Duke), Ty Thompson (Albany), Miles Thompson…

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Cannons Top Rattlers 14-10 in Scrimmage

April 14, 2014
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The Boston Cannons opened up the Major League Lacrosse scrimmage season with a 14-10 win over the Rochester Rattlers on Saturday night. Statistics were not officially recorded, so the following accounts of the game are based off social media posting and what we were told from players. Matt Poskay, Brodie Merrill, Paul Rabil and Ryan Boyle were all out for this game. Merrill was playing with the Philadelphia Wings while…

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Rattlers Announce Galloway, Leveille As Captains

March 21, 2014
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The Rochester Rattlers of Major League Lacrosse have announced their captaincy for the upcoming 2014 season.  Head Coach Tim Soudan confirmed the appointment of Attackman Kevin Leveille and Goalie John Galloway as co-captains. Leveille, a 10 year veteran of the MLL from the University of Massachusetts, amassed a total of 19 points (13G, 6A) in 12 games as the Rattlers captain during the 2013 season.  “We are really fortunate to…

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How Will Galloway Fare in 2014?

March 20, 2014
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John Galloway will return to action this season for the Rochester Rattlers. Galloway’s career at Syracuse puts him as one of the elite goalies in the lacrosse world. He is the NCAA Division I leader in career wins with 59, and compiled an impressive 7.33 GAA. His success in college led to his selection in the fourth round of the 2011 Collegiate Draft by Rochester. In his rookie year, he compiled…

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MLL Offseason Grades: Rochester Rattlers

March 11, 2014
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The Rochester Rattlers take the field this season in hope they can find some success in the MLL. Last year, the Rattlers finished with a 6-8 record. The team didn’t reach their full potential, which left many disappointed. Rochester started making moves early on in the offseason, as in November the Rattlers sent Ned Crotty to New York for Grant Catalino and draft picks. The main focus with this trade…

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MLL Draft Review: Rochester Rattlers

February 26, 2014
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1st Round Jordan Wolf Attack Duke University The Rochester Rattlers selected Jordan Wolf second overall in the Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft.  Wolf has compiled 201 points (120 G, 81 A) in 61 career games so far in his run with the Blue Devils. Fifty-seven of his career goals came in the 2013 season, leading Duke to the NCAA Division 1 Championship. He also received USILA All-American Second Team Honors…

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MLL Draft Recap: Rochester Rattlers

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…

January 16, 2014
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MLL Draft Preview: Rochester Rattlers

After a disappointing 2013 season behind them, the Rochester Rattlers will look to obtain some quality talent in this year’s 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft taking place Friday night. The Rattlers’ main areas of concern are on attack and midfield. The Rattlers have one of the thinnest rosters currently and are looking to add some offensive threats that can help support Kevin Leveille on attack. Defensively, the Rattlers are very sound…

January 10, 2014
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Rattlers Hire Brad Ford as COO

January 8, 2014
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The Rochester Rattlers announced today the hiring of Brad Ford as their new Chief Operating Officer.  His responsibilities will include overseeing the team’s day to day operations, marketing, ticket sales department, creative, game day operations, fan development, community relations and all corporate partnerships. “It’s a great honor and an exciting opportunity to become a member of one of the charter teams in Major League Lacrosse,” Ford said.  “Lacrosse has been one of…

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Rattlers, Lizards Exchange Picks; Turri to Rochester

January 7, 2014
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The trades leading up to the 2014 Major League Lacrosse collegiate draft have begun. The New York Lizards sent their number two overall pick, and their 32nd along with midfielder Justin Turri, to the Rochester Rattlers in exchange for the third and fourth overall picks. The Rattlers had the third and fourth picks back to back, so they move up one pick plus adding the third rounder, so it appears…

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