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NLL Three Stars: Great Dhane Continues Historic Season

March 31, 2016
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Third Star: Chris Corbeil—Saskatchewan Rush Although Week 13 was filled with offensive performances, Chris Corbeil made his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball for the Saskatchewan Rush. The Rush defense, led by Corbeil, was a huge reason the Rush swept the Toronto Rock in a home and home this past weekend. The Rush captain scooped up 18 loose balls and forced five caused turnovers while adding an…

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Knighthawks Acquire Josh Gillam, Joe Maracle

March 29, 2016
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The Rochester Knighthawks made two moves at the Trade Deadline, acquiring lefty forwards Josh Gillam and Joe “Haodias” Maracle from the Georgia Swarm in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2018 NLL Entry Draft and Rochester’s highest third-round selection in the 2016 Draft.   “These are guys who we expect to come in and make us better,” said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen.   Originally selected with the 18th…

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ILWT Power Rankings Week 13

March 29, 2016
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Trade Deadline at 3pm Today!! With the start of this past weekend, a number of teams played twice.  Some of these matchups were of major importance .  The Toronto Rock came in at 3-7 and needed at the very least a split, instead they lost both games to the Rush and now have a record of 3-9.  With six games remaining they are three games out of a playoff spot. …

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Wolves Clip Hawks in Weekend Sweep

March 29, 2016
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Shawn Evans Leads his Team with 18 Points in a Pair of  Victories. Saturday night the Rochester Knighthawks looked for revenge against the New England Blackwolves after losing Friday 16-13.  Unfortunately for the Knighthawks and their fans they fell again, but in a much closer game 10-8. New England now sits in second place, only a half game behind Buffalo for first and hold a two game lead over the…

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Lacrosse Reacts to Alex Buque Goalie Hit Gone Viral

March 29, 2016
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The few times that the National Lacrosse League has seen footage of game play on national television or virally on the Internet, it hasn’t often been in appreciation of the play on the field. The NLL has once again reached that point, as the open field hit from Colorado Mammoth goaltender Alex Buque on Calgary transition Karsen Leung has been everywhere. While the hit has gotten the NLL on the…

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2016 NLL Trade Deadline Primer

March 28, 2016
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The National Lacrosse League trade deadline is never quite as exciting as the trade deadlines in other sports. However, several teams in this 2016 season have needs, which could lead to a few more moves than we are used to seeing. The Rochester Knighthawks might need to add a lefty with Cory Vitarelli on the shelf. Quinn Powless was added in a trade with New England earlier this season, but the…

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Video: Colorado Goalie Buque Lays Down Huge Hit

March 27, 2016
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If you follow any sports social media today, you were probably graced with the presence of one of the NLL’s top highlights of the season. Colorado Mammoth goaltender Alex Buque laid out Calgary Roughnecks transition Karsen Leung in one of the best viral lacrosse videos of the year.

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Rush Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Rock

March 27, 2016
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The Saskatchewan Rush have punched their ticket to the 2016 playoffs with a 13-8 win over the Toronto Rock Saturday night at the SaskTel Centre. 13,123 fans cheered on the Rush to an intense victory over the Rock, the team they beat 11-9 the night before. The Rush have secured a playoff spot and also kept pace with the Colorado Mammoth, also winners on Saturday, for first place in the…

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Power Rankings Week 12: Mammoth Still Top, Hawks and Rush Looking Up.

March 25, 2016
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If you thought the 30th season of the NLL has been exciting so far, you haven’t seen nothing yet. Seven huge games this weekend, with Rochester vs New England, along with Toronto vs Saskatchewan facing off in a home and home series that can strengthen playoff hopes or spell the end to a season. Buffalo will face the struggling Stealth, Calgary is on the road for two games (Georgia/Colorado) to…

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National Lacrosse League Three Stars: Week 12

March 24, 2016
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Pat Gregoire is back with his three stars of the National Lacrosse League in week 12 of the season. Wins from the Rochester Knighthawks, Calgary Roughnecks, and Saskatchewan Rush set the tone for the week, and several players stepped up with huge games.

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