NLL

Black Wolves Travel to Vancouver to Face Stealth in Opener

January 9, 2016
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Both the New England Black Wolves and Vancouver Stealth will open their seasons tonight. They are the only National Lacrosse League teams this weekend to face each other where one has not played a game yet. Both these clubs also are two of the most improved teams in the league. New England traded Garrett Billings to Vancouver this off season, acquiring Tyler Digby in the process, of whom they traded…

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Rock Open Season Against Winless Georgia

January 9, 2016
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This Saturday the Georgia Swarm make their home debut at the Infinite Energy Centre after moving from Minnesota in the offseason. The Swarm’s home opener will be a milestone for the team as they face some great competition in the Toronto Rock, who reached the league final last season and have retained most of their roster. It will be a test of old vs new, experience vs youth, and will…

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Ten Players to Watch: NLL Week Two

January 9, 2016
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Garrett Billings Billings will be playing his first game as a member of his hometown Vancouver Stealth, but he also faces his former team of half a season. Billings played for the New England Black Wolves for half of last year and was traded to the Stealth this offseason. He will be one of the leaders on offense, and it will be interesting to see how he works with the…

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Roughnecks Look to Redeem Themselves in Buffalo

January 9, 2016
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The Calgary Roughnecks (0-1) play their first road game of the year in the east division tomorrow when they visit the Buffalo Bandits (0-0) in their home opener. After shutting out the Saskatchewan Rush last week in the first quarter and most of the second, they failed to make the adjustments that the Rush made and came out on the losing end after such a solid start, and they know…

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NLL Game Picks: Week Two

January 8, 2016
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The first full slate of National Lacrosse League action opens up tomorrow night. Our staff of NLL writers give their predictions on the games, with some teams opening their seasons and playing their first contests.

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NLL Power Rankings: Week One

January 8, 2016
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A new year, a new commissioner, and two team in different locations. Year 30 of the NLL started last weekend with two exciting games. Week two looks to be an exciting week. Saskatchewan Rush  (1-0): After winning the Champion’s Cup the Rush moved to Saskatchewan from Edmonton.  New City, same team.  After starting slow and trailing 5-2 at the half, the Rush outscored Calgary 8-3 in the final 30 minutes to get…

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Podcast: NLL and NCAA Season Previews

January 7, 2016
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In the first episode of Lax Live in 2016, Marisa Ingemi is joined by Brian Davies to preview the college lacrosse season, and hosts an NLL round table that consists of Alex Urquhart, Dan Pattison, Owen Munro, and Ryan Zunner. Tune in to hear the game picks from the ILWT staff along with analysis of the new commissioner, and previewing the NCAA season.  

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NLL Injury Report: Evans, Hellyer, McNamara

January 7, 2016
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Toronto vs Georgia Swarm defender Michael Seidel is on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Rob Hellyer will be healthy for this game, it was announced by the team. Defenders Damon Edwards and Scott Johnston are both out after knee injuries last season. Forward Kevin Ross is on the PUP with a wrist injury. Josh Sanderson is on the PUP and not expected to return this season. Calgary vs Buffalo…

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Nick Sakiewicz to Be Next NLL Commissioner

January 7, 2016
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The National Lacrosse League will announce at 12 p.m. eastern time today that the league will announce Nick Sakiewicz the next commissioner, according to sources. Former commissioner George Daniel stepped down in November. “I’m honored and excited to join a tremendous group of owners and lead the National Lacrosse League as NLL Commissioner,” Sakiewicz said in an NLL press release. “Similar to soccer 20 years ago, lacrosse is a dynamic…

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