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Knighthawks Stung by Swarm 12-11; Army Soldier Returns Home.

December 14, 2015
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Saturday night the Rochester Knighthawks hosted the Georgia Swarm in preseason lacrosse action.  Once again, usually the talk will be about what players stood out, what rookie is excelling on the floor. But on this night the buzz going around the arena was all about Army Sergeant Jesse Fuller. Sgt. Fuller has been away from his family since February when he was deployed to Kuwait with the Army National Guard….

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Toronto Rock Forward Josh Sanderson Placed on PUP

December 9, 2015
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Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced that forward Josh Sanderson has been placed on the physically unable to perform list as he puts his career on hold due to offseason injuries. “I personally don’t feel healthy enough to play at the level I need to in order to help the team win games,” said Sanderson. “I hope that changes at some point this year, but if…

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NLL Pre Season: Black Wolves Get First Pre Season Win, Top Khawks

December 7, 2015
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(Photo: Micheline Veluvolu) The New England Black Wolves moved to 1-1 on the preseason with a 12-11 scrimmage victory yesterday over the Rochester Knighthawks from the First Niagara Center in Buffalo. Newly acquired forward Shawn Evans scored twice for the Black Wolves and rookie Mike MacDonald also found the back of the net twice. Other goals came from Pat Saunders, Kyle Buchnan, Jimmy Purves, and Mark Cockerton. For the Rochester end…

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NLL Pre Season: Stealth Get Past Mammoth

December 7, 2015
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(Photo: Vancouver Stealth) No lead in the NLL is safe, even in Sunday afternoon preseason scrimmages, as the Colorado Mammoth found out. The Mammoth lead for three quarters until the Vancouver Stealth pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter to win the game 9-8. The comeback win should give a much-needed lift to a Stealth squad looking to erase a forgettable first two seasons in Langley. Jordan Durston paced Stealth…

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NLL Pre Season: Roughnecks Edge Mammoth 16-11

December 6, 2015
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Photo Credit: Colorado Mammoth The Calgary Roughnecks opened their preseason on Saturday night with a 16-11 victory over the Colorado Mammoth. The victory came on the heels of Calgary extending forward Curtis Dickson to a three-year deal. Tyler Digby, one of the newest members of the Roughnecks, scored a goal in the third quarter. Digby was acquired by the Roughnecks from the New England Black Wolves when Calgary sent former MVP…

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NLL Pre Season: Ferreira Leads Bandits Past Black Wolves 15-8

December 6, 2015
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(Photo: Dan Pattison) With both teams tied at two goals apiece at the end of the first quarter, the Buffalo Bandits’ incredible special teams play that emerged in the second ended up being the catalyst in their 15-8 opening preseason victory against the New England Black Wolves Saturday night at the First Niagara Center. Tyler Ferreira led the Bandits to their first preseason victory of the year and was the…

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NLL Pre Season: Stealth Face Mammoth in Langley

December 6, 2015
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The trimming of training camp rosters may come after this weekend for most NLL clubs, where across the league preseason scrimmages are underway to help coaches decide who stays and who goes on their individual teams. The Vancouver Stealth and Colorado Mammoth are no different, as they get set to meet for a Sunday morning matinee at the LEC Fieldhouse in Langley, B.C. Colorado, who are practicing in Langley today…

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NLL Pre Season: Rock Get Past Rush in Ottawa

December 5, 2015
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The Toronto Rock got a very small measure of revenge and at the very least got off on the right foot as the red-hot shooting of Brett Hickey led the Rock to a 14-8 victory over the Saskatchewan Rush in front of over an energetic crowd at the Arena at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario on Saturday night. These two teams met in last year’s Champion’s Cup final series, won…

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NLL Pre Season: Rock Face Rush in Ottawa

December 5, 2015
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Tonight lacrosse invades Ottawa as the defending champion Saskatchewan Rush (Edmonton) will take on the Toronto Rock for an exhibition game at The Arena at TD Place in Ottawa, Ont. When these teams last met, the Rush completed a two game sweep over Toronto for the Champion’s Cup. Some of the league’s best lacrosse players will be showcased tonight in the All-Canadian match up to include the Rush’s Aaron Bold, Chris…

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