The National Lacrosse League pre season comes to an open today with the Vancouver Stealth hosting the Saskatoon Rush. Here is the full NLL pre season game schedule. Every team in the league plays, but Saskatoon, Georgia, New England, Colorado, and Buffalo do not have home games. Rochester hosts a free pre season game against the Swarm, per tradition. There are two neutral site games, with Saskatoon and Vancouver facing…
The Vancouver Stealth open their preseason schedule with a home scrimmage against the defending NLL champions the Saskatchewan Rush on Saturday, Nov. 29, where fans will get their first look at a team that has been largely revamped in order to compete for a Champion’s Cup title in their third year playing out of the Langley Events Centre. The Stealth were at the forefront of several major signings and trades…
The National Lacrosse League today announced George Daniel will be stepping down as NLL Commissioner. Daniel has served as Commissioner since January 2009. “It has been a honor and pleasure serving as NLL Commissioner. I feel that this is the right time for a change for me personally and professionally to explore other opportunities,” Daniel said. “The NLL is now in a great place and positioned for tremendous growth in…
The Georgia Swarm and New England Black Wolves today announced a trade with the Swarm acquiring defenseman Drew Petkoff from the Black Wolves in exchange for forward Shane MacDonald. Petkoff, 30, spent the 2015 season with the Black Wolves and posted four points (2G, 2A), 40 loose balls and seven forced turnovers over seven contests. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound lefty previously spent time with Buffalo (2013) and Toronto (2010-12), where he…
The Toronto Rock finished 2015 as East Division champions, a great title but not the one they wanted to end with. The team has had several months to ruminate on their Champions Cup loss to the Edmonton Rush. The Rock management believes they have the right pieces in place to compete again in 2016 and finish with the trophy. As such, they have made few moves so far in this…
The 2015 season went about as well as it can go for the relocated team that the New England Black Wolves were. The team showed flashes, starting the season 2-0, but ultimately lacked the talent needed to contend in the deep eastern division in the National Lacrosse League. New England already has a much different roster than they had when they started last season… or when they finished it. Kevin…
As the Colorado Mammoth get set for the 2016 season, their focus will be building upon the success they had in the second half of the 2015 season, going 6-3 in their last nine to improve to a 9-9 overall record and second place in the NLL West Division. The Mammoth weren’t able to do much building via this year’s draft—they took only three players and didn’t start selecting until…
The Buffalo Bandits had a relatively quiet draft in September with only four picks. However, they had the notable distinction of picking the tallest player in the draft in Mike Triolo in the third round, 27th overall. He was signed to a one year NLL contract on October 16th. “I’m so happy,” Triolo said after he had met with the Bandits brass at the draft. “This is what the dream…
The Rochester Knighthawks have signed two more free agents in preparation for the team’s Training Camp, which kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 21st. The Knighthawks latest invitees are forward Mike Mawdsley (MAUDS-lee) and defenseman Adam Yee. Mawdsley will embark on his second National Lacrosse League camp after working out with the New England Black Wolves prior to the 2015 season. The Toronto, Ontario native was selected by New England with…
The Calgary Roughnecks and Vancouver Stealth have announced the teams will face off for a preseason game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. ET as part of the Roughnecks Holiday Party Showcase. Tickets for the preseason contest will go on sale Monday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. MT. For only $10 (plus applicable fees), fans can purchase a reserved, lower bowl seat to Come for the Party & Stay for…