Before the start of every training camp it is extremely important for every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to make sure to have their entire roster locked up in contracts so that every player will come in ready, focused and have nothing on their minds but lacrosse. Here in Buffalo, Bandits general manager Steve Dietrich and his staff have been working very diligently in making sure their final…
The Calgary Roughnecks today announced the retirement of Andrew McBride from the National Lacrosse League. “Throughout his career, Andrew has been the consummate Roughneck,” said Roughnecks general manager Mike Board. “On the floor he played the game hard and honestly. As a captain he provided leadership through his tenacious play and never-quit attitude. Off the floor, Andrew represented the Roughnecks with enthusiasm and passion, his devotion to the Calgary community…
Adam Bomberry is a young player but has already done more then most players do in an entire career. Adam lives on the Akwesasne reservation located near Potsdam, New York. Bomberry was just drafted into the NLL by the Rochester Knighthawks, an organization that is used to winning and Adam looks to help them get another ring for them and add to his own wide collection. Bomberry has won back-to-back NJCAA titles with…
The National Lacrosse League has announced the Buffalo Bandits and New England Black Wolves will face off for a preseason game at PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. ET. “It’s great to bring the National Lacrosse League to the Lehigh Valley with an exhibition game at PPL Center,” said NLL Commissioner George Daniel. “There are many loyal fans in the area who can expect…
The Rochester Knighthawks will begin their quest for a sixth Champion’s Cup on Sat., Nov. 21st when they open Training Camp at Total Sports Experience in East Rochester (435 West Commercial Street). The Knighthawks will hit the turf from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The session is free and open to the public. “It’s going to be awesome to be back with the boys,” said Knighthawks defenseman Paul Dawson. “It’s exciting…
Jeremy Noble made a name for himself on the Colorado lacrosse scene by quarterbacking the Denver Pioneers’ offense to championship weekend three times. In half a season in the National Lacrosse League, the right-handed forward showed he has the talent to be an impact player. On Tuesday, the Colorado Mammoth announced the signing of Noble to a five-year deal, matching the longest contract in franchise history. “In nine games, Jeremy…
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed forward Derek Hopcroft to a one-year deal. The Toronto native returns to the team after spending the 2014 season with the Knighthawks. “It feels great. I feel like a little bit of a weight has been lifted off my shoulders now that I am back with the Rochester Knighthawks,” he said. “I have been hitting the gym and running, and doing…
Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced a trade with the New England Black Wolves that sends forward Kevin Crowley to New England in exchange for forward Dan Lintner and the higher of two 2016 second round picks currently owned by the Black Wolves. The trade is pending league approval. Lintner was selected in the first round of the 2015 NLL Draft by New England just a…
The Calgary Roughnecks and defender Jon Harnett agreed to a contract late last month, pending league approval. The Orangeville, Ontario native recently won the Mann Cup with the Victoria Shamrocks beating a very talented Peterbourgh Lakers squad which featured the likes of fellow teammates and NLL MVP Shawn Evans and Curtis Dickson. Harnett, who entered the league in 2009 with the now defunct Boston Blazers is going to be entering…
In the 2015 NLL Draft, Graeme Hossack was selected No. 2 Overall by the Rochester Knighthawks. Being second only to Lyle Thompson on the selection lists, the long-stick midfielder from Division II Lindenwood University and Port Perry, Ontario native’s selection was mind-blowing considering the huge names that were a part of this draft. To some, however, this is not surprising given his abilities on the field. Let’s take a look…