Corey Thompson is a forward from the Akwesasne Reservation. Corey has grown up with lacrosse being a huge part of his life and his culture. He has played on many different levels including NCAA for Utica College along as Akwesasne Indians Junior A, and at the Senior B level for St. Regis Braves where he won a 2012 presidents cup. Also Akwesense Outlawz and Kahnawke Mohawks the past two summers….
If you build it, they will come. The famous quote from the baseball movie “Field of Dreams” has been proven over the history of professional sports. Just a little over a century after many of today’s pro leagues were formed, professional sports have reached a peak in popularity. The four major sports, along with college football and basketball, have become multi-million—in some cases billion—dollar operations. In an age of constant…
The Georgia Swarm have announced the team has re-signed defensemen Mitch Belisle and Alex Crepinsek to two-year agreements along with forward Josh Gillam to a one-year contract for the 2016 National Lacrosse League season. Belisle, 29, recorded five points (3G, 2A) and 66 loose balls in 17 games last season for the Swarm. Known for his energy and veteran leadership both on the floor as well as in the locker…
The New England Black Wolves have plenty of pieces that they did not have in the middle of last season. Andrew Suitor and Garrett Billings will begin their first full seasons as Black Wolves, but another member of the team has a chance to make an impact. Quinn Powless, a first round pick by New England in last year’s draft, was on fire before he was injured for the remainder…
Doug Locker was one of the more active general managers in the NLL offseason, adding a bevy of quality role players, young talent and another body in the crease. There are still holes in the roster, albeit relatively minor in comparison to this point last year – the NLL draft will be an opportunity for the front office to upgrade the overall quality of the roster. That process never stops…
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have re-signed forward Joel Matthews to a one-year deal. The Knighthawks are bringing back the feisty forward after he posted career numbers in 2015. “It’s the best feeling. There is nowhere I would rather play,” said Matthews. “Playing with the Knighthawks last year was above and beyond my expectations.” Last season, the 24-year-old notched career highs in goals (4), assists (9), points (13)…
The Toronto Rock made the 2015 NLL Champions Cup where they were defeated by the then Edmonton Rush. The Rock were the best team in the eastern conference nearly all season, enduring several tough injuries. They started the season without former top scorer Garrett Billings, who they then traded. Captain Colin Doyle missed most of the regular season, and breakout star Rob Hellyer was injured at the end of the…
Toronto Rock Owner, President & GM Jamie Dawick announced today the signing of Sandy Chapman to a 2-year contract. The veteran defender’s new pact will keep him in a Rock uniform through the 2017 season. In addition to Chapman, Dawick also re-signed forwards Brandon Benn and Jordan Robertson, defencemen Glen Bryan and Scott Johnston all to 1-year agreements. All 5 player’s contracts are pending league approval. Chapman is a veteran…
The Colorado Mammoth have announced the team has signed free agent defenseman Greg Downing to a two-year contract agreement. “Greg is a very smart, skilled defender who will improve our back-end,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “The coaching staff and I are big fans of his, and he’s an instant upgrade for us.” The seven-year veteran has 520 career loose balls, and caused 49 turnovers in the…
Calgary Roughnecks general manager Mike Board today announced the team has re-signed defenceman Patrick O’Meara and transition players Tor Reinholdt and Tyson Roe to one-year contracts, pending league approval. All three players were on the practice roster for the 2015 campaign with Reinholdt suiting up for one regular season game where he recorded an assist and five loose balls. The Roughnecks selected Reinholdt sixth overall in the 2013 NLL Draft. …