NLL Rookie Report – Week 10 Week 10 of the NLL season saw all nine NLL teams in action, but more importantly to the Rookie Report, Week 10 saw the debut of highly touted 2nd overall pick in the 2014 draft, Jeremy Noble. Noble did not disappoint, as he racked up seven points in his debut, showing everyone what the hype was all about. The Edmonton Rush also had a…
The Rochester Knighthawks announced that the team has moved rookie defenseman/transition man Brier Jonathan on the practice squad. Jonathan was the 27th overall pick in the 2014 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. “It feels good,” said Jonathan, who was activated from the injured reserve list. “I am one step closer to playing.” The Knighthawks are currently 7-3 and in second place in the East Division after winning their fifth straight…
A few years ago the University of Denver trademarked the phrase “Lacrosse Capital of the West.” Was this a prescient move or a hopeful strategy that happened to pan out? What may have started as wishful thinking has turned into a reality. Is there another city west of the Mississippi that can boast as much high level lacrosse as Denver? With DU, the Colorado Mammoth, the Denver Outlaws, and in…
Picking three stars is a lot easier when there are fewer games and when teams only play once ina weekend that’s for sure. But when you have teams playing multiple games, rivalries, etc…it gets tough, but a lot of fun. Veterans are stepping up in a big way and the rookies are playing like veterans. What will next week hold??? Stay tuned. Week 11 Three Stars 1—Ryan Benesch…
Did The Mammoth Overpay for Noble ? After months of Jeremy Noble sitting ideally on the sidelines awaiting a trade from the Rochester Knighthawks, the ax finally fell last Friday afternoon, as the Rochester Knighthawks sent Noble to the Colorado Mammoth, along with a 3rd round selection in 2017, in exchange for a 3rd round selection in 2015, and first round picks in 2016 and 2017. While Jeremy Noble is…
The Calgary Roughnecks have announced the team has signed forward Sean Pollock to a one-year contract, pending league approval. “Sean is a proven player in the NLL,” said Roughnecks general manager Mike Board. “He provides us with scoring, grit and character. He works hard with and without the ball. Our coaching staff has always liked the way he plays the game and we are excited to add him to our roster.” Pollock,…
Rookie Jeremy Noble scores twice and records five assists in his first game. Last night the Colorado Mammoth (5-5) defeated the Minnesota Swarm (3-7) 12-8. It was the Mammoth’s second victory in the last seven games after starting 3-0. Early in the week the Mammoth made a trade to get Jeremy Noble from the Knighthawks. It proved to be a huge pick up as Noble would register (2G/5A/10LB) in his…
Another exciting week of lacrosse action. Buffalo splits with Toronto and almost steals a sweep, Swarm lose both and fall further in the east, while Calgary gets loss number 8 and playoff hopes start to dwindle. Two big division games this weekend, a game with division leaders and a game that can put teams back into the playoff race. NLL Power Rankings Week 11 LW (1)….1—Toronto Rock (10-2) …
The second installment of last year’s Champions Cup finals happened tonight with the hometown Calgary Roughnecks (2-7) versus three time defending champs Rochester Knighthawks (6-3) in what was being billed as a must win game for last year’s West Division champions who have looked anything but it to start the year. Ian Llord opened the scoring for the visitors on a transition play off a rebound from a Calgary fast…
Rochester Defeats Calgary 13-7, Win Streak Now at Five Saturday night the Rochester Knighthawks (7-3) made their way to face the Calgary Roughnecks (2-8). Two weeks ago they faced each other in Rochester as the Knighthawks escaped with a 12-11 victory. But on this night we saw a different game. Ian Llord started it off scoring at 1:08 to give the Hawks an early lead, but then the defense would…