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NLL Mourns Passing of Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson

November 27, 2014
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The National Lacrosse League mourns the loss of Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson who passed away on Thursday at the age of 62. Earlier this month, Sanderson became suddenly ill while vacationing in Florida. “Terry Sanderson was a giant in the sport,” said NLL Commissioner George Daniel. “On behalf of the entire NLL, I want to convey our deepest sympathies to the Sanderson family and Toronto Rock organization. The impact of his loss is…

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Knighthawks Sign Dumont; Expectations are Optimistic

November 27, 2014
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Mitch Dumont is one of the more unheralded defensive players in all of the Ontario Sr. B loop. He’s a player that does everything well; he doesn’t stand out but he’s effective, and for a defensive player that’s a good thing. Dumont was as surprised as anyone to hear the Knighthawks where interested in offering him a contract. He said, “It’s exciting. It’s something that you’re not expecting to happen….

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Black Wolves Cut Luke Wiles, Mike Burke

November 26, 2014
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After announcing some signings yesterday, the New England Black Wolves announced several cuts this afternoon, including Luke Wiles. Wiles, a former star in the NLL with the Washington Stealth and Philadelphia Wings, took the year off from the NLL last season but signed with New England this off season. They also cut Mike Burke, the former Edmonton Rush draft pick who was signed by Toronto this off season before being…

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Dhane Smith: A Bandit in Transition

November 26, 2014
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With the Buffalo Bandits ranking second to last in the Eastern Conference in the statistics of goals scored for the second year in a row, Bandits GM Steve Dietrich and head coach Troy Cordingley knew that drastic changes had to be made offensively to keep the team viable for the upcoming 2015 NLL season. The Bandits first showed signs of true change when Dietrich and Cordingley headed into the 2014…

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Brandon Styres Has a Shot at Khawks Practice Roster

November 26, 2014
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The 55th and final pick of the NLL draft usually doesn’t come with much fan fair or media attention, however that was not the case in this years NLL draft, as the Rochester Knighthawks used that 55th selection to selection Goaltender Brandon Styres. You’ll recognize the last name at first glance, and yes Brandon Styres is Rochester Knighthawks owner Curt Styres son. But this pick was not done as favour…

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Black Wolves Sign Adams, Bowes; Cut Campbell

November 25, 2014
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The New England Black Wolves were active tonight, announcing several signings and cuts along with other transactions. To start, they cut Rob Campbell, the Rochester Knighthawks draft pick who was initially traded to Philadelphia in the Dan Dawson trade. They also cut Merrick Thompson, who hasn’t actually played in years. The ‘Wolves signed Bill O’Brien, Marty Bowes, Brent Adams, Chris Collins, Jake Lazore, and Joshua Becker to one year deals, which…

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Toronto Rock Offense Preview: Righties

November 25, 2014
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While Toronto Rock training camp will open Saturday without Colin Doyle as previously mentioned, also missing will be leading scorer Garrett Billings. The only player in league history to record 3 consecutive 100-point seasons is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the final month of the 2014 regular season. So much like the focus on the lefties and the challenges on that side of the offence, the righties…

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Westervelt Brings Balance to the Mammoth Force

November 25, 2014
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Colorado is known to be a left-handed player-heavy roster. John Grant Jr. and Adam Jones are two of the strongest lefties the NLL has to offer. With a one-year contract agreed upon, Drew Westervelt balances out the offensive roster. Drew brings balance to the Mammoth in another way from my perspective. Take a look back to the rocky road that was Colorado’s 2014 season. The first half of the season…

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Rush Sign Mydske for Three Years

November 25, 2014
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According to NLL.com, the Edmonton Rush have signed defenseman Brett Mydske to a three year deal. The deal comes after a 2014 season where Mydske was part of a historically good defense that led the Rush to the top record in the league. In his five year career, Mydske has emerged as one of the best defensive players in the game, especially on an Edmonton unit that includes Chris Corbeil…

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NLL Camp Report: Bandits Camp Shows New Faces

November 25, 2014
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With the specter of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals loss to the eventual-champion Rochester Knighthawks still on their minds, the Buffalo Bandits are looking forward to wiping the slate clean during training camp and beginning the new season with a fresh start. On Saturday, the Bandits banded together once again at the First Niagara Center as they prepare for the 2015 NLL season. With 33 players and three goaltenders on…

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