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Shawn Williams Signs with Toronto Rock

November 14, 2014
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The Toronto Rock have inked future NLL Hall of Famer Shawn Williams to a one year deal. The signing of Williams seemingly addresses the loss of Captain Colin Doyle on the left side of the Toronto offense. While the two are different players, they bring similar offensive output to a club. Williams veteran presence will also help as the Rock have become increasingly younger the past two seasons. Williams has bounced around the NLL some in recent years,…

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Knighthawks Have Intriguing Goalie Battle

November 14, 2014
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If you are a Rochester Knighthawks fan  you do not have to worry about the goalie position. You have one of the best in the game in Matt Vinc and your back up is the best second string goalie out there in Angus Goodleaf. The question is though who will be the third string net minder in 2015. Last year the team signed retired veteran Mike Thompson to step in when Goodleaf…

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Meet an NLL Tryout Invitee: Rance Vigneux

November 14, 2014
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Leading into training camp, we will be taking a look at some non roster invitees who are getting an opportunity to prove themselves. Rance Vigneux is a goalie out of Toronto and Burlington who went undrafted in 2014. Just before training camps open, the Buffalo Bandits signed the goalie to bring their camp goaltender count to four. “It’s an amazing feeling to have been signed by the Bandits.” Rance told us….

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Andrew McBride Re-Signs with Roughnecks

November 13, 2014
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The Calgary Roughnecks have announced the team has re-signed veteran defenseman and captain Andrew McBride to a one-year contract for the 2015 National Lacrosse League season. “It has been an honour to spend my entire NLL career in Calgary,” said McBride. “I am fortunate to enter my 13th season in this great community and look forward to continuing to share my passion for lacrosse with our loyal fans as we pursue our…

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Jamie Dawick Releases Statement on Terry Sanderson

November 13, 2014
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The following is a statement from Toronto Rock Owner and President Jamie Dawick: “I would like to take this opportunity to inform the Toronto Rock and NLL communities about the health and the immediate future of General Manager Terry Sanderson. On a recent family vacation, Terry became ill and will not be in a position from a health standpoint to continue his duties as General Manager of the Toronto Rock…

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Knighthawks Sign Gavin Prout

November 13, 2014
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The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of seasoned National Lacrosse League veteran Gavin Prout to a one-year deal. Known for his grit and clutch playoff performances, the forward enters his 13th season in the NLL in 2015. “It’s a great feeling. I took last year off and went in a different direction with work and travel, but I never lost the itch to play,” Prout said. “It’s just an honor…

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Black Wolves Building Around Six Nations Players

November 12, 2014
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Many people talk about the amount of players from the Six Nation reservation and their summer teams who play for the Rochester Knighthawks. Now they are not the only team in the NLL to go get players from Six Nations. The New England Black Wolves are stacked with players who call Six Nations their home or have once or still play for the Arrows or Chiefs. New England will be…

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Knighthawks Sign Goalie Don Alton

November 12, 2014
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The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of Don Alton to a one-year deal. The 21-year-old goalie brings a championship acumen to the three-time National Lacrosse League champs. This past summer, Alton had a career best season as he helped the Six Nations Arrows win the coveted Junior “A” Minto Cup. He was an Ontario Lacrosse Association First Team All-Star, the OLA Goaltender of the Year and the co-winner of…

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Can Critch Crack Bandits Starting Roster?

November 12, 2014
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After their dismal last place showing in the Eastern Conference during the 2012 NLL season, the Buffalo Bandits organization came to the conclusion that some fresh two-way firepower was needed to help restore balance to the defensive side and add to the offensive depth that they desired at the moment. Bandits head coach Darris Kilgour and newly appointed GM Steve Dietrich concluded that the best place to start would be…

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Ryan Ward retires after 11 years.

November 11, 2014
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Ryan Ward announces his retirement after 11 years of NLL action In a statement released by the New England Black Wolves forward Ryan Ward has formally announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the National Lacrosse League. “I have been contemplating my retirement for several months but found it difficult to announce as I feel I still have the ability to play at a high level,” Ward, 34, said in…

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