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The Calgary Roughnecks today announced the National Lacrosse League club has re-signed transition player Karsen Leung to a one-year contract, pending league approval. Leung, named to the 2014 NLL All-Rookie team, recorded 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points (sixth among league rookies) while collecting 93 loose balls over 18 games in his NLL debut season. He suited up for all seven post-season games, including two 10-minute mini-games, during…

New England: A The Black Wolves debut draft was a doozy (say that three times fast). The ‘Wolves added star potential players with Ty Thompson, Quinn Powless and Mark Cockerton, and they also made trades to grab Jay Card and Mike McNamara. The Black Wolves were able to get Sheldon Burns late, the #8 ranked prospect and the second ranked defenseman. New England also found a way to stockpile draft…

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Swarm followed up on their draft coup from last year with six draft picks.    The Swarm took 2014 Co-Tewaaraton trophy winner (shared with brother Lyle), Miles Thompson at number three for their top pick.   At number five, Shane MacDonald was selected, followed by Joe Maracle at number ten to round out the forward selections.   Their fourth pick (number 29) addressed needs at transition with the selection…

Monday was the day many NLL fans had been waiting for, Draft Day 2014.  All teams looking to improve their chances of hoisting the Champions Cup with some rookie talent. The Vancouver Stealth did not wait till the draft to start before making waves in a blockbuster trade. GM Doug Locker made the moves necessary to bolster Vancouver’s transition game and left side, by acquiring Johnny Powless and Joel McCready…