Photo Gallery: Rush vs Stealth
From photographer George Folorous at the Rush vs Stealth game last week.
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NLL Injury Report: Loewen, Merrill, Greer
Some injury news in the National Lacrosse League this week as several players are returning to action and some players are out. Here is all of the news leading up to game time. IN Bill Greer, Toronto—Head coach John Lovell said this week that Greer will be available for both their games against Rochester and Minnesota. Rob Marshall, Toronto—Marshall is 100 percent, according to Lovell. Pat Merrill, Toronto—Merrill missed the…
Net Impact: Does Faceoff Success Result in Wins?
Faceoffs in lacrosse seem to take on a much greater significance than they do in hockey, which is the sport that bears the most similarity when it comes to draws. Perhaps because there are half as many in a lacrosse game and because faceoff guys are so specialized compared to hockey, they become that much more important for teams trying to gain an edge in game play. But does winning…
Rock Sign Steve Fryer; Release Boychuk
The Toronto Rock made several moves today, highlighted by a goaltending move by releasing current backup ‘tender Zak Boychuk and signing former Philadelphia Wings backup Steve Fryer. Fryer has been playing major lacrosse with the Langley Thunder and Brooklin Redmen. Fryer is a former third round pick by the Wings back in 2011. He has played in two Minto Cups with Brampton and Coquitlam. He also played in a Mann…
NLL Rookie Report: Big Week for Church
Church keeps the faith alive in Edmonton, while Ward helps win one for the new Mammoth coaching staff in Week 11 of the NLL Rookie Report. Robert Church had four points (3 G, 1 A) in the Edmonton Rush’s 10-9 defeat of the Vancouver Stealth. The righty forward capped off his first career NLL hat-trick by scoring the game-winner for the Rush. Riley Loewen, who entered the weekend with a…
Power Rankings: Rush Rolling Along, Bandits and Hawks Battle in East
Week 11 Edmonton sets NLL record 9 straight wins to start season, Buffalo and Rochester keep things interesting in east. Six games this weekend Power Rankings Week 11 (1) 1—Edmonton Rush (9-0) Set an NLL record by winning first nine games of the season as they defeat the Stealth 10-9. Biggest lead was three goals at the start but that didn’t last long. Both teams battled the whole game, …
Hawks Clip Wings Again, Losing Streak at 5, Face Hawks Again Sunday
The Philadelphia Wings fell again to the Rochester Knighthawks this time by a score of 13-8. The Wings started out quick in this game building a 4-2 lead at the end of the first quarter and looked like they were carrying the pace of the game, much to the delight of the 300+ Wings fans that made the trip north. The second quarter was a pure defensive battle compared to…
Rush Remain Perfect, Take Out Stealth
After a couple weeks off the and many roster changes the Vancouver Stealth were hoping to come off their bye week(s) with a win over the leagues number one team the Edmonton Rush. With Lewis Ratcliff being a healthy scratch for the first time in his career, and the quiet release of forward Brett Hickey the Stealth entered the game with some added surprises for the Rush and Vancouver…
Video: Suitor vs Priolo Fight in Swarm/Bandits Game
Last night’s Buffalo Bandits win over the Minnesota Swarm wasn’t the only contest of the night, as two heavyweights in Andrew Suitor and Steve Priolo battled.
Bandits Swat Swarm, Comeback to Win 12-9
With a little over three weeks off from NLL regular season play, there was some talk going around the fans in Banditland about the team possibly showing some signs of rust after their extended break. The Buffalo Bandits were able to shake off any remaining rust they had and returned to the win column with their first of three 2014 regular season matchups with the Minnesota Swarm Saturday night at…