NLL Power Rankings: Week One

December 26, 2013

The 2014 season gets underway in just two short days. In two short days a ton of stories will start to develop.One big story will be can the Rochester Knighthawks do what no other team has been able to do ever, THREEPEAT. Here is week ones Power Rankings. 1–Rochester Knighthawks. The Knighthawks will once again raise there championship banner as they open up against the Swarm. Very few changes for…

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NLL Faceoff: Week One Predictions and Previews

December 26, 2013

We’ve finally arrived! The National Lacrosse League 2014 season kicks off this Saturday, December 28th with three games, two commencing at 7:30pm, and a third at 9pm. All three games will be streamed for a small payment of $free, so no excuses for missing the action! The Lacrosse Network will partner with YouTube.com/NLL to broadcast the games from Buffalo, NY, Colorado, and Rochester, NY. Here are your official ILWT predictions…

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Ten NLL Stories to Watch in 2014

The 2014 NLL season is almost upon us and there are plenty of storylines to go around. Below our staff goes over the ten most interesting things to watch as the season opens on Saturday. Number Ten- Troy Cordingley in Buffalo As a Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) fan, and underdog supporter in general, I’m pulling for Troy Cordingley of the Buffalo Bandits this season.I do not expect the Bandits to make…

December 26, 2013
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NLL Season Preview: Colorado Mammoth

As the Colorado Mammoth open their 11th season The Pepsi Center on Saturday December 28, 2013, Denver buzzing with all the changes to not only the team, but changes with the NLL.  Mammoth fans want the team to bring home the Champion’s Cup again, which they haven’t done since 2006 when they defeated the Buffalo Bandits by a score of 16-9. To give those of you who are not familiar…

December 25, 2013
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Best of the NLL Practice Rosters

December 24, 2013

As of today, 8 of the 9 NLL teams have released their practice squads.   The Minnesota Swarm has not made their public yet.   With the decrease in roster size this year, there is a lot of talent on the practice squads just waiting in the wings. On the squad for the Bandits are Colin Boucher (D), Jordan Critch (T), Hayden Smith (D), and Mitch Wilde (T).   Calgary has Brett Baron…

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Can the Rush Stay Consistent in 2014?

Much will be made in 2014 about the Edmonton Rush’s record at home, which was a disappointing 2-6 last year.  There will also be a focus on the team finishing in the top two in the Western Division standings so that the they can give their fans that elusive home playoff date that the franchise has yet to realize. The team  believes that much of that will be solved by…

December 24, 2013
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Mammoth Name John Grant Jr Captain

December 24, 2013

In three-plus decades in lacrosse, John Grant Jr. has done virtually everything. He’s won championships. He’s won MVP awards. He’s won scoring titles, set records and graced the covers of magazines. He’s triumphed while representing his country in international competition, and been an all-star countless times. That’s virtually everything. Now, add team captain to his resume – after all, it’s a first! “It’s a tremendous honor in that I was…

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NLL Week One: Quotes to Note

December 24, 2013

This is week one of the NLL’s quotes to note, where we look over some of the most interesting things said this week from NLL coaches, general managers and players. Philadelphia Wings “By acquiring Tracey [Kelusky] and Ryan [Ward] this offseason, we’ve brought in players with experience and a high lacrosse IQ. This will only help us by having a strong impact on the rest of the team.”- Blaine Harrison…

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Lacrosse Stories of the Year #8- Americans Not in the NLL

December 24, 2013

Over the next nine days, we will be looking at the top nine stories of the year in lacrosse, based off of our most read and covered stories. Today is #8 with the American hold outs in the National Lacrosse League. The National Lacrosse League has historically been a Canadian league but some star American players have broke through. In 2014, that seems it will not be the case, as…

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