Richard Morgan Retires from NLL
The Colorado Mammoth sent a press release this morning announcing the retirement of defenseman Richard Morgan from the National Lacrosse League.
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Bandits Sign Tavares and Eight More
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich announced today that the team has signed John Tavares and eight additional players all to one-year contracts for the 2014 season. “I’m excited to be back for another season in ‘Bandit Land’,” Tavares said. “After a disappointing season collectively and individually I am looking forward to helping the team get back to the top of the league.” In addition to Tavares, the…
NLL Reaches Deal with NLL Officials
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) has reached a two-year agreement with the National Lacrosse League Officials’ Association (NLLOA). The association represents NLL on-field officials. The agreement covers the 2014 & 2015 seasons. “I believe NLL lacrosse is the most challenging sport in the world to officiate,” said Brian Lemon, NLL Vice President of Lacrosse Operations. “The speed of the game and action requires an incredible focus. We remain committed to…
Rush Sign Mark Matthews for Five Years
Edmonton Rush general manager and head coach Derek Keenan announced that the team has re-signed forward Mark Matthews to a five-year contract agreement. The first overall selection from the 2012 NLL Entry Draft led the team in scoring and captured many league accolades during his rookie season including the 2013 NLL Rookie of the Year award. Matthews led the Rush and finished fifth in the league with 38 goals…
Is Craig Point Worth Seven Years? The Answer is Yes
After signing two players to seven year contracts earlier this fall, the Rochester Knighthawks have added one more to the list of players who will be around until 2020: Craig Point. Point, a forward out of Ohsweken, Ontario, has been playing in the NLL since 2008. He has also played for Onondaga Community College, leading them to a perfect season (18-0), the Iroquois Nationals, the Six Nations Arrows Junior “A”,…
Stealth Keeping Richards Around
The Vancouver Stealth are proud to announce the re signing of 27 year old goalie Tyler Richards. Richards will be expected to be the starting goaltender this season and the NLL veteran is expected to have another solid season. He has been a big part of the Stealth being in the champions cup final for 3 times in the past 4 seasons. The Vancouver netminder is 24-25, in his NLL…
Hasen goes for three-peat; Signs 4 Year Deal
Rochester coach has led team to back-to-back NLL Championships Rochester Knighthawks press release (November 12, 2013)… The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that Head Coach Mike Hasen has agreed to a four-year deal. The Brampton, Ontario native enters his fourth season behind the bench after leading the team to back-to-back National Lacrosse League Championships (2012-13). Hasen was excited to re-sign with an organization that he has been a part of for…
Toronto Signs Rose, Sanderson & Leblanc
November 12, 2013 ROSE, SANDERSON & LEBLANC AMONG 7 ROCK SIGNINGS Defenders Chapman, Greer, Gamble & Lum-Walker Also Inked Toronto – Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced the signing of 7 more players including goaltender Nick Rose to a three-year agreement. The Rock will open up their main training camp on Saturday, November 30th at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville. Rose will enter his 3rd season with the…
Why Long Term Deals?
A few weeks ago the league and the players agreed on a new CBA. This new agreement will bring indoor lacrosse to the fans for the next seven years. The ink wasn’t even dried and teams started signing players. Nothing unusual, except this time teams are locking up players for three years and some for seven years. The two-time defending champion Rochester Knighthawks already have three signed for seven years. …
Westervelt Signs with Mammoth
Drew Westervelt and Jarett Park have signed one-year deals with the Colorado Mammoth, pending league approval, and will be at training camp when it opens on Friday, the team announced today. The right-handers are two of just five Americans on a roster that is dominated by Canadians. “Drew was our biggest off-season acquisition via trade – both literally and figuratively,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “I’m…