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Knighthawks Unveil 20th Season Logo
The Rochester Knighthawks unveiled their logo today to commemorate the team’s 20th season of professional lacrosse. Throughout the 2014 campaign, the Knighthawks will pay homage to former great players and memorable teams. “The 2014 season will be memorable for two reasons. We are embarking on our historic 20th season, but – more importantly – we are beginning our drive for a league-record three straight Champion’s Cups,” said Knighthawks President Lewis…
NLL Depth Chart Examination: Calgary Roughnecks
Going into the 2014 National Lacrosse League season, the Calgary Roughnecks have won the West Division three years in a row and consider themselves disappointments. For a franchise that won two championships in their first nine years of existence, nothing short of a Champion’s Cup is considered good enough. The Roughnecks have made some roster moves in and around the recent draft in an effort to try to become more…
NLL Depth Chart Examination: Buffalo Bandits
The Buffalo Bandits struggled last year and will to redeem themselves this year. This article will look at their potential depth chart for the season. 1st line Benesch is the the bandits free agent prize and he brings an offensive punch the bandits were missing last year. Benesch had 34 goals and 50 assists last year for 84 points. The Bandits will hope Benesch will help raise Aaron Wilson’s game…
Toth Added to Riggers Scouting Staff
The Calgary Roughnecks have announced the addition of Kaleb Toth as Western Scout. Toth, a Calgary native and member of the Roughnecks from 2002-12, will join area scouts Duane Bratt (Alberta Amateur Scout), Neil Doddridge (Western Scout), Ryan Williams (Western Scout) and Brian Beisel (Eastern Scout). “We are happy to have Kaleb working in the organization, he brings plenty of knowledge and passion to the table,” said Roughnecks general manager…
NLL Depth Chart Examination: Rochester Knighthawks
The Rochester Knighthawks have a chance to become the first team in NLL history to win three consecutive Champion’s Cup titles. Looking at their current roster, it is hard to argue they do not have a strong chance of doing so. The Knighthawks feature a deadly offense that posted 179 goals last season, second best in the eastern division behind the Toronto Rock. The offense is led by two…
Jon Harasym Retires from NLL
Buffalo Bandits transition player Jon Harasym today announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League. “It’s extremely difficult to walk away from the game I love and have enjoyed playing for most of my life,” the 33-year old said. “But it’s a lot easier knowing I get to spend more time with my beautiful wife Cara, and our two amazing kids, daughter Hazel (4) and son Harley (1). First and…
NLL Depth Chart Examination:Edmonton Rush
Two seasons ago the Edmonton Rush came within a half of winning the Champions Cup. Last season the Rush go 7-1 on the road, but only 2-6 at home, placing them in a three way tie for the West. They were given third (due to tiebreakers) and were eliminated in round one by the Stealth 12-11. So we ask, what are the Rush coming to camp with and what is…
NLL Depth Chart Examination: Vancouver Stealth
It has been rumored that the new NLL CBA might cut rosters from 23 to 20 for 2014. This means 27 current players will be without jobs, along with some drafted players who would have otherwise made it. How does this affect team depth charts?
Depth Chart Examination: Toronto Rock
It has been rumored that the new NLL CBA might cut rosters from 23 to 20 for 2014. This means 27 current players will be without jobs, along with some drafted players who would have otherwise made it. How does this affect team depth charts?