One on One with Jordan Houtby
Jordan Houtby was one of the Minnesota Swarm’s plethora of draft picks, and we caught up with him on his thoughts about being an NLL player.
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NLL Draft Report: Calgary Roughnecks
The Calgary Roughnecks were busy around the 2013 NLL draft, making several moves all intended to move them closer to their goal of winning their third Champion’s Cup. Over the course of draft day, the Roughnecks moved one of their 2012 first-round picks, Joe Resetarits, and their second-round pick from last year, Jackson Decker, adding the 10th overall pick for this year’s draft, a couple picks in future drafts, and…
NLL Draft Report: Colorado Mammoth
The Colorado Mammoth have been busy the past couple weeks with off season trades and the NLL Draft. Prior to the draft, the Mammoth have picked up Carter Bender from Buffalo, Bob Snider, face-off man from Vancouver, and the big 6’5″ forward from Philadelphia, Drew Westervelt, who is also now a member of the Denver Outlaws. Leaving Colorado was Rory Smith in the Bender trade, Ilija Gajic for Snider, and…
Edmonton Rush Draft Report
The Edmonton Rush had a successful 2013 season thanks in part to young guns Mark Matthews and Jeff Cornwall. At this year’s draft the Rush continued to add pieces to their young team. With their first round pick in this year’s draft the Rush selected Robert Church. Church made an impact this summer playing for the Burnaby Lakers. Church in only 9 games played this year with the Lakers had…
Audio: NLL Draft 2013 Interviews
In Lacrosse We Trust was live at the NLL Draft this past week and we collected a group of audio interviews with draftees and coaches from throughout the league.
NLL Expansion Dependant on American Following
Earlier this week Ty Pilson from the Calgary Sun and IL Indoor discussed the NLL expansion, saying now is the time to do it, albeit carefully. I am here to say that yes, he is right, but in some ways more than others.
Depth Chart Examination: Minnesota Swarm
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?
Rush Draft Home Town Snider
When a professional sports team drafts a home town player it always makes the headlines. In a sport like lacrosse, it does all the more.
NLL Draft Report: Rochester Knighthawks
With just three selections in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft, the two-time defending NLL champions Rochester Knighthawks appear to be content on keeping their championship roster largely intact. Rochester did not have a selection on the board until the third round, 27th overall, when the team selected defender Mark White. The Brampton product has previously played for Rochester head coach Mike Hasen in the summer of 2012 when the Knighthawks…
Swarm Draft Home Town, MCLA Bred Jonas
The 2013 NLL Entry Draft was largely dominated by Canadian talent, with just seven players from south of the border being chosen. Despite these low numbers, the Minnesota Swarm were able to open some doors with their final pick in the draft, 52nd overall selection Nicholas Jonas. An alumnus of the University of Minnesota, Jonas was a member of the Golden Gophers lacrosse team competing in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse…