NLL: Calgary Roughnecks Host Washington Stealth in West Division Final

May 4, 2013

Saturday afternoon the Calgary Roughnecks will take on the Washington Stealth in the West Division Final. The Stealth won the season series 2-1 with each team earning a two-goal win and Washington taking the rubber match by just a single goal. Further, the Stealth are 4-1 while visiting the Scotiabank Saddledome since moving to Everett from San Jose. The last time these two teams met in the postseason, Washington came…

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Swarm Looking to Go to First Champions Cup

May 3, 2013

Saturday night the Rochester Knighthawks (8-8) will host the Minnesota Swarm (7-9) in the Eastern Conference Final at The Blue Cross Arena at 4:00 p.m. This will be the first time the Knighthawks will face the Swarm in the playoffs.  It is also the first time the teams are facing each other this season.  All-Time the Knighthawks lead the series 10-5. The Knighthawks are 5-2 versus the Swarm at the…

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Roughnecks, Stealth Have a History

May 3, 2013

When the Washington Stealth and Calgary Roughnecks take to the turf to open the Western Conference Finals, it won’t be first time these two have battled it out. Chris Hall, head coach of the Washington Stealth, has won a championship with both teams. Most recently he won in 2010 with the Stealth and lost in 2011 to the Toronto Rock. But in 2004, he was the head coach when the…

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Swarm First Ever Crossover Team in Playoffs

May 2, 2013

From InLax Philadelphia. The National Lacrosse League is down to its final four teams and this Saturday will determine which teams will be playing for the Champions Cup in 2013. Both games will be televised by the CBS Sports Network. Here is a quick look at both Divisional Finals. East Division Final Minnesota Swarm (8-9) at Rochester Knighthawks (9-8) 4 PM at Blue Cross Arena Regular Season: The teams did…

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NLL: Minnesota Looks to Swarm Knighthawks

May 2, 2013

The NLL playoffs resume on Saturday when the Minnesota Swarm travel to Rochester to take on the Knighthawks in the Divisional Final at Blue Cross Arena. The Swarm haven’t won there since January 26th, 2008 when they squeaked out an 18-17 overtime victory in a hard fought regular season battle. Although that was only five years ago, not one single member of either of those 2008 squads remains and it…

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Matt Vinc Wins Goaltender of the Year

May 2, 2013

The National Lacrosse League has announced that Matt Vinc from the Rochester Knighthawks has won the Goaltender Player of the Year Award for the 2013 NLL season. Vinc, who set the new NLL single-season record with 662 saves and now owns three of the top five totals, also led the league in goals against average (10.17) and save percentage (.803), along with 955:28 minutes played out of the team’s total…

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Rush Release Statement About Saskatoon Rumors

May 2, 2013

Yesterday we brought some news about the Edmonton Rush downplaying a rumor of moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Late in the afternoon yesterday the team released an official statement about the rumors, saying in 2014 they will remain in Edmonton. The Edmonton Rush is full speed ahead to the 2014 Season on Crystal Glass Field at Rexall Place.   Season Ticket renewals are at a franchise high and renewing fast.   The Edmonton…

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NLL Stories to Watch: Semi Finals

May 2, 2013

Well if that wasn’t an exciting first round of playoff lacrosse, I don’t know what is. The Rochester Knighthawks began their defense of the Champions Cup by defeating the Philadelphia Wings 10-8.  A game in which former Wing Dan Dawson torched his former mates by registering 4 goals and 2 assists, and brother Paul registered the game winning goal.  In Washington, the Stealth overcame a 7-1 deficit to win 12-11…

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Kyle Rubisch Wins Second Straight NLL Defensive Player of Year

May 2, 2013

The National Lacrosse League has announced that Kyle Rubisch from the Edmonton Rush has won the Defensive Player of the Year Award for the 2013 NLL season. As the leader of a defensive unit that allowed the second-fewest goals in the league, Rubisch recorded 11 points (3+8), ranked first among NLL defensemen with 128 loose balls, and led the league with 44 forced turnovers to break the NLL single-season record…

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