NLL: Swarm Look to Get Out of Basement Against Rush

February 22, 2013

The Minnesota Swarm will be taking on the Edmonton Rush in a home and home this weekend. This tilt will be a rematch of last year’s Western Finals. The Swarm come into the game at 2-4 with their last game being a heartbreaker against Calgary. The Rush are at 3-4 after getting a big win over the Colorado Mammoth. With both these teams trying to get back on track after…

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NLL Stories to Watch: Week Eight

February 22, 2013

Just when we thought we would have some clearance as to what team in the West would be starting to pull away, darting up the ladder are the Edmonton Rush.  The Rush went on to sweep last weekends match-ups over the Stealth 15-10 and Mammoth 14-7, in which rookie Mark Matthews notch 11 of the goals to place Edmonton into 3rd in the West, and a chance to be…dare I…

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Wings Sign Stickhorses Forward McClellan, Former Defender Kyle Sweeney

February 21, 2013

Today the Philadelphia Wings bring back a cagey veteran.  Kyle Sweeney returns home just in time for these weekends’ matchups against Rochester and Colorado. The Wings also signed Mike McLellan.  McLellan was part of the big trade with Edmonton back in August of 2011 (see below) McLellan started his career in 2006 with the Arizona Stingers.  His travels then took him to NewYork/Orlando Titans, Colorado Mammoth, Edmonton Rush, and now…

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NLL Names Players of Week Seven

February 20, 2013

The National Lacrosse League has announced Player of the Week awards for Week #7 of the 2013 NLL regular season which featured five games this past weekend. Edmonton Rush rookie forward Mark Matthews, who currently leads the league with 23 goals this season, won Offensive Player of the Week after scoring a combined 11 goals in their two wins over the weekend. Rush transition player Jeremy Thompson also won the…

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Rock Sign Roger Vyse to Practice Roster

February 20, 2013

Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced the signing of free agent forward Roger Vyse to the club’s practice roster.  After goaltender Tyler Glebe had been moved to the physically unable to perform list, a practice roster spot became available making the signing of Vyse a possibility. Vyse is a 31-year old lefty who most recently played for the Buffalo Bandits last season.  The Oshweken native is a veteran…

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Roughnecks Get Fifth Win, Defeat Swarm

February 17, 2013

Last night the Minnesota Swarm took on the Calgary Roughnecks. The Roughnecks came into the game 5-3 and leading the West by a game over the Washington Stealth. The Swarm came into the game at 2-4 and in last place in the West. The Roughnecks got the game started a little under 2 minutes into the game with a Dane Dobbie goal. The Swarm responded quickly by getting a power…

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Matthews Shines Again, Roik Struggles as Rush Win

February 17, 2013

The Colorado Mammoth fell to 2-4 and are currently tied for last place in the western division after suffering a 14-7 home loss to the Edmonton Rush. The win gives the Rush a 3-4 record on the year after a 2-0 weekend. Rookie Mark Matthews led the Rush with 5 goals and 1 assist. The former University of Denver Pioneer currently leads the league in goals with 23. Fellow Edmonton…

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Bandits Pick Up Huge Win, Ground Rolling Knighthawks

February 17, 2013

The Rochester Knighthawks were thoroughly dominated by the Buffalo Bandits Saturday night as Buffalo rolled to a 10-6 win at the Blue Cross Arena. The Bandits improve to 4-3 as the Knighthawks drop to 3-4. The star of the game, without a doubt, was the Bandits’ star goaltender, Anthony Cosmo. Cosmo made 54 saves on 60 shots, outdueling Rochester goaltender Matt Vinc who made 41 saves on 51 shots. The…

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Rock Roll over Roughnecks 17-12

February 16, 2013

Last night the Toronto Rock (6-2) took on the Calgary Roughnecks (4-3) The Rock looked to keep their winning ways alive and keep control of the eastern conference. In the first period the Roughnecks came out blazing as Dane Dobbie led the offense with a hat trick while Jeff Shattler and Peter McFetridge scored to give the Roughnecks the lead. The Rock were able to stay close though as their…

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NLL: Rush Face Off With Mammoth

February 16, 2013

The Edmonton Rush are coming off of their first win of the season last night after they defeated Washington. Now they face a Colorado Mammoth team on the road looking for their third win to get to .500. Edmonton could find themselves just a half game out of first place if they win and Calgary falls to Minnesota tonight. However, they focus has to be on a Mammoth team that…

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