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Fan Reactions: Wings-Knighthawks Trade

December 14, 2012
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Plenty of fans have a lot to say on this trade involving the Rochester Knighthawks and Philadelphia Wings, a deal that sent Dan Dawson to Rochester and Paul Rabil to Philly. Below are some of the best reactions we received via twitter. @lacrossewetrust Rabil finally gets what he wants…first it was be in the east…then Philly and Philly only. #crock — Mike Matteo (@MnM3002) December 14, 2012 @lacrossewetrust I don’t hate the…

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Wings Trade Away Dawson Brothers, But Is It the Right Move?

December 14, 2012
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In what has to be one of, if not the biggest trades ever.  The Philadelphia Wings send Dangerous Dan Dawson and his brother Paul Dawson along with a 2016 first round pick to the Rochester Knighthawks.  In exchange the Wings get Paul Rabil, Jordan Hall, Rob Campbell, and Joel White along with a 2014 second round pick. For those out of the loop, Rabil was traded last season to the…

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Wings and Knighthawks Mega Trade Sends Dawson to Rochester, Rabil to Philly

December 14, 2012
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(Photo by Larry Palumbo) The Rochester Knighthawks have announced a mega trade via their Facebook page. According to the team, they have acquired Dan Dawson, Paul Dawson and a 2016 first round pick from the Philadelphia Wings. In return, the Knighthawks are sending Paul Rabil, Jordan Hall, Joel White, Robbie Campbell and a 2014 second round draft pick to the Wings in return. Dan Dawson played for just one season…

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Training Camp Report: Roughnecks Riding High

The Calgary Rougneck’s were one of the top teams in the NLL last year before they were upset in the playoffs by the Edmonton Rush. The Rough necks hope to not repeat this mistake this year and instead have their sights set on the championship. The Roughnecks this season solidified their offense as they resigned Dane Dobbie, Curtis Dickson and Daryl Veltman. Dickson last year had 31 goals and 25…

December 13, 2012
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Training Camp Report: Wings Prepare For Pre Season Tilt

December 13, 2012
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We are only 29 days til the Wings home opener versus the Buffalo Bandits. But more importantly 8 days til the Wings play back to back preseason games in Toronto at the newly built Toronto Rock practice facility. The first of the two will be on Dec 21st against the Buffalo Bandits, and the second game will be the following night Dec 22nd versus the Toronto Rock. Both these games…

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Training Camp Report: Rochester Knighthawks

December 12, 2012
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The Rochester Knighthawks began the quest to defend their NLL title with an 11-10 preseason victory over the Minnesota Swarm. The game marked the first NLL action to take place at Blue Cross Arena since the 2012 championship game. Two stand out performances of the night came courtesy of players absent from the Knighthawks 2012 roster. Former NLL MVP Casey Powell showed no signs of rust after sitting out last…

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Training Camp Report: Bandits Close to Final Roster

December 12, 2012
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As the 2013 season is around the corner, the Buffalo Bandits are closer to finalizing their roster. 
Earlier this week the Bandits signed transition player Scott Stewart. Stewart posted seven points in 11 games in his 12 NLL season. With Jeremy Thompson headed to the Rush for Aaron Wilson, Stewart could help fill the void of Thompson and also add a veteran presence on the back end. Bandits General Manager…

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Bandits Sign Stewart, Knighthawks Release Van Every

As training camp rosters continue to be trimmed, both the Buffalo Bandits and Rochester Knighthawks have made moves early in this week. The Bandits re-signed right handed shooter Luke Wiles and placed him on the active roster from the protected player list, while also signing transition man Scott Stewart. Stewart had been with the Edmonton Rush but last season played in Denver with the Colorado Mammoth. He was released after…

December 11, 2012
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Wings Re-Sign Kevin Crowley

December 11, 2012
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The Philadelphia Wings have signed forward Kevin Crowley to a one-year contract for the 2013 National Lacrosse League season. Crowley, Philadelphia’s first overall pick in the 2011 NLL Entry Draft, had a prolific rookie campaign in which he was named to the league’s All-Rookie team and Rookie of the Week three times, the most in the league. The New Westminster, B.C. native scored a team-high 36 goals and added 35 assists…

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Bandits Officially Sign Luke Wiles

December 10, 2012
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Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced that the team has agreed to terms on one-year contracts with forward Luke Wiles and transition player Scott Stewart, pending league approval. “Luke is an elite offensive player in this league,” Dietrich said. “He has grown into a team leader whose sole focus is on helping Buffalo win the Champion’s Cup.” Wiles (5’11”, 200 lbs., 7/28/82) joined the Bandits last season and immediately…

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