Only 13.5% of the National Lacrosse League is American. Even though lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in America, to find a skilled enough boxla player to play in the NLL is rare. There are very few current players in the NLL who are American who could be considered impact players. We compiled a list of the best players in the NLL who make an impact, and are American, and…
Yesterday In Lacrosse We Trust was live at Philadelphia Wings free agent and rookie camp and spoke to three players trying out; runners Will Harrinton and Chad Wiedmair, and goaltender Erik Miller. Below is the audio interviews. Will Harrington and Chad Wiedmaier Erik Miller
On Saturday afternoon, the Washington Stealth held their free agent and rookie try out camp. They yielded at least one name familiar to NLL fans. Nick Patterson was the starting goaltender for the Minnesota Swarm to start the 2012 season, before he became unearthed by rookies Evan Kirk and Tyler Carlson. After their performances, the Swarm traded held out goalie Anthony Cosmo and released Patterson. Patterson did not get signed by a…
Forward Sean Pollock and defenseman Creighton Reid, both of whom made their Mammoth debuts in 2012, have agreed to terms with the team for the 2013 season, pending league approval. The veterans, who were acquired in separate off-season trades in the summer of 2011, played in every game this past season for Colorado. “Sean was a regular contributor offensively on the crease, while Creighton patrolled the back end,” said Mammoth…
Toronto Rock General Manager has announced the signing of Captain Colin Doyle to a one-year contract. Doyle is one of two franchise players, as designated by the lacrosse club, along with Josh Sanderson. The 15-year NLL veteran has spent twelve of those seasons with the Rock franchise and has been a member of all six Toronto championship teams. Doyle began his NLL career in 1998 with the Ontario Raiders, played…
According to LaxWorm.com, an affiliate blog of In Lacrosse We Trust, Casey Powell is set to sign with the Rochester Knighthawks. This comes after NLL personnel tweeted that Powell has not yet signed in Rochester, and after reports that he indeed had signed. Contrary to reports, league has yet to receive a signed contract for CaseyPowell from Rochester. — Doug Fritts (@NLLPR) November 1, 2012 LaxWorm.com spoke to Casey Powell, and he…
Last season Brad Self made his return to the NLL when he signed with the Rochester Knighthawks, whom he won a Championship with. Now that he heads into his second year with the club, he feels he will be more prepared. “It took some time to feel comfortable with my teammates and with the coaching staff.” said Self. “I always told people it takes longer than normal in the NLL…
Kevin Croswell is an interesting goaltender. He backed up Nick Patterson in Minnesota for a few years. Then it looked like he would be getting his shot when he was traded to Edmonton. However, the Rush also traded for Aaron Bold from Rochester, and he took the job and performed with flying colors. Crowell would be cut as they opted to go with Brodie MacDonald as their backup. After being…
Edmonton Rush General Manager/Head Coach Derek Keenan announced today that the club has acquired right handed offense player Cory Conway in exchange for a 2013 sixth round selection in the 2013 Entry Draft and a third round selection in the 2014 Entry Draft. Conway has played two NLL seasons with the Calgary Roughnecks, prior to being traded by Colorado Mammoth. In the 2012 season he played thirteen games to record…
The Edmonton Rush were not too thrilled with the career low 31 points they got out of Aaron Wilson. However, they still have to understand he has been a prolific goal scorer in the NLL, and they will need to find a way to replace his potential production on the right side. Edmonton didn’t have a stellar offense in 2012 but still managed to get to the Champions Cup. They…