As we start year 27 of the N.L.L. The Philadelphia Wings are the oldest franchise in the NLL. The league started as Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League March 13 1986, incorporated by Russ Cline & Chris Fritz began play in 1987. In 1989 the league changed names to the MILL (Major Indoor Lacrosse League) then in 1998 the N.L.L was formed. The Wings are the only team left of the…
The Washington Stealth has released its schedule of preseason activities, as the team prepares for the 2013 National Lacrosse League season. The preseason schedule begins with a Tryout Camp on November 17 and 18 and continues with four training camp weekends in December. On Saturday, November 17, the Stealth will be holding a pair of tryouts for players that are unsigned by NLL teams. The invite-only tryout will consist of three sessions,…
Last Year the Toronto Rock were within a game of the Champions Cup but fell to their rivals the Rochester Knighthawks. Toronto will look to once again be a force in the NLL in 2013 and have been busy this offseason. During this offseason Toronto has resigned Jesse Gamble, Rob Marshall, Mike Hobbins, Brenden Thenhaus, Stephan Leblanc and Nick Inch. All these players are core role players who will help…
The Calgary Roughnecks announced two signings yesterday; veteran backup goaltender Matt Flindell and Frankie Scigliano. Last season, Roguhnecks goalie Mike Poulin won the NLL goaltender of the year with the second best goals against average in the league at 10.27 behind just Evan Kirk. He was also tied for first in wins with ten, tied with Chris Levis in Colroado. However, Poulin wasn’t even close in saves leaders, not breaking…
The National Lacrosse League has implemented a new standardized concussion testing protocol for its players to be used by medical personnel at all NLL games. At any time during the season, any player suspected of having incurred a concussion in a game or practice will be given immediate concussion testing by appropriate personnel. In addition to implementing these new standards during games and practices, all NLL players will undergo baseline testing for concussions…
The Toronto Rock have signed six players to one-year contracts including top draft selection Bradley Kri and veteran forward Dan Carey. Â The Rock will begin their official training camp on Saturday, December 1st at the brand new Toronto Rock practice facility in Oakville, ON in preparation for the 2013 season. The 30-year old Carey is a veteran of six NLL seasons and is entering his second season in Toronto after…
With the NLL draft now a couple weeks in the past, teams are starting to lock up their draft selections and other roster players. Below are the transactions of the week. * Buffalo Bandits released Ian Llord and signed draft picks Wenster Green, Kevin Brownell and Jordan Critch. They also signed forward Jamie Rooney to a one year deal. Rooney was in Toronto last season. * The Calgary Roughnecks officially…
From the Rochester Knighthawks faceoff page, Atlanta Falcons star receiver Roddy White wore a Jordan Hall Knighthawks jersey.
Anthony Cosmo is regarded as one of the NLL’s premier goalies; however it has not always been this way throughout his 12 year career. After backing up Bob Watson in Toronto, Cosmo spent time with the San Jose Stealth and Boston Blazers proving himself an all-star worthy starting tender in the process. After failing to report to the Minnesota Swarm, who chose him in the Blazers dispersal draft, he was…
Imagine growing up a fan of a professional sports team. Maybe the New York Yankees, or the San Francisco 49ers, or the Boston Celtics. Then imagine being drafted to play for that team. Insert Dhane Smith, who was drafted fifth overall by the Buffalo Bandits after growing up a fan of the team. “I’m very excited to be a member of the Bandits” he says. “They were my favorite team…