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…
As the 2012 NLL Draft winded down to a close many surprise picks popped up in the late rounds. A surprise to some may be defender/transition player Chris Cudmore, but to many who know him, this does not exactly come as a shock. The Whitby, ON native was an absolute defensive force his four years at Mars Hill College. Cudmore started 51 games in his four years as a Lion…
In the third annual Bowhunter Cup, the Iroquois Nationals picked up their second win against the United States, 12-10. Cody Jamieson led the way for the Nationals with three goals in their victory. Brett Bucktooth scored two. For the USA, Grant Catalino of the Rochester Knighthawks had four goals to lead them. Knighthawks backup goalie Jake Henhawk started the game in net and gave up twelve goals. Mike Thompson was…
Tonight is the third annual Bowhunter Cup, which will be held in Rochester at the Blue Cross Arena, home to the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League. In the first Bowhunter Cup two years ago, USA came out with a win, their first win ever against the Iroquois Nationals in international play. Last season, the Nationals came out with the win. This year, USA looks to get their second…
Going into the NLL Draft weekend, many of the general managers had an idea who was on their watch list. With the combine being added this year, many wild cards emerged including Bryan Campbell who impressed many teams. The Brock University Badger stood out enough to be chosen by the Minnesota Swarm 42nd overall. Campbell would have a memorable birthday as he turned 21 on the night of his draft….
After we heard the Washington Stealth announce they had signed all their picks, the Colorado Mammoth were quick to follow suit. Colton Clark, who was the ninth overall pick signed but the team did not announce how long the deals were. Also signed were the fifth and sixth round picks Alex Demopolous and Jaeden Gastaldo. Demopolous has played in Colorado before, going to the University of Denver and the Colorado…
Wednesday morning it was announced that the NLL will return to Montreal’s Bell Centre on Saturday, December 15th at 7:30pm when the Rock face the 2012 Champion’s Cup winners, the Rochester Knighthawks.  The NLL left Montreal after the Express suspended operations following their lone season in 2002. “Rochester is a good rival of ours,†said Rock Owner and President Jamie Dawick at Wednesday’s press conference.  “We look forward to coming…
Although the Buffalo Bandits had a disappointing season last year, finishing last in the Eastern Conference with a 7-9 record and a first round playoff exit, general manager Steve Dietrich is off to a good start to the 2013 season. Buffalo began their first step to redemption on October 1st at the 2012 NLL Entry Draft as they picked up some solid prospect to add to the Bandits family. 1st…
Who are the best players in lacrosse? In the NLL, players like Dan Dawson, John Grant Jr, Tyler Richards and Brodie Merrill just to name a few. In MLL, you would see names like Paul Rabil, Ned Crotty and even a young player like Steele Stanwick. Yesterday we looked at who you might already be looking at as break out stars. We used players who had not yet played a…
Curtis Knight was the second player picked for the Rush on draft day, and I caught up with him to discuss it. What was draft day like for you? The draft day was a completely new experience for me. Â I did not know what to expect going in, it was very nerve racking but also a very exciting day What went on in your head before the draft began? Before…