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Wings 20 Man Roster; 10 New Faces.

December 17, 2013
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The 2014 season is only eleven days away and the final rosters have been handed in.   Once again there is a ten player turnover for the franchise. Steve Holmes (released) Paul Rabil (team USA commitment), Mike McLellan (released), Jeff Reynolds (team USA), Ned Crotty (team USA), Pat Heim (released), Drew Westervelt (traded-Col), Kevin Buchanan (team USA/job), Brandon Miller (UNSIGNED), Kyle Hartzell (team USA) Two of the Wings draft choices, A.J….

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Wings Announce Roster Withot Rabil, Miller

The Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) finalized the team’s official 20-man roster heading into the 2014 NLL season. The Wings also set three spots on their four-man practice squad. This season’s roster is highlighted by the Wings’ recent additions: Ryan Ward, Tracey Kelusky and Evan Kirk. Ward and Kelusky were signed in free agency. Kirk was acquired in an offseason trade involving the Minnesota Swarm and Colorado…

December 16, 2013
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Answering the Lax Bro Culture

The new culture that has sprouted around lacrosse is being called “lax bro” culture. There are debates questioning the influence this culture can have on the growing sport, and whether those influences are good or bad. Lacrosse is attracting athletes from all different sports, but especially baseball, football, and hockey. The mindset, training, and strategies are similar to that of hockey. Football players are always looking for a sport similar…

December 15, 2013
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Iroqouis Back with Blue Division

December 13, 2013
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With a two-third majority vote, the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) officially placed the Iroquois Nationals in the top Blue Division of the 2014 World Championships, which will be played this upcoming July in Denver, Colorado. The Iroquois’ promotion means that someone is going to be left out.  Typically, the Blue Division is comprised of top six teams from the previous World Championship.  However, in 2014 that will not be…

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CLax Dispersal Draft To Take Place Sunday

Fresh off the announcement that the Toronto Shooting Stars have folded, the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) announced yesterday that they will be holding a Shooting Stars dispersal draft this coming Sunday (December 15th) at 4pm. The draft will consist of six rounds with any player left undrafted after the final round becoming a free agent. Toronto was the runner up for the 2013 Creator’s Cup and the third team to…

December 10, 2013
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Rock Open Pre Season With Win Over Mammoth

The Toronto Rock opened their pre season with a hard fought 13-12 win over the Colorado Mammoth. Garrett Billings opened the scoring for the Rock before the Mammoth responded with four unanswered goals to close out the first quarter leading the Rock 4-1 Toronto came out of the gate flying, scoring three goals in the first 1:21 of the quarter as Scott Johnston, Mike Woods and Garett Billings each found…

December 8, 2013
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Wings Sign Brett Manney thru 2014 Season

December 5, 2013
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Last night the Philadelphia Wings locked up defenseman Brett Manney for the 2014 season.  Brett enters his sixth season in the NLL, fourth with the Wings. Bringing Manney back will obviously strengthen the defense, but will also bring leadership on the floor and in the locker room. Manney spent his first two seasons with the Stealth before being acquired by the Wings prior to the 2011 season.  Manney was a…

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Bayhawks Looking for Faceoff Improvement

Six different players took draws for Coach Cottle this past year, none of which were Alex Smith. Adam Rand was the go to guy for Chesapeake, winning 171-356, followed by Matt Dolente’s 4-14. Long poles Bernhardt, Simon and Ehrmann went a combined 3-11. As a team, they went 178-381 with an average of .467, tied for fifth with Charlotte. The Hounds ousted Chesapeake in the championship game at the X,…

December 3, 2013
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Will Pannell Ever Play In The NLL?

December 1, 2013
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As the start of the NLL season approaches, the question in front of some of the teams, especially the Philadelphia Wings is how many American players will not be playing for their team in the NLL this season. The reason for this, The FIL World  Lacrosse Championships this summer in Denver. One big question is whether or not Rob Pannell will play in the NLL not just this year, but…

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Eric Law Bringing American Style to Toronto

November 30, 2013
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There are many aspects to consider when thinking about the growth of lacrosse. The sport has its own culture; when expanding internationally there are thousands of national cultures that may (not) agree with the game’s style. In other words, just because lacrosse is accepted in the US and Canada does not mean global cultures will be as accepting or thrilled. Now, let’s channel this idea: American and Canadian lacrosse. For…

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