Swarm Draft Home Town, MCLA Bred Jonas

September 20, 2013

The 2013 NLL Entry Draft was largely dominated by Canadian talent, with just seven players from south of the border being chosen. Despite these low numbers, the Minnesota Swarm were able to open some doors with their final pick in the draft, 52nd overall selection Nicholas Jonas. An alumnus of the University of Minnesota, Jonas was a member of the Golden Gophers lacrosse team competing in the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse…

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NLL Draft Report: Philadelphia Wings

September 20, 2013

Usually the weekend before the draft is a little quiet, and if it’s not it may have to do with trading a few picks etc.  But when you look at what the Wings did, its enough to make your head spin.    Between Sept 13 (Fri) and Draft Day 16th, Wings walked out with 8 new players.       Here is how it went down….   1—Trade Drew Westervelt and the…

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NLL Draft Report: Minesota Swarm

September 20, 2013

Alex Urquhart The Minnesota Swarm had the most picks in the NLL Entry Draft for the second straight year in a row. With the most picks this year they had the most picks in the first round ever, with four picks. To no real surprise the Swarm took top rated Logan Schuss as the first overall pick and then with the second overall pick Minnesota took Jason Noble. Both Schuss…

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Wiles Comes Home to Philly in Trade

September 19, 2013

Just two days before the draft the Philadelphia Wings pulled off their third trade in two days.  This time the Wings have re-acquired Luke Wiles from Buffalo in exchange for two second round picks in the 2014 NLL Entry Draft. Wiles an eight year veteran who has spent time with the Stealth (2006-08, 2010-11) Toronto (2009) and Buffalo (2012-13) He registered 10G/11A in limited action over twelve games last season. …

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Vancouver Stealth 2013 Draft Review

September 19, 2013

At the Toronto Rock Anthletic Centre in Oakville, Ontario, the NLL held it’s 2013 draft. After the end of the 2012-2013 season, the Washington Stealth were reassigned to Vancouver, adding another Canadian team to the NLL, along with Toronto, Edmonton, and Calgary.   For the first time since 2008, the Stealth finally received a first round draft pick. At the eighth spot overall, Vancouver chose a lefty forward in Cody…

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Mundorf Trade to Bayhawks Brings Him Home

September 19, 2013

Attackman Brendan Mundorf has been acquired by the Bayhawks from the Denver Outlaws in exchange for attackman John Grant, Jr. and defenseman Michael Simon and the 16th pick in the 2014 Collegiate Draft. “We have been trying to get Brendan for the last four years and are excited to finally be able to keep him here locally,” said Chesapeake head coach Dave Cottle. “He plays with great competitive toughness and…

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Swarm Get a Steal in Scott Jones

September 19, 2013

The Minnesota Swarm held four first round draft picks and picked the usual suspects; Logan Schuss, Cam Flint and Jason Noble. But their fourth pick might end up the steal of the draft in Scott Jones.

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NLL Draft Report: Toronto Rock

September 18, 2013

Since the 2012 NLL regular season champion Toronto Rock were bounced from the first round of playoffs last season, the loss has been fresh in the organization’s mind. Toronto hosted to the 2013 NLL Entry Draft on Monday, September 16, at the Toronto Rock Athletic Complex, selecting six draftees hopeful to help the Rock return to the top of the league. Toronto’s veteran roster has proved too difficult to crack…

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