Audio: NLL Draft 2013 Interviews
In Lacrosse We Trust was live at the NLL Draft this past week and we collected a group of audio interviews with draftees and coaches from throughout the league.
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NLL Expansion Dependant on American Following
Earlier this week Ty Pilson from the Calgary Sun and IL Indoor discussed the NLL expansion, saying now is the time to do it, albeit carefully. I am here to say that yes, he is right, but in some ways more than others.
Depth Chart Examination: Minnesota Swarm
It has been rumored that the new NLL CBA might cut rosters from 23 to 20 for 2014. This means 27 current players will be without jobs, along with some drafted players who would have otherwise made it. How does this affect team depth charts?
Rush Draft Home Town Snider
When a professional sports team drafts a home town player it always makes the headlines. In a sport like lacrosse, it does all the more.
NLL Draft Report: Rochester Knighthawks
With just three selections in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft, the two-time defending NLL champions Rochester Knighthawks appear to be content on keeping their championship roster largely intact. Rochester did not have a selection on the board until the third round, 27th overall, when the team selected defender Mark White. The Brampton product has previously played for Rochester head coach Mike Hasen in the summer of 2012 when the Knighthawks…
Swarm Draft Home Town, MCLA Bred Jonas
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…
NLL Draft Report: Philadelphia Wings
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…
ELL Prepares for Week Two
The second tournament of the European Lacrosse League kicks off tomorrow as the last place Wolves take on Pietro Fillipi.
NLL Draft Report: Minesota Swarm
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…
Wiles Comes Home to Philly in Trade
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. …