The season of National Lacrosse League blockbusters continues. This afternoon the New England Black Wolves and Calgary Roughnecks made a blockuster trade with former NLL MVP Shawn Evans being sent to New England in exchange for Tyler Digby and two first round draft picks. Digby was acquired from the Vancouver Stealth on Saturday by the Black Wolves in exchange for Garrett Billings. “We just added arguably the best indoor lacrosse…
One on One With Ohio Machine Goalie Scott Rodgers
As I continue this journalistic experience I hope to relate the dedication and love for the sport of lacrosse that these players possess. When I think about professional player this man comes to mind: Scott Rodgers. If I had a pick in the expansion draft this man would be my first pick. Hardworking, confident yet humble, great teammate, and intense competitor. Welcome Scott and thanks taking the time to speak…
Vancouver Stealth Acquire Garrett Billings From Black Wolves
The Vancouver Stealth have acquired Garrett Billings in a trade with the New England Black Wolves. In Billings, Vancouver adds the first player in the National Lacrosse League’s history to record three consecutive 100 point seasons to an offense that scored 211 goals in 2015. That offense already includes Rhys Duch (41 goals, 62 assists, 103 points in 2015), Corey Small (32 goals, 43 assists, 75 points in 2015), Logan…
Andrew McBride’s Retirement Leaves a Big Leadership Hole on Roughnecks
Earlier this week, Andrew McBride announced his retirement from the Calgary Roughnecks, wrapping up his 13-year NLL career, all with Calgary. McBride ends his career as the Roughnecks all-time leader in games played (189) and penalty minutes (341), with the third-most loose balls (630) and third-most forced turnovers (63). A second-round draft pick in 2002 was on the team for both of their Champion’s Cup wins (2004 and 2009)…
Toronto Rock Sign Lintner, Draft Class
Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced the signing of six players including recently acquired forward Dan Lintner and the entire 2015 NLL Draft class to one-year agreements, pending league approval. The Rock acquired Lintner earlier this month along with a second round pick in the 2016 NLL Draft from the New England Black Wolves in exchange for forward Kevin Crowley. Lintner brings an abundance of speed…
Reese Returnd to Bayhawks Just When They Need It
Brian Reese was recently announced as the Chesapeake Bayhawks Head Coach after serving as their GM. He takes over for Dave Cottle who stays on as the team’s President. With Reese’s experience both in the office and on the field for Chesapeake, he has the team’s and franchise’s best interest in mind and brings a winning mindset with him everywhere he goes. Brendan Kelly, the Bayhawks Owner, was quoted in…
Fall Ball Recap: Syracuse Looks Good In Annapolis
I’m not a huge fan of recapping Fall Ball events, mainly because it doesn’t really show anyone anything about what to expect. So take this with a grain of salt. Syracuse participated with the Naval Academy and Towson on Sunday to wrap up their Fall Ball slate. It was a tale of two teams, but we’ll take it slowly. First, the Orange took on Navy early in the morning, which…
Premier Series Lacrosse Prepares For Inaugural Series This Weekend
Indoor lacrosse fans don’t have to wait long to watch professional action. Nope, the National Lacrosse League did not move their regular schedule up from January to October. Instead, Premier Series Lacrosse will kick off its opening series this week, starting on October 24th, bringing semi-professional lacrosse to enthusiastic lacrosse consumers. The PSL, which will consist of three regular season weekend series, is the newest American indoor lacrosse league. All three regular season…
NLL Announces Rule Changes for 2016
The National Lacrosse League has announced rule changes for the upcoming 2016 NLL season. New regulations for the league’s 30th anniversary year are highlighted by a rule change and revised mechanics for faceoff procedures. New for 2016, Rule 44.4 (Contesting The Ball On A Faceoff) states that if a player gains possession on a faceoff with the ball in the reverse side of the stick, and fails to move, rake or direct it (to a teammate…
Audio: Jake Steinfeld Has Memorable Experience at HEADStrong Classic
Jake Steinfeld was one of the many in attendance at the HEADStrong Classic in Philadelphia this offseason. Though he was there to watch his son, who is playing for Bucknell, he took time to catch with our own Rocco Granato on the lacrosse scene: