The Vancouver Stealth picked up a great player in this year’s draft with forward Shayne Adams from St. Catherines Ontario and Detroit Mercy. Adams not only had a very successful college career at Detroit where he was one of the best attack man in Division One lacrosse, but also in his Junior A career with his hometown St. Catherines Athletics and finished up playing with the Six Nation Arrows in 2012. Since…
Stealth Offense Gets Another Boost With Billings
The Vancouver Stealth have enhanced their local appeal once again after another massive trade that will bring offensive dynamo Garrett Billings to the black and red. Announced earlier this morning by general manager Doug Locker, the Stealth have moved Tyler Digby and a second round pick in the 2017 NLL Draft to the New England Black Wolves for one of the league’s best setup men. It’s a move that further…
Week 7 CUFLA Three Stars: Cavanaugh Comes Up Big for Guelph
Photo Credit: SPORTDAD Sports Photography Third Star- Mitch de Snoo- University of Toronto Attackman Mitch de Snoo capped off a solid season with a 10 point performance this past weekend. On Saturday, the Drexel University grad netted a hat trick and added an assist for four points in a 13-10 loss to McMaster. In the final game of the regular season, De Snoo tallied five goals and an assist for…
Black Wolves Trade For Shawn Evans From Calgary Roughnecks
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…
Week 6 CUFLA Three Stars- Croley is X-Factor in Big Win vs. Guelph
Photo Credit: SPORTDAD Sports Photography Third Star- Brandon Slade- Brock University ILWT CUFLA Three Star Mainstay Brandon Slade continued his sensational season, potting four goals and nine assists for 13 points in two games this past weekend. In the first contest, the Orangeville, ON native tallied two goals, including the game winner, while also adding four assists for six points in the Badgers win against Guelph(11-10). In the second match…