The National Lacrosse League has announced the launch of NLL LIVE, an online subscription package of over 40 NLL games. For just $30, fans in the United States can purchase NLL LIVE to watch all the hard-hitting, fast-paced action online via their computer, tablet or mobile device all season long. Fans can sign up to receive registration information for NLL LIVE by clicking here. Earlier today, the league announced broadcast partnerships with…
CLax Has Succeeded As Developmental Program
Ever since the Canadian Lacrosse League was created, it was meant to be a feeder system for the NLL. Though it has had its share of criticism, and teams have folded, the league has done its job and succeeded. Zach Higgins, who played with the Durham TurfDogs, has become a starting goalie in the NLL. Pat Saunders (Brampton Inferno of years past) has become a regular. Damon Edwards is a starting…
NLL Announces ESPN3 Broadcast Schedule
The National Lacrosse League has announced a total of 21 NLL games will air live on ESPN platforms during the 2015 season. Coverage begins with the Buffalo Bandits at New England Black Wolves live exclusively on ESPN3 via WatchESPN on Friday, Jan. 2 from Mohegan Sun Arena as the league opens its 29th year. “We’re very excited to offer even more National Lacrosse League action on the ESPN networks this…
NLL Announces Deal With Universal Sports
The National Lacrosse League announced today that Universal Sports Network will showcase an “NLL Game of the Week” during the upcoming 2015 NLL regular season. The new agreement, which marks the league’s first full season on Universal Sports Network, makes 18 games available LIVE on UniversalSports.com to all fans in the United States, including non-subscribers of Universal Sports Network. An encore presentation of the “NLL Game of the Week” will…
NLL Announces Broadcast Schedule For TSN
TSN today announced a new multiplatform broadcast agreement with the National Lacrosse League for the 2015 season that allows Canadians to watch the league’s entire 81-game regular season plus the Champion’s Cup playoffs and Final. As part of the deal, TSN will broadcast 12 regular season games and select post-season games, including the Champion’s Cup Final (see broadcast schedule below). The remaining 69 regular season games will be available exclusively…
Rush Defense Dominates Roughnecks
Relax, Roughnecks fans… It’s only preseason. This is why teams play preseason games. After an 11-3 exhibition loss yesterday, it seems that from many of the fans’ reactions the true fans are well aware this is very minor. Especially with the energy from the 11,187 lacrosse starved fans who were treated to a different sort of game. The Roughnecks seemed to struggle with any long standing momentum or pressure to…
Cody Jamieson’s Newest MLL Team the Lizards
The biggest pick up in the draft for New York was Cody Jamieson. Jamieson played in college for Onondaga Community College where he was a starter and won back-to-back NJCAA titles as well named All American. In 2007 he also tied the NJCAA record for most goals in a championship game. In 2009 he scored the game winner for Syracuse to win the National Championship. Cody has also won a 2007…
Rock Blow Past Black Wolves 18-10
Last night the Toronto Rock and New England Black Wolves closed out their preseasons with Toronto blowing past the ‘Wolves by a score of 18-10. Leading the way for Toronto was first year Rock player Brett Hickey with five goals and eight points overall. Josh Sanderson added eight points of his own. New England tied the game early at one thanks to a diving goal from rookie Quinn Powless, but…
Roughnecks and Rush Close NLL Pre Season
I don’t care what the schedule says. The 2015 Calgary Roughnecks’ defence of the western conference title they won last year starts today in an exhibition game against their provincial rival Edmonton Rush at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Coming into the game both teams will look very much the same but with some differences with both teams adding depth. Calgarys roster is as follows: Offence: Curtis Dickson, Matthew Dinsdale, Dane Dobbie,…
Outlaws Add Depth With Trades
The MLL 2015 Supplemental Draft took place on December 17, so how did the Outlaws do in their picks? I spoke with Outlaws GM Tony Seaman about the draft and here’s what he had to say about their trades and draft picks. “To be successful in the MLL it is important to have depth in your roster, and we feel very strongly that the addition of Dillon Ward gives us…