The buildup was palpable. From the moment San Diego landed the biggest free agent in the entire NLL, the eyes of the league were focused on this night. The return of Curtis Dickson to Calgary. Arguably one of the most beloved players in franchise history, “Superman” had wowed Roughneck fans for over a decade with highlight reel goals and dominant offensive performances. Bitter sweetly, the Rigger faithful were again treated…
NLL: Halifax Thunderbirds flying high to start the season
If you’re looking for inspiration that a new year can be the new you, then don’t look any further than the Halifax Thunderbirds. Last year, they got off to a hot start winning eight out of nine games. But they lost four in a row in March and dropped seven of their last 10 games, including the playoffs, to end the year. In their first two games this year they…
NLL: Riptide fall as Thunderbirds set team record for goals
The New York Riptide were hoping for better results in the first part of the 2022-23 NLL season, but they find themselves at 0-2 in the East Conference and in last place. They were one goal away from defeating the much talked about San Diego Seals in their opener, but suffered mightily at the hands of the Halifax Thunderbirds this past weekend, falling 20-11. Eleven goals is pretty decent –…
NLL: Bandits take early-season victory over Rock on Teddy Bear night
An NLL Championship is the annual goal for the Toronto Rock. Last season, the Buffalo Bandits denied them the opportunity, winning both playoffs matchups by one goal. On Saturday night, it was the reigning Eastern Conference Champions gaining the upper hand in the historic rivalry once again with an 11-8 victory. Buffalo jumped out to an early 3-0 lead with Dhane Smith and Tehoka Nanticoke scoring before the first media…
NLL: Desert Dogs home debut truly a Vegas spectacle
The first-ever home game in Desert Dogs history had everything you’d expect from a team playing in Las Vegas. That is, except the part where the house wins, as they lost for the second time this season to Panther City, 9-3. Just over 7,000 fans were energetic through the 13-minute pregame ceremony, including an appearance by team owners Joe Tsai, Steve Nash and Janet and Wayne Gretzky, who were presented…
NLL: Philadelphia outlasts Georgia in yet another one-goal game
Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia was highly combustible Saturday night. The Swarm were back on home turf and they were looking to avenge a Week one loss to Rochester. Eastern Division rival, the Philadelphia Wings, were looking to have something to say about that, as well as get themselves in the win column for the first time this year. Someone grab the fire extinguishers, Riorden and the rest of…
NLL: Rochester outlasts Albany with big third-quarter push
Who’s ready for an Empire State battle? The Rochester Knighthawks walked into MVP Arena in Albany, New York Saturday night as arguably the hottest team in the league and maybe even most improved thus far. I know, pump the breaks, it’s only week three of the season. However, it demands attention how well Rochester has played in their first two games this year. Albany also had a phenomenal season opener,…
NLL: New attitude Roughnecks prevail over Warriors in front end of home-and-home series
A new era of Roughnecks lacrosse began Saturday night in Calgary. A team once known for their lethal offensive weapons – now transformed into a “defense first” team. The first test for the new attitude Riggers were the Vancouver Warriors who were looking to atone for a first week beating at the hands of the Toronto Rock. In a chippy, closely contested game, Calgary scored two late goals propelling them…
NLL: Strong start to sophomore season in Panther City
Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas was bumpin’ Friday night as the boys were back in town. Panther City Lacrosse Club, in their second season, opened up at home against the new guys, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. There was a ton of buzz around PCLC going into this season, as they finished last year red-hot and have a ton of young talent and a ferocious head coach in Tracey…
NLL: Late Game Surge Earns Seals OT Win Over Rush
After trailing for most of the game, the San Diego Seals surged forward with a nine-goal run, forcing overtime and eventually earning a 13-12 win over the Saskatchewan Rush Friday night. The Seals remain undefeated at 2-0 on the season, while the Rush drop to 1-1. The Seals drew first blood in the first quarter when Tre Leclair beat Rush starting goalie Alex Buque. Saskatchewan’s Marshall Powless answered just 22…