Earlier tonight we learned that Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson had passed away. Several league players, executives, and media members took to Twitter to express mourning for the NLL legend. Prayers going out to the Sanderson family. So sorry for the loss. He was a hell of a guy and a hell of a coach — Jeff Shattler (@shattler77) November 28, 2014 Sanderson is a legendary name in lacrosse.The…
NLL Mourns Passing of Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson
The National Lacrosse League mourns the loss of Toronto Rock general manager Terry Sanderson who passed away on Thursday at the age of 62. Earlier this month, Sanderson became suddenly ill while vacationing in Florida. “Terry Sanderson was a giant in the sport,” said NLL Commissioner George Daniel. “On behalf of the entire NLL, I want to convey our deepest sympathies to the Sanderson family and Toronto Rock organization. The impact of his loss is…
Knighthawks Sign Dumont; Expectations are Optimistic
Mitch Dumont is one of the more unheralded defensive players in all of the Ontario Sr. B loop. He’s a player that does everything well; he doesn’t stand out but he’s effective, and for a defensive player that’s a good thing. Dumont was as surprised as anyone to hear the Knighthawks where interested in offering him a contract. He said, “It’s exciting. It’s something that you’re not expecting to happen….
Black Wolves Cut Luke Wiles, Mike Burke
After announcing some signings yesterday, the New England Black Wolves announced several cuts this afternoon, including Luke Wiles. Wiles, a former star in the NLL with the Washington Stealth and Philadelphia Wings, took the year off from the NLL last season but signed with New England this off season. They also cut Mike Burke, the former Edmonton Rush draft pick who was signed by Toronto this off season before being…
Dhane Smith: A Bandit in Transition
With the Buffalo Bandits ranking second to last in the Eastern Conference in the statistics of goals scored for the second year in a row, Bandits GM Steve Dietrich and head coach Troy Cordingley knew that drastic changes had to be made offensively to keep the team viable for the upcoming 2015 NLL season. The Bandits first showed signs of true change when Dietrich and Cordingley headed into the 2014…
Brandon Styres Has a Shot at Khawks Practice Roster
The 55th and final pick of the NLL draft usually doesn’t come with much fan fair or media attention, however that was not the case in this years NLL draft, as the Rochester Knighthawks used that 55th selection to selection Goaltender Brandon Styres. You’ll recognize the last name at first glance, and yes Brandon Styres is Rochester Knighthawks owner Curt Styres son. But this pick was not done as favour…
Black Wolves Sign Adams, Bowes; Cut Campbell
The New England Black Wolves were active tonight, announcing several signings and cuts along with other transactions. To start, they cut Rob Campbell, the Rochester Knighthawks draft pick who was initially traded to Philadelphia in the Dan Dawson trade. They also cut Merrick Thompson, who hasn’t actually played in years. The ‘Wolves signed Bill O’Brien, Marty Bowes, Brent Adams, Chris Collins, Jake Lazore, and Joshua Becker to one year deals, which…
MLL Comments on Recent Helmet Announcement
Since its inception in 2001 Major League Lacrosse has proudly partnered, and continues to partner, with Cascade Lacrosse to provide the best players in the world with the safest and most innovative helmets available. Yesterday it was announced by NOCSAE® that the Cascade R helmet, along with the Warrior Regulator, were foundto be non-compliant with their standard ND041. Like everyone involved in the sport of lacrosse, we at MLL look for…
Toronto Rock Offense Preview: Righties
While Toronto Rock training camp will open Saturday without Colin Doyle as previously mentioned, also missing will be leading scorer Garrett Billings. The only player in league history to record 3 consecutive 100-point seasons is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the final month of the 2014 regular season. So much like the focus on the lefties and the challenges on that side of the offence, the righties…
Westervelt Brings Balance to the Mammoth Force
Colorado is known to be a left-handed player-heavy roster. John Grant Jr. and Adam Jones are two of the strongest lefties the NLL has to offer. With a one-year contract agreed upon, Drew Westervelt balances out the offensive roster. Drew brings balance to the Mammoth in another way from my perspective. Take a look back to the rocky road that was Colorado’s 2014 season. The first half of the season…