Noggin protection is a HUGE topic throughout athletics currently. In American football (and Canadian), the players are continuing to get bigger, faster and stronger earlier on in their playing days. No matter the type or depth of equipment, players colliding at those rates are bound to take impact injuries. Lacrosse and hockey are a little different. Field lacrosse leaves tons of space to maneuver around opponents, and the open style of…
Highlights From Black Wolves Camp
Yesterday we were on scene at the last New England Black Wolves tryouts in Connecticut before they travel to Buffalo. Our Ryan Conwell brought back some tape on the team.
Video: Steve Priolo on Three Year Extension
We caught up with Buffalo Bandits defenseman at training camp to discuss his new three year deal and the start of the season.
NLL Camp Report: Black Wolves
This morning began what for most of the team is the second week of training camp. This is going to be the first weekend with just the full team as last week featured several free agents trying for spots. Nearly all players were in attendance for the morning session, with less than a handful missing, but they should be set to go for the evening and Sunday practices. The Black…
Audio: Kyle Buchanan, Jamie Lincoln, Brett Bucktooth
From New England Black Wolves camp this morning before their first session got underway. Kyle Buchanan Jamie Lincoln Brett Bucktooth
Stealth Open Training Camp
The Vancouver Stealth opened training camp this morning and have announced their camp roster. There aren’t too many surprises, since the team has announced all of their moves. All their draft picks have reported and new players include Joel McCready, Johnny Powless, Eric Penney, Tyler Burton, Kyle Belton, and Rory Smith. Ryan Johnson is a new signing and it seems Matt Beers is not there.
Kurtis Wagar Retires from NLL
This has been quite a season for retiring in the professional lacrosse. Scott Ranger, Ryan Ward, Tracey Kelusky, Stephen Berger, and Ryan Boyle have all hung up the cleats. The next is Buffalo Bandits goalie Kurtis Wagar. According to reports out of training camp from our Bandits reporter Daniel Pattison and the Big Z Lacrosse Network, Wagar announced his retirement at NLL camp today. In his eight year career, Wagar…
Knighthawks Announce Training Camp Roster
Derek Hopcroft was placed on the Rochester Knighthawks PUP list yesterday, and according to sources he has a season ending knee injury. Along with signing Brock Levick, the three time defending champions also made several other signings yesterday. Not too many surprises with the roster they announced this week. Mitch Dumont, Todd Kozak, and Kyle Potter were signed this week. Interestingly, Jeremy Noble is on the list as well, so…
NLL Training Camp Preview: Buffalo Bandits
When the latest NLL CBA was signed last year, every team in the NLL reduced their active rosters from 23 to 20 players and increased their practice rosters from three to four. With the existing limitations to the active roster, Buffalo Bandits GM Steve Dietrich and head coach Troy Cordingley definitely have their work cut out for them to make sure that the team’s best lacrosse players will secure each…