The Calgary Roughnecks announced today the National Lacrosse League club has signed six players in preparation for the 2015 season, including all four draft picks from the 2014 NLL EntryDraft. The Roughnecks agreed to a three-year contract with Tyson Roe, selected 16th overall, and to one-year deals with Calgary natives Pat Henry (36th overall), Cam Gardner (45th overall) and Andrew Smistad (54th overall). In addition, the club re-signed transition player…
Syracuse Checkin: Offense The Key
In our offseason check in series, we’ve looked at Syracuse twice so far. Last week, we told you about Syracuse’s first fall ball test against their Alumni All-stars and then took a broader look at the team. Now it’s time to do a deeper evaluation at what their offense has in store for the 2015 season. What did they lose? As a unit, the Orange boasted the third highest points…
Seatown Classic to Bring Multiple Pros Together in Seattle for Clinics
This Saturday October 18th the Washington State Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse will be hosting the 3rd annual Seatown Classic. This year the Classic will be showcasing the U.S. National Team vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In 2012 fans got to see Maryland vs. Denver, and last year it was the ladies turn as USC played Oregon. The U.S. National Team will have a local following, as Seattle native Drew…
US Indoor Team Announces Tryouts
Player applications are now being accepted for the 2015 U.S. Men’s National Indoor Team. Interested candidates can apply for consideration to be invited to try out and will be evaluated by a selection committee including the current U.S. men’s national indoor team coaching staff, named in September and led by head coach Tony Resch. Candidates must pay the $50 application fee and return the completed application to US Lacrosse by…
BILL Announces Junior League
Be Part of Baltimore’s First True Youth Box Lacrosse League, Be Part of the Box Revolution and GROW THE BOX GAME!!! The B.I.L.L. (Baltimore Indoor Lacrosse League) is Very Excited to Announce The JR. B.I.L.L. With 29 years of Box Lacrosse League Experience this is the First True Youth Box Lacrosse League in the Baltimore Metro Area. For More Information and Registration Click Here: https://www.stonealley.com/program/BILL/group/JrBILL Now is the time for…
Ty Thompson Will be Impactful for Black Wolves
Ty Thompson is one of the main reasons the Thompson name is huge in the world of lacrosse. Ty grew up playing lacrosse on the Akwesanse Reservation. He grew up playing Junior B and A lacrosse for the Akwesasnse Indians helping lead the Jr. B team to the Founders Cup championship game in 2012. Also in the summer of 2012 Ty suited up for the Toronto Beaches to finish out his…
Swarm Sign Drafted Rookies
The Minnesota Swarm announced the signings of four draft picks from the 2014 National Lacrosse League entry draft. Minnesota agreed to two-year contracts with F Shane MacDonald (No. 5 overall), F Joe Maracle (No. 10 overall), D Eric Guiltinan (No. 29 overall) and D Pat Miles (No. 38 overall). “This year’s draft focused on our need to replace some injured players as well as some players lost during free agency,” Swarm owner and governor John Arlotta told MNSwarm.com, the team’s…
Taylor Made For Success on Both Sides of the Border
Dan Taylor is a born and bred Canadian. Before the World Lacrosse Championships in July, Taylor was truthful with his coach, who was on the coaching staff for Team USA. “I sent Coach Cassese a text at the start of the tournament and said good luck, but I’m sorry, I can’t root for you,” he said. Out of Calgary, Alberta, Taylor understandably felt a connection to his roots and his…
Rebel Look to Go 5-0 in BILL
Photo: 24/7 Lax This week the Baltimore Indoor Lacrosse League hits its half way point as the Rebel look to get off to a perfect 5-0 start. They will face the hot 2-2 First Mariner while Parrot, also 2-2, tries to rebound against the 0-4 Ensure Productivity. First Mariner has won two straight after starting the season 0-2, and they are looking for their hot streak to continue against a…
Rock Announce Pre Season Schedule
The Toronto Rock will play three exhibition contests in preparation for the 2015 NLL season, which begins in January. The highlight of the pre-season slate of contests is a return trip to Montreal, Quebec as the Rock will face the Rochester Knighthawks at the Bell Centre on Sunday, December 14th at 2pm. The pre-season game in Montreal is a rematch from two years ago when professional box lacrosse made its…