Leading into training camp, we will be taking a look at some non roster invitees who are getting an opportunity to prove themselves. Rance Vigneux is a goalie out of Toronto and Burlington who went undrafted in 2014. Just before training camps open, the Buffalo Bandits signed the goalie to bring their camp goaltender count to four. “It’s an amazing feeling to have been signed by the Bandits.” Rance told us….
Lakers Board Down to One
For years, the Peterborough Lakers have been the model MSL team, the standard that every other team wishes they could live up to. Sold out crowds, the best players, and a dedicated staff. That may have changed on Thursday night as a month-long saga involving the board of directors came to a seemingly shocking close as five members of the six-man board announced their resignation. Carl Doughty (major sponsor representative),…
US Lacrosse Releases Statement Regarding Indoor Team Tryouts
This afternoon US Lacrosse reached out to ILWT regarding their tryout process. After a great initial evaluation weekend in Rahway with approximately 25 guys, the U.S. coaching staff decided this morning to cancel the second evaluation weekend (this upcoming weekend). Reason being, due to numerous conflicts including NLL training camp (with some late schedule changes there), only 12 players of the 40+ player pool would have been able to attend….
Andrew McBride Re-Signs with Roughnecks
The Calgary Roughnecks have announced the team has re-signed veteran defenseman and captain Andrew McBride to a one-year contract for the 2015 National Lacrosse League season. “It has been an honour to spend my entire NLL career in Calgary,” said McBride. “I am fortunate to enter my 13th season in this great community and look forward to continuing to share my passion for lacrosse with our loyal fans as we pursue our…
Jamie Dawick Releases Statement on Terry Sanderson
The following is a statement from Toronto Rock Owner and President Jamie Dawick: “I would like to take this opportunity to inform the Toronto Rock and NLL communities about the health and the immediate future of General Manager Terry Sanderson. On a recent family vacation, Terry became ill and will not be in a position from a health standpoint to continue his duties as General Manager of the Toronto Rock…
Knighthawks Sign Gavin Prout
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of seasoned National Lacrosse League veteran Gavin Prout to a one-year deal. Known for his grit and clutch playoff performances, the forward enters his 13th season in the NLL in 2015. “It’s a great feeling. I took last year off and went in a different direction with work and travel, but I never lost the itch to play,” Prout said. “It’s just an honor…
Black Wolves Building Around Six Nations Players
Many people talk about the amount of players from the Six Nation reservation and their summer teams who play for the Rochester Knighthawks. Now they are not the only team in the NLL to go get players from Six Nations. The New England Black Wolves are stacked with players who call Six Nations their home or have once or still play for the Arrows or Chiefs. New England will be…
Knighthawks Sign Goalie Don Alton
The Rochester Knighthawks have announced the signing of Don Alton to a one-year deal. The 21-year-old goalie brings a championship acumen to the three-time National Lacrosse League champs. This past summer, Alton had a career best season as he helped the Six Nations Arrows win the coveted Junior “A” Minto Cup. He was an Ontario Lacrosse Association First Team All-Star, the OLA Goaltender of the Year and the co-winner of…
Can Critch Crack Bandits Starting Roster?
After their dismal last place showing in the Eastern Conference during the 2012 NLL season, the Buffalo Bandits organization came to the conclusion that some fresh two-way firepower was needed to help restore balance to the defensive side and add to the offensive depth that they desired at the moment. Bandits head coach Darris Kilgour and newly appointed GM Steve Dietrich concluded that the best place to start would be…
Ryan Ward retires after 11 years.
Ryan Ward announces his retirement after 11 years of NLL action In a statement released by the New England Black Wolves forward Ryan Ward has formally announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the National Lacrosse League. “I have been contemplating my retirement for several months but found it difficult to announce as I feel I still have the ability to play at a high level,” Ward, 34, said in…