Veteran midfielder and perennial All-Star Stephen Berger has announced that he is retiring from competitive play. Berger spent 11 seasons in MLL, most recently as a member of the Boston Cannons. “First of all I have to thank all my coaches and teammates for all they have done for me, allowing me to become the player that I am,” said Berger. “I would also like to thank the MLL for…
2015 NLL Breakout Players: Derek Hopcroft
Many NLL fans have probably never heard his name but they will want to remember it as Hopcroft looks to be a breakout payer for the Knighthawks in the 2015 season. Hopcroft started his career with the Calgary Roughnecks in 2011 where he put up three points in three games. The Roughnecks would trade Hopcroft to Colorado in 2012 where he posted 26 points in 11 games. Hopcroft would then…
Athan Iannucci Back in the Fold for Mammoth
I had the opportunity to welcome back and discuss with Colorado Mammoth Forward Athan Iannucci his thoughts about the upcoming NLL season and what he brings to the Mammoth on offense. During our interview, I also asked him about his career; the coaching staff; the new talent signed by the Mammoth; and his “beard” among other things. Most of you know who Athan Iannucci is, but for those of you…
2014 NLL Mock Draft: Rounds Five and Six
FIFTH ROUND 38. Minnesota: Peyton Lupul: Ranked at #39, Lupul is one of the later round prospects who might be able to stick. A west coast player with Burnaby and Maple Ridge, He has 60 points this season to put him on the map. Minnesota is a team who could see him some playing time even. 39. Vancouver: Randy Jones: Ranked at #44, Jones is a sleeper pick to become a decent pro…
New England Black Wolves Newest NLL Team
The relocated National Lacrosse League team that was the Philadelphia Wings are finally announcing their team name today, and it will be the New England Black Wolves. New England will stay in the eastern division, as Philadelphia was, and play out of Mohegan Sun Arena, just about an hour south of Boston. The team now has active website and social media accounts. Press Release: The Mohegan Sun has introduced the New…
Knighthawks Sign Zac Reid
The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed defenseman/transition man Zac Reid to a one-year deal. The former draft choice joins the Knighthawks after an impressive summer season with the Major Series Lacrosse Brampton Excelsiors. “On a young Brampton team he really stood out this summer,” said Knighthawks and Brampton defenseman Mike Kirk. “He was extremely coachable and was able to buy into our defensive system very quickly. He…
Mammoth Sign Ward for Five Years
Two months ago, Dillon Ward was named MVP of the World Lacrosse Championships as he led Team Canada to the gold medal. On Thursday, the Mammoth signed the 23-year-old to a new five-year agreement, pending league approval. “As a rookie in 2014, Dillon showed great poise between the pipes as he helped lead us to the postseason,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “He is as good as…
Bayhawks Inconsistency Cost Them in 2014
The defending champion Chesapeake Bayhawks finished out the 2014 regular season with a record of 5-9, winning their final home game against the Charlotte Hounds in Week 14. The reigning champions suffered through a tough season to say the least where at one point they took the field without nine of their best players due to a mixture of injuries and players participating in the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL)…
New England Indoor Lacrosse Is Back; What Should We Know?
The National Lacrosse League, and its predecessor Major Indoor Lacrosse League, has had teams in New England in 12 of their 28 years of existence. Now heading into their 29th year, box lacrosse will be back in New England. Tomorrow the team formerly known as the Philadelphia Wings will be announced officially as New England’s own. They were already announced to have moved to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, but it…
Rush Talk: First Pick in Their Hands
This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Derek Keenan of the Edmonton Rush this week. Below are notes on four main areas of preseason talk with NLL teams. Free Agency: They are both important [John Lafontaine and Adrian Sorichetti] young players to our team. Both just 24 and although experienced I believe still have…