THIRD ROUND 20. New England: Shane MacDonald—Ranked at #18, MacDonald has put up 199 career points in Jr A. He is a guy who could sneak into the second round or even the first if a team reaches. If he’s still on the board New England will take him. 21. Vancouver: Andrew Smistad—Ranked at #16, Smistad is a top three or four defender in the draft. Based out of Calgary…
Boston Box Lacrosse League Season Opens Tuesday
The Boston Box Lacrosse League is opening on Tuesday night as the top indoor lacrosse league in Boston. In 2013 players in the league included Will Manny, Colin Briggs, Matt Smalley, Kevin Gould, Adam Ghitelman, Dave Lawson, Craig Bunker, Mike Stone, Justin Turri, Brian Krol, Jesse Fehr, John Ortonalni, Brandon Dube, Marty Bowes, Kyle Barnett, Joe Evans, Ryan Hoffmeister, Malcolm Chase, TJ Dahill, Jack Reid, Chris Ajemian, Dan Hettler, Jeff…
Blackwolves Talk: American Field Players Not Returning
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 Blane Harrison of the New England Black Wolves this week. Below are notes on four main areas of preseason talk with NLL teams. Trades: [Jamie] Lincoln brings quality depth to our left side. We are expecting that he will compete for a regular spot and contribute goals. We want to…
11 Year MLL Veteran Ryan Boyle Retires
After 11 seasons in Major League Lacrosse, veteran Ryan Boyle has officially announced his retirement from the game this morning. “It has been a privilege and pleasure to compete in the MLL for the past eleven years. As an aspiring youth player, I never dreamed of having the opportunity to play lacrosse at the professional level. I want to thank all of the people that made that dream a reality,…
MLL Protected Rosters Announced
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, has announced the teams have submitted their 23-Man Protected Roster for 2015. All players left unprotected will be entered in the player pool for the 2014 season. Each MLL team will have the opportunity to fill their 40-man rosters in the upcoming 2015 MLL Supplemental Draft, which will be held on December 17, 2014. Teams will then have a chance to…
Stephen Berger Retires from MLL
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…