The Minnesota Swarm got the most well known young player in Monday night’s Entry Draft: Miles Thompson. The Swarm got a bit lucky in being able to draft Thompson after an early morning trade by the Rochester Knighthawks that sent Johnny Powless and Joel McCready for the Vancouver Stealth’s second overall pick for later that evening. This trade blew up almost everyone’s mock drafts, including my own. With this trade…
John Algie Steps Down from Ohio Machine
The Ohio Machine announced today that team President & General Manager John Algie will step down from his position effective October 3, 2014. Machine Vice President & Head Coach Bear Davis will assume the responsibility for lacrosse operations. Current Director of Corporate Partnerships Gregg Klein will assume responsibilities for the Machine’s business operations. “It’s been an absolute privilege for me to be a part of the founding of the Ohio…
Roughnecks Extend Karsen Leung
The Calgary Roughnecks today announced the National Lacrosse League club has re-signed transition player Karsen Leung to a one-year contract, pending league approval. Leung, named to the 2014 NLL All-Rookie team, recorded 11 goals and 18 assists for 29 points (sixth among league rookies) while collecting 93 loose balls over 18 games in his NLL debut season. He suited up for all seven post-season games, including two 10-minute mini-games, during…
Fall Ball Check In: Stony Brook
This upcoming season for the Stony Brook Sea Wolves looks like a promising one. Last season ended on a disappointing note for the Sea Wolves on an overtime thriller against the Albany Great Danes. The Sea Wolves have been young on the field the last couple of seasons but they have many key returners who have had plenty of game time experience. Mike Rooney is a player to watch out…
2014 NLL Draft Analysis: Rochester Knighthawks
The Rochester Knighthawks made a splash before the NLL draft when they traded with Vancouer for the second overall pick in this year’s draft. Rochester traded Johnny Powless and Joel McCready along with the ninth and 23rd selections in the draft. In exchange Rochester got Vancouver’s second and 11th pick in the draft along with their first round picks in 2015 and 2017. With the second overall pick in the draft…
Kevin Crowley; Remembers Wings and Fans
August 9th I had the privilege of speaking with former Philadelphia Wing and recently relocated New England Black Wolves Kevin Crowley following his Major Lacrosse League game in which his Bayhawks defeated the Charlotte Hounds in the season finale. We discussed his trade from Florida to Chesapeake at the trade deadline, along with his Team Canada win in the FIL World Lacrosse Championships. And finally we talked about the relocation…
Parrot, Rebel, Remain Undefeated in BILL
On Tuesday night both Parrot and Rebel improved to 2-0 on the season in the Baltimore Indoor Lacrosse League. Both clubs had repeat showings from week one but the competition increased as other teams gain experience. In the first game Parrot defeated the on-the-rise Ensure Productivity, 10-5. Will Harrington (Ohio Machine, MLL) led the way with four goals followed by two from Matt Hickman. Tyler Midwinter was the leading scorer…
NLL Draft Grades: Black Wolves, Swarm, Get High Grades
New England: A The Black Wolves debut draft was a doozy (say that three times fast). The ‘Wolves added star potential players with Ty Thompson, Quinn Powless and Mark Cockerton, and they also made trades to grab Jay Card and Mike McNamara. The Black Wolves were able to get Sheldon Burns late, the #8 ranked prospect and the second ranked defenseman. New England also found a way to stockpile draft…
MLL Protected Roster Evaluations: Boston Cannons
The Boston Cannons lost two lacrosse legends to retirement this offseason in Ryan Boyle and Stephen Berger. They also left another long time MLL player Matt Stribel off the protected roster after he was a late addition to the team this past season. Veteran defender Kyle Sweeney is still on the roster after putting together another great summer in the league. Sweeney will bring leadership back to the Cannons this 2015…
MSL Players Shine in NLL Draft
Of 55 players taken in this years’ NLL draft, nine of them are already regulars on MSL squads. Players usually jump to the MSL after their junior careers are over, so expect some players drafted out of junior to show up on MSL teams in the future, honing their skills in summer lacrosse. The new New England Black Wolves, who recently added Tracey Kelusky to the coaching staff, used five…