The Calgary Roughnecks have announced the re-signing of starting goaltender and restricted free agent Mike Poulin to a two-year contract. The veteran goalie helped lead the Roughnecks to the West Division title en route to the NLL Champion’s Cup Finals last season. Poulin, who is entering his ninth season in the NLL, was acquired by the Roughnecks in a 2010 trade. The 28-year-old played in 18 regular season games in 2014, registering a .770 save percentage and…
Bandits Sign Cosmo for One Year
General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced that the team has re-signed goaltender Anthony Cosmo to a one-year contract. “We are very pleased to have Anthony return for another season,” said Dietrich. “Last season, ‘Coz’ proved that he remains one of the top goaltenders in the game and re-signing in Buffalo shows that he wants nothing more than to bring a Champion’s Cup back home to ‘Banditland’.” Cosmo will be entering his fourth season with…
Speck Blog: Slash Season Over
It’s always tough writing a blog about ending your season earlier than expected, but thats what I find myself doing yet again this year as our team was eliminated in a deciding game 5 in Onondaga against the high powered Redhawks on Sunday afternoon. Our regular season ended with us finishing 10-4 and securing 3rd overall place in the league. We played Buffalo Creek in the first round and swept…
Knighthawks Qualify Johnny Powless
The National Lacrosse League has announced that the Rochester Knighthawks have avoided restricted free agency for forward Johnny Powless with a qualifying offer sent before the July 31 deadline. With the NLL free agency period set to open on August 1, the Knighthawks currently have three players set to enter restricted free agency in forward Stephen Keogh, transition player Joel McCready and defenseman Mac Allen. Rochester’s roster also features five…
Tavares Not Franchised; What Is his NLL Future?
John Tavares ranked fourth on the Bandits at the end of the 2014 NLL season with 51 points from 24 goals and 27 assists. However, every NLL fan knows he is much more than a stats player. John Tavares brings a certain flow to any team he plays for. He is a powerhouse on the floor, always chasing after loose balls, taking any shots possible, and finding open teammates to score. It…
Swarm Acquire Alex Turner from Rush
General Manager and Head Coach Derek Keenan announced today the Edmonton Rush have traded Alex Turner to the Minnesota Swarm in exchange for their third round selection in the 2015 Entry Draft. Turner played three games in the 2014 Season for two goals and one assist for a total of three points. 2013 with the Rush: Collected two assists and four loose balls in 10-9 L vs. Toronto 01/13 … Grabbed one…
NLL Qualifying Offers: Duch, Steenhius, Westervelt Signed
NLL Free Agency opens tomorrow, and today teams are giving qualifying offers to some of their players. Here, we keep track of all offers from each club. Colorado Bob Snider, Drew Westervelt- avoid restricted free agency. Restricted Free Agents: Joel Dalgarno, Joey Cupido, Dan Ball, Chet Koneczny, Mike McNamara Unrestricted Free Agents: Casey Powell, Sean Pollock, Athan Iannucci, John Gallant, Ian Hawksbee, Nick Carlson Calgary Peter McFetridge, Dane Dobbie, Daryl…
BIG10 Update: Players Shine in FIL Play, What to Expect Next Season
Before BIG10 Lacrosse fans know it, rosters will be finalized, practices will begin, and the season will be in full swing. One of the most exciting things to happen during the off season, is the FIL championships, and the appearances made by some former BIG10 players for the US and Canadian teams. Jesse King of Ohio State competed for Team Canada. Team USA boasts their BIG10 talents: Michael Evans, Tucker…
Bandits Begin Off Season With Five Moves
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich announced Tuesday that the team has given their 2015 NLL season franchise tag to forward Mark Steenhuis. The Bandits also avoided restricted free agency by extending qualifying offers to transition players Jay Thorimbert and Andrew Watt along with defensemen Rory Smith and Steve Priolo before the July 31 deadline. During the Bandits 2014 NLL season, Mark Steenhuis appeared in all 18 regular season games, led…
Outlaws Hope to Clinch Home-Field Advantage
Photo Credit: Di Miller The Denver Outlaws (8-4) head to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD on July 31 to face the Chesapeake Bayhawks (4-8). The last time these two teams met on June 21, the Outlaws came out on top by the score of 9-6. Jesse Schwartzman #19, goalie for the Outlaws had a season-high 28 saves on 34 SOG for a .824 SV% against the Bayhawks. In…