There is a new face on the defensive side of Brine Team Elite. Brodie Merrill plays in both the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and for the Boston Cannons in Major League Lacrosse. The left-handed defenseman from Canada is 32 years old. Merrill was a standout high school lacrosse player in Connecticut and was eventually elected a First-Team High School All-American. His athletic prowess earned him a spot…
Stories to Watch in NLL Week Five
It’s already the fifth week of the 2014 National Lacrosse League season, and stories are popping up in every direction. We picked five stories for this week for you to keep an eye on during the action. Number Five—Two Fast Moving Objects The Rochester Knighthawks are 3-0 and have dominated at all aspects of the game. However, they face their long time rival Buffalo Bandits who have won three straight…
CLax Season Preview: Durham TurfDogs
After two years in the league and a lack of success in the Canadian Lacrosse League Playoffs, the Durham TurfDogs decided it was time for a change. On December 11, 2013, Durham announced Dave Colbourne as the new general manager of the Turfdogs for the upcoming season. The Streetsville, ON native served as the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Niagara Lock Monsters in 2013 and is the…
NLL Award Watch: Week Five
As we start Week 5 of the NLL season, certain players are starting to make their mark early for the season ending awards. Your normal candidates will be mentioned for MVP and in this case Offensive Player of the Year. John Grant Jr., Mark Matthews, Shawn Evans, Garrett Billings. But here are a few names that are making an early run and can be serious candidates Adam Jones—Colorado Mammoth. Although…
NCAA: Fresh Oranges in Syracuse
The Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team will begin preparations for the upcoming season Saturday, January 24 scrimmaging Hofstra University and Le Moyne College. The Orange will be looking for a group of new faces to impress in their first spring semester showing with the Syracuse squad. The Syracuse campus will welcome arguably the most sought-after NJCAA transfer in NCAA lacrosse history in former Onondaga Community College star Randy Staats. The…
The Bandits’ Cinderella Man
With both teams riding a three game win streak, the Buffalo Bandits (3-1) will host the undefeated back-to-back NLL champion Rochester Knighthawks (3-0) at the First Niagara Center Saturday night at 7:30 pm for the first of four “Thruway Rivalry” matchups. What makes this game that much more special is the fact that the team that emerges victorious will take sole possession of first place in the Eastern Division. One…
Philadelphia Wings: John Ranagan Making His Mark
Rookie defenseman John Ranagan played his college lacrosse at John Hopkins University and was invited to Wings rookie/free agent camp in November. He made it through the camp and beat out some veterans to make the reduced 20 man active roster. Ranagan was one of three rookie defensemen to make the team (Brian Megill & Mike Poppleton) and he is making his impact known. Ranagan stands at 6’3″ and weighs…
Mammoth v Roughnecks: The Fight For a Win
The Colorado Mammoth are set to take on the Calgary Roughnecks in Calgary at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. This will be the second meeting of the two teams within 15 days. Both games have been played in Calgary and the Mammoth are looking for their second win of the season and are hoping to come out victorious against the Rougnecks who currently sit in second place in the NLL West…
Wings Sign Veteran Roger Vyse, Place Ross on 21 Day IR
The Philadelphia Wings, of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), have agreed to terms with forward Roger Vyse on a one-year agreement for the 2014 season. To make room for Vyse on the active 20-man roster, the Wings placed forward Kevin Ross on the 21-day injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Ross has appeared in four games this season contributing 11 points (five goals, six assists) and collecting 23 loose balls….
Stevens is Swarmin’: Rush Trade Forward to Minnesota
The Minnesota Swarm and Edmonton Rush announced that they have swapped Minnesota’s 2014 fourth round draft pick for Rush left-handed forward Dane Stevens. According to the Swarm website the trade is still pending league approval. Stevens has yet to play a game for the Rush due to a combination of family and work commitments and even though Head Coach Derek Keenan was excited to see him as part of his offence this season, the…