Earlier this week the Toronto Rock shocked several people when they let go of some key players including veteran Mike Hobbins and the talented “Rocket” Roger Vyse; but the biggest surprise was the release of the wily veteran and certified sniper Scott Evans. Evans is coming off a mediocre season with the Rock but in fairness to him he was never really given the chance to prove himself in Toronto….
NLL Pre Season Preview: Roughnecks Take on Knighthawks
The Calgary Roughnecks and the Rochester Knighthawks will close out their respective pre-season schedules in a Sunday game at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena. This marks the third and final exhibition game for each team before final rosters will be set Monday at 12 p.m. ET. Calgary heads into the matchup currently undefeated in exhibition play. The Roughnecks squeezed out a 9-8 win over the Vancouver Stealth to begin the pre…
NLL Training Camp: Competition Harder Than Ever for Spots
With the approaching start to the NLL regular season soon upon us, it is interesting to see the names and movement of players as training camp hits its full swing. The regular household names are still holding strong to their position on the depth chart, but it looks like a few might have slipped through the cracks. Take Philadelphia for example. They are a team usually made up of a…
NLL Pre Season Preview: Rush Battle Bandits at ILA
A handful of Edmonton Rush players enter the final weekend of training camp without their spot on the 20 man active roster locked up. The rest of the team is focused on preparation so they can avoid dragging their feet out of gate and falling behind in the standings of the Western Division just as they did the past two seasons. As far as the practice roster goes, players have…
TurfDogs Trade Dumont to Niagara
The Durham TurfDogs made their first trade of the season last night as they send Mitch Dumont, Graham Bergsma, Tyler Tanguay and their third round pick to the Niagara Lock Monsters in exchange for the first and second round picks for the upcoming Toronto dispersal draft, along with a player to be named later and a conditional second round pick. Dumont played in Niagara this summer with the St. Catharines…
Cyclops Name Coaching Staff
The SouthWest Cyclops are pleased to announce Jeremy Tallevi as their General Manager and Head Coach for the 2014 Season. Joining Tallevi behind the bench is former Niagara Lock Monster’s assistant Jesse Cracknell. Finally, Wayne Paddick will join the team as Operations Manager. The long-time Western Mustang Head Coach, Jeremy Tallevi has served 12 years with the Mustangs, making him one of CUFLA’s longest-serving coaches. Aside from the Mustangs,…
Calgary Roughnecks Face Minnesota Swarm in Afternoon Tilt
As the Calgary Roughnecks enter their final weekend of training camp, they have two scrimmages scheduled. After that, the front office has some tough decisions to make. Their first challenge of the weekend will be a scrimmage against the Minnesota Swarm on Saturday afternoon at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC) in Oakville, ON. The Roughnecks will be facing a retooled Swarm roster that has already won two scrimmages in…
Mike Hominuck Retires From NLL
Buffalo Bandits forward Mike Hominuck today announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League. “I wish I could’ve played one more year, but it wasn’t in the cards and I’m happy going out a Bandit,” the 32-year old said. “I will always be a supporter and continue cheering for the Black and Orange!” Hominuck played a total of three seasons and 22 games with the Bandits over his career, compiling…
Roughnecks Re-Sign Curtis Dickson
The Calgary Roughnecks today announced that the National Lacrosse League club has re-signed forward Curtis Dickson to a two-year contract and defenceman Scott Carnegie to a one-year deal, pending league approval. Dickson, a native of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, recorded a team-leading 42 goals while adding 20 assists and collecting 50 loose balls in his third season with the Roughnecks last year. The 25-year-old forward, selected by Calgary third overall…
Iroqouis Back with Blue Division
With a two-third majority vote, the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) officially placed the Iroquois Nationals in the top Blue Division of the 2014 World Championships, which will be played this upcoming July in Denver, Colorado. The Iroquois’ promotion means that someone is going to be left out. Typically, the Blue Division is comprised of top six teams from the previous World Championship. However, in 2014 that will not be…