The Colorado Mammoth have now completed their offseason signings of returning players as forward Casey Powell re-signed with a one-year contract, pending league approval. The 10-year veteran and 2010 NLL MVP whose name is synonymous with the sport of lacrosse was acquired by Colorado in a trade from the Rochester Knighthawks last March. “Casey was stellar for us down the stretch last season,” said Mammoth president and general manager Steve…
NLL Camp Notes: Wings Rookie Camp
This past weekend the Philadelphia Wings had their free agent/rookie camp to see who makes it to the 40 man camp roster with the veterans. Unfortunately, there was no way to identify a lot of players there, but their were a few that I knew from previous interviews/meetings. A surprise at the camp was a former Wing looking to get back into the game after a concussion. Local product and…
Lizards Rebuilding Roster After Hyped Season Fizzles
A lot went right in head coach Joe Spallina’s first year leading the (then) Long Island Lizards. A lot went wrong in his second year with the New York Lizards. Still, the roster (on paper) is littered with MLL All-Stars and difference makers. Another busy off-season of impactful moves saw management address questions at the midfield, bring in another threat on attack, and add some veteran leadership. Here is a…
Yale, Quinnipiac, Holy Cross Men’s Offseason Review
The Bulldogs have an interesting season ahead of them when you consider the 2013 spring season. Of all fifty full-team members seven have graduated. Forty-three returning teammates, having a season together under their belts, and coached by Andy Shay, Yale University Men’s lacrosse is in a great position to achieve high potential this upcoming season.
Lacrosse and Basketball
Last week I mentioned that lacrosse is often inaccurately referred to as a cousin of hockey. Although the sticks may make for an easy comparison, the motion of the players is completely different. In fact, I’d argue that besides the sticks and their popularity in Canada, lacrosse and hockey have nothing to do with one another. Hockey players must make split-second decisions with the puck and move it before being…
Off Season Recap: Colorado Mammoth
It was a pretty busy off season for the Colorado Mammoth. After finishing with a 7-9 record and losing to Calgary in the West Division semi final, the Mammoth wanted to ensure they did everything they could to have a complete roster for the season opener on December 28thRush. Colorado started off their roster changes by adding Bel Air, MD offensive right hander Drew Westervelt for two second round draft…
NLL Prospect Profile: Cody Bremner
Drafted 8th overall. Victoria, British Columbia native Cody Bremner is looking to crack the Vancouver stealthʼs roster this season. Selected in the first round (8th overall) of the 2013 NLL Entry Draft the right hander has the confidence of the Stealth with good reason. Cody plays for the Nanaimo Timbermen in the Western Lacrosse Association where in 2012 was selected as the WLA top rookie after scoring 69 points (24…
Off Season Recap: Buffalo Bandits
After a disappointing first season as the Buffalo Bandits general manager, Steve Dietrich has been making some notable offseason moves to bring success back to Bandit Land. Dietrich and new head coach Troy Cordingley will have some new faces vying for their chance to dawn the black and orange for the 2014 season. Leading the new crop of Bandits are offseason acquisitions Ryan Benesch and Rory Smith. Benesch has spent…
Knighthawks Extend Brad Self for Four Years
The back-to-back National Lacrosse League Champion Rochester Knighthawks have re-signed unrestricted free agent Brad Self to a four-year deal today. “It’s great knowing I will be back in Rochester for the next four years,” said Self. “To get it done before camp, get it out of the way and be able to focus on lacrosse is nice.” The Knighthawks will open camp on Saturday, November 23rd in East Rochester at…
Leblanc’s Four Goals Help Canada Defeat Iroquois in Montreal
Team Canada once again came out on top over the Iroquois Nationals in the battle of the indoor lacrosse powerhouses, this time in a 12-11 thriller in front of 7,000 fans at the Bell Centre in Montreal,QC. Canada jumped out to a early 4-1 lead with goals from Stephan Leblanc(2), Jordan McIntosh, and Ryan Benesch. A highlight reel coast to coast rush to crease dive goal by Tom Montour helped…