The Ohio Machine made two trades today, trading away a franchise face in one deal and gaining a new player in another.
Westervelt Signs with Mammoth
Drew Westervelt and Jarett Park have signed one-year deals with the Colorado Mammoth, pending league approval, and will be at training camp when it opens on Friday, the team announced today. The right-handers are two of just five Americans on a roster that is dominated by Canadians. “Drew was our biggest off-season acquisition via trade – both literally and figuratively,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “I’m…
Knighthawks Sign Paul Dawson for Four Years
The Rochester Knighthawks have had a busy off season with long term deals, and this week they signed defenseman Paul Dawson for four years.
Joe Sullivan Will Accept Lakers Job
After being offered the job as Peterborough Lakers head coach last week, Joe Sullivan says he will accept it.
Rock Quiet Offseason Consistant With Recent Trend
The Toronto Rock made waves during last off-season with the signing of free agent Chris White. While the former Buffalo Bandits captain was arguably the most high profile free agent available, it was also surprising that such a move came from a Toronto franchise that generally features little roster turnover. A majority of Toronto’s contracts are with players or prospects already members of the Rock organization. After applying the…
MLL Supplemental Draft On December 4th
Major League Lacrosse has announced that the 2014 Supplemental Draft will take place on Wednesday, December 4. Several players selected in last year’s Supplemental Draft went on to make significant contributions to their teams. MLL veteran Chris Schiller and Face Off specialist Tim Fallon helped the Charlotte Hounds reach their first playoff berth, while Casey Powell was instrumental in the Chesapeake Bayhawks run to the 2013 Steinfeld Trophy. The League…
NY: Bandits Are Potential Backbreakers
Twenty years ago, the Bandits went undefeated for an entire season. The very first NLL undefeated season ever recorded. Back then, seasons were 10 games and the league was 3 or 4 teams fewer. Due to there being 16 games and quite a number more teams the chances of going undefeated are slimmer. However, I think the Bandits could do it…
How to Improve in 2014: Sacred Heart Women
Last year, Sacred Heart closed out their season dismally with a final record of 6-9. A large majority of those losses were by a large goal differential. This means Coach Laura Cook would be spending her offseason focusing on improving her team’s defense, while also searching for new ways to put the ball in the back of the net. Ten freshmen will be welcomed to the roster this year, and…
Is Chicago a Good NCAA Tournament Destination?
The NCAA has announced the three finalists who have a chance to host Championship Weekend for lacrosse from 2015-2018. The city of Chicago and the Chicago Bears’ Soldier Field is one of the finalists with Philadelphia and Boston being the other two. With the recent dip in attendance during Championship Weekend, the sport is looking for a venue that can re-energize the fan base of lacrosse. With Chicago as a…
Do Calgary Roughnecks Need More Defense?
In 2013 the Calgary Roughnecks scored the most goals of any team in the National Lacrosse League, with 222. They also were tied for most goals against at 211. Obviously the offense seems to be in good shape. But do the Roughnecks need a boost on defense? In a nine-team league, it would be foolish to stand pat and assume you’ll be fine, so looking to improve should always be…