It was standing room only Saturday night at the Stealthʼs fieldhouse training facility when the Vancouver Stealth took on the Calgary Roughnecks in their first preseason game. While the conditions outside were cold the action inside was hot, with the Roughnecks pulling out a gritty 9-8 victory. In a game that saw both teams break half way through in order to get a look at everyone on roster, the players intensity certainly didnʼt disappoint fans…
Rookies Shine in Roughnecks Win
The Calgary Roughnecks faced off against the Vancouver Stealth at the Langley Events Centre Saturday night, with Calgary edging Vancouver by a score of 9-8. Vancouver employed a split-squad strategy for the scrimmage, with completely different units being used in the first and second halves. Calgary got out to a 2-1 lead in the first quarter on the strength of a pair of goals by lefty Dane Dobbie. Kyle Sorensen…
CLax Rebuilds Entire League Structure
The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) dropped a bombshell this week announcing some major changes for the 2014 season including new ownership as Canadian Lacrosse League Holdings Inc. has purchased the league from Paul St. John, who will stay on as a special advisor to the new owners. Canadian Lacrosse League Holdings Inc. is a collaboration of Ohsweken Demons owner Rodney Hill and Charlesway Corporation Ltd who own the Niagara Lock…
Hellyer and Swift Impress for Rock
On Saturday night the Toronto Rock opened up their pre season schedule as they took on the Colorado Mammoth. The Rock struggled early as they fell behind 4-1. Toronto woke up in the second quarter as the Rock scored three times just 1:23 into the second quarter to tie the game 4-4. The Rock would continue to roll as they scored two more goals to go ahead 6-4. Colorado…
Bandits Comeback to Defeat Wings 16-15
The Buffalo Bandits earned a 16-15 comeback victory versus the Philadelphia Wings in front of 2,000 fans at the First Niagara Centre to open their preseason. Philadelphia opened the scoring when rookie John Ranagan notched an early transition goal off a feed from Kyle Ross. The Wings would continue to build their lead with a pair of back to back goals from Pat Saunders to establish a 3-0 lead just…
Rock Open Pre Season With Win Over Mammoth
The Toronto Rock opened their pre season with a hard fought 13-12 win over the Colorado Mammoth. Garrett Billings opened the scoring for the Rock before the Mammoth responded with four unanswered goals to close out the first quarter leading the Rock 4-1 Toronto came out of the gate flying, scoring three goals in the first 1:21 of the quarter as Scott Johnston, Mike Woods and Garett Billings each found…
Audio: NLL Hall of Fame Ceremony in Rochester
Yesterday the National Lacrosse League welcomed Rochester Knighthawks goaltender Pat O’Toole to the hall of fame. We were there and caught up with some of the speakers from the ceremony.
NLL Pre Season Preview: Swarm Take on Knighthawks
The preseason games have officially gotten underway for the Minnesota Swarm. The Swarm took on the Colorado Mammoth in Oakville, ON last night, Dec. 6th, and came out with the 14-10 win. The Swarm only dressed 18 runners in the game and treated the game as they would any regular season game. Jordan MacIntosh led the way for the Swarm with the hat trick. Shayne Jackson, Kiel Matisz, and rookie…
Swarm Defeat Mammoth 14-10 in Pre Season
The first NLL pre season game concluded last night with the Minnesota Swarm taking a 14-10 victory over the Colorado Mammoth at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, Ontario. Jordan MacIntosh led the Swarm with three goals, followed by second year players Shayne Jackson and Kiel Matisz and rookie Scott Jones who each added two goals. Rookie Logan Schuss, the first overall pick in this year’s draft, also added…
NLL Pre Season Preview: Mammoth Play Rock at TRAC
The Colorado Mammoth are set to play their second pre-season game against the Toronto Rock on Saturday December 7, 2013 at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre. The Mammoth have made some outstanding acquisitions during the off season. They signed Dillon Ward who is the first goaltender to be selected in the top three picks in the NLL Entry Draft in 14 years. Steve Govett, President & GM of the Mammoth…