With the NLL draft taking place tonight here is a quick preview of the top five prospects in the 2013 draft. 1.Logan Schuss- Schuss made a name for himself this summer as has won the WLA’s rookie of the year award. Schuss carried the Salmonbellies offense this past year as he notched 28 goals and 22 assists in ten games this season. Schuss will make a great addition to…
Don Alton Blog: Combine a Great Experience
I came into the combine with the intention not to try to do too much, but leave a solid impression that would further benefit my chances at being drafted. I knew a few of the names who were also participating, so I felt comfortable going into the fitness testing. I showed up early and while sitting around the nerves started to really get to me. It took me a couple…
NLL Draft 2013: Delaney Makes Name for Himself
It wasn’t hard to pick out the best player in the 2013 NLL Prospect’s Game at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, Sunday afternoon. He scored six goals on route to a 15-12 win for Team White. His name is James Delaney. The Port Coquiltlam, BC native who plays for Nanaimo Sr A in the Summer, impressed many scouts with his offensive outburst and made a name for himself…
Minnesota Continues to Deal, Send Kirk to Philly
Alex Urquhart The Minnesota Swarm have continued to deal players for future draft picks. Their most recent player moved was Evan Kirk, their 26 year old goaltender. The Swarm gave up Kirk for two draft picks from the Philadelphia Wings, one in the first round of the 2015 draft and a first round pick in the 2017 draft. The Swarm drafted Kirk in the first round of the 2011 draft….
England Looks Solid in Goalie Deep Draft
The 2013 NLL draft might be the deepest for goaltenders in years and one name that is being overlooked is Spencer England.
Wings Trades Show Win Now Mentality
The Philadelphia Wings performed three trades spanning over the past two days. These trades range from acquiring a young goalkeeper to shipping away one of the best scorers in the game. We’ll break down each trade and its impact. The Philadelphia Wings performed their first of three trades with the Minnesota Swarm trading for goalkeeper Evan Kirk in exchange for the Wings’ 2015 and 2017 first round selections. The 26-year-old…
Shamrocks Season in Review
The Shamrocks had one hell of a season as they made the Mann Cup for the first time since 2005. Unfortunately they were not able to overcome the Six Nations Chiefs in the Mann cup and lost the series 4-2. The Shamrocks had a great season in the WLA as they finished with an 11-7 record and finished second in the WLA. In the playoffs they were able to avenge…
Chiefs win Mann Cup after third period comeback
On Friday night game six of the Mann Cup took place with the Victoria Shamrocks battling for their lives while the Six Nations Chiefs were looking to win the Mann Cup and bring it back out east. This game would start similarly to many of the others in this series as Six Nations would draw first blood as Kasey Beirnes beat Matt Vinc to put the Chiefs ahead 1-0. The…
The Next Big Thing: Big East Lacrosse
The Big East lost a considerable portion of their notoriety with Syracuse (ACC), Rutgers (2015 Big Ten), and Notre Dame (ACC) walking away from the limelight for new digs. Syracuse seemed to have a hold of the Big East Lacrosse spotlight. Notre Dame can look forward to getting around competition like St. Johns, which seemed to have the Irish’s number. Villanova no longer can surprise Syracuse. Rutgers will be entering…
Pat O’Toole to Be Inducted December 7
The National Lacrosse League has announced that the NLL Hall of Fame Ceremony for goaltender Pat O’Toole, the lone inductee of the Class of 2013, will take place prior to the Rochester Knighthawks’ preseason home game against the Minnesota Swarm on Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Blue Cross Arena. The back-to-back champion Knighthawks will host the Swarm for the 8 p.m. exhibition game, which will be a preview of Rochester’s…