This weekend saw the beginning of the Rockhoppers training camp. As part of the players invited to camp I had the chance to participate in one of the most intense three hour practice I’ve ever done. Intense, fast drills with minimal rest and a bunch of players giving it all for a roster spot, that is what was going in on in Marlboro, MA! The core leaders of the Rockhoppers…
Ten Things We Learned in the NLL Pre Season Games
With three pre season NLL games now in the books, we learned plenty about several players and teams. One game is left to go next week, but here are ten things NLL fans learned this week in the exhibition action. Jordan McBride is the Real Deal After scoring two goals against Minnesota last week we thought that Jordan McBride looked like an improved player. But after scoring four goals against…
Roughnecks Blow Out Mammoth at LEC 20-11
Once again the Langley Event Center home of the two time WLA Champs Langley Thunder played host to the National Lacrosse League. This year the Calgary Roughnecks and Colorado Mammoth were the combatants. The game had a local flavor to it, as the fans had the chance to watch two of there on Thunder in action. Matt Leveque (Calgary) and Ian Poole (Colorado). After falling behind 6-2 the Mammoth score…
Edmonton dominates Toronto 12-8 in pre-season opener
On Saturday night the NLL preseason kicked off with a battle between the Toronto Rock and the Edmonton Rush. This was expected to be a great warm up match for both teams as they both had success in 2012. The Rush opened the scoring in this game and grabbed a quick 2-0 lead over the Rock. Edmonton’s first overall pick Mark Matthews scored the first goal of the game and…
Rockhoppers Open Camp Today
Today the Boston Rockhoppers open their training camp as they prepare for their season opener on January 5th against the Kentucky Stickhorses. Kevin Gould says to expect energy. “I am looking forward to camp. In my experiences with training camp I think you can expect a huge amount of energy on the floor with guys trying to gain chemistry with others and guys trying to earn a roster spot. I…
Knighthawks Defeat Swarm in Pre Season 11-10
The Rochester Knighthawks defeated the Minnesota Swarm at home tonight in pre season action by a score of 11-10. Rookies Kiel Matisz and the recently signed Sam Bradman both scored two goals for Minnesota, while transition man Joel McCready scored three goals for Rochester. Former NLL MVP and one of the newest Knighthawks, Casey Powell, scored twice in his return to NLL action. Johnny Powless also scored a hat trick,…
Roster for Knighthawks vs Swarm
The rosters have been released for tonight’s pre season game between the Rochester Knighthawks and Minnesota Swarm at Blue Cross Arena, and is below. Brock Sorensen and Kiel Matisz are both on the Swarm roster after not playing against Colorado last week. Meanwhile, we will see Casey Powell play for the Knighthawks for the first time. Jordan MacIntosh is listed as active on the roster below.
Stealth Host Practice Session in Langley Today
For the second consecutive year, the Washington Stealth are traveling north of the U.S. boarder for training camp, giving British Columbia NLL fans an insider’s look at their favorite players vying to play in the 2013 NLL season. This Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 the Stealth will hold a two-day training camp at the Langley Events Centre <www.LangleyEventsCentre.com> in Langley, B.C. for their third camp of the pre-season….
Rightys Dominate Buffalo’s Offense
With the news coming that Luke Wiles will be signing in Buffalo, the Bandits now have a truck load of right handed shooters in training camp, not to mention some good left handed shooters as well. Now comes the tough choices for the Buffalo coaching staff. Aaron Wilson and Derek Hopcroft were brought in from Edmonton and Colorado, respectively. Add them in with Mat Giles, Tracey Kelusky and rookie Dhane Smith….
Rougnecks and Mammoth Faceoff in Langley
This Saturday night at 7pm The National Lacrosse League returns to the home of the two time Western Lacrosse Association Champions Langley Thunder. The Calgary Roughnecks will face the Colorado Mammoth. The Roughnecks are led by forwards Jeff Shattler, Scott Ranger, Dane Dobbie & Daryl Veltman., along with faceoff specialist Geoff Snider. If the names sound familiar to you, that’s because most of these players have played in the Event…