Today the Buffalo Bandits pulled the trigger and acquired Aaron Wilson from the Edmonton Rush. They sent Jeremy Thompson to Edmonton, giving the Bandits a new situation with their transition game. Wilson has been a solid, right handed goal scorer in the National Lacrosse League for some years. He came up with Toronto in 2003 before being traded to Rochester in 2008. After six games with the Knighthawks he went…
Should the Wings Go After Wiles?
Bandits acquire Aaron Wilson from Edmonton for Jeremy Thompson!! You may wonder.. Why am I writing about this? Here is why…. Everything about this trade leads to the non-signing of star forward Luke Wiles. Yes Wings fans, the same Luke Wiles who was traded with Chad Thompson back in 2006 before the trade deadline for Mike Regan, who only played 6 games for the Wings then vanished. Why they did that trade…
Can You Feel the Red Storm?
As last season closes, the Storm could not be happier with a season they had. They were 8 and 7 and 3-3 in conference play. Jeff Lowman, who kept this team alive and breathing, his prolific energy gave the team a burst on both sides of the ball. Saint Johns played the most offensive possessions which held in their favor against opponents.The Storm who had held a 44.2 conversion percentage and held the forth heaviest reliance with…
Bandits Re-Sign Jimmy Purves
Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced that the Bandits have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with defenseman Jimmy Purves. “Jim has developed into a solid defender and transition player over the last couple of years,” Dietrich said. “We are looking for him to continue that development and become one of the leaders on our defensive end.” Selected by the Bandits in the fifth round…
Report: Aaron Wilson Traded to Buffalo
According to Steve Bermel from IL Indoor, the Buffalo Bandits and Edmonton Rush have made a trade. According to the report, Jeremy Thompson will be shipped to Edmonton with right handed shooter Aaron Wilson joining the Bandits. Last season Thompson was almost traded to Edmonton in a trade with Paul Rabil that fell apart. Now, it seems the Rush are still getting the player they were looking for. Meanwhile, Wilson…
Concerns with the Blue Hens
As last season came to a halt, so did the conclusion of the Hens season. Their season ended with a 3 game losing skid. Grant Kaleikau had an amazing season. He finished the season ranked 18th in total offense value. His Achilles heel was the lack of protecting the ball.He had over 33 turnovers. How do you even expect to win games with that amount of turnovers? The Blue Hens expect a lot out of Grant,…
New Baltimore Box Lacrosse Team Deep With Local Talent
Not since 1999 has professional box lacrosse been played in Baltimore. That changes this winter as the Baltimore Bombers help kick off the second season of the North American Lacrosse League. The Bombers pre-season roster is already in place and full of local Baltimoreans who have enjoyed major success at the college and professional levels. The team’s first picks were Mike Simon from Fallston HS, Stevenson University and Chesapeake Bayhawks,…
Players to Watch in MCLA Division Two
In the MCLA D2 last few years we have had some amazing talent come through the ranks. With the likes of Joe Costello, Cam Holding, and now Jack Dumsa as last three huge names to come through the D2 level. We now have to look for the new faces of the MCLA D2. These are just some of the players that I see making the biggest contributions to their teams…
Dietrich Making Several Moves This Bandits Off Season
Steve “Chugger” Dietrich enters his first season as the Buffalo Bandits’ general manager after a busy off-season. Since taking over for Darris Kilgour, who will stay with the Bandits as bench boss, the franchise’s all time winningest goaltender has brought in several new players via trades or free agency. The highlight of Dietrich’s accusations is Shawn Williams. One of the NLL’s most prolific scorers, Williams has amassed over 1, 000…
Dan Coates Re-Signs in Colorado
The Colorado Mammoth announced today that Dan Coates, the first defenseman selected in the 2011 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft, has signed a one-year agreement to return to the organization for the 2013 season, pending league approval. Coates, 25, had 94 loose balls, tied for fifth-most in the NLL among non-face-off men. “Dan was a stand-out for us in his rookie campaign,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett….