According to the Charlotte Hounds’ twitter account, the team has traded Justin Turri to the Denver Outlaws. In return, they received a second round pick in the collegiate draft. Turri was traded because he has a new job opportunity in San Francisco and Denver is a lot closer to play for him, also according to the team’s twitter. In response to the trade, Turri tweeted, “Can’t thank @CharlotteMLL (Charlotte Hounds) enough. Loved…
Wings Roster Nearly Set Heading Into Camp
No NHL?…Football team stinking up the place? NBA is ok… don’t worry… NLL Camps open in three weeks. Our boys come to play for the love of the game, not the almighty dollar. As year two begins under Johnny Mouradian as head coach, returning Wings players must remember to come into camp in shape and the rookies and free agents, be ready to sweat, hit, and sweat some more. Everyone…
Bid on Lacrosse Items on Lacrosse Radio Network Tonight
Tonight and tomorrow the Lacrosse Radio Network and affiliate blog LaxWorm.com will be working on a drive to help raise money for victims of hurricane Sandy. LaxWorm Radio, one of the top rated shows on lacrosse radio, will be airing tonight and tomorrow at 8pm on The Lacrosse Radio Network and MLL Radio. Guests for the shows include Casey Powell (Rochester Knighthawks), Paul Rabil (Boston Cannons & Rochester Knighthawks), CJ…
Penn State Overcasting Adversity
This year for any Penn State athelete and or student was horrific. They had to watch their once prestigious school go from fame to shame.They had to observe what coaches could do when they had power and watch how the media could overcast a dark shadow over the school. Last year Penn State went 7-7 and lost to Navy.Last year they had put on a clinic outlasting their opponents and literally beaten them to…
Blizzard Look Solid in First Year
The Barrie Blizzard are the first expansion team in the Canadian Lacrosse League. While Toronto and Niagara are also new, they have moved from other locations, making the Blizzard the only expansion team. Some players they added included Anthony Lackey, who has played in the NLL with the Toronto Rock. They also added Brandon Noble out of Orangeville. Travis Bland of the Kentucky Stickhorses and Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks will be solid…
Denver Outlaws Off-Season Update
The Denver Outlaws were a high-powered offensive in 2012. They scored the most goals in all of Major League Lacrosse en route to having the best regular season record and falling to Chesapeake in the MLL Championship game. The Outlaws have reached the playoffs in all seven years of the franchise’s existence. Last year’s team far exceeded expectations, after an off-season that saw a lot of turnover in the front…
Mammoth Re-Sign Adam Jones
The Colorado Mammoth announced today that forward Adam Jones, the 2012 National Lacrosse League Rookie of the Year, has re-signed with the team. Jones, 23, led all rookies in points (76) and assists (47), and scored the second-most goals (29) among first-year players. “Adam put the league on notice in 2012 that he is one of the most-gifted young offensive players in the sport,” said Mammoth president & general manager…
Meet a NALL Player: Joe Evans
Name: Joe Evans Position: Goalie Team: Rhode Island Kignfish Pro teams: Vermont Voyageurs Favorite Lacrosse Memory: First game as a field goalie, I let in one goal and was covered in bruises…I was hooked Favorite Pro: Anthony Cosmo, he plays great angles and is almost always in position but can also make the acrobatic reaction saves. Strengths: Field Vision, being able to read off ball play is a must in box. Toughest Shooter:…
Sabertooths Leaving Options Open
The Colorado Sabertooths dominated the Midwest Indoor Lacrosse Association this season and it ended with a Championship title against the defending Grand Rapids Dragonfish. After such a dominant season, the question for the Sabertooths is, what’s next? “I am not sure what is next for the Sabertooths.” said owner Matt Ogden. “We are lead by 2 excellent coaches, Langtry and Gallant, and we have a very talented team. The organization…
NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
The National Lacrosse League has announced a strategic partnership with United Entertainment Group (UEG), a global leader in entertainment marketing. UEG, on behalf of the NLL, will seek to explore opportunities for NLL players and teams in the brand, media and entertainment space including television and digital platforms. “As a marketer and a former lacrosse player, I have a tremendous appreciation for the opportunity that the NLL brings to the market”,…