The National Lacrosse League has implemented a new standardized concussion testing protocol for its players to be used by medical personnel at all NLL games. At any time during the season, any player suspected of having incurred a concussion in a game or practice will be given immediate concussion testing by appropriate personnel. In addition to implementing these new standards during games and practices, all NLL players will undergo baseline testing for concussions…
Rock Sign Dan Carey, Five Draft Picks
The Toronto Rock have signed six players to one-year contracts including top draft selection Bradley Kri and veteran forward Dan Carey. Â The Rock will begin their official training camp on Saturday, December 1st at the brand new Toronto Rock practice facility in Oakville, ON in preparation for the 2013 season. The 30-year old Carey is a veteran of six NLL seasons and is entering his second season in Toronto after…
Niagara Acquires Brad Favero
St. Catharines, Ont. – Niagara’s Pro Lacrosse team made their first trade today acquiring two players from the Brampton Inferno. St Catharines resident Brad Favero and Brock University Student-Athlete Dustin Dunn come to Niagara for Ryan Campbell and Jordan Coffey. “Brad is a high quality individual and a great player†said Niagara General Manager/Coach Jeff Dowling. “He was tied for the league in goals scored and was tied for first…
MLL Protected Rosters: Hamilton Nationals
It can be funny sometimes the difference a year makes. The Nationals went from 2011 runners-up to 2012 second-to-last in the standings. The Hamilton Nationals dug themselves into a rather large hole to start the 2012 MLL season, losing the first three games of the season, and never recovered. A big issue was that a large selection of its players still playing in the NLL at the start of the…
NLL Transactions: Bandits, Roughnecks, Swarm
With the NLL draft now a couple weeks in the past, teams are starting to lock up their draft selections and other roster players. Below are the transactions of the week. * Buffalo Bandits released Ian Llord and signed draft picks Wenster Green, Kevin Brownell and Jordan Critch. They also signed forward Jamie Rooney to a one year deal. Rooney was in Toronto last season. * The Calgary Roughnecks officially…
Cornell Looks to Rebound After Lost Season
With visions of getting to the championship, dreams for Cornell turned into a deadly nightmare.Their star Rob Pannell was sitting on the bench last year with a broken ankle, and it cost them. Panell was the aggressive scorer that this team thrived on. In the defensive department, the Big Red lacked deapth in the goal tender position. Last season ended in a three game losing skid. The good side of this aspect…
Jacksonville Bullies Cease Operations for 2012
According to Chris Milo, the owner of the Jacksonville Bullies of the Professional Lacrosse League, the Bullies will cease operations for the remainder of the 2012 season. According to several sources, this means that the Reading Rockets will play their to remaining games with the Charlotte Copperheads but all of the Bullies games will be cancelled. Milo stated problems with New Jersey going dormant to start the year and then other problems…
Photo: Falcons Receiver Wears Knighthawks Jersey
From the Rochester Knighthawks faceoff page, Atlanta Falcons star receiver Roddy White wore a Jordan Hall Knighthawks jersey.
Week 5 CUFLA Top 5 Power Rankings
Week 5 CUFLA Top 5 Power Rankings 1. Bishop’s 8-0-0 (Last Week 1) Eight games into the season and the defending Baggataway Cup champions have yet to suffer a loss. The Bishop Gaiter’s have not been in the loss column since September 22nd, 2011, making them unbeaten in 19 straight games. The Gaiters picked up two wins while outscoring their opponents 23-5 on the weekend. This Thursday the unbeaten Gaiters…
Maryland Men’s Season Preview
The University of Maryland is preparing for what should be another stellar season for Coach John Tillman and the Terps. 2012 ended in a rough fashion for Maryland, as they lost in the NCAA Lacrosse Championship game to the Loyola Greyhounds, 9-3. It was the Terps’ eleventh trip back to the championship game, after they lost last year 9-7 to Virginia in the finals. Two years in a row, both ending…