Going into their last regular season game versus Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rivals Penn State; the Hofstra Pride needed a win of their own as well as a win by St. Joseph’s to gain a berth in their conference tournament. However, the game ended in a similar fashion as several others in Hofstra’s 2012 season, an overtime loss. This loss officially ended the season for the Pride, leaving them 6-8 overall with a 2-4…
Toronto Keeps Most of Team In Tact, Looks to Compete for NLL Championship
Last Year the Toronto Rock were within a game of the Champions Cup but fell to their rivals the Rochester Knighthawks. Toronto will look to once again be a force in the NLL in 2013 and have been busy this offseason. During this offseason Toronto has resigned Jesse Gamble, Rob Marshall, Mike Hobbins, Brenden Thenhaus, Stephan Leblanc and Nick Inch. All these players are core role players who will help…
Wolverines Put Year One Struggles Behind Them
Michigan, who was 1-13 last season, needs some improvement with the defense AND the offense. Last year we saw that the Wolverines were not consistent with getting wins. Last year Michigan took a leap of faith and expanded their team in the Division One program. Michigan struggled with experience. They had 26 underclassmen 17 freshman and 9 sophomores. They need to be molded into a scoring machine team. Michigan had played the 34th…
Roughnecks Bring In Matt Flindell, Bring Back Scigliano
The Calgary Roughnecks announced two signings yesterday; veteran backup goaltender Matt Flindell and Frankie Scigliano. Last season, Roguhnecks goalie Mike Poulin won the NLL goaltender of the year with the second best goals against average in the league at 10.27 behind just Evan Kirk. He was also tied for first in wins with ten, tied with Chris Levis in Colroado. However, Poulin wasn’t even close in saves leaders, not breaking…
NLL Creates New Rules For Handling Concussion Safety
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…