Most of the players in the NLL draft come from the Canadian junior ranks. But some come from more places than others, and some have played in college, MSL, WLA, MILA and other leagues. Below is a chart of where the most players come from throughout North America. Top College Hartford University 3 Robert Morris University 3 Simon Fraser University 2 Duke University 2 Denver University 2 Limestone University 2…
MLL Protected Rosters: Long Island Lizards
The Long Island Lizards were one of the biggest surprises and success stories of the 2012 MLL season. It was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Lizards but thanks to great goaltending, great face-off play and the quick rise of a number of rookies, amongst other things, the Lizards finished 8-6 and reached Championship Weekend, before losing in the first round to the Denver Outlaws (and by losing…
Toronto Rock Go Defense Heavy in Draft
The Toronto Rock was one of the best offensive teams in the 2011/12 season and did not need much improvement upfront. Coach Troy Cordingley always builds his team from the back end out and that is exactly what he did in the 2012 entry draft last night. First Pick (2nd Round 14th overall): Bradley Kri- Defence (Orangeville Northmen) Bradley Kri is a 20-year old defender from Acton, ON who is…
MILA: Co Champions Likely, Sabertooths Attempted Game with Grand Rapids in Omaha
After an initial report a few days ago regarding the Midwest Indoor Lacrosse Association playoffs, some new details have emerged. According to a source, the Colorado Sabertooths and Grand Rapids Dragonfish will likely be named co champions, as originally reported. However, some more details have come alive. According to this source, the Sabertooths and Dragonfish had agreed on a tentative basis to play a Championship game in Omaha. However, it was then moved…
Toronto Rock and Rochester Knighthawks to Face Off in Bell Center December 15th
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, the Toronto Rock and Rochester Knighthawks will play a pre season game in Montreal, Quebec on December 15th at the Bell Centre, the home of the Montreal Canadiens. The last time there was a pro lacrosse team in Montreal was 2002. There had been talks of a Montreal team in CLax, but it never came to suffice. There have been pre…
Draft Grades: Colorado Mammoth
Grade: C+ Picks:Â Colton Clark, Alex Demopolous, Jaeden Gastaldo The Mammoth had only three picks in this draft, making it kind of hard to give them a proper grade. It is lower just because of the lack of picks. Both Clark and Demopolous are good lacrosse players. Clark has as much experience as anyone in the draft after playing with the Burnaby Lakers of the Western Lacrosse Association for the past…
Draft Grades Calgary Roughnecks
Grade:Â B- Picks:Â Joe Resetarits, Matthew Dinsdale, Jackson Decker, Chad Cummings, Curtis Pridham, Miles Dennit. The Roughnecks already were a pretty solid team, with the goaltender of the year, some solid defensive players and a very good offense. They could have used someone to set some picks and create some space (ahem Carter Bender), but overall they got some pretty good players in the draft last night. They had their eyes on…
Mammoth Sign Matt Roik
The Colorado Mammoth got a good season out of Chris Levis last season and Tye Belanger has been a good backup, but today the Mammoth brought in another goaltender. Matt Roik signed with the Mammoth today to a one year deal. Roik was a backup with the Washington Stealth before he was traded to the Toronto Rock. He was supposed to be the starter last season, but struggled and they…
LXM Pro Hosts Big Names
You’ve heard of LXM Pro, but probably don’t know a ton about it. You know some guys who were drafted by Major League Lacrosse are in it, but really, what is LXM Pro? It’s a tour of professional lacrosse players. It’s just two teams that play each other. On Saturday they were in Salt Lake City, Utah and Team STX beat Team Sole, 16-14. Who are some big names in…
Winners and Losers of the NLL Draft
Winners Minnesota Swarm- Hard not to have a good draft with four first rounders and three of them being in the top four. Minnesota got a stud defender in Brock Sorensen plus two elite scorers in Kiel Matisz and Shayne Jackson. They also got Matt Gibson, the MLL rookie of the year and he has experience in the WLA as well. Sam Bradman was a risky pick but he could…