Defense has always been something the Toronto Rock pride themselves in. It’s part of the reason they dominated the early 200os, and why they won it all in 2011. This season, they are bringing in what is a bit of a new look defense. First off, they lost Bruce Codd to a coaching gig with the Calgary Roughnecks. Second, they signed former Buffalo Bandits captain Chris White to be a defensive cog….
Have the Swarm Already Won the Cosmo Trade?
Last season, Minnesota Swarm goaltender Anthony Cosmo was traded to the Buffalo Bandits. Both teams made the playoffs but lost in the first round. Cosmo struggled at times with the Bandits, while the Swarm brought in two rookies, Tyler Carlson and Evan Kirk, who helped lead the Swarm to a surprisingly good season. The Bandits gave up two first round draft picks to get Cosmo, who will be their goaltender…
Mark Matthews Will Be First Overall Pick
It was reported yesterday that Mark Matthews will be the first overall pick to the Edmonton Rush in the 2012 National Lacrosse League entry draft, to no one’s surprise. #Rush GM Derek Keenan confirmed today Mark Matthews will be the No. 1 pick in the 2012 #NLL Entry Draft and suit up for the Edmonton Rush. — Gerry Moddejonge (@SunModdejonge) September 18, 2012 Matthews has been predicted as a…
Toronto Re-Signs LeBlanc
Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced the signing of forward Stephan Leblanc to a one-year contract.  Leblanc was the NLL’s rookie of the year in 2010 and returns for his fourth season in a Rock uniform. “Stephan is the prototypical power forward in this league,†said Sanderson.  “He made an immediate impact when he entered the league, but I think he has teased us a bit over his…
Pat Maddalena Retires from NLL
According to IL Indoor, National Lacrosse League journyman Pat Maddalena will retire from the NLL. Maddalena last played with the Toronto Rock, where he helped the team to the 2011 Champions Cup. He played on several different teams; the Rock, Buffalo Bandits, Arizona Sting, Columbus Landsharks, Orlando Titans and the New York Titans. The two time all star scored 625 career points in his twelve year career. Now 34 years…
Lacrosse Radio Network Week Lineup: Taz is Back, Powell Speaks and Texas Lax
It’s a huge week in The Lacrosse Radio Network starting live tpnight at 8pm, when we kick off the week with an interview with Casey Powell. A few weeks ago, Powell spoke on LaxWorm Radio where he expressed distaste with Major League Lacrosse. He follows up tonight on LaxWorm again at 8pm to discuss the league unionizing. Friday night, learn about the world of lacrosse in Texas with the State…
Rockhoppers and Kingfish Announce Home Dates
Earlier this week, the Boston Rockhoppers and the Rhode Island Kingfish of the North American Lacrosse League began selling season tickets and announced what their home dates would be. An official schedule of games with opponents has not yet been announced. Below is the schedule of games for Boston and Rhode Island. Boston Rockhoppers Saturday January 12, 2013 @ 7pm Saturday January 19, 2013 @ 7pm Saturday February 2, 2013…
CLax: Toronto Team On the Way, Demons Open Up Vs Ironmen
The Canadian Lacrosse League has made several announcements via their Twitter page the last few days, one having to do with their schedule and one about an expansion franchise. The first one game on September 12th where they said “Clax 2013 schedule to be released soon. Season opener is January 12th, a Creator’s Cup rematch – Ohsweken Demons and the Iroquois Ironmen.” The same day, CLax tweeted that expansion franchises…
USA Announces Bowhunter Cup Roster
Regy Thorpe announced the players today that will represent the United States at the Third Annual Bowhunter Cup. The star-studded roster, led by Casey Powell, will take on the Iroquois Nationals on Saturday, October 13th at 8:00 p.m. The teams will compete in an International Exhibition at The Blue Cross Arena, which is the home of the 2012 National Lacrosse League Champion Rochester Knighthawks. “The best fans in the league…
Hickman Named PLL Player Of The Week
New York, NY – The Professional Lacrosse League (PLL) announced today that Charlotte Copperheads forward Matt Hickman has been named the Professional Lacrosse League Player of the Week for the period ending September 16, 2012. The Darnestown, Maryland native had seven points in Charlotte’s season opener last week notching at least one point in each quarter.  The 5-7, 208-pound forward finished last week’s game with four goals and three assists…