Yesterday news came out that the Bandits goaltender Michael Thompson would be retiring from the league after a solid seven season career in the NLL. Last season Thompson lost the starting job to acquisition Anthony Cosmo, who was franchised two days ago by the team. The team had a goaltender controversy that is made much easier by the retirement of Thompson, who played six seasons in Buffalo. Recently fans may…
Bandits Officially Franchise Cosmo and Kelusky
Buffalo Bandits Director of Lacrosse Operations Scott Loffler today announced the team has tagged forward Tracey Kelusky and goaltender Anthony Cosmo as Buffalo’s franchise players for the 2013 NLL season. By declaring an Unrestricted Free Agent as a Franchise Player, a club ensures they will retain the player’s services for the upcoming season. Teams can declare up to two franchise players each year. Kelusky played his second season as a…
Hounds look to Prove Doubters Wrong…Again
Charlotte ends a string of road trips in their away finale against the underachieving Hamilton Nationals at Ron Joyce Stadium. The Hounds and Nationals seem to be moving in opposite directions. As an expansion team, Hamilton (then Toronto) won the MLL championship their first year and haven’t been there since, now rising even as low being tied at second worst in the league. The Hounds are a first year team…
Bandits Goalie Mike Thompson Retires
Just a day after the Buffalo Bandits franchised goaltender Anthony Cosmo, it has been reported by IL Indoor that the other Bandits goalie, Mike Thompson, has retired from the NLL. Thompson split time with Cosmo as the starting goaltender with Buffalo last season, and was the full time starter until the team traded for Cosmo mid season. Thompson has won an NLL Championship and retires with an 11.3 career goals…
Rose, Edwards and Boychuk Resign with Rock
Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson announced the signings of three players on Thursday. Â Goaltenders Nick Rose and Zak Boychuk as well as defenceman Damon Edwards have each signed one-year contracts that will see them return to the Rock in 2013. Rose was acquired from Calgary at the trade deadline in March of this year and his arrival provided a spark for the Rock that led them to the East Division…
Thunder Top Lakers in WLA Playoffs Opener
Last night was the first night of the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs, and it was game one between the Langley Thunder and Burnaby Lakers. The Thunder won the game, 9-8, on a goal from Lewis Ratcliff with 35 seconds left in the game. The score was tied 6-6 in the second period after a couple of two goal runs from each team. The third period did not see any scoring…
Stealth Sign Six Free Agents
The National Lacrosse League free agency period opened today and the Washington Stealth wasted little time, signing six players for the 2013 season, pending league approval. The players will be part of the Stealth’s 40-man training camp squad this December, fighting for one of 23 spots on the team’s regular season active roster. Of the six players signed by the Stealth today, two have experience playing in the NLL. Peter Jacobs was…
MLL Unit Breakdowns: Denver @ Rochester
On paper, Denver has the upper hand. Then again, there have been a few whacky losses this season. In their first meeting, the Outlaws took home the win 16-12. Since then, both teams have matured, gelled and will play hard to win. Denver’s attack is led by Brendan Mundorf who has been hot and not at different times this season. He’s either rattled the cage or let others do the…
Ryan Hotaling Ready for QSLL Finals, PLL Season
Ryan Hotaling is one of the biggest names on a PLL roster. Playing with the Boston Blazers of the National Lacrosse League, he has plenty of experience. He is going to be on the Charlotte Copperheads in the PLL this season, and he has played this summer with the Vermont Voyageurs of the QSLL. Yesterday I talked to him about both. 1. How tough is the transition for you after…
Lizards and Bayhawks Unit by Unit
There are only two games remaining in the MLL season and the Long Island Lizards are starting to feel the heat. The Lizards are currently one game ahead of the two teams tied for fourth, the Boston Cannons and Rochester Rattlers, but have to play the top ranked team this week, the Chesapeake Bayhawks. With two games left, the Lizards have no room for error because earlier in the season…