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NLL Announces GM Of the Year Finalists

June 10, 2014
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Edmonton, AB—The National Lacrosse League has announced three finalists for the 2014 NLL General Manager of the Year Award. The Calgary Roughnecks’ Mike Board, Edmonton Rush’s Derek Keenan and Rochester Knighthawks’ Curt Styres were the top three vote recipients for their roles as general managers with their respective teams. Board, who also serves as Director of Business Operations for the Roughnecks, oversaw the Calgary team that finished second in the…

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What Does Cam Holding Bring to the Denver Outlaws?

June 10, 2014
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Photo Credit: Di Miller On Monday June 2, the Denver Outlaws acquired Cameron Holding, Midfielder from the Chesapeake Bayhawks.  In the trade, the Bayhawks acquired Stephen Robarge, Midfielder/Faceoff, and James Connelly, Defenseman, who was on the college inactive roster. A native of Whitby, Ontario, Canada, Holding moved to Michigan in 2005 where he attended DeWitt High School.  The midfielder attended Florida Southern University where he played two years of NCAA…

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2014 NLL Season Recap: Roughnecks Come Close

June 9, 2014
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The Calgary Roughnecks came up about five minutes short of winning their third Champion’s Cup in franchise history. ln the tie-breaking mini-game for all the marbles, the Roughnecks built up a 2-0 lead, then gave up three straight goals in the dying moments to see the Rochester Knighthawks take the trophy. Still, in a season that saw a number of ups and downs, it’s hard to call the season a…

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NLL League Announces Finalists for 2014 Sportsmanship Award

June 9, 2014
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Toronto’s Billings, Edmonton’s Knight & Buffalo’s Williams all honored for high level of play and respect for the game The National Lacrosse League has announced three finalists for the 2014 NLL Sportsmanship Award. Toronto Rock forward Garrett Billings, Edmonton Rush forward Curtis Knight and Buffalo Bandits forward Shawn Williams were all deemed to have exemplified a high level of sportsmanship to go along with tremendous play on the field this…

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2015 MLL Prospect Watch Part Two: Thompson, Poillon, Bitter

June 9, 2014
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Following up on the initial 2015 MLL prospect watch, here are 10 more prospects who could see their name called during next January’s Major League Lacrosse Draft. Lyle Thompson, Albany, Attackman The reigning Tewaaraton Award winner with his brother Miles, Lyle Thompson owns the NCAA Division I record with 128 points during a historic 2014 season. Lyle has put up eye-popping numbers and should undoubtedly enjoy success at the next…

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Launch Get Past Lizards Led by Powell, McArdle

June 8, 2014
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The Florida Launch (4-2) got another win at home against a struggling New York Lizards (3-3) team Saturday night 11-8.In what looks like a close affair on the scoreboard, the New York Lizards were very much never in the game. Up and down offense in the first left the game up for grabs early, but it was penalties by the Lizards that allowed Casey Powell and Jordan Hall to take the early…

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Knighthawks to Host Parade on Tuesday

June 8, 2014
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 The Rochester Knighthawks will hold a 2014 NLL Championship Parade on Tuesday, June 10th at 11:45 a.m. The procession will start at The Blue Cross Arena and end at City Hall on Church Street. Knighthawks Owner and General Manager Curt Styres will then receive a proclamation from the City of Rochester. The players and staff will transport the Cup through the streets in a caravan of vehicles. Fans can wear the…

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Outlaws Lose First Game at the Hands of the Hounds

Charlotte Hounds coach Mike Cerino knew that his team would have to turn in a solid first quarter to have a chance to beat the Denver Outlaws. As it turned out, the fourth quarter proved to be the difference, as the Hounds pulled ahead to knock off the previously undefeated Outlaws 18-15 on Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Matt Danowski, Ryan Young and John Haus had three goals apiece for…

June 8, 2014
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Outlaws Look for Sixth Win, Take on Charlotte Hounds

Photo Credit:  Di Miller The Denver Outlaws (5-0) head to American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, NC on June 7th to face the Charlotte Hounds (1-4) for the second time in nine days.  Last week in Denver, the Outlaws showed fans from near and far why they are still undefeated in the regular season, and looking for their 26th consecutive win.  If they can do this, they will be tied…

June 7, 2014
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