Blackwolves Talk: American Field Players Not Returning

September 20, 2014

This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Blane Harrison of the New England Black Wolves this week. Below are notes on four main areas of preseason talk with NLL teams. Trades: [Jamie] Lincoln brings quality depth to our left side. We are expecting that he will compete for a regular spot and contribute goals. We want to…

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Knighthawks Sign Zac Reid

September 19, 2014

The Rochester Knighthawks announced today that they have signed defenseman/transition man Zac Reid to a one-year deal. The former draft choice joins the Knighthawks after an impressive summer season with the Major Series Lacrosse Brampton Excelsiors. “On a young Brampton team he really stood out this summer,” said Knighthawks and Brampton defenseman Mike Kirk. “He was extremely coachable and was able to buy into our defensive system very quickly. He…

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Bandits Make Flurry of Signings

September 17, 2014

Buffalo Bandits General Manager Steve Dietrich today announced the team has agreed to terms on one-year contracts with transition players Kevin Brownell and Mitch Wilde, as well as defensemen Glen Bryan and Marty Hill. Brownell returns for his third season with the Bandits this year. The former third-round pick amassed seven points (3+4) last season in 12 games played for Buffalo. He’s played in 19 games for the Bandits over…

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Stealth Talk: Burton and Belton In

September 17, 2014

This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Doug Locker of the Vancouver Stealth this week. Below are notes on four main areas of pre season talk with NLL teams. Trades: Kyle [Belton] is a very athletic versatile player with two seasons of NLL experience under his belt.  We feel he is very good…

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Roughnecks Talk: Moleski Adds D to Roughnecks

September 16, 2014

This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Mike Board of the Calgary Roughnecks this week. Below are notes on three main areas of pre season talk with NLL teams. Free Agency: We are in contract discussions with both Andrew McBride and Scott Ranger. Jeff Moleski is a warrior. We feel he adds a…

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Rock Sign Forward Brett Hickey

September 15, 2014

Toronto Rock General Manager Terry Sanderson has announced the signing of free agent forward Brett Hickey to a 1-year agreement. The contract is pending league approval. The Windsor, Ontario native was selected in the fifth round of the 2011 NLL Draft by the Vancouver Stealth. Hickey played his entire Junior lacrosse career with his hometown Windsor AKO Fratmen (now the Clippers) of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL). In…

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Roughnecks Sign Stealth Defenseman Jeff Moleski

September 12, 2014

The Calgary Roughnecks announced today that they have signed Free Agent Jeff Moleski to a one year deal. The 32-year-old defender has spent the last four seasons with the Vancouver Stealth (formerly known as the Washington Stealth). Moleski played with the Roughnecks from 2005 until 2010 before being traded to the Stealth for a first round draft pick. “It’s extremely exciting to have Jeff back in the Calgary Roughnecks family,”…

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Bandits Talk: Planning to Bring Back Tavares

September 12, 2014

This off season we plan on going one on one with every general manager in the National Lacrosse League to discuss the latest news. We spoke with Steve Dietrich about the Buffalo Bandits this week. Below are notes on four main areas of pre season talk with NLL teams. Free Agency:  The plan is for John [Tavares] to play again in 2015 and we couldn’t be happier to have our captain…

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Swarm Sign Dean Hill, Sam Bradman

September 11, 2014

The Minnesota Swarm today announced that the team has signed F Dean Hill, F Zach Palmer and D Ian Crawford to one-year deals as well as T Sam Bradman to a two-year contract. Minnesota also agreed to terms with Rory McDade to join the sidelines as an assistant coach for the ’15 season. McDade was a forward with the Swarm from 2006-09. Hill, 29, returns to the Swarm for his…

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Athan Iannucci Signs Back with Colorado Mammoth

September 9, 2014

The Colorado Mammoth announced on Tuesday that the team has continued its off-season signings as it has agreed to terms with 2008 NLL MVP Athan Iannucci and 2013 NLL All-Rookie Team member Joey Cupido. “When we brought Athan in last year, he showed flashes of his old self,” said Mammoth president & general manager Steve Govett. “We need more of that! As for Joey, he’s one of the most athletically-gifted…

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