The tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan on April 6th left Canada reeling. The loss is unfathomable, especially in such a tight-knight community like sports. But where there is tragedy, there can also be hope, and the National Lacrosse League offered that up in spades this weekend as they paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the… Continue reading NLL supports Humboldt Broncos
2011 wasn’t all that long ago, but in the world of professional sports it might as well be a lifetime. Physical activity is hard on the body, so even athletes in peak physical condition sometimes retire from the game they love in their mid-30s or early 40s. It gives them little time to achieve everything… Continue reading Sandy Chapman: A constant in a changing NLL
Buffalo Bandits captain Steve Priolo captivated the (lacrosse) world this past summer when he chose to live in his van while he played for the Victoria Shamrocks of the Western Lacrosse Association. It’s winter now, and he’s still living in it. Sometimes. For those unfamiliar with Victoria, B.C., its climate is pretty hospitable. Because it’s… Continue reading Steve Priolo: yup, he’s back in the van
Don’t blame yourself if the name Dan Craig was an unfamiliar one when the Toronto Rock announced that he would make his NLL debut last Saturday night against the Buffalo Bandits. The game was Craig’s first box lacrosse game in nearly three years. Seriously. The sixth-round 2017 pick had practiced, but due to an ankle… Continue reading NLL rookie report: Dan Craig, Toronto Rock
In a media scrum, you’d be hard-pressed not to notice that both Rob Hellyer and Brett Hickey of the Toronto Rock have expressive brown eyes, both sets of which contained frustration after their last game on December 16th, a 17-9 loss to the Saskatchewan Rush. But that’s about the only physical similarity you could pinpoint.… Continue reading NLL: Hellyer and Hickey a dynamic duo for Rock
Many PMLA graduates have made their marks on the NCAA, boosting not only their resumes but also their level of play in box lacrosse season. American collegiate field lacrosse provides young men and women the chance to experience life and lacrosse on an entirely different level. The NCAA stresses professionalism and academic achievement as well… Continue reading PMLA graduates make mark on NCAA
When every lacrosse player in the world respects what you have done thats when you know youve had a remarkable career. Your the man @CDLAX7 — Cody Jamieson (@Cjamieson88) March 12, 2017 Cody Jamieson summed up Colin Doyle’s career very well in the above tweet. Social media was awash with praise for the former Toronto… Continue reading Doyle reflects as Rock honour captain
This month the Toronto Rock teamed up with Bell at their home opener to promote Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 25th and the importance of caring for your mental health. The Toronto Rock raised $10,275 through ticket sales from their home opener. Team owner Jamie Dawick personally matched that and the Rock donated a total… Continue reading Players on the IR navigate physical and mental hurdles
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) recently launched NLL Productions, a subdivision of their communications department focused on creating video content for web platforms. It’s a small operation right now – Toronto’s Mia Gordon is their only reporter. She works out of the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, while the rest of the NLL’s front… Continue reading PR Profile: Mia Gordon
