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Fri, Jan 14 05' "Ken's NLL report for the new season just started!" Myk Aussie

"If you are the Commissioner of the National Lacrosse League, you have to be scratching your head wondering…. Plans for a 12-team (or more) league faded when only Minnesota was accepted as an expansion team for this year. Edmonton and Winnipeg were also mentioned as possibilities as well as mild interest from other NBA or NHL teams who wanted to fill their buildings, but no one stepped forward. Vancouver could not get its ownership problems settled and with a noticeable 2000 fan drop in attendance from 2003 to 2004 it started to look bleak. Even a move to the older arena from GM Place fell through and the Ravens said bye-bye.

So we are at 10 teams in the 2005 version of the NLL. Philly, Toronto, Colorado are all strong franchises and no one has to worry too much about attendance. It’s the other teams that should worry the Commish. Arizona’s home opener drew only 5900…not much difference from last year’s average. The Arizona Sting share the building with the now-idle NHL Phoenix Coyotes. Anaheim’s second year began with only 5700 showing up at the Pond for their home opener, which is only 1000 better than last year. Maybe a 1-15 record is not something to build off of. San Jose has 7000 at its home opener. That would be a nice percentage improvement over last year if it were sustained (5000 last year), but if the Ravens could not survive on 8000 fans a game, what do you think the chances of these three surviving? Oh, by the way, these two buildings also have NHL teams as tenants. Any thought of those hockey season ticket holders becoming rabid lacrosse fans has not yet materialized, but it is early in the New Year." Ken Saroka, MykWebT.V. Sports,New York / Philadelphia Division

"Ken thanks for the excellent NLL report. It's a game that I enjoy watching immensely" Myk Aussie

Sat, Nov 6 04' "The Minnesota Swarm a new team in the NLL" Moose

Big news in the National Lacrosse League. Not only is there a video out I just got on the Calgary Roughnecks first Championship, called: "War on the Floor' but also there is now a new team; The Minnesota Swarm. The Cincinnati Swarm of Af2 only lasted one season 2003, so the nickname is unused until now. The Buffalo Bandits have announced they have signed three free agent players: F Jonas Derks (not 'jerks), D John Donnelly and F Garrett Cree to one year contracts. 

The Roughnecks meanwhile aim to keep their Championship squad together by resigning D Brad MacDonald, F Jessie Phillips (no relation to Larry Phillips), F/D Taylor Wray to two-year contracts. They also signed D Craig Gelsvik to a one-year deal with an option. The Rocherster Knighthawks (not Norfolk Nighthawks) have named Sean Fitts Ast.H. Coach. The Swarm have now completed their inaugural Coaching staff by signing Derek Moffat and Adam Mueller." Moose

Sat, May 8 04' "Calgary Town is going Crazy as the Roughnecks newcomers win the NLL Cup Final!"  Myk Aussie

The Calgary Roughnecks defeated the Buffalo Bandits, 14-11, in front of a massive sellout crowd of 19,209 fans at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Fridee night in the NLL National Lacrosse League Champion's Cup Final. How about this the fella I met several weeks ago Curtis Palidwor was named Championship Game MVP with 41 saves. I bet these Roughnecks will now be even more popular with the hot Cwoc's. Keep reading below for some great pictures as I met up with the Roughnecks a few weeks ago in Vancouver. Well done Roughnecks especially as they only joined the NLL a couple of years ago" Myk Aussie

Tues, May 4 04' "NLL update from Moose!" Myk Aussie

National Lacrosse League Update By: Rich Salzer

The New Champions Cup looks awesome! I saw the former Cup on 15 Sept. 2000, Pinball's last game as player before he became 'just' Coach of the Toronto Argonauts. The Toronto Rock were at SkyDome outside, that day with their trophy and Championship rings. Got a nice autographed posted of the Rock from Rick Veltman. The 2004 Coach of the Year in the N.L.L was Coach Paul Day of the Rochester Knight- hawks (not to be confused with the late, former Norfolk Af2 variety!).
Nice going Paul!

Wed, April 14 04' "NLL update from Ken!" Myk Aussie

Sat, April 3 04' "Wow! NLL Cwoc report from Vancouver!" Myk Aussie

As I was cruising around last Sundee arvo in Vancouver I stumbled across these fine Cwoc ladies. From left are Cwoc's Cool Women Of Canada Liz, Deanna & Tara. These beautiful ladies were at The Shark Club after the Vancouver Ravens played the Calgary Roughnecks. Thanks ladies for make NLL webWORLD a beautiful place to read & look at sporting pictures. God luck to the Calgary Roughnecks in the upcoming playoffs.

Below: OK why not, lets have more of Deanna & Tara as I made sure my new mate Tim Micallef from The Score joined in for another great picture. The NLL is a expanding game in Canada & the US. Tim traveled from Toronto to Vancouver to report on the big clash for The Score, Canadian National TV. Tim told me he also loves the NFL & CFL.

While I was at The Shark Club I got to have a chat to Roughneck players goalie Curtis Paldiwer & Jesse Phillips about the expanding NLL game." Myk Aussie

Wed, Jan 24 04' "NLL report" Moose

East
Toronto 8-4
Buffalo 8-5
Rochester 6-7
Philadelphia 5-8

West
Colorado 11-3
San Jose 7-4
Calgary 7-5
Arizona 6-7
Vancouver 4-9
Anaheim 1-11

In playoffs now: Toronto (Go Rock!), Buffalo, Colorado, another John Elway,
Stan Kroenke, Pat Bolen success story!

Wed, Jan 21 04' "The NLL season has started! Ken's NLL report!" Myk Aussie

From: Kenneth Saroka 

A very schizophrenic start to the NLL season, a season that almost never was due to a labor dispute that has not been solved (they are playing under the terms of the old collective bargaining agreement).

In the East--the Philadelphia Wings get Jake Bergey back in the line-up after missing all of last year and win their first two games on the road in hostile places (Rochester and Buffalo) and they play one of their worst ever home games losing to Rochester 17-11 (the 6 goal loss ties a home record for poorest performance in the regular season).  The Wings were up 5-2 in the first quarter but then gave up 9 straight
goals forcing Dallas Eliuk from the nets.  The Wings were outshot 33-9 in the second and third quarters. The game was a real stinker.

Toronto--Head Coach Les Bartley is undergoing treatments for colon cancer and just does not seem to be the same dominant team, losing at Rochester and then needing a kick in the pants in the second quarter to get past Calgary.  The East, on paper seems tougher than the West, but it may just be survival of the fittest as each team plays the other 4 times.

Attendance: Last year Columbus, Albany, New Jersey, Ottawa, and New York were all dregs, hovering around 5000 per game.  The relocated teams have done somewhat better--Anaheim drew almost 7000 for their first home game, Arizona drew 12,000 for the home opener but only 5500 for their second home game, San Jose drew 8000, and Vancouver also is averaging 8000. Calgary has yet to open at home. Marginal improvement but the labor strife may have cost some fannies in the seats." Ken, MYKwebWORLD reporter

Wed, Dec 24 " Merry Merry Christmas to all Lacrosse fans!" Myk 

Hope you can join me in 2004 and especially on Invest In Inet MYKwebTV! Myk's Mates Club Click here Lots more coming to MYKwebWORLD" Myk Aussie

Fri, Dec 19 03, "New NLL  League sets a 12/18 noon EST drop dead deadline to the striking players association!" Ken  

The skinny here---if the players play under the terms of the old CBA while negotiating, then there will be a season.  If not, season will be cancelled.  Plans to
sign scabs apparently are not working." Ken

Sun, Aug 31 03, "New York Saints suspend operations, are seeking new ownership" Ken

Also from the NLL: Columbus Landsharks to move to Phoenix and be run by the
Phoenix Coyotes and play in a new arena in Glendale beginning this season.  
Sets up an odd combination of 10 teams--6 western, only two of which have
been around more than one year (Calgary/Vancouver) and 4 eastern. The
league has jettisoned the teams that have labored to get 5000 fans (Ottawa,
NY, NJ, Columbus, Albany).  You would think that lacrosse would be bigger
in the east, but you have to add to the previous list of dog teams other
previous failures (Washington, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Boston)." Ken

Mon, Aug 4 03, "NLL sad update re Rebels!" Myk Aussie

Just got back from Montreal/Buffalo. A quick story. 
NLL: NJ Storm now playing in Anaheim.  
Ottawa Rebel folded, players in dispersal draft.  Columbus may move to Phoenix." Ken Saroka

Mon, June 30 03, "N.L.L Off season Update" By: Moose & Ken

The Albany Attack have completed their relocation to San Jose. The Shark
tank will be crowded next winter/spring w/ the NHL Sharks, the Ar.FL Sabercats & the Attack, that is if they keep their nickname. Thanks for tip to Ken, the Man in Philly er, ah Leavittown, PA." Moose

May 28, "Uni of Virginia wins it's 3rd NCAA Mens Lacrosse title in the past 4 seasons" Myk Aussie

Lacrosse News By: Moose Salzer

The University of Melissa Stark, er, ah Virginia won it's 3rd NCAA men's
Lacrosse title in the last 4 seasons. Thomas Jefferson, our 3rd Pres. would be proud! Way to go, Cavaliers! Now if The Sporting News Sports weekly would lay off the stork jokes it would all be copasetic!" Moose

May 20, "As Mooses beloved Toronto Rock bask in the glory of another Championship the rest of the league is in a bit of turmoil as relocation talks muddy the water! From Moose" Myk

National Lacrosse League Offseason report
By: Rich 'Rock/Moose" Salzer

Yes Myk Aussie the rest of the league is in a bit of turmoil as relocation talks muddy the water! Either Montreal (who was inactive last season) or Ottawa will relocate to either Winnipeg or San Jose. The New York Saints are also a possible move to either Regina or another American City my inside sources tell me. 

The CFL turf issue @ Montreal & possible Arenafootball2 expansion are also factors in the N.L.L. off season of discontent as well. McGill Univ. wants to attract the Commonwealth games that have eluded Halifax for '04, and
that is a factor as well. I will do updates very sporadically in the N.L.L
off season, however I thought I had enough to post on our site for now." Moose

May 5, "Congratulations to the Toronto Rock Win as they win their 4th N.L.L. Championship in last 5 seasons! Mooses report" Myk Aussie

By: Rich Salzer
No Sarrs here!!! Toronto Rock said Happy Cinco De Mayo yesterday w/ a stunning 8-6 win over the Rochester Knighthawks for their 4th N.L.L Championship in the last five seasons! The Rock have been in the
Championship five years in a row as well. (They lost to Ken Saroka's Philly cheesesteak Wings 3 yrs. ago, though)

The Rock held Rochester scoreless for 22+ minutes yesterday & finished off
the knighthawks w/ a 5-0 scoring run in the crucial 3rd quarter yesterday.
Lead by Moose's buddy, capt'n Jim Veltman's 2 scores & 1 assist the Rock
brought home the National Lacrosse League Nth Amer. National title, again!
Can anyone spell D-Y-N-A-S-T-Y?! Now if only my Dallas Stars, Orlando Predators or Saskatchewan Roughriders can pull the
hat trick this year, Moose will really have a truly great year!

(Sorry, Scotland Claymores, Florida Marlins or L.A. Clippers I don't think
this will be you guys year - unless lightning strikes 3 times!)" Moose

May 1, To Myk Aussie from the  Ottawa NLL  Media "OTTAWA – The National Lacrosse League announced today that Ottawa Rebel goaltender Matt Disher has been named to the NLL All-Pro Second Team.

Disher compiled a 12.33 goals against average and a save percentage of .764 during the 2003 season.

Rochester Knighthawks’ Pat O’Toole was named the NLL All-Pro First Team’s goaltender.