Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The NLL starts this week and the league is gearing up.
All but one team announced official rosters on Monday, signaling the start of the new season. The Philadelphia Wings, who don't play until Dec. 14, have yet to unveil their roster. Check out the full rosters below.
NLL Rosters
Among new players to make official rosters: Joe Nardella (New England), Alex Woodall (New York) and Mark Glicini (San Diego).
The league also announced it was “enhancing” its existing broadcast partnership with B/R Live, bringing fans new content including a 10-minute pre-game show, a halftime show and advanced analytics.
2. The Toronto Rock and New England Black Wolves are next in our NLL previews.
The past few years have been steady for the Black Wolves, but they’re looking for greater heights in 2020. With Callum Crawford suiting up, New England has a shot to succeed this season. Add in Andrew Kew and the offense could be a threat.
Toronto welcomes future Hall of Famer Dan Dawson to the fold, which already includes Tom Schreiber. The offense will be strong, and Rock fans hope for another successful season after making the postseason in 2019.
3. Sammy Jo Tracy, the former North Carolina star and current WPLL player, is excited for the opportunity to speak at the US Lacrosse Convention in January. At 25, she's traveled the world helping spread the game that she loves.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Thunderbirds helping give the city of Halifax a taste of what lacrosse is all about.
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College Crosse continues its season preview with the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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More on Maryland women's lacrosse's trip to the White House last week.
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ICYMI: After his PTO tryout over the weekend, the Vancouver Warriors announced former NHL player and Spittin Chiclets star Paul Bissonnette will join the team as an ambassador.
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Two Life University women's lacrosse players charged as suspects in a violent home invasion in Atlanta.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Katie O’Donnell mic’d up during the Blue-White game last weekend at Presidents Cup. Sit back and enjoy.
The content you didn’t know you needed... is MIC’d UP pic.twitter.com/p2HZRDt8Rm
— U.S. Women's National Team (@USAWLax) November 25, 2019
Watch the Scotiabank Centre get ready for the Thunderbirds in two minutes.
It's truly a thing of beauty
— Halifax Thunderbirds (@HFXThunderbirds) November 25, 2019
Two days and over 20 building staff members, we cannot thank @turf_nation and @ScotiabankCtr for getting our field ready for action! pic.twitter.com/xAe52rBn0z
Oh, this is good. Buffalo Bandits stars Dhane Smith and Josh Byrne are back with another episode of Dhane's World.
It's nearly party time, Banditland!
— Buffalo Bandits (@NLLBandits) November 26, 2019
This week on Dhane's World, @Joshbyrne94 recaps a visionary tale... pic.twitter.com/Vwqcjgu21j
WHAT’S ON TAP
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The December edition of US Lacrosse Magazine drops this week. Go inside the edition today,
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The NLL season gets underway on Friday when the Saskatchewan Rush meets the Colorado Mammoth and the Calgary Roughnecks visit the Vancouver Warriors.