Calgary jumps out to 8-0 lead. Does not look back.
Game Summary
Month: March 2014
Edmonton 14 Buffalo 5
Edmonton just keeps rolling along. Edmonton used a seven goal second quarter. To put the game away. 7,071 buts in the seats. Come on Edmonton fans. You can do better.
Crystal Ball Week 13
Season 37-14
Friday
Edmonton over Buffalo
Calgary over Vancouver
Saturday
Toronto over Philadelphia
Sunday
Buffalo over Minnesota
Wings finalize roster
See the Wings have raised the white flag on the season.
Universal Sports Network
Another tv deal. With limited distribution. Plus tape delayed games. Typical NLL move.
From press release
The National Lacrosse League has announced that Universal Sports Network will broadcast seven NLL games over the remainder of the 2014 regular season. Universal Sports will showcase an NLL “Game of the Week” every Thursday from the previous week’s action beginning on Thursday, March 20 at 5 p.m. ET with the Colorado Mammoth at Buffalo Bandits game from Saturday, March 15.
“We are proud to be partnering with Universal Sports Network to showcase the NLL to even more fans,” said George Daniel, NLL Commissioner.
“Universal Sports Network recognizes the growth and popularity of lacrosse in the U.S.,” said Robert James, Universal Sports’ Senior Vice President of Content and Communications. “Our new partnership with the NLL will tap into their incredible fan base and bring the sport to a wider audience.”
The NLL broadcast schedule on Universal Sports Network is as follows:
Colorado Mammoth at Buffalo Bandits
Thursday, March 20 at 5 p.m. ET
Toronto Rock at Philadelphia Wings
Thursday, March 27 at 4 p.m. ET
Buffalo Bandits at Vancouver Stealth
Thursday, April 3 at 5 p.m. ET
Rochester Knighthawks at Minnesota Swarm
Thursday, April 10 at 5 p.m. ET
Buffalo Bandits at Minnesota Swarm
Thursday, April 17 at 5 p.m. ET
Philadelphia Wings at Vancouver Stealth
Thursday, April 24 at 5 p.m. ET
Colorado Mammoth at Philadelphia Wings
Thursday, May 1 at 5 p.m. ET
These seven NLL games air on delay on Universal Sports Network (schedule subject to change).
Universal Sports Network is now available on Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Verizon FiOS, CenturyLink Prism, satellite providers DIRECTV and DISH and numerous regional cable and IPTV operators in markets across the country. To find where Universal Sports is available, please visit their channel finder at UniversalSports.com.
About Universal Sports Network
Universal Sports, a partnership between NBC Sports and InterMedia Partners, LP, is the premier multi-platform media destination for Olympic-related sports programming in the United States. Offering more than 1,200 hours of original programming each year, Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming, track and field, gymnastics, cycling, skiing, figure skating and rugby. Whether on television, online, or on the go with mobile and tablet applications, Universal Sports offers a four-screen experience to fans of global sports every day of the year. For more information, please visit UniversalSports.com.
About National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s professional indoor lacrosse league featuring the best players in the world. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for professional indoor sports worldwide behind only the NHL & NBA. The league is comprised of nine franchises: Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Edmonton Rush, Minnesota Swarm, Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, Toronto Rock and Vancouver Stealth. The 2014 NLL regular season is underway. For more information, visit NLL.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Wings release Kevin Ross
Gave up a 2015 first in a trade with Minnesota. Well at least the Wings can sign Steve Fryer. To backup Kirk. (We are kidding, we hope)
Miller traded to Toronto
From Press Release
Prior to the 2014 Trade Deadline, the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) acquired Transition Player Kyle Belton and two draft picks in the 2014 NLL Entry Draft in exchange for Goaltender Brandon Miller. The draft picks in 2014 are second and fourth round selections.
Belton, a graduate of Stony Brook University, makes the move to Philadelphia after spending parts of two seasons with Toronto. Belton was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NLL Draft (27th overall). He has appeared in 21 games while recording seven points (four assists, three goals) and 86 loose balls.
In return for Belton and draft picks, Toronto receives Goaltender Brandon Miller. Miller has appeared in six games this season for Philadelphia recording 71 saves and a save percentage of 0.689%. In 2013, he was named to the NLL All-Pro Second Team.
The Wings host the Toronto Rock for their seventh home game this season at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
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