Month: June 2020

All League First Team

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Shayne Jackson Georgia Swarm

Challen Rogers Toronto Rock

Callum Crawford New England Black Wolves

Graeme Hossack Halifax Thunderbirds

Kyle Rubisch Saskatchewan Rush

Doug Jamieson New England Black Wolves

All League Second Team

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Rob Hellyer Toronto Rock

Kiel Matisz Philadelphia Wings

Cody Jamieson Halifax Thunderbirds

Robert Hope Colorado Mammoth

Dillon Ward Colorado  Mammoth

Dan Macrae New York Riptide

All Rookie Team

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Tyson Gibson New York

Ryland Rees Rochester

Andrew Kew New England

Connor Fields San Diego

Joe Nardella New England

Clarke Peterson Halifax

NLL Awards

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Graeme Hossack   Defensive Player of the Year Halifax Thunderbirds

Challen Rogers  Transition Player of the Year Toronto Rock

Doug Jamieson  Goaltender of the Year New England Black Wolves

Coach of the Year Paul Day  Philadelphia Wings

General Manager of the Year Paul Day Philadelphia Wings

Tom Borrelli 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 Winner Craig Rybczynski Rochester Knighthawks

Rookie of the Year Tyson Gibson New York Riptide

Most Valuable Player Shayne Jackson Georgia Swarm

Sportsmanship Award Lyle Thompson Georgia Swarm

Teammate of the Year  Dan Dawson and Mike Poulin Toronto Rock

Executive of the Year John Catalano Halifax Thunderbirds

 

 

Fort Worth Panthers

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After checking the trademark database. The Fort Worth Panthers has been published for opposition.

Once approved by an examining attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), your trademark is published for opposition.  This opens a 30 day window for third parties to oppose your application.

While the league remains mum. The foundation continues to be laid for a Dallas / Fort Worth franchise.

NLL first round draft order

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ENTRY DRAFT ORDER

The selection order was determined by reverse order of regular season winning percentage, using Overall Tiebreakers under the NLL Regulations when necessary.

Using this season’s final regular season standings, the 2020 Entry Draft order is as follows:

  1. New York
  2. Rochester
  3. Vancouver
  4. San Diego
  5. Calgary
  6. Colorado
  7. Philadelphia
  8. Georgia
  9. Buffalo
  10. Toronto
  11. Halifax
  12. Saskatchewan
  13. New England

Georgia owns New England’s pick in the first round.

Dates for the 2020-21 NLL Draft and other key information regarding the start of the 35th NLL season will be announced in the coming weeks.

More on NLL offseason dates

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You can find the full release HERE

PRACTICE PLAYER TIMELINE

Starting Monday, June 29th at 12:00 PM ET, the roster transactions freeze will partially end and, for 72-hours, Clubs will be permitted to add Practice Players to the Active Roster for the purpose of retaining their services, release players, and agree with a Practice Player to a Protected Practice Player contract. Players who agree with their Club to a Protected Practice Player Contract will be scheduled to become a Restricted Free Agent on August 1st.

This 72-hour limited transactions window will end on Thursday, July 2nd at 12:00 PM ET. At this time, all typical off-season transactions will be allowed including the Clubs’ ability to re-sign their own players and make trades in preparation for the Free Agency period. Other key dates remain the same as previous seasons:

 

FRANCHISE PLAYER DEADLINE

The Franchise Player Designation deadline is July 31st, 2020. Designated players will not become an Unrestricted Free Agent. Players who are 34-years old or older may reject the Franchise Player Designation.

 

FREE AGENCY PERIOD

The 2020 Free Agency period begins on August 1st, 2020. Players who qualify for Restricted Free Agency and Unrestricted Free Agency may be contacted by and sign with other Clubs.