Bandits Sign Bowen to 3-Year Contract

October 3, 2026 - BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Bandits today announced the team has signed transition player Dante Bowen to a three-year contract, pending league approval. Bowen (6'1", 205 lbs., 2/7/2003) spent the 2026 season at Syracuse University, where he recorded four assists, 16 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers in 19 games. His 14 caused turnovers ranked third among all Syracuse players. Following the season, Bowen earned USA Lacrosse Honorable Mention All-America recognition as a short-stick defensive midfielder. Prior to his ... Full Story

Thunderbirds Sign La Roue, Redlick to Contracts

October 2, 2026 - HALIFAX, NS -- The Halifax Thunderbirds announced today that the team has signed defender Sam La Roue to a one-year contract and goaltender Tyden Redlick to a two-year contract. La Roue, 24, has spent five years in the National Lacrosse League. He signed with the Thunderbirds last season and spent time on the team's practice roster. The Surrey, British Columbia native played one game for the Thunderbirds last season, helping the team to a quarterfinal victory in Vancouver. In 15 career games played, La Roue has regi... Full Story

Knighthawks Sign Draft Class

October 2, 2026 - (Rochester, NY)... Rochester Knighthawks President and General Manager Dan Carey announced today that the team has signed all five members of their 2026 draft class to three-year contracts, pending league approval. On Sept. 24, the Knighthawks selected forward Finn Thomson, goaltender Saka Thompson, and defenders Matthew Vilas, Frank Coyle, and Owen Tovell. Thomson joins the Knighthawks after an illustrious Junior "A" and collegiate career. The 6-foot-2 forward played five summers (2019-2024) of Junior "A" lacrosse for... Full Story

Rookie Defenseman Brian Simmons Soaks up Year One with Mammoth

October 2, 2026 - DENVER - To "simmer" typically involves a request to turn things down a notch or two. But for Colorado's "Simmer," aka rookie Brian Simmons, the low-key, high-performing defenseman was regularly calm-mannered throughout his inaugural campaign competing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). Maybe that's a bit of a "year one, soak it all up" approach. Or maybe the 24-year-old is a bit more reserved, overall. All we know for sure is that he's got the skills to pay the bills - and put said skillset on display six di... Full Story

• Bandits Sign Bowen to 3-Year Contract - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) October 3
• Thunderbirds Sign La Roue, Redlick to Contracts - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) October 2
• Knighthawks Sign Draft Class - Rochester Knighthawks (NLL) October 2
• Rookie Defenseman Brian Simmons Soaks up Year One with Mammoth - Colorado Mammoth (NLL) October 2
• Single Game Tickets and More on Sale Now - Toronto Rock (NLL) October 1
• Bandits Sign Four Players to Contracts - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) October 1
• Knighthawks to Host Free Lacrosse Clinic October 18 - Rochester Knighthawks (NLL) September 30
• Bandits Sign Dawson, Cortes - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) September 30
• Alec Stathakis Brings PLL Championship Experience Back to Vancouver for Warriors Return - Vancouver Warriors (NLL) September 30
• Warriors Re-Sign Forward Keegan Bal - Vancouver Warriors (NLL) September 28
• Bandits Sign Andrews, Booth, Scanlan - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) September 28
• Bandits Sign Higgins, Cormier to Contracts - Buffalo Bandits (NLL) September 25
• Warriors Add Size and Depth at 2026 NLL Entry Draft - Vancouver Warriors (NLL) September 25
• Thunderbirds Select Five in 2026 NLL Draft - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) September 25
• FireWolves Select Justin Lee and Andrew Bowman in 2026 NLL Entry Draft - Oshawa FireWolves (NLL) September 25
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