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Colorado Mammoth Welcome Andrew McBride Back to Bench as Defensive Coordinator

NLL Colorado Mammoth October 11, 2025 - DENVER - The Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) today announced the organization named Assistant General Manager Andrew McBride as the team's Defensive Coordinator. "Andrew has made a tremendous impact on our organization during his first six seasons in Colorado and we're extremely thrilled he's returning as the team's Defensive Coordinator," Mammoth General Manager Brad Self shared. "His infectious personality and energetic approach complement his ability to lead while remaining relatable to our gu... Full Story

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Black Bears Acquire Former NLL MVP Finalist Rob Hellyer

NLL Ottawa Black Bears October 9, 2025 - OTTAWA - The Ottawa Black Bears have acquired 33-year-old forward Rob Hellyer from the San Diego Seals in exchange for goalie Cameron Dunkerley, defencemen Andrew Dalton and Dustyn Birkhof, and a future second round draft pick. Hellyer was drafted 30th overall by the Toronto Rock in 2010 after winning the Minto Cup with the Jr. A Orangeville Northmen. He debuted as the youngest player in the league in 2011 and then helped the Rock to the NLL Cup in his rookie season. In 2020, Hellyer's 32 goals in the COVID-shortened 2020... Full Story

Seals Reel in Rising Stars Dustyn Birkhof, Andrew Dalton and Cameron Dunkerley, Along with a Conditional Second-Round Pick, in Trade with Ottawa

NLL San Diego Seals October 9, 2025 - On Thursday morning, the San Diego Seals pulled the trigger on a trade with the Ottawa Black Bears, landing three rising stars in defensemen Dustyn Birkhoff and Andrew Dalton, along with goalie Cameron Dunkerley and a conditional second round pick, in exchange for forward Rob Hellyer. Just 24 years old, the 6-3, 215-pound Birkhof gives the Seals another young and feisty defender on the back end. He appeared in four games for Ottawa as a rookie during the 2024-25 season. Dalton (6-0, 185) is a rookie defenseman out of C... Full Story

Thunderbirds Claim Third-Straight Mann Cup for Six Nations Chiefs

NLL Halifax Thunderbirds October 7, 2025 - Winning back-to-back championships is a tall task, but going for the three-peat is a whole new challenge at any level of sport. For the Six Nations Chiefs, winning their third straight Mann Cup wasn't just the goal; it was the expectation. "There is always an expectation when you are wearing a Chiefs jersey," Thunderbirds defender Tyson Bell said. "The Chiefs have built a dynasty, and this third championship would help solidify that. We have such a talented roster and coaching staff." The Chiefs' lineup was stacked wit... Full Story

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