Colin Doyle has no regrets about his lacrosse career. The Toronto Rock captain retired at the end of the 2016 season after a 19-year professional career and says he doesn’t miss playing the game at all. “I left it all out there,” Doyle says. “I don’t have an itch to get back. I don’t miss… Continue reading Colin Doyle ready to soak it all in Saturday
The Rochester Knighthawks stunned the Buffalo Bandits on Saturday afternoon with a 9-8 overtime win at Blue Cross Arena in the back half of their home-and-home series. Dan Dawson notched the winner 1:02 into the bonus frame following a back and forth game that saw the game tied six times. Every team in the NLL’s… Continue reading NLL: Stunning 9-8 OT win for Knighthawks
The New England Black Wolves had a determined mentality when they arrived at the Air Canada Centre on Friday: Win, win, win. They did just that with a 10-9 overtime score over the host Toronto Rock. The Wolves improve to 4-6 and remain in fourth place. The Rock dropped a second consecutive game for the… Continue reading NLL: Black Wolves take OT win over Rock
Originally published at https://sheridanprblog.com/2017/03/03/how-to-score-in-sports-pr/ Graduates of a public relations program should have the same set of basic skills: researching, writing, editing and managing social media. But some industries require more; and sports is one of those industries. The sports industry is a niche market. It’s a small community filled with passionate people and opportunities to… Continue reading How to score in sports PR
They said it was going to be Toronto’s defense versus Georgia’s offense, but it turned out that the Rock and Swarm were more evenly matched than anyone realized. The two went at it in a playoff-like game Friday night at the Air Canada Centre in a battle for first place in the NLL. A thrilling… Continue reading NLL: Swarm prevail over Rock in OT
Major Series Lacrosse held its annual draft of graduating junior players on January 29. Thirty players were selected from 12 different centres around Ontario to join the ranks of the summer elite and help prepare them for a career in professional lacrosse. The Orangeville Northmen led the draft with eight players being taken from their… Continue reading MSL: Orangeville, KW well represented at draft
Georgia 17 vs. New England 15 Shawn Evans’ 12-point night wasn’t enough on Saturday as the league leading Georgia Swarm defeated the New England Black Wolves 17-15. Evans had four goals and eight assists as his Wolves looked to be in control in the final quarter, scoring five straight to give them a 15-13 lead.… Continue reading NLL: Week 7 wrap-up
Nobody’s happy in Buffalo right now. Not the players, not the management and not even the fans. A dismal 1-4 start for the Bandits culminated in an 18-10 whipping by the Toronto Rock at the Air Canada Centre on Friday night. The Bandits played just okay in the second half but it couldn’t erase a… Continue reading NLL: Changes threatened in Banditland
The first of four meetings between the geographic rival Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock on Friday night at the Air Canada Centre did not disappoint. An energetic effort from the Rock saw them hammer the visitors 18-10. After a defensive battle versus Rochester last week, the Rock’s offense lit it up versus Buffalo. It wasn’t… Continue reading NLL: Rock hammer Bandits 18-10
The Rochester Knighthawks walked into the Air Canada Centre Saturday a very different team than the one that lost to the Toronto Rock 12-5 in the NLL season opener. The Knighthawks took control of Saturday’s game early and showed the Rock they won’t be walked all over with a 9-8 win over the home team.… Continue reading NLL: Knighthawks even record with win over Rock
The Toronto Rock beat the Rochester Knighthawks in every way except for the one that counted. The Rock outshot, outhit (probably – the NLL doesn’t track that stat) and out-chanced the Knighthawks at every turn but dropped a 9-8 decision Saturday night at the Air Canada Centre. Instead of moving to 3-0 the Rock sit… Continue reading NLL: Rock fall to rival Knighthawks at ACC
This month the Toronto Rock teamed up with Bell at their home opener to promote Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 25th and the importance of caring for your mental health. The Toronto Rock raised $10,275 through ticket sales from their home opener. Team owner Jamie Dawick personally matched that and the Rock donated a total… Continue reading Players on the IR navigate physical and mental hurdles
Originally published at https://sheridanprblog.com/2016/12/27/all-aboard-the-bandwagon/ With the rise of social media, more celebrities and organizations are jumping on bandwagons. Whether they are political, cultural or environmental, “celebrity causes” have never been more “in.” But do celebrities really care about the causes they support? Does it matter if they do, as long as the support is beneficial to… Continue reading All aboard the bandwagon
Originally published at https://sheridanprblog.com/2016/12/07/victorias-secret-perfect-body-campaign-sparks-surge-in-body-positivity-movement/ Close your eyes. Imagine an important woman in your life. What does she look like? Chances are, she’s perfect. But look more closely. Can you see her roots? Zits? Maybe she’s overweight. Does that mean you love her any less? Here’s another question: does that mean retailers should alienate her with ad… Continue reading Victoria’s Secret ‘Perfect Body’ campaign sparks surge in body positivity movement
The Toronto Rock moved to 2-0 in NLL pre-season play with a 15-9 win over the Colorado Mammoth Saturday night at the TRAC in Oakville. Hundreds of fans packed the TRAC for the Rock’s second of three home pre-season games. Last week the Rock defeated the Georgia Swarm 10-8 and next week they will host… Continue reading NLL: Rock 2-0 in preseason with win over Mammoth
