February 28th, 2011 by Casey Vock

While things are possibly coming apart at the seams in the West for the Calgary Roughnecks, it’s business as usual in the East, where Toronto and Boston are in the first and second place slots, respectively, but even the teams at the back of the pack are certainly competitors and only a few games back at the most. And this week’s Around the Horn serves as the perfect opportunity to check in with a couple of guys who are going to be essential to their team’s moving forward in Knighthawks captain and 14-year vet Shawn Williams and Kyle Rubisch, the rookie sensation who’s made a big name for himself with the Blazers.

Check it out after the jump.

Shawn Williams and the Knighthawks might have been swept by the Rock, but they're in for the long haul. (Larry Palumbo)

02/28/2011 By Travis Larner for NLL.com

The East defeated the West 30-26 in the 2011 NLL All-Star Game at the Event Center at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY, presented by the Oneida Indian Nation.

The All-Star Game showcased the best of the best in the league, as the top players from the East Division battled their counterparts from the West in an entertaining game where everyone was able to show off their skills. "It's a great game because it's a lot of fun," said West Head Coach Chris Hall (Washington Stealth). "More or less, the guys just go out there and be creative. They really got a chance to display their skills and show some of the fancy stuff."

By IAN BUSBY, QMI Agency

Bruce Urban fully expects his Edmonton Rush to beat the Calgary Roughnecks March 19 at the Saddledome, and not by default. The Rush owner also can envision a Battle of Alberta in the 2011 National Lacrosse League playoffs.

February 24, 2011

The turf field complex of University of Victoria was abuzz with the top tier of B.C. Lacrosse Association field lacrosse team’s on the weekend, Feb. 18-20.

By Andrew McKay, Yahoo! Contributor Network Feb 24, 2:15 pm EST This article was produced by a Yahoo! Sports user.

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A desperate supporter's plea for help? Or a stubborn owner who can't let go of his baby? It's hard to tell what's happening in Calgary, but it's definitely the kind of publicity the National Lacrosse League doesn't need heading into its All-Star weekend.

February 24th, 2011 by Paul Tutka 

e Calgary Sun has confirmed with the National Lacrosse League that the league themselves will be compensating Calgary Roughnecks All-Star Game representatives; Scott Ranger, Jeff Shattler, Geoff Snider and Andrew McBride, at this weekend’s mid-season showcase in Verona, New York on Sunday afternoon (2PM EST).

February 24th, 2011 by Bob Chavez