The Colorado Mammoth got busy Thursday in preparation for this weekend’s National Lacrosse League draft, trading up to the first round, the team said.
The Mammoth traded two second-round choices (15th and 20th overall) to Calgary in exchange for the No. 7 overall pick in Sunday’s entry draft.
“The last time we selected seventh overall, we landed a perennial all-star in Dan Carey,” Mammoth general manager Steve Govett said. “We think this move could get us a young talent that will help the franchise not only this season, but in the long run.”
The Mammoth also re-signed second-year player Dylan Llord and signed free-agent forward Gary Rosyski, who played last season with San Jose.
“Gary is among the 500-point club, and not many in NLL history can say that,” Govett said. “He consistently generates offense, and we expect more of that when he puts on the Mammoth uniform.”
Llord was the Mammoth’s second pick in the 2007 draft (30th overall). He played in three games last season, tallying three goals and two assists. “Although he didn’t get much playing time last season, we think Dylan has great potential and a knack for scoring,” Govett said.
DU hockey tickets go on sale.
The University of Denver hockey team will put individual game tickets on sale starting Saturday at 10 a.m. The Pioneers’ season starts Oct. 11 when they host Notre Dame. Call the DU box office at 303-871-2336 for more information.
Rage re-signs all-star goalie.
The Rocky Mountain Rage of the Central Hockey League re-signed all-star goalie Scott Reid for a second season in Broomfield, the team said. He set a franchise record last season with 25 victories.
“We’ll always have a chance to win when he’s in net,” Rage head coach and general manager Tracy Egeland said. “He showed some real grit last season when he played with an injury during the second half, and I know he’s real motivated to help us get into the playoffs, where he’s second to none.”
RMAC honors local graduates.
Mesa State halfback Bobby Coy and Chadron State defensive end Jared Koester were named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference offensive and defensive players of the week, respectively. Coy, a Heritage High School graduate, had 201 yards on 34 carries in a 23-20 loss to West Texas A&M. Koester, a Peetz High School graduate, had five solo tackles, three for losses, and two sacks in a 37-17 win over Mary.
DU volleyball home opener.
University of Denver volleyball begins the home leg of its schedule tonight and Saturday with the Pioneer Classic at Hamilton Gymnasium.
Tennessee (3-0) faces Iowa (1-2) today at 5 p.m., followed by DU (2-1) vs. Virginia (3-0) at 7:30.
Saturday’s matches start at 10:30 a.m. with Tennessee vs. Virginia, then DU vs. Iowa at 12:30 p.m. The night matches are Virginia-Iowa at 5 p.m., and DU-Tennessee at 7:30.
Area soccer rankings.
Without playing a game, the Fort Lewis men’s soccer team moved into the National Soccer Coaches Association Division II’s top 10, at No. 10. The Skyhawks benefited from Metro State’s fall from of the rankings, from No. 7.
Fort Lewis opens at West Texas A&M today.
Colorado Mines (1-0-0) went from unranked to No. 16 after a 9-1 win over Upper Iowa. Mesa State is No. 24 after a 2-0-0 start.
In the women’s rankings, Metro State (1-1-0) moved from No. 14 to No. 12.
In the men’s Division III rankings, Colorado College (2-0-0) went from unranked to No. 21.
