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Outsider's Guide to the NLL
 

The Archive - 1999


28 December 99: Bandits, Knighthawks claim top spots in four-way scrimmage.
27 December 99: Buffalo hosts four-way scrimmage tonight.
22 December 99: Rochester trades General to Albany.
22 December 99: New name for Pittsburgh's Igloo: Mellon Arena.
18 December 99: 1999 Stat Archive.
13 December 99: Attack launched on fans.
12 December 99: NLL executive discusses league in Q & A session.
9 December 99: The Outsider's Guide wants you!
8 December 99: Knighthawks' Dietrich eager for new season to begin.
2 December 99: Exhibition schedule begins this weekend.
23 November 99: League tabs Powless as new Vice President.
20 November 99: Rochester announces radio deal.
12 November 99: Smash appoints Donahue head coach.
12 November 99: Pittsburgh trades goaltender to Philadelphia.
11 November 99: With introduction of devil, both CrosseFire logos have been released.
8 November 99: Pittsburgh releases CrosseFire logo.
7 November 99: Outsider's Guide and Arena Media enter joint venture.
4 November 99: Indoor lacrosse legend Jack Bionda dead at 66.
15 October 99: Training camps begin to open across league.
12 October 99: Bandits deal Neil Doddridge to Pittsburgh.
5 October 99: 2000 schedules analyzed.
23 September 99: NLL releases 2000 schedule.
22 September 99: Trade gives Knighthawks top pick, John Grant.
22 September 99: Draft day trades.
21 September 99: Complete draft results.
20 September 99: Gary and Paul Gait announce retirement from Canadian box lacrosse.
17 September 99: Albany Attack unveil logo, colors.
15 September 99: Bandits, Smash complete three-player deal.
2 September 99: Wings sign three players, announce retirement of two others.
2 September 99: Finalists for Pittsburgh team name announced.
1 September 99: Saints trade Millon to Syracuse in exchange of picks.
26 August 99: Albany selects seven veterans in expansion draft.
25 August 99: Albany goes on the Attack.
19 August 99: Donner upset Albany has first pick, now trying to trade for it.
17 August 99: Albany's expansion draft options revealed.
15 August 99: Gage: Powell-to-Syracuse rumor is just that.
15 August 99: Toronto threatened most in 2000 free agency class.
14 August 99: First-overall pick belongs to Albany.
5 August 99: A Twin Reunion?
3 August 99: Gary Gait will suit up for Pittsburgh.
28 July 99: Sawicki plans new look for Bandits.
25 July 99: A chance for reclamation?
20 July 99: Bandits name Sawicki new coach.
20 July 99: Albany hires Sanderson to coach.
17 July 99: U.S. wins field lacrosse World Cup.
17 July 99: Thunder makes move to Pittsburgh official.
12 July 99: Report: Sanderson hired as Albany coach.
9 July 99: Livsey discusses NLL's future on Empire Sports Network's Fan TV.
1 July 99: Chorbajian named Albany owner.
22 June 99: Wings name Govett as general manager.
21 June 99: Bandits won't rehire Wakeling.
3 June 99: Watters named NLL executive of the year.
26 May 99: Albany gets expansion franchise.
29 April 99: The Outsider's Guide would like to thank...
24 April 99: Rock win NLL championship over Knighthawks.
23 April 99: Knighthawks, Rock ready to tangle for title.
21 April 99: Gary Gait is the fans' choice for MVP and top attacker.
17 April 99: Knighthawks hang on, oust Thunder, 14-12.
16 April 99: Toronto Rocks Wings with record defense.
16 April 99: NLL's "Second Season" starts with Wings' visit to Toronto tonight.
15 April 99: A Wings/Saints photo montage.
14 April 99: Gait wins fifth straight MVP award.
14 April 99: Baltimore's Jesse Hubbard named Rookie of Year.
14 April 99: First and Second All-Pro Teams named.
13 April 99: Player of Week award goes to the other Gait this time.
11 April 99: It's the Outsider's Guide Fan Choice Awards!
11 April 99: PWFC planning trip to Toronto.
10 April 99: Smash close the season on winning note.
10 April 99: Defensive Knighthawks clip Wings in finale.
9 April 99: Toronto Rocks New York, 10-9.
9 April 99: Wings battle for last playoff spot in final weekend of games.
6 April 99: For third time in 1999, it's Gary Gait as Player of Week.
6 April 99: Final weekend offers two great races.
3 April 99: Wings capture "must win" game, 10-9.
3 April 99: Knighthawks stave off Bandits rally.
3 April 99: Thunder romps, 26-17, to close regular season.
2 April 99: Rock gets last word on Thunder, wins 16-15.
2 April 99: Toronto to host first-place showdown.
31 March 99: Two down, two to go.
31 March 99: Bergey is Player of Month, Powell named top Rookie.
30 March 99: Veltman named Week Fourteen's top player.
28 March 99: Darris Kilgour traded to Rochester.
27 March 99: Saints bedevil Smash, 15-14.
27 March 99: Gait leads Baltimore past Rochester, into playoffs.
27 March 99: Veltman goes on a mission, beats Bandits in OT.
26 March 99: Toronto Smashes Syracuse via fourth-quarter romp.
26 March 99: Saints take broken Wings, learn to fly in last-second victory.
26 March 99: Stretch drive, trade deadline approaching, hand-in-hand.
25 March 99: Three-way trade sends Panos to Long Island.
24 March 99: Championship game will air on ESPN2.
23 March 99: O'Toole's return to MMA ends with Player of Week honors.
23 March 99: Thunder-K'Hawks winner will have inside playoff track.
20 March 99: Knighthawks haunt Bandits again.
19 March 99: Bandits need to solve Knighthawks at Marine Midland Arena.
16 March 99: It's Jake Bergey -- again.
13 March 99: Smash rocked by Toronto, 19-12.
13 March 99: Knighthawks' rally sinks Saints.
13 March 99: Wings' fourth-quarter surge buries Thunder.
12 March 99: For a change, it's Wings who seek revenge on Thunder.
11 March 99: A Wings/Rock photo montage.
9 March 99: Eliuk beats out Bergey for Player of Week honors.
9 March 99: A Wings/Smash photo montage.
9 March 99: It's official: Thunder will play on free TV.
6 March 99: Eliuk puts on clinic in Wings rout.
6 March 99: Saints' late rally leaves Bandits feeling chilled.
5 March 99: Season March-es on with Saturday twinbill.
3 March 99: Watson, Disher take monthly honors.
2 March 99: Bergey awarded Player of Week honors for second time in 1999.
28 February 99: Saints down Smash with back-up goalie.
27 February 99: Bergey's heroics push Wings to 12-11 win.
27 February 99: Thunder leave town on sour note.
27 February 99: Report: Thunder to air on broadcast TV.
26 February 99: Rock rally for win over Saints.
26 February 99: Powell breaks out in 17-15 K'Hawks win.
26 February 99: A Powell homecoming, and a weary weekend for three teams.
23 February 99: Watson's goaltending earns Player of Week honors.
21 February 99: It's a first: Regy Thorpe scores a goal.
20 February 99: Canadian stars take border war.
20 February 99: Lacrosse takes on national flavor.
19 February 99: Rock defeat Wings, 9-7.
19 February 99: Maple Leaf Gardens legacy continues.
18 February 99: Saturday not just for the All Stars.
16 February 99: All-Star Game '99: Team USA Roster.
16 February 99: All-Star Game '99: Team Canada Roster.
16 February 99: All-Star Game '99: Schedule of Events.
16 February 99: All-Star Game '99: Directions & Arena Information.
16 February 99: Gait tackles injury, takes Player of Week.
12 February 99: Gait powers Thunder over Saints.
12 February 99: Purdie, Hasen invited to All-Star game.
12 February 99: Saints look to join pack chasing down first-place Baltimore.
8 February 99: Bergey's performance equals Player of Week.
6 February 99: K'Hawks, Mearns burn Toronto, 11-10.
5 February 99: Goalie's late heroics help Smash hold on.
5 February 99: Wings ground skid, beat Bandits, 13-11.
5 February 99: Wings seek first win; K'Hawks seek revenge.
3 February 99: Thunder make clean sweep of hardware.
3 February 99: Tavares named Player of Week.
2 February 99: All-Star rosters almost set.
30 January 99: Saints drop second-straight one-goal game.
30 January 99: Thunder take OT thriller.
29 January 99: Bandits beat Smash in final minute.
29 January 99: Rochester gets Rocked in visit to Toronto.
29 January 99: Wings, Thunder meet in Finals rematch; Bandits to play twinbill.
28 January 99: General saluted for top-notch effort.
26 January 99: All-Star Game starters announced.
26 January 99: All-Star logo unveiled.
23 January 99: Knighthawks mash the Smash, 20-13.
23 January 99: Saints show what it takes to control Thunder, but can't close the deal.
22 January 99: K'Hawks lose Dietrich, win game.
22 January 99: Rock open new digs with 11-10 win.
22 January 99: Rochester hopes Powell helps end skid; Lacrosse returns to Gardens.
20 January 99: Coaches named for All-Star Game.
20 January 99: Hiltz wins Player of Week for seven-goal outburst.
16 January 99: Hiltz's 7 help Thunder bounce Bandits, 22-15.
14 January 99: Gait & unbeaten Thunder take act on the road.
14 January 99: Gaits share top honors for Week Three.
11 January 99: A Wings/Bandits photo montage.
9 January 99: Travel delays, Paul Gait boost Smash to win.
9 January 99: Gait crushes Rock as Thunder roll 21-10.
8 January 99: Bandits spoil banner-raising in overtime.
8 January 99: Philadelphia begins title defense, Rock make debut.
8 January 99: Shearer claims first Player of Week honors.
2 January 99: Thunder rock Dietrich, roll to victory.
1 January 99: LoCascio named season's first Player of the Week.

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