NLL: Toronto Rock Announces New Ownership
from press release
TORONTO -- The Toronto Rock announced today
that James R. Dawick, an Oakville-based businessman, has purchased
the team from the current ownership group. The National Lacrosse
League's Board of Governors approved the sale of the franchise last
week.
"The Toronto Rock is one of the cornerstone franchises of the
National Lacrosse League," said Dawick. "My goal is to
restore the winning tradition of the Rock and ensure that it once
again becomes one of the most competitive franchises in the
league."
"It is with confidence that we pass this team to Jamie" said
current Rock President Brad Watters.
"It has been twelve years since our group started this team and I
know Jamie will continue to build the Rock for many years to come,"
Watters added. Watters will continue on during the transition of
the team.
"I believe there is tremendous potential to expand the franchise
and broaden the fan and sponsorship base of the team and the league
as a whole" said Dawick.
The Toronto Rock also announced that Terry Sanderson has been
brought on board as the Rock's General Manager effective
immediately.
Sanderson is no stranger to Toronto as he joined the Rock as head
coach and GM midway through the 2004 season. He remained with
the club for the 2005 & 2006 seasons, making the playoffs all
three seasons and winning the NLL Champions Cup in 2005 with a
19-13 win over the Arizona Sting. In the three seasons with
the Rock, Sanderson tallied an overall 30-16 record.
