via NLL press releases, by Jerry Milani

National Lacrosse League (NLL) Hall of Fame Media Availability in Burlington, Ontario

WHO: Brett Frood, Commissioner, National Lacrosse League

NLL Hall of Fame Inductees:

• Colin Doyle (Kitchener, Ont.)
• Kevin Finneran (Long Island, N.Y.)
• Casey Powell (West Carthage, N.Y.)
• Shawn Williams (Scarborough, Ont.)
• Pat McCready (St. Catharines, Ont.)
• Steve Toll (St. Catharines, Ont)
• Roy Condon (Watertown, Mass.)
• Bill Fox (Orangeville, Ont.)
• (John Grant Jr., Regy Thorpe unable to attend)

Bio info on each Hall of Famer available here: https://www.nll.com/news/meet-the-hof-class-of-2021/

WHAT: National Lacrosse League (NLL) Hall of Fame Media Availability

WHEN: Friday, September 15, 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET

WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott Burlington

1110 Burloak Dr., Burlington, ON

DETAILS: The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) will induct 10 new members into its Hall of Fame. The Class of 2021 (delayed induction ceremony due to pandemic) will represent the first additions to the NLL Hall of Fame since 2016, with the inaugural members having been inducted in 2006.

The National Lacrosse League is North America’s premier professional lacrosse league, with a record 1,165,528 fans attending games in 2022-23. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 15 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, New York Riptide, Panther City Lacrosse Club (Fort Worth, Texas), Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors.

Fans can follow the Entry Draft on NLL.com and NLL’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.

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CONTACT: Joe Favorito 917-566-8345 joefavorito2@gmail.com

Jerry Milani, 917-797-5663, jerry@jerrymilani.com

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National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft Set For Saturday At TRAC/Oakville, Ontario

WHO: Brett Frood, Commissioner, National Lacrosse League

Numerous top draft eligible lacrosse players expected to be selected

Other NLL league and team leadership

WHAT: National Lacrosse League (NLL) Entry Draft

WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 2 p.m. ET

WHERE: Toronto Rock Athletic Centre (TRAC)

1132 Invicta Dr., Oakville, ON

DETAILS: The National Lacrosse League (@NLL) will conduct its annual Entry Draft, with first-year players selected by its 15 franchises. Numerous top eligible players expected to be early selections will be in attendance.

The National Lacrosse League is North America’s premier professional lacrosse league, with a record 1,165,528 fans attending games in 2022-23. Founded in 1986, the NLL is comprised of 15 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, New York Riptide, Panther City Lacrosse Club (Fort Worth, Texas), Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors.

Fans can follow the Entry Draft on NLL.com and NLL’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts.

First Round Draft Order as of 9/12 (subject to trades): (1) Albany; (2) Vancouver; (3) New York; (4) Las Vegas; (5) Panther City; (6) Georgia; (7) Vancouver; (8) Georgia; (9) Las Vegas; (10) Halifax; (11) Calgary; (12) Saskatchewan; (13) San Diego; (14) Albany; (15) Buffalo; (16) *Calgary; (17) *Albany; (18) *Philadelphia; (19) *Georgia (*compensatory picks)

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CONTACT: Joe Favorito 917 566-8345 joefavorito2@gmail.com

Jerry Milani, 917-797-5663, jerry@jerrymilani.com