Via press release from Major League Lacrosse today MLL Veteran Casey Powell traded to Florida in exchange for Joe Walters Launch also receives eighth selection in 2014 Supplemental Draft and 10th in 2014 Collegiate Draft, while Bayhawks receive No. 21 overall selection in 2014 Collegiate Draft BOSTON (Dec. 3, 2013) – The Florida Launch, Major League Lacrosse’s newest team, and the 2013 MLL Champion Chesapeake Bayhawks have executed a blockbuster trade that sees three-time MLL Champion Casey Powell go to Florida in exchange for All-Star midfielder Joe Walters. “I am absolutely thrilled to add Casey Powell to the Florida Launch roster,” said Launch Head Coach Stan Ross. “He is one of the all-time greats in the MLL. Casey is not only second in all time points in MLL history, but he will bring a great deal of experience and leadership to our team. Casey is going to play a huge role in building the Florida Launch team and organization.” The Bayhawks also receive the 21st overall selection in the 2014 Collegiate Draft, while the Launch get the 10th selection in the Collegiate Draft and the eighth pick in the 2014 Supplemental Draft. Powell is one of the few players remaining from the league’s inaugural season in 2001 and played in the league’s 2000 Summer Showcase, which started it all. The veteran has won three titles in the MLL, one each with the Lizards, Rattlers and Bayhawks. The 37-year-old scored four goals in just three games last season, but turned it on in the playoffs, recording five points during Championship Weekend. Powell ranks top-10 all-time in goals, assists and points, trailing only Ryan Boyle in points with 405 to Boyle’s 422. Walters is coming off a career year, with 48 points and a league-high 26 assists. After a 21-point performance in his rookie year, Walters has averaged 44 points in his last six seasons. His 283 points in 80 games give him 3.54 points per game for his career. The first overall selection in the 2006 Collegiate Draft out of the University of Maryland, Walters will be reunited with his former coach Dave Cottle. He will search for his third title, as he won back-to-back in 2008 and 2009 with the Rochester Rattlers and Toronto Nationals, respectively. In 2008, Walters was named MVP of Championship Weekend. The teams will reconvene via teleconference next Wednesday, Dec. 11 as they will look to expand their rosters in the 2014 Supplemental Draft and again on Friday, January 10, at the US Lacrosse Convention for the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. About Florida Launch The Florida Launch, Florida’s first Major League Lacrosse team was founded in 2013 and begins its inaugural 2014 season in April. The 2014 MLL regular season runs from April 26 to August 9 with the 2014 MLL Championship August 23. For more information on the Florida Launch, visit www.floridalaunchlacrosse.com, or follow the team on Facebook and Twitter @Florida_Launch. About Major League Lacrosse Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse League, was founded by Jake Steinfeld and is headquartered in Boston. Major League Lacrosse commenced play in June 2001 and will embark on its fourteenth season. MLL has continued to lead the sport of lacrosse into the mainstream of competitive team sports. The league is made up of eight teams: The Boston Cannons, Charlotte Hounds, Chesapeake Bayhawks, Denver Outlaws, Florida Launch, New York Lizards, Ohio Machine and Rochester Rattlers. More information about the league can be found at www.majorleaguelacrosse.com, Facebook or Twitter. The 2014 Collegiate Draft will be held on Friday, January 10, 2014 in Philadelphia and the fourteenth season will commence the weekend of April 26. The 2014 MLL All-Star Game will be held at Harvard Stadium on June 26. Tickets for the event are on sale now by calling the Boston Cannons office at 617-746-9933