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June 13, 2012 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) Rochester Knighthawks

Three members of the World Champion Rochester Knighthawks were named to the 2012 MLL All-Star Game today by Major League Lacrosse. The game, presented by Moe's Southwest Grill, will take place on Saturday, June 30th at FAU Stadium in Palm Beach County, Fla.

Stephen Keogh and Joel White will make their Major League Lacrosse All-Star debuts with Joe Walters earning his fifth selection to the game. The game will feature a Young Guns vs. Old School format. Players who joined the league between 2001 and 2008 will compete for the Old School team, while players who joined between 2009 and 2012 will compete for the Young Guns.

Walters and Keogh will represent the Hamilton Nationals in the game, but will play on opposite All-Star teams. Walters will play for the Old School team that will challenge the likes of Keogh and White of the Young Guns side.

In two games this season, Walters has six goals and four assists, which included an eight-point effort in his 2012 debut back on June 2 nd . Keogh is coming off a career-high six points (3+3) in last Saturday's win over the Rochester Rattlers. He has seven goals and three assists in two games, and has already tied his single-season goals mark. White has also appeared in two games, playing defensive midfield for the Rattlers. He has two assists and 12 ground balls this season.

The 2012 MLL All-Star Game will be televised live on ESPN2 HD at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or online at www.majorleaguelacrosse.com.

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