Boston Cannons Announce 2014 Roster
April 21, 2014 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL) - Boston Cannons News Release
BOSTON, MA - April 21, 2014- The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, today announced their 25-man active roster and 6-man practice squad for the start of the 2014 season, according to Cannons General Manager Kevin Barney.
"We had a strong couple of weeks of training camp," said Cannons Head Coach John Tucker. "From veterans and guys acquired in off-season trades, to new players it was a competitive camp at all positions. I am excited about our roster and look forward to opening day on April 27."
The Cannons open the 2014 season at Harvard Stadium this Sunday, April 27 at 1:00pm against the defending MLL Champion Chesapeake Bayhawks. The Cannons split the 2013 season series with the Bayhawks 1-1, with both teams winning OT thrillers at their respective home fields.
The 25-man active roster is highlighted by veterans Mitch Belisle, Ryan Boyle, Kevin Buchanan, Chris Eck and Paul Rabil, all of whom have made the Team USA 30-man roster for the 2014 World Championships. Will Manny and Scott Ratliff lead the group of second year players on the active roster.
Off-season trade additions Brodie Merrill, Martin Cahill, Owen Blye, Will Mangan and Diogo Godoi are all on the 25-man active roster. Merrill is a six time MLL Defensive Player of the Year. The Cannons 1st Round Supplemental Draft pick Jack Rice is one of five attackmen on the active roster to start the season.
The complete 2014 Cannons roster is below.
For more information or to purchase Cannons tickets, visit BostonCannons.com or call (617) 746-9933.
2014 BOSTON CANNONS ACTIVE ROSTER:
Brent Adams - Midfield
Mitch Belisle - Defense
Stephen Berger - Midfield
Owen Blye -- Attack
Martin Bowes - Midfield
Ryan Boyle - Attack
Colin Briggs - Midfield
Kevin Buchanan - Midfield
Craig Bunker - Midfield/Face Off
Jordan Burke - Goalie
Martin Cahill - Midfield
Chris Eck - Midfield/Face Off
Diogo Godoi - Defense
Eric Hagarty - Goalie
Will Mangan - Midfield
Will Manny - Attack
Brodie Merrill - Defense
Brendan Poster - Midfield
Paul Rabil - Midfield
Scott Ratliff - Defense
Jack Reid - Defense
Jack Rice - Attack
Matt Smalley - Midfield
Mike Stone - Midfield
Kyle Sweeney - Defense
PRACTICE SQUAD:
Quinn Cully - Midfield
Dan DiMaria - Defense
Ryan Hollenbaugh - Defense
Michael Maggio - Midfield
Kyle Smith - Attack
INACTIVE LIST:
Eric Martin - Defense
Matt Poskay -- Attack
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