Cascade Named Exclusive Helmet Supplier to Major League Lacrosse

Published on June 27, 2006 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL) News Release

Boston, MA (June 27, 2006) - Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, and Cascade Lacrosse, the leading manufacturer of lacrosse helmets worldwide, today announced a long-term extension of their existing agreement, making Cascade the official and exclusive helmet supplier to the MLL through 2011.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Cascade will provide its top-of-the-line helmets to all MLL teams through the 2011 season. In exchange, MLL will provide Cascade with numerous promotional opportunities, including the continuation of Cascade's sponsorship of the Rookie of the Week and Rookie of the Year awards.

Cascade has been the exclusive supplier of helmets to MLL since the league's inception in 1999.

"We are extremely pleased to have renewed our longstanding partnership with Cascade," said David Gross, MLL Commissioner. "This new agreement assures that MLL players will continue to be wearing the very best head protection for many years to come. Players have specifically requested Cascade to ensure top performance, safety and comfort."

"This is a natural alliance between the top lacrosse league and the leading manufacturer of lacrosse helmets," said Bob Colburn Executive Vice President, sales and marketing for Cascade. "MLL is doing great things to promote lacrosse to a much broader audience and we're delighted to be a key part of their efforts. Cascade and MLL are strategic marketing partners and will grow and prosper together."

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