Gallant returns to Mammoth

Published on September 8, 2008 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Colorado Mammoth News Release

BOSTON - The Colorado Mammoth reacquired defenseman John Gallant during Sunday's National Lacrosse League Entry Draft at TD Banknorth Garden, trading transition player Jason Bloom and a fifth-round pick to the Boston Blazers.

Gallant, who the Blazers selected in July's Expansion Draft, returns to Colorado for a seventh season. He is one of two Mammoth players remaining from the team that moved from Washington in the summer of 2002.

"We are glad to have John back. He has always been a leader on our team and a fan favorite," Mammoth general manager Steve Govett said. "We will continue to rely on him to help anchor our defense."

The Blazers used the pick, the 56th overall, to select Paul Manesis from the University of Massachusetts.

National Lacrosse League Stories from September 8, 2008

• Stealth Drafts Johns Hopkins Grads Rabil And Huntley In The First Round - San Jose Stealth
• Gallant returns to Mammoth - Colorado Mammoth
• Buffalo selects three defenders with four picks at NLL Entry Draft - Buffalo Bandits
• Knighthawks' John Grant to miss 2009 NLL season - Rochester Knighthawks
• Blazers Select Daryl Veltman with Top Pick in NLL Entry Draft - Boston Blazers

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