Kelly Named to US Indoor Team
April 25, 2007 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Los Angeles Riptide News Release
U.S. Indoor Lacrosse announced today that Los Angeles Riptide midfielder and face-off specialist Anthony Kelly was among the 23 players chosen to represent the United States in the 2007 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships , May 14-20 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Kelly, a standout face-off midfielder in the MLL also faced off and played defense this winter in the NLL for the New York Titans.
"It is an honor to represent the United States while playing this great game of lacrosse" said Kelly upon learning he had made the travel squad. "It will be a privilege to wear the red, white, and blue while playing in the World Games next month. I look forward to representing my country and family, as well as both the New York Titans and my MLL team, the L.A. Riptide. Everyone has been very supportive of this great opportunity, and I want to make the best of it while in Nova Scotia and bring home the gold."
In 2006, the Riptide selected Kelly in the 18th round of the 2006 MLL Supplemental Draft. He played in eleven games and by season's end, had developed into one of the premier face-off specialists in the league.
A native of Columbus, Ohio, Kelly was a four-year starting midfielder at the Ohio State University, where he became the only player in the program's history to lead the team in ground balls in all four years of his collegiate career.
"We are very proud of Anthony," added Riptide head coach John Tucker. "What a great honor this is for him. The experience he will have in Nova Scotia representing the United States will soon become a life-long memory he will cherish. I am certain he will represent the Riptide and the great state of Ohio with a great deal of pride and competitive spirit."
The Riptide will open the 2007 season on the road at the Chicago Machine on May 19 at Toyota Park. The Riptide's home opener will be on May 27 against the New Jersey Pride at 7:00 pm at The Home Depot Center in Carson.
The Riptide will open training camp on Saturday, April 28. Training camp will run for three weekends leading up to Los Angeles' May 19 season opener. Camp sessions run Saturdays and Sundays and are open to the media and public.
For more information or to purchase your tickets for the 2007 MLL season, please call toll free at 1-866-4-LAX-TIX or visit lariptide.com.
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