Minnesota Swarm Owns Seven Picks In 2008 Entry Draft

Published on September 5, 2008 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Minnesota Swarm News Release


SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The National Lacrosse League's (NLL) Minnesota Swarm currently owns seven picks in the 2008 NLL Entry Draft. The Boston Blazers, an NLL expansion team will host this year's draft at TD Banknorth Garden on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 10:00 a.m. CDT. Fans can watch the draft live online at www.NLL.com starting at 10:00 a.m. Sunday.

The Entry Draft will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 10:00 a.m. CDT. A total of 76 players will be selected in the six-round draft. NLL clubs will be drafting the best young lacrosse talent from the NCAA and Canadian junior lacrosse programs.

The 2008 Entry Draft will be the first draft for the Swarm under the new ownership of John J. Arlotta. Seven overall picks ties the franchise record for most picks in the Entry Draft set last season. Of the Swarm's seven picks, three picks will come in the first round, the most in franchise history. Minnesota finished the 2008 season with a 10-6 record hosting its first-ever home playoff match.

MINNESOTA SWARM 2008 NLL ENTRY DRAFT CHOICES

Round 1 - 10th overall

Round 1 - 11th overall

Round 1 - 13th overall

Round 2 - 24th overall

Round 4 - 38th overall

Round 4 - 40th overall

Round 6 - 73rd overall

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