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Mohegan Sun Introduces Black Wolves

September 19, 2014 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
New England Black Wolves News Release


UNCASVILLE, Conn. (September 19, 2014) - The Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun offered the appropriate setting Friday as the new name for the National Lacrosse League franchise recently relocated from Philadelphia was unveiled.

The team will be called the New England Black Wolves.

"In ancient times, the Mohegan Tribe was part of the 'Wolf Clan' of the Delaware Indian Nation, making its way down through New York State in pursuit of the resources of the Connecticut shoreline," Mohegan Tribal Council Chairman Kevin Brown said, explaining the choice of nickname. "Now, over 400 years later, the wolves are back in a new way on that shoreline - giving a team name and a new team spirit to Mohegan territory."

Mohegan Sun and the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) entered into a partnership with the owners of the Philadelphia Wings on August 6th. The team relocated and will play its home games at Mohegan Sun Arena.

"As we announced back on August 6th when we created a joint venture with the owners of the Wings, this is a franchise rich in history that was looking for a new injection of energy and opportunity," Vice President Chris Sienko said. "We were a perfect fit. We have the ability to play in our own arena, and we play in a state that is growing by leaps and bounds with lacrosse players, both boys and girls, young and old, who enjoy watching and playing the sport."

According to Black Wolves' co-owner Brad Brewster, the popularity of lacrosse in this part of the country makes it a perfect host market.

"New England lacrosse is steadily catching New York and Maryland, traditional lacrosse hotbeds," he said. "It's a community that has produced some of the best players in the United States, and is an emerging lacrosse region, with growth in youth and high school programs across the area."

The Black Wolves open the season January 2nd, hosting the Buffalo Bandits at 7 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.blackwolves.com or call 844.LAX.WOLF (529.9653). Deposits are currently being taken for season tickets, groups and mini-plans.

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