
Seals Announce Protected Player List
Published on June 23, 2022 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
San Diego Seals News Release
In preparation for the 2022 NLL Expansion Draft, the San Diego Seals have submitted their list of protected players to the National Lacrosse League. On July 7, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs, the league's 15th franchise, will pick one player from each of the other 14 teams' rosters who were left unprotected.
Per league Expansion Draft rules, the Seals protected 11 players, including maximums of one goalie and five forwards.
Protected Players
Forwards: Wesley Berg, Casey Jackson, Tre Leclaire, Mac O'Keefe, Austin Staats
Defensemen: Drew Belgrave, Eli Gobrecht, Cam Holding, Mike McCannell, Patrick Shoemay
Goalie: Chris Origlieri
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