Feb. 11, 2008

from press releases

BOSTON, Mass. - The Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) will host the 67th annual United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) North/South Senior All-Star Games at Harvard Stadium on Friday, May 23, prior to the Cannons game that evening versus the Rochester Rattlers, Cannons Vice President and General Manager Mark Kastrud announced Monday.

"We are thrilled to be hosting the North/South games at Harvard Stadium this year," said Bob Scalise, Nichols Family Director of Athletics at Harvard University. "I am also pleased to see the Cannons and Major League Lacrosse working with the college coaches to promote the sport of lacrosse and provide the 2008 Senior All-Stars a compelling stage on which to showcase their skills."

The USILA North/South Senior All-Star Game, the premier collegiate all-star event, will be divided into two games for the third consecutive year. The Division III game will take place at 2 p.m. on May 23, followed by the Division I/II game at 4 p.m. The Cannons will take on Rochester later that evening at 7 p.m. The three events combined will kick-off the Memorial Day Weekend collegiate championship tournament held at nearby Gillette Stadium.

"The North/South games are important events, and I am excited that the Cannons and Harvard have the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful tradition," said MLL Commissioner, David Gross. "I look forward to much more cooperation between Major League Lacrosse and USILA in the years to come."

Holding the all-star games on a MLL stage will also allow some of the nation's most talented players the chance to showcase their skills in preparation for the 2008 MLL Collegiate Draft.

"We are excited that the seniors selected to play in the North/South All-Star Games will have a prestigious setting in which to finish their college careers," said USILA president and Notre Dame men's lacrosse coach Kevin Corrigan. "And with the MLL draft the following Wednesday, it will give the kids one last chance to impress the pro coaches and general managers."