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Outlaws Add Jon Cohen to Coaching Staff

October 17, 2013, 9:32 am
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DENVER– The Denver Outlaws have added Jon Cohen, who has been the team’s assistant general manager for the past three seasons, to the coaching staff, the club announced on Thursday. Cohen will continue to work as the Outlaws’ assistant general manager in addition to his assistant coaching duties.

Cohen will help the coaching staff with substitutions as well as advance scouting work.

“The Denver Outlaws welcome Jon Cohen to our coaching staff for the 2014 season,” General Manager Tony Seaman said. “We believe that he is an outstanding addition to Head Coach B.J. O'Hara's staff.  His technical lacrosse skills speak for themselves and his organizational skills are second to none.”

Cohen finished his third season as the team’s assistant general manager in 2013, helping with a club that became the first in MLL history to finish a season undefeated. Denver set 21 team records and 10 MLL records in 2013 on its way to become the first team in MLL history and just the fourth team in North American major pro sports to finish a regular season undefeated.

Cohen enters his eighth season with the Outlaws in 2014 having worked as a visiting team liaison (2007), head equipment manager (2008-10) and assistant general manager (2011-13).

Overall, Denver has a 64-24 (.727 pct.) record in Cohen’s time with the club, which represents the best record in the league in that span. In his three years as assistant general manager, Denver has amassed a 32-8 (.800 pct.) record with a +179 goal differential that is more than 100 goals better than the second-highest differential in that span.

The second-longest tenured member of the team’s player/coach roster behind defenseman Lee Zink, Cohen has worked under four head coaches in his first seven years with the Outlaws. Denver has made the playoffs in all seven seasons that Cohen has been on the club’s staff.

"The Denver Outlaws are a first-class organization,” Cohen said. “It has been an amazing experience working alongside such passionate and knowledgeable general managers in Brian Reese and Tony Seaman. I look forward to helping Coach O'Hara and the rest of the staff this season. I would like to thank Mac Freeman, Coach O'Hara, Tony Seaman, and the rest of the Outlaws organization for giving me this opportunity."

COHEN'S CAREER RECORD
Year
Position
Team
W
L
Pct.
2013
Asst. General Manager
Denver Outlaws
14
0
1.000
2012
Asst. General Manager
Denver Outlaws
11
3
0.786
2011
Asst. General Manager
Denver Outlaws
7
5
0.583
2010
Head Equipment Manager
Denver Outlaws
8
4
0.667
2009
Head Equipment Manager
Denver Outlaws
9
3
0.750
2008
Head Equipment Manager
Denver Outlaws
8
4
0.667
2007
Visiting Team Liaison
Denver Outlaws
7
5
0.583
TOTAL
64
24
0.727


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Colorado Lacrosse Showcase scrimmage recap

October 22, 2013, 9:18 am
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The Outlaws team made up of local professional lacrosse players fell to the DU Pioneers on Saturday, 10-5, in the 5th annual Colorado Lacrosse Showcase scrimmage.
Greg Downing led the Outlaws with 2 goals and Zack Greer, Chris Bocklet and Alex Demopoulos each added a goal to to the final tally.
Although the Outlaws were without many of their local players due to Team USA tryouts in Pennsylvania over the weekend, they put together a solid lineup including Matt Bocklet, Ken Clausen and several former DU stars.
DU led through much of the first half, but the Outlaws scored three in a row in the third quarter get within one goal with a score of 5-4. DU scored another before the end of the quarter and then opened up in the fourth to bring the final score to 10-5.
The scrimmage was followed up with the Outlaws annual fall clinic which was coached by Chris Bocklet, Terry Kimener, Chris O'Dougherty, Charlie Cipriano and Assistant Coach Jon Cohen. Over 50 boys between the ages of 7 and 14 worked on lacrosse skills with the professional athletes.
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Outlaws Travel East for USA Team Training

October 24, 2013, 2:17 pm
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This past weekend six Outlaws traveled to Downington, Pennsylvania to attend Team USA training camp. Those still vying for a chance to represent the red, white and blue in next July's World Games include Goalie Jesse Schwartzman, Defenseman Lee Zink, Midfielders Drew Snider and Jeremy Sieverts, Face-Off Specialist Anthony Kelly and Attackman Eric Law.

Click here to read Schwartzman's blog on his experience at training camp this past weekend.
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Outlaws Give Back

November 4, 2013, 3:24 pm
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On Friday November 1st, the Denver Outlaws front office staff volunteered at the Food Bank of the Rockies. We worked in distribution, which means we got to help fill orders for churches and other organizations that provide food for those in need. There was some heavy lifting involved, but everyone pitched in and had a great time volunteering our time for a great cause! For more information on how you can volunteer at Food Bank of the Rockies,click here.

 



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Outlaws Announce Protected Roster

November 12, 2013, 11:39 am
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The Denver Outlaws have released the team’s 23-man protected roster for the 2014 season. Any player not included on a team’s protected roster is entered in the 2014 player pool.

The 2014 MLL Supplemental Draft will take place on Dec. 4, 2013 and the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft will be held on Jan. 10, 2014 at the U.S. Lacrosse Convention in Philadelphia, Pa.

Please see below for the Outlaws’ roster:

DENVER OUTLAWS 23-MAN PROTECTED ROSTER
Player
Position
Chris Bocklet
Attack
Matt Bocklet
Defense
Charlie Cipriano
Goalie
Curtis Dickson
Attack
Adam Fullerton
Goalie
John Grant, Jr.
Attack
Zack Greer
Attack
Anthony Kelly
FO/Mid
Terry Kimener
Midfield
Eric Law
Attack
William Mangan
Midfield
Chris O'Dougherty
Defense
Justin Pennington
Midfield
Stephen Robarge
Midfield/FO
Dillon Roy
Defense
Domenic Sebastiani
Midfield
Jesse Schwartzman
Goalie
Jeremy Sieverts
Midfield
Michael Simon
Defense
Drew Snider
Midfield
Sam Snow
Midfield
Justin Turri
Midfield
Lee Zink
Defense
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Outlaws Ornament

November 13, 2013, 9:47 am
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Add some Outlaws spirit to your tree this season with this limited edition Outlaws ornament! This ornament is only $10-including shipping! Click here for more information or to buy now!
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Outlaws November Volunteer Day

November 18, 2013, 10:38 am
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Last Friday, the Outlaws front office volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Aurora. We prepared lunch for the families who are living in the house, while their children are receiving treatment in the hospital. We made baked potatoes, chili and salad and then served it to approximately 35 people who stopped by the kitchen for lunch. It was such a fun and rewarding experience for our staff!
The families are always so appreciative of a home cooked meal, as many of them are far away from home and here in Denver to be near their seriously ill or injured child. They are always looking for folks to cook meals so please click here for more information on how you can volunteer.

Liz, the Director of Gameday Entertainment, cooking up some chili
Ted, the Director of Sales and Marketing, checking on the baked potatoes

Liz, the Senior Account Executive, chopping onions

John, the Marketing Intern, doing the dishes



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Photo Fun

November 19, 2013, 11:55 am
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Some fun Outlaws-related photos from the past week.

A sneak preview of a future Outlaws commercial...

Stix helped out at the opening of Sport Clips in Evergreen last weekend

Stix signing autographs at Sport Clips


Sitx was a big help at Sport Clips

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Outlaws 2014 Schedule Released

November 22, 2013, 8:01 am
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DENVER– The Outlaws’ 14-game 2014 schedule was announced by Major League Lacrosse on Friday. The slate for the club’s ninth MLL season includes seven home games that will be played at Sports Authority Field at Mile High and seven road games.

The Outlaws will play games on one Thursday, two Fridays and three Sundays in addition to eight Saturday contests in 2014. This year’s schedule includes bye weeks for Memorial Day and the World Games.


Game times and broadcast schedules have not yet been released.



Once again, the Outlaws will host a Fourth of July Celebration game on July 4, with a fireworks show following the game against the Boston Cannons. Last season, the team broke the professional outdoor lacrosse attendance record with 31,019 fans attending the team’s 16-7 win against the New York Lizards.

Denver opens its season on the road for the third consecutive season. The Outlaws will visit the MLL’s newest franchise, the Florida Launch, for the club’s inaugural game on Saturday, April 26 to kick off the season.

The Outlaws play their home opener against Ohio the following weekend on May 4, which is one of the club’s three Sunday contests on the schedule.

Denver takes the road again in Week 3 for a game at Boston on Saturday, May 10, before hosting Rochester on Saturday, May 17 in the final game before the Memorial Day bye week.

The Outlaws play Charlotte, which was the only club to defeat Denver in 2013, in back-to-back weeks following the Memorial Day bye. Denver hosts Charlotte on Friday, May 30 and then visits the Hounds on Saturday, June 7. Those games will mark the sixth time in Outlaws history that the team has played the same opponent in back-to-back weeks. Charlotte earned a 17-14 victory against Denver in the semifinal round of the Steinfeld Cup playoffs to end the Outlaws’ undefeated season in 2013.

Denver returns home for its only homestand of the season with consecutive games at Sports Authority Field against New York on Saturday, June 14 and a contest versus the defending MLL champions, Chesapeake, on Saturday, June 21.

The MLL All-Star Game will take place on Thursday, June 26 at Harvard Stadium in Boston. The MLL All-Stars will match up against Team USA as the national team prepares for the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships that begin on July 10 in Denver.

Just three days after the All-Star Game, the Outlaws will be back in action with a game at Rochester on Sunday, June 29, 2014.

Denver returns home for the club’s ninth annual Independence Day celebration game on Friday, July 4. A total of 219,606 fans have watched the Outlaws’ fireworks games with the team amassing a 6-2 record in those contests. Each of these games has set an attendance record, breaking the one set by the Independence Day celebration game the year before.

After the Fourth of July matchup, the Outlaws will have 16 days off as the league takes a bye week for the FIL World Championships.

Denver plays its final home game of the season on Sunday, July 20 as the Florida Launch take their first trip to the Mile High City.

The Outlaws finish the season with three consecutive games on the road. The team travels to Columbus for a matchup against the Ohio Machine on Saturday, July 26. The team then plays its only Thursday game of the season at Chesapeake on July 31 before finishing the regular season at New York on Saturday, Aug. 9.

Denver Outlaws season tickets are now available. Call 303-OUTLAWS to place your order.

DENVER OUTLAWS 2014 SCHEDULE
Week
Day
Date
Opponent
1
Saturday
4/26/2014
at Florida
2
Sunday
5/4/2014
vs. Ohio
3
Saturday
5/10/2014
at Boston
4
Saturday
5/17/2014
vs. Rochester

Saturday
5/24/2014
Memorial Day Bye
5
Friday
5/30/2014
vs. Charlotte
6
Saturday
6/7/2014
at Charlotte
7
Saturday
6/14/2014
vs. New York
8
Saturday
6/21/2014
vs. Chesapeake

Thursday
6/26/2014
MLL All-Star Game
9
Sunday
6/29/2014
at Rochester
10
Friday
7/4/2014
vs. Boston

Saturday
7/12/2014
FIL World Championship Bye
11
Sunday
7/20/2014
vs. Florida
12
Saturday
7/26/2014
at Ohio
13
Thursday
7/31/2014
at Chesapeake
14
Saturday
8/9/2014
at New York

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Outlaws Acquire Cameron Flint in Trade

November 26, 2013, 7:00 am
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DENVER– The Denver Outlaws have acquired midfielder Cameron Flint and a sixth-round collegiate draft choice (43rd overall) from Boston in exchange for midfielder Will Mangan and a first-round pick (8th overall).

Flint, who was a three time All-American at the University of Denver, scored eight goals and assisted on nine others for a total of 17 point in seven games as a rookie last year for the Cannons. He earned Major League Lacrosse’s Cascade Rookie of the Week Award after a four-goal, one-assist outing in Boston’s 13-10 win in Week 9.

“As a rookie in the MLL last season, Cameron Flint showed that he can be one of the up-and-coming stars of the league,” Outlaws General Manager Tony Seaman said. “We feel that he is a great fit for our organization.  A key contributor to the success of DU's NCAA Playoff teams while he was in college, he is a natural fit to continue his professional career with the Outlaws.” 

Flint was selected with the sixth overall pick in last year’s MLL collegiate draft by Boston after a career in which he scored 103 goals with 35 assists at the University of Denver. He finished his career with the Pioneers ranked sixth in goals and 10th in total points. A four-time all-ECAC member, Flint earned a spot on the Tewaaraton watch list his senior season. Flint was the fourth overall selection by Minnesota in the 2013 National League Lacrosse draft.

Along with their eighth-overall choice in this year’s draft, the Outlaws sent midfielder Will Mangan to Boston. The third-year player scored eight goals with three assists in his first season for Denver last year, duplicating his stat line from his rookie season with Long Island. In 18 career games, Mangan has totaled 16 goals, six assists with 20 ground balls.



Flint joins fellow University of Denver alums Dillon Roy (2010) and Eric Law (2013) on the Outlaws’ roster. Flint and Roy played one season together at the University of Denver (2010), while Flint and Law spent three seasons as teammates with the Pioneers (2011-13).
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An Outlaws Thanksgiving

November 26, 2013, 12:56 pm
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Check out the video below to learn what some of your favorite Outlaws will be enjoying this Thanksgiving!
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What are the Outlaws thankful for?

November 27, 2013, 1:29 pm
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Watch this video to find out what some of your Outlaws players are thankful for this season!


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Outlaws Acquire Lang In Trade With Florida

December 2, 2013, 2:52 pm
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DENVER– The Denver Outlaws have acquired midfielder Roy Lang from Florida in exchange for goalie Adam Fullerton, the team announced on Monday.

Lang (6-3, 205 pounds) has scored 23 goals with three assists for 26 points in two Major League Lacrosse seasons. He opened his career with Rochester, scoring 14 goals with three assists for 17 points, while adding 26 ground balls in 13 games as a rookie.

“Roy Lang is an excellent all-around athlete and plays well at both ends of the field,” Outlaws General Manager Tony Seaman said. “He gives us the ability to transition the ball from the defensive end to the offensive end and is always a threat to score goals. His addition to our team gives us another all-around midfielder with valuable MLL experience.”

Last season, Lang tallied nine goals and picked up 27 ground balls in 12 games for Hamilton. He was originally drafted with the 11th overall pick in the 2012 MLL collegiate draft by Rochester.

A two-time All-American at Cornell University, Lang played 65 games with 43 starts and posted 68 goals with 23 assists for 91 total points with 127 ground balls and 32 forced turnovers in his college career.

Lang was traded from Rochester along with the 11th overall pick in the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft to Ohio in exchange for midfielder Dan Groot and the 17th, 20th and 38th selections in the 2013 Collegiate Draft. He was later traded from Ohio to Hamilton along with Ohio’s first-round draft choice in the 2015 Collegiate Draft in exchange for goalie Scott Rodgers, defenseman Chad Wiedmaier and Hamilton’s second-round pick in the 2014 Collegiate Draft.


Fullerton, who is entering his seventh MLL season in 2014, has played 12 games, totaling 252 minutes in net and has allowed 56 goals with one two-pointer for a goals-against average of 13.3. He has made 64 saves with a .533 save percentage. In addition, he has made one postseason appearance, spending 1:30 in net. Fullerton spent the last five seasons (2009-13) with Denver after opening his career with Rochester (2008).

Fullerton, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was originally drafted by Rochester in the third round (28th overall) of the 2008 MLL Collegiate Draft.
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8 Outlaws selected to Team USA Training Roster

September 4, 2013, 9:35 am
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Following three days of tryouts over Labor Day weekend, eight Denver Outlaws were selected to the the U.S. Men’s National Lacrosse Team 52-man training roster. These 52 players were selected from a pool of 94 players that competed over the weekend.
The selected Outlaws include Brendan Mundorf, Eric Law, Jeremy Sieverts, Drew Snider, Dillon Roy, Lee Zink, Jesse Schwartzman and Anthony Kelly.
Players on the training roster will compete at various events throughout the fall and winter before a final 23-man roster is selected for the 2014 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships.
The World Championships will be held on July 10-19, 2014, in Denver at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Click here for the full 52-man roster.

Click here to see an interview with defenseman Lee Zink.
Click here to see an interview with attackman Eric Law.
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Gameday Rewind: Denver vs. Charlotte

August 30, 2013, 10:03 am
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If you couldn't make it to Sports Authority Field at Mile High for Denver's victory over Charlotte on June 29, you can still check out the gameday program that all fans receive for free at each home game.

That game program features a cover story on the start of Eric Law's MLL career.

There is also Coaches' Corner Q&A with Head Coach Jim Stagnitta, a Meet the new Outlaw Q&A with Will Mangan, an Outlaws Dancer spotlight on Allison V. and a Q&A with Matt Bocklet.

Click on the image below to read the magazine.

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Outlaws Add Regy Thorpe to Coaching Staff

December 9, 2013, 8:28 am
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DENVER– The Denver Outlaws have added Regy Thorpe to the coaching staff, the team announced on Monday. Thorpe, who has coached five Major League Lacrosse seasons, has a total of eight years of coaching experience.

“I am excited to have an opportunity to work with the Denver organization and be a part of Coach O'Hara's staff,” Thorpe said. “He is truly one of the best minds in the game and the opportunity to work with him once again was one that I couldn't pass up.  Also, I am looking forward to work with the legendary Tony Seaman. I have heard great things about Jon Cohen as well and look forward to being on the sideline with him. I know expectations are always high in Denver and can't wait to get in the trenches with the Outlaws.”

Thorpe served as the head coach for the Hamilton Nationals from 2011-12, and was an assistant coach with the Rochester Rattlers from 2006-08, working on the staff of Outlaws Head Coach B.J. O’Hara.

Thorpe was part of O’Hara’s 2008 staff that led the Rattlers to the MLL’s Steinfeld Cup title. His career MLL record is 34-28 (.548 pct.). Overall, Thorpe’s teams are 144-62-2 (.697 pct.).

"Having Regy Thorpe join the Outlaws' coaching staff is a huge addition to our team,” O’Hara said. “As an MLL player, assistant coach and head coach, he has enjoyed much success. He knows the League and the players and knows how to win."

Thorpe played 15 seasons for the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League, including two seasons (2008-09) as a player/general manager. He was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2012. He is also a member of the U.S. Lacrosse Rochester Chapter Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 2009. In 2011, Thorpe was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

Thorpe also played six seasons (2001-06) for the Rochester Rattlers of the MLL, where he stayed on as an assistant coach following his playing career.

Thorpe played at Herkimer Junior College for two years, where he earned All-America honors and was named the Defenseman of the Year in 1991. He then enrolled at Syracuse and helped the Orange to the national finals in 1992. His senior season, Thorpe earned All-America honors after leading Syracuse to a national title as a team captain.

He was a four-time member of the US Indoor Team (‘02, ‘05, ‘07, ‘10), and served as team captain of the 2007 squad that won the bronze medal at the World Indoor Championship and the 2010 squad that won the Bowhunter Cup. In 2011, he served as an assistant coach for the USA Team at the Bowhunter Cup.

From 2007-09, Thorpe served as head coach for the Six Nations Arrows Junior A team, guiding the squad to the Minto Cup in 2007.

Thorpe joins Jon Cohen as assistants on O’Hara’s 2014 coaching staff.


THORPE'S COACHING RECORD
Year
Position
Team
W
L
T
Pct.
2013
Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coord.
Syracuse
18
4
0
0.818
2012
Head Coach
Hamilton Nationals
4
10
0
0.286
2012
Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coord.
Syracuse
19
4
0
0.826
2011
Head Coach
Hamilton Nationals
7
5
0
0.583
2011
Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coord.
Syracuse
10
8
0
0.556
2010
Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coord.
Syracuse
15
6
0
0.714
2009
Head Coach
Six Nations Arrows Jr. A
15
6
1
0.705
2008
Assistant Coach
Rochester Rattlers
9
3
0
0.750
2008
Head Coach
Six Nations Arrows Jr. A
16
6
0
0.727
2007
Assistant Coach
Rochester Rattlers
9
3
0
0.750
2007
Head Coach
Six Nations Arrows Jr. A
17
0
1
0.972
2006
Player/Asst. Coach
Rochester Rattlers
5
7
0
0.417
TOTAL
144
62
2
0.697
 
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Custom Outlaws Jerseys Now Available

December 10, 2013, 12:45 pm
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New for the 2014 Season - The Denver Outlaws are offering custom home jerseys, perfect for any Outlaws fan! Pick any name or number you would like whether it is your favorite Outlaws player or your own. 



Due to the time it takes for personalization, jerseys will not be available by Christmas. The first order of jerseys should be delivered by the beginning of February. If you order by December 20, a personalized certificate will be sent so there is something to wrap and place under the tree. In addition, if you order by December 20 you can save $15 off adult jerseys or $10 off youth jerseys. Click here for pricing and ordering information.
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Outlaws Trade for Gibson, Select 12 in Supplemental Draft

December 12, 2013, 8:24 am
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DENVER– The Denver Outlaws selected 12 players in the 2014 MLL Supplemental Draft and traded midfielder Justin Turri to the New York Lizards for attackman Matt Gibson the team announced on Thursday.

“We are excited to be able to bring a player of Matt Gibson's ability and character to our organization,” Outlaws General Manager Tony Seaman said. “He is an outstanding player who can score goals in a variety of ways. He adds good depth to our attack unit.”

The MLL’s Cascade Rookie of the Year in 2012, Gibson has scored 22 goals with 20 assists for 42 points with 24 ground balls in his first two Major League Lacrosse seasons.

Last season, Gibson posted four goals with five assists in six appearances for the Lizards before suffering a concussion that ended his season. He scored 18 goals and added 15 assists in 12 games as a rookie in 2012, earning a pair of Rookie of the Week honor and an All-Star selection. His assist total ranked fifth among rookies in league history at the time and his point total was ninth.

Turri scored nine goals, including a pair of two-pointers, with four assists to finish with 15 points in his first season with the Outlaws in 2013. He netted four goals with five assists as a rookie for Charlotte in 2012.

Overall, the Outlaws added five defensemen, three attackmen, two midfielders and two goalies in the 2014 MLL Supplemental Draft. Please see below for a list of the 12 players that the team selected.

Denver Outlaws 2014 MLL Supplemental Draft Results
Pick
Player
Position
6
Ken Clausen
Defense
14
Matt Callahan
Defense
22
Greg Rogowski
Attack
30
Landon Carr
Midfield
38
Sean Rogers
Attack
46
Chase Bailey
Attack
54
Andrew Wascavage
Goalie
62
Mj Kiekebelt
Defense
70
Roger Ferguson
Defense
78
Ethan Vedder
Defense
86
Steve Schoeffel
Midfield
94
Ben Brown
Goalie

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Sports Authority Field to host NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals in 2015

December 12, 2013, 8:47 am
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The NCAA selected Denver to host the 2015 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Quarterfinals, which will be held at the home of the Denver Outlaws, Sports Authority Field at Mile High. 


The lacrosse selection continues Denver’s growing reputation as one of the great lacrosse cities of America. In the last nine years, Denver has hosted three Major League Lacrosse All-Star Games, two National Lacrosse League All-Star Games, and in 2014 will host the FIL World Lacrosse Championships.
The bid to host the event was submitted by Denver Sports, an affiliate of VISIT DENVER, in partnership with the University of Denver Athletics and Recreation, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, the Denver Broncos and Denver Outlaws.

“We are thrilled the NCAA has entrusted Denver to host this event,” said Ken Chin, executive director of Denver Sports. "This decision is a testament to the hard work put forth by our city’s grassroots lacrosse community, Denver’s two professional lacrosse teams – the Denver Outlaws and the Colorado Mammoth – and to the lacrosse program built by the University of Denver Pioneers head lacrosse coach, Hall of Famer, Bill Tierney."

Assisting in the bid was Bill Tierney, legendary head lacrosse coach of the University of Denver Pioneers, who said, “Everyone associated with lacrosse in Denver should be very excited about this announcement, and I thank all that worked so hard to make it happen. The opportunity to host such meaningful Division I games in the NCAA Tournament is something we will embrace to make the experience second to none. Our guests, visitors and television viewers will assuredly get to find out why Denver is truly ‘The Lacrosse Capital of the West.”

According to Chin, the popularity of lacrosse in Colorado has been exploding in recent years.  The Denver Outlaws have led the MLL in attendance for seven straight years and there are now more than 11,600 Colorado students playing lacrosse, almost double the amount in 2006. “The increasing popularity of lacrosse in Colorado was one of the key factors in Denver being chosen to host the 2014 FIL World Lacrosse Championships, and no doubt also played a significant role in the NCAA’s selection today,” Chin said.

He added that being strongly associated with a growing sport is a real positive for the city. “Denver will receive national television coverage and exposure from both the FIL World Lacrosse Championships and NCAA Men's Lacrosse Quarterfinals, and we're confident our local lacrosse community will come out and support both of these events."
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2014 Collegiate Draft Preview

January 9, 2014, 10:39 am
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MLL Launches 2014 Draft Contest



The 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft is tonight, Friday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. MDT in Philadelphia, PA.

The collegiate draft has been crucial to so many teams in the past, who are trying to find those great collegiate players to make immediate impacts at the professional level. In the past two years, the Outlaws found this impact in players such as Chris Bocklet and Colorado native Eric Law, who both had record seasons in 2013. So who is going to be a part of the next great Outlaw draft class coming out of this exciting commencement into Major League Lacrosse?

This year the focus of the Outlaws will not be finding the next offensive superstar, but rather “the Outlaws need to add depth to our close defense position and to our face off area”, according to General Manager Tony Seaman. He continues, “we are always looking for the best possible lacrosse players available.”

The Outlaws will have a total of seven draft picks for 2014, including the 6th overall pick in the first round, to obtain the desired depth to both the close defense and the ever important face off position. The Outlaws have yet to comment on any specific players they will be targeting, but Seaman did comment,” We have evaluated and considered over 148 college seniors and have had a number of staff meetings involving our coaching staff and our administrative staff in determining who we are interested in and how they fit into the Outlaw scheme.”

You can follow the draft here on the blog, on Twitter or watch it live at YouTube.com/MLL.
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