A new lacrosse league will find a home at the 91原创 Events Centre starting this December, bringing minor league play to the community.

The Arena Lacrosse League (ALL) is the official minor league to the National Lacrosse League in Canada. The ALL has played for five seasons in Ontario, and the LEC agreement is part of creating ALL West.

鈥淲e are all very excited about the growth and potential opportunities this announcement brings to the West. Our goal has always been to create a pathway of opportunity for players trying to reach the highest level possible in the game鈥� stated ALL President Paul St. John. 鈥淣ow that the ALL West is a reality, it鈥檚 a big day for lacrosse players that reside in Western Canada as they chase their dreams of one day playing pro in the NLL.鈥�

鈥淕rowth at the Minor league level is vital and will only enhance and compliment the current NLL talent pool allowing more players the opportunity to train and develop their skills in preparation for the next level,鈥� said NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz.

The plan for the ALL West is to have a 4-team division that will play all games out of 91原创 Events Centre.

鈥淭he Lower Mainland remains a lacrosse hotbed and we are happy to give the passionate lacrosse fans even more opportunity to watch what has been nicknamed the fastest game on two feet,鈥� said Gary Ahuja, manager corporate communications and media for LEC. 鈥淧lus, it is always exciting to add even more entertainment to an already busy 91原创 Events Centre, and to help these young men on their pursuit to playing the sport they love at the game鈥檚 highest level.鈥�

The ALL West will have its inaugural draft November 20, and players 18 years of age and older are eligible to play. Potential players can now register online through the ALL website arenalacrosseleague.ca

Training camps will open the week following the draft, with the opening games of the regular season set for the weekend of December 11/12. A minimum 12-game regular season will conclude with Championship Weekend for the West set for March 26 and 27.

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