The Utah Archers , formerly known as Archers Lacrosse Club are a professional men's field lacrosse team in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). The Archers are one of the six founding members of the PLL for the 2019 season . Notable players include Tom Schreiber , Grant Ament, and Graeme Hossack .
12-655: After an 8-2 season where they were the #1 seed and Tom Schreiber won MVP, they won the 2023 PLL championship , defeating the Waterdogs 15-14. **Indicates player is on PUP list Source: (C) : Captain 2019 College Draft 2020 Entry Draft The 2020 player entry draft occurred on March 16 for teams to select players arriving from rival Major League Lacrosse. On March 4, Paul Burmeister and NBCSN hosted an entry draft lottery for selection order. Out of 100 balls to select from, Waterdogs had 40, Chrome had 25, Atlas had 15, Archers had 10, Chaos had 6, Redwoods had 3, and
24-849: Is located in Sparks, Maryland , at the USA Lacrosse headquarters. Prior to moving to its present location in 2016, the hall of fame and museum was located in Baltimore, Maryland , on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University . The museum showcases the history of the game of lacrosse , from its Native American origins to its present-day form. The first members of the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame were inducted in 1957. The museum displays photographs, art, vintage equipment and uniforms, trophies, as well as other memorabilia and artifacts relating to
36-480: The 2023 season: The following players retired after the 2023 season: This season also included three rule changes: On May 19, National Lacrosse Hall of Famer and namesake for the PLL's MVP award, Jim Brown died. Brown was most well known for his NFL career (where he achieved a Hall of Fame career as well) but is considered to be one of the best lacrosse players of all time. During his time at Syracuse University , Brown
48-541: The 2024 season and returned to play for them in 2024. Lyle Thompson won two Tewaaraton Awards while at the University of Albany. He also scored 400 points, the most in NCAA D1 History. The following acquisitions were made from free-agency during the 2023 season: The 2023 season trade deadline was on August 22, at 2 PM EST which was the tuesday before the final regular season game. The following trades were made during
60-798: The Year Gait Brothers Midfielder of the Year Dave Pietramala Defensive Player of the Year George Boiardi Short Stick Midfielder of the Year Welles Crowther Humanitarian Award 2023 Premier Lacrosse League season The 2023 Premier Lacrosse League Season was the fifth season of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). It was held from June 3 through September 24. This season marked
72-424: The champion Whipsnakes had 1. Rob Pannell was announced to be transferring to the PLL on March 9, followed by 15 other players the following day, which comprised the selection pool for the entry draft. A total of 14 players were selected in the entry draft with remaining new players entering the league player pool. 2020 College Draft 2021 Entry Draft 2021 College Draft Eamon McEneaney Attackman of
84-540: The first time that the PLL held an event in the state of Kentucky with the All-Star Events being held in Louisville . This was also the first season a free agency period occurred. This season the PLL unveiled new uniforms for each team. These uniforms were developed in partnership with Champion . The Waterdogs were given a third black jersey as part of being the reigning champions. Archers Lacrosse Club would beat
96-708: The reigning champion Waterdogs 15-14 in the PLL Championship game. The following notable players retired prior to the 2023 season: The first ever PLL free agency period was open from March 6, 2023 to April 1, 2023. Players could sign one or two-year deals. Players to change teams included: Two players were signed out of the player-pool after participating with the same team during the 2023 Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series . Those players being: attackman Marc O'Rourke ( Atlas , signed through 2023), and goalie Brendan Krebs ( Whipsnakes , signed through 2024) The college draft took place on May 9 at 7 pm (ET) and
108-437: The start of the draft (i.e. P re- D raft), while (D) denotes trades that took place during the 2023 draft. Midfield On May 15, the day 30-man training camp rosters were due, it was announced that Lyle Thompson would be taking a one-year sabbatical from play to focus on himself, his family, and his community. Thompson was placed on the league's hold-out list for the 2023 season. He is under contract with Cannons LC through
120-636: Was an All-American in both football and lacrosse. In 2011, Brown became the first recipient of the Tewaaraton Legacy Award, an award given to outstanding players that played collegiate lacrosse prior to the introduction of the Tewaaraton Award in 2001. In 2012, Brown was part of an ownership group that purchased the New York Lizards of the MLL . The Premier Lacrosse League's 2023 training camp
132-465: Was broadcast on ESPNU and ESPN+ . Atlas LC acquired what became the number one overall pick from Cannons LC in a trade. Defenseman Gavin Adler became the first defenseman to be selected first overall in the PLL and the second-ever in professional field lacrosse, the first being Princeton's Ryan Mollett in 2001. Format: Source: In the explanations below, (PD) indicates trades completed prior to
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#1732855882138144-1111: Was held from May 26, 2023 to May 30, 2023 in Albany, New York hosted at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium at The University of Albany . Teams began camp with a 30-man roster that was finalized on May 15. Teams were required to finalize their 25-man rosters on May 30. Training camp consists of individual and multi-team practices, as well as scrimmages between the teams. (All-Star Game) (Quarterfinals) (Semifinals) (Championship) 13 –12 Atlas 13– 16 Archers 7– 8 (OT) Waterdogs 11– 12 Chrome 7– 12 Archers 9– 10 Redwoods 11– 12 Atlas 14 –13 Cannons 19 –18 Atlas 13– 14 Cannons 10– 15 Chaos 11– 18 Whipsnakes Chrome ( Minneapolis ) Atlas Chaos Archers Whipsnakes Redwoods Cannons Chaos (PLL All-Star Game) National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum 39°31′17″N 76°38′42″W / 39.52139°N 76.64500°W / 39.52139; -76.64500 The National Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum ,
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