The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of
National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is a men's professional box lacrosse league in North America. The league is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The NLL currently has fifteen teams: ten in the United Stat ...
teams choose eligible players for their rosters from
US college programs and
Canada's junior lacrosse system.
A player is deemed eligible for the draft if he is 21 years of age, or is less than 21 years of age and has used or given up all
NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also organizes the athletic programs of colleges an ...
or
NAIA eligibility.
NLL 1st Round Draft Selections
2022 NLL
The 2022 entry draft took place on September 10, 2022 at
The Carlu
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in Toronto. 104 players were selected in 6 rounds.
2021 NLL
The 2021 entry draft took place on August 28, 2021 virtually with 6 Rounds and 90 players selected.
2020 NLL
The 2020 entry draft took place on September 17, 2020 virtually with 6 Rounds and 93 players selected.
2019 NLL
The 2019 entry draft took place on September 17, 2019 at
Xfinity Live!
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in
Philadelphia
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,
Pennsylvania
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.
2018 NLL
The 2018 entry draft took place on September 25, 2018 at
Xfinity Live!
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in
Philadelphia
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,
Pennsylvania
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.
2017 NLL
The 2017 entry draft took place on September 18, 2017 at the
Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
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in
Oakville, Ontario
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.
2016 NLL
The 2016 entry draft took place on September 26, 2016 at the
Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
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in
Toronto
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.
2015 NLL
The 2015 entry draft took place on September 28, 2015 at the
Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
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in
Toronto
Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the ancho ...
.
2014 NLL
The 2014 entry draft took place on September 16, 2014 at the
Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
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in
Oakville.
2013 NLL
The 2013 entry draft took place on September 16, 2013 at the
Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
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in
Oakville.
2012 NLL
The 2012 entry draft took place on October 1, 2012.
2011 NLL
The 2011 entry draft took place on September 21, 2011.
2010 NLL
The 2010 entry draft took place on September 8, 2010 at the
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
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History
The hotel was built by the Campeau Corporation, after C ...
in
Toronto
Toronto ( ; or ) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. With a recorded population of 2,794,356 in 2021, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fourth most populous city in North America. The city is the ancho ...
.
2009 NLL
The 2009 entry draft took place in Buffalo, New York, on September 9.
2008 NLL
The 2008 entry draft took place in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 7.
2007 NLL
The 2007 entry draft took place on September 1, 2007 at the
Pepsi Center
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in
Denver
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.
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2006 NLL
The 2006 entry draft took place on September 13, 2006 at the Madison Square Garden
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in New York City
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2005 NLL
The 2005 entry draft took place on August 29, 2005 at Rexall Place
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in Edmonton
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2004 NLL
2003 NLL
The 2003 entry draft took place on October 25, 2003 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto is a large hotel opened in 1975 on the waterfront of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Westin Hotels chain within Marriott International.
History
The hotel was built by the Campeau Corporation, after C ...
in Toronto
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.[
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2002 NLL
The 2002 entry draft took place on September 17, 2002 at the Air Canada Centre
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in Toronto
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.[
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2001 NLL
The 2001 entry draft took place on August 25, 2001 at the HSBC Arena
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in Buffalo.[
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2000 NLL
The 2000 entry draft took place on September 21, 2000 at the Air Canada Centre
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in Toronto
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.[
]
1999 NLL
The 1999 entry draft took place on September 21, 1999 at the Marine Midland Arena
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in Buffalo.[
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1998 NLL
The 1998 entry draft took place on September 14, 1998 at the ESL Sports Centre
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in Rochester
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1997 NLL
1996 NLL
Major Indoor Lacrosse League (MILL) 1st Round Draft Selections
1995 MILL
1994 MILL
1993 MILL
1992 MILL
1991 MILL
1990 MILL
1989 MILL
1988 MILL
See also
* National Lacrosse League expansion draft The National Lacrosse League expansion draft is a meeting where the general managers of expansion National Lacrosse League teams begin to fill their teams with unprotected players from the rosters of existing NLL teams. Such a draft occurs whenever ...
* National Lacrosse League dispersal draft The National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations. The NLL has seen many team changes over the years (the 1993 season was the ...
External links
National Lacrosse League Media Guide
References
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National Lacrosse League
Drafts (sports)