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). They played at the

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. The Saints won the

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Eagle Pro championship. After the 1988 season, they moved to

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and became the

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Awards and honors

All time record

Playoff results

Championships

External links

Indoor Lacrosse; N.J. Saints Win In Season Opener, New York Times, January 4, 1988
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