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Major League Lacrosse is a professional lacrosse league played in the United States. MLL began play in the summer of 2001 as a single entity ownership league. MLL was founded by Jake Steinfeld, Dave Morrow and Tim Robertson in 1999.
MLL plays field lacrosse or outdoor lacrosse. The season runs from June to August. MLL rules that differ from traditional lacrosse rules include: a two-point goal line 15 yards from each goal, a 45 second shot clock, a limit of three long stick defenseman per team, the elimination of the restraining box and all players are released on the face-off. The 45 second shot clock will be change in 2005 to a 60 second shot clock.
Teams in MLL American Division
Boston Cannons
Long Island Lizards
Philadelphia Barrage
National Division
Baltimore Bayhawks
New Jersey Pride
Rochester Rattlers
MLL Championship Games
Year champion score runner up site game MVP
2001 Long Island Lizards 15-11 Baltimore Bayhawks At Bridgeport, Connecticut Paul Gait(Long Island)
2002 Baltimore Bayhawks 21-13 Long Island Lizards At Columbus, Ohio Mark Millon (Baltimore)
2003 Long Island Lizards 15-14 (OT) Baltimore Bayhawks At Villanova, Pennsylvania Kevin Lowe (Long Island)
2004 Philadelphia Barrage 13-11 Boston Cannons At Boston, Massachusetts Greg Cattrano (Philadelphia)
League Officials - 2001-03 - Matthew Pace (Executive Director)
- 2003-04 - David Gross (Chief Operating Officer)
- 2004- - David Gross (Commissioner)
League Office - 2001-04 - Secaucus, NJ
- 2004- -Boston, MA
See Also
Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game
Major League Lacrosse MVP Award
Major League Lacrosse Rookie of the Year Award
Major League Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award
Major League Lacrosse Defensive player of the Year Award
Major League Lacrosse Offensive player of the Year Award
Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award
Major League Lacrosse First overall draft choice
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