MLax: Three Lasers Set to Play in NEILA All-Star Game

SOUTH HADLEY, MA – The New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (NEILA) is proud to announce the rosters and game information for the 2023 East-West Senior All-Star Game, which will be held Friday, June 2nd.

Three Lasell Lasers will be playing in the game for the East team in Tyler Rose, Magnus Leonard, and Landon Reyes.

Fifty-one players from Divisions 1, 2 & 3 will compete in this year's All-Star Game, which will be played at 7:00 PM at Scotts Miracle Gro Athletic Complex on the campus of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Players and coaches should be at the field by 6:15 PM.

All players and coaches were nominated by the head coaches within the NEILA.  Players were then ranked and selected by a committee, awarding seniors from all three NCAA Divisions who played their college career in the New England region. This all-star game is the only one of its kind, being a regional all-star game which includes players from Divisions 1, 2, and 3. 

"This is a great opportunity to highlight the college careers of these young men. For many, it is one last time for them to play an organized game against such high competition. It is also a chance to compete with players you may have battled against throughout your college career," said Tim Murphy, head coach of Johnson & Wales, president of NEILA and coordinator of the East-West All-Star team selection.

The NEILA East-West game also gives assistant coaches from some of the top programs each year the opportunity to take the reins as the coaching staff of each team. 

The coaches are also nominated by the head coaches who are members of the NEILA. It is a great opportunity for assistants to put their flair on the game. 

This year, the West will be coached by Alex Fioritto (Trinity) and Will Cullen (Saint Joseph CT). The East will be head manned by Dave Haddeland (Salve REgina), Spencer Low (UMass Boston) and Matt Gilbert (Saint Joseph's Maine).