The New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse announced Tuesday that they have completed a trade with the Florida Launch that will bring midfielder Chris LaPierre to New York.
In exchange for LaPierre, the Launch will receive New York’s 3rd Round MLL Collegiate Draft Pick in 2017.
With the addition of LaPierre, the Lizards seek to get back on a winning track in their quest to the playoffs. New York currently holds an 8-1 record and sits atop the league standings.
“Chris was a first round pick, collegiate captain and All-American,” said Lizards Head Coach, Joe Spallina. “We love all of the intangibles that he can bring to the table.”
LaPierre was the second overall draft pick in the 2013 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft by the Hamilton Nationals, but began his rookie season with the Florida Launch in 2014. In his first season with the Launch, he played in nine games logging four goals and 16 groundballs. This season, LaPierre has 13 groundballs and one assist in seven game played.
A graduate of the University of Virginia, LaPierre was named USILA Second-Team All-American and All-ACC.
Spallina continued, “He’s an established short-stick midfielder that will help us tremendously.”
The Lizards’ 11th man, their fans, will get their first chance to see LaPierre in action with the rest of the team for New York’s final regular season home game on July 9th against the Denver Outlaws. To purchase tickets, please visit NYLizards.com/Tickets or call 1-855-NYLIZARDS.
