There were not many surprises with the recently announced Hamilton Nationals 23 man protected roster. The core group returns for the 2014 season. The 2013 MLL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year and co leading scorer Kevin Crowley (38G, 3-2PTG & 14A) 55 points was named to the list. Other notables were All Stars Tucker Durkin and Brodie Merrill. The remaining core was named early this week with the likes of 2 Time NLL Champion and 2013 Mann Cup Champion Cody Jamieson, Jordan Hall, Brett Queener, Jeremy Thompson and Stephen Keogh being place on the Nationals protected list. The only real surprise was Sid Smith not on the list.
The Hamilton Nationals are hoping to advance to the MLL Finals this coming season after falling short in the 2013 semi final.
Note: Rumour has it that the Hamilton Nationals could be moving to Florida for 2014. With a strong Canadian core it will be interesting to see what translate if this location change occurs. Reports have also stated that Hamilton will have a team in 2015 when the new Hamilton Tiger Cats (CFL) stadium is built.
Hamilton Nationals
Reid Acton, Defense
Josh Amidon, Midfield
Martin Cahill, Attack
Kevin Crowley, Midfield
Kevin Cunningham, Attack
Tucker Durkin, Defense
Jordan Hall, Midfield
Cody Jamieson, Attack
Stephen Keogh, Attack
Roy Lang, Midfield
Roman Lao-Gosney, Midfield
Cameron Lao-Gosney, Midfield
Chris LaPierre, Midfield
Matt Lovejoy, Defense
Brodie Merrill, Defense
Donny Moss, Midfield
Jason Noble, Defense
Mike Poppleton, FO/Mid
Brett Queener, Goalie
Jeremy Thompson, Midfield
Garrett Thul, Attack
Joe Walters, Midfield
Dillon Ward, Goalie
