Maverik In Action At The US Lacrosse Champion Challenge

NEW YORK — January 27, 2012 — Maverik Lacrosse is proud to announce that two of its athletes and one of its sponsored schools will be participating in this weekends’ US Lacrosse Champion Challenge taking place at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL. Maverik endorsed athletes Drew Adams, (2011 MLL Goalie of the Year) and Peet Poillon (2010 MLL Leading Scorer) will be suiting up with Team USA, while Notre Dame, a Maverik sponsored program, will be taking the field for their first scrimmage this spring wearing new custom Maverik Rome Gloves. Connect with Maverik Lacrosse on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news, gear and updates from this weekend’s event.

“It’s an honor to play with Team USA and compete alongside some of the best talent in the country,” said Poillon.

Champion Challenge schedule

Friday, Jan. 27
7 pm — US Women’s Team vs. England Women’s Team
7:30 pm — Jacksonville vs. Notre Dame (scrimmage)

Saturday, Jan. 28
11:30 am — England Women’s Team vs Syracuse University
1 pm — National Team Coaching Clinic
3 pm — England Women’s Team vs. Northwestern Univsersity
4:30 pm — US Men’s Team/University of Notre Dame combined practice
5 pm — US Women’s Team vs. University of Maryland
7 pm — US Women’s Team vs. University of Maryland

Sunday, Jan. 29
11 am — US Women’s Team vs. Northwestern University (ESPN3)
11 am — England Women’s Team vs. University of Maryland
1:30 pm — US Men’s Team vs. Denver University (ESPN3)
1:30 pm — US Women’s Team vs. Northwestern University

“It’s exciting to get back on the field and play in a Division I style game again. The competition is going to be top notch.” said Adams. “Having played a role in the creation of Notre Dames custom Rome gear, it will be very rewarding to see them in action.”

ABOUT MAVERIK LACROSSE
Founded in 2005 by John Gagliardi, Team USA Player and All-World Defenseman, and Jay Jalbert, All-World Midfielder, Maverik Lacrosse is a lacrosse equipment manufacturer whose products are designed and developed by the world’s top lacrosse players for lacrosse players. Team Maverik creates, tests and develops innovative products that perform and exceed the professional demands of its founders. Headquartered in New York, Maverik is a subsidiary of Bauer Performance Sports Ltd., a publically traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BAU). For more information, visit www.maveriklacrosse.com

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1 Comment

  1. Vincent Van Bro on January 28, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Is the USA/ND game going to be streamed/webcast somewhere?

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