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Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. The Atlanta Blaze had a busy Thursday. The team made headlines by signing Matt Gibson to a two-year deal, according to Joe Keegan. In addition, the Blaze finalized a trade to send defenseman Christian Burgdorf to the Denver Outlaws for Eddy Glazener.

Gibson, the six-year veteran out of Yale, scored a career-high 26 goals and added seven assists for the New York Lizards in 2017. He scored 25 goals in 2015 to help the Lizards' to the MLL title.

He'll join a Blaze offense that includes Kevin Rice and James Pannell, who combined for 81 points last season.

  • In other MLL news, Ted Tseng, the senior director of business and team operations for the Outlaws, announced on Twitter that he is stepping down from his position to “pursue other opportunities.” Tseng joined the Outlaws as the director of sales and marketing in 2012 and has seen the team flourish. Denver made the MLL playoffs on five occasions, taking home the championship in an epic 2016 final.

2. Brandon Miller is really excited to meet Brandon Miller. The Canadian box goalie and member of the NLL’s Toronto Rock will suit up for the Heritage Cup against the U.S. national team on Oct. 21. In addition, he’ll be going up against another goalie with his namesake.

Goalie Brandon Miller, 23, has entered the fold for the U.S. national team’s roster ahead of the Heritage Cup. The younger Miller has spent time in the Senior B circuit, while the older Miller is a mainstay in the NLL.

3. Speaking of the Rock, the team announced Thursday that it re-signed both Tom Schreiber and Kieran McArdle to one-year contracts for the 2018 season. 

Schreiber and McArdle came to the Rock as part of an influx of American talent entering the NLL ranks. Schreiber, named "Captain America" by fans, finished the 2017 season as Rookie of the Year, tallying 94 points (a rookie record), while McArdle ("The Enforcer") had 36 points on 17 goals and 19 assists.

Both Schreiber and McArdle will also suit up for the Heritage Cup next month, going up against their teammate in Miller.

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4. U.S. national team star Michelle Tumolo headlines a group of players to join UWLX rosters for its 2018 season. Tumolo will return to the Philadelphia Force after winning gold in the FIL World Cup and World Games over the summer. She'll reunite with former Syracuse teammate Alyssa Murray on the Force offense, which will also include former North Carolina star Molly Hendrick.

Another high profile name from the 2017 NCAA season, Kayla O'Connor, also entered the UWLX ranks. The Boston College alumna isn't going far, joining the Boston Storm.

WHAT WE’RE READING

  • Denver men's lacrosse is offering a USBOXLA winter program aimed at players of all ages. Sessions run from Nov. 5 to Dec. 17.

  • Ever wanted to combine your love for lacrosse and acting? AwesomenessTV is giving you a chance. The production company based in Santa Monica is looking for lacrosse players to appear as extras in an untitled lacrosse series that begins filming next week.

  • Paul Rabil made the cut for Sports Illustrated's Top 50 Most Fit Male Athletes in Sports. We promise not to give away spoilers as to where he ranks.

  • Leslie Blankin Lane, who will be inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame on Sept. 23, was the ultimate multi-sport athlete. A basketball player that also tried her hand at tennis during her time at Springside School, Lane found her calling in the sport of lacrosse, starring at Hollins University and later the U.S. national team.

  • Inside Lacrosse and STX's season-long documentary series, "The Season", will center on four prominent men's lacrosse programs in 2018: Ohio State, Duke, Syracuse and North Carolina.

  • The MCLA announced it has partnered with Guardian to use "The Pearl" balls for the 2018 season.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

The WPLL continued honoring the pioneers of the women's lacrosse game. this time highlighting the contributions made by former Loyola coach Diane Geppi-Aikens.

Notre Dame men's lacrosse is getting after it in preparation for the fall season. They went live from training on Thursday, where players were feeling the burn. 

WHAT’S ON TAP

  • Today we'll have a profile on incoming National Hall of Fame member Jim McDonald, ahead of the Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday night.

  • Fall-ball exhibition games and events are right around the corner. Watch for a rundown today.

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