Waterdogs LC has assembled a roster that can compete for a championship year one. Here is who the expansion club added this offseason. 

Additions

Expansion Draft: 

1. Connor Kelly - Midfield
2. Christian Cuccinello - Attack
3. Brodie Merrill - Defense
4. Charlie Cipriano - Goalie
5. Ben Reeves - Attack
6. Kyle McClancy - Midfield
7. Kieran McArdle - Attack
8. Brian Karalunas - Defense
9. Ben McIntosh - Midfield
10. Drew Snider - Midfield
11. Ryan Drenner - Attack
12. Noah Richard - LSM
13. Steven DeNapoli - Midfield
14. Wes Berg - Midfield
15. Chris Sabia - Defense
16. Ryan Conrad - Midfield
17. Dan Eipp - Midfield
18. Drew Simoneau - Faceoff

Entry Draft: Zach Currier, Ryland Rees

College Draft: Matt Deluca

Waivers: BJ Grill, Patrick Foley, Dylan Johnson, Tate Boyce, Reed Junkin

Interchangeability

Versatility is an overused word so I thought I would change it up. Coach Copelan has assembled a roster that is flexible at every position. The offense is designed more as six short sticks rather than three attackmen and three midfielders. Each player selected has the skill set to dodge from several areas of the field. More importantly, the athletes are competent enough to stay on defense and not be a liability for the team. 

The team identity started with the number one overall pick in the expansion draft, Connor Kelly. It’s not fair to peg Kelly with a position label. Rather he is more of a creator and Initiator. The hybrid offensive player has a quick first step, is two-handed, and can attack from below and above the cage. He will be the team’s party starter and create all sorts of havoc for opponents.

Staying with the theme, the dogs selected Drew Snider to run alongside Kelly. Snider is a veteran with a championship pedigree. The former full-time short-stick d-mid has transitioned into an elite, well-rounded, professional lacrosse player. Drew Smooth is the type of middie that can stay on for multiple runs and make game-winning plays. Here is an example of him playing safety and picking off the pass in the middle of the field.