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{{Short description|Box lacrosse team}} |
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| name = Las Vegas Desert Dogs |
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| logo = Las Vegas Desert Dogs.png |
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| logo_size = 235px |
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| founded |
| founded = 2021 |
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| sport |
| sport = Lacrosse |
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| league = [[National Lacrosse League]] |
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| arena = [[Lee's Family Forum]] |
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| division = |
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| colours = |
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| arena = [[Michelob Ultra Arena]] |
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| owners = [[Joseph Tsai]]<br>[[Wayne Gretzky]]<br>[[Steve Nash]]<br>[[Dustin Johnson]] |
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| city = [[Paradise, Nevada]] |
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| coach = [[Shawn Williams (lacrosse)|Shawn Williams]] |
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| colours = |
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| gm = [[Shawn Williams (lacrosse)|Shawn Williams]] |
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| owners = [[Joseph Tsai]]<br>[[Wayne Gretzky]]<br>[[Steve Nash]]<br>[[Dustin Johnson]] |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.lasvegasdesertdogs.com/|lasvegasdesertdogs.com}} |
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| coach = [[Shawn Williams (lacrosse)|Shawn Williams]] |
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| location = [[Henderson, Nevada]] |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.lasvegasdesertdogs.com/}} |
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The '''Las Vegas Desert Dogs''' |
The '''Las Vegas Desert Dogs''' are a professional [[box lacrosse]] team based in the [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas metropolitan area]] that competes in the [[National Lacrosse League]] (NLL). The team plays its home games at [[Lee's Family Forum]]. The team began play in the [[2023 NLL season]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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On June 21, 2021, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of [[Las Vegas]] and co-owners [[Joseph Tsai]], [[Wayne Gretzky]], [[Steve Nash]] and [[Dustin Johnson]]. The team |
On June 21, 2021, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of [[Las Vegas]] and co-owners [[Joseph Tsai]], [[Wayne Gretzky]], [[Steve Nash]] and [[Dustin Johnson]]. The team began play in the 2022–2023 season beginning in winter 2022 at [[Michelob Ultra Arena]]. Tsai is the owner of the [[San Diego Seals]] and has received special permission from the NLL to own multiple teams.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nll.com/news/national-lacrosse-league-awards-las-vegas-15th-franchise-announces-wayne-gretzky-dustin-johnson-steve-nash-and-joe-tsai-as-co-owners/ |title=NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE AWARDS LAS VEGAS 15TH FRANCHISE, ANNOUNCES WAYNE GRETZKY, DUSTIN JOHNSON, STEVE NASH, AND JOE TSAI AS CO-OWNERS |access-date=June 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.ktnv.com/sports/new-las-vegas-lacrosse-team-will-be-owned-by-wayne-gretzky-others |title=New Las Vegas lacrosse team will be owned by Wayne Gretzky, others |access-date=June 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/lacrosse/story/_/id/31679081/wayne-gretzky-steve-nash-dustin-johnson-owners-new-las-vegas-pro-lacrosse-team |title=Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, Dustin Johnson among owners of new Las Vegas pro lacrosse team |accessdate=June 21, 2021}}</ref> |
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[[Shawn Williams (lacrosse)|Shawn Williams]], one of the most accomplished players in NLL history, has been selected to lead the Las Vegas Desert Dogs as the franchise’s first general manager and head coach. |
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2022–2023 Las Vegas Roster ''TBA'' |
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== Roster == |
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{{NLL roster|TeamName=Las Vegas Desert Dogs|Goaltenders={{player| 42 | CAN | Landon Kells}} |
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{{player| 92 | CAN | Joel Watson}}|Defenseman={{player| 25 | CAN | James Barclay}} |
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{{player| 90 | CAN | [[Travis Cornwall]]}} |
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{{player| 12 | CAN | Nick Ellerton}} |
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{{player| 3 | CAN | Garrett McIntosh}} |
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{{player| 7 | CAN | Tor Reinholdt}} |
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{{player| 13 | ENG | Tyson Roe}} |
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{{player| 37 | CAN | Jackson Suboch}} |
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{{player| 77 | CAN | John Wagner}}|Forwards={{player| 61 | USA | Charlie Bertrand}} |
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{{player| 19 | CAN | Sam Firth}} |
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{{player| 88 | CAN | [[Zack Greer]]}} |
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{{player| 33 | USA | Jack Hannah}} |
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{{player| 10 | CAN | Rob Hellyer}} |
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{{player| 9 | CAN | Marshal King}} |
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{{player| 97 | CAN | Reid Reinholdt}} |
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{{player| 20 | CAN | Jacob Ruest}}|Transition={{player| 63 | CAN | Brandon Clelland}} |
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{{player| 34 | USA | Connor Kirst}} |
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{{player| 41 | CAN | Erik Turner}}|Head Coach=Shawn Williams|Injured={{player| 2 | CAN | Conrad Chapman}} (T)|Practice={{player| 27 | CAN | Emerson Clark}} (D) |
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{{player| 6 | CAN | Griffin Hall}} (D) |
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{{player| 17 | CAN | Jon Phillips}} (F) |
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{{player| 8 | USA | Joe Robertson}} (F)}} |
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Source:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roster {{!}} Las Vegas Desert Dogs |url=https://www.lasvegasdesertdogs.com/team/ |access-date=2022-12-22 |website=www.lasvegasdesertdogs.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== All-time record == |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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|- align="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0" |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | Season |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | Conference |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | W–L |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | Finish |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | Home |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | Road |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | GF |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | GA |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | Coach |
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! style="background:#FFFFFF;border-top:black 5px solid;border-bottom:Black 5px solid;" | Playoffs |
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|[[2023 NLL season|2023]] |
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|Western |
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|5–13 |
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|6th |
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|4–5 |
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|1–8 |
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|179 |
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|222 |
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|Shawn Williams |
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|Did not qualify |
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|[[2024 NLL season|2024]] |
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|Unified |
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|5–13 |
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|14th |
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|2–7 |
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|3–6 |
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|176 |
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|223 |
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|Shawn Williams |
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|Did not qualify |
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! Total !! 2 Seasons !! colspan="2" | 10–26 !! 6–12 !! 4–14 !! 355 !! 445 !! colspan="2" | |
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! Playoff Totals !! 0 Appearances !! colspan="2" | 0–0 !! 0–0 !! 0–0 !! 0 !! 0 !! colspan="2" | 0 Championships |
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== Draft history == |
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=== NLL Entry Draft === |
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'''First Round Selections''' |
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* [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2022 NLL|2022:]] Dylan Watson (2nd overall), Jake Saunders (16th overall) |
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* [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2023 NLL|2023:]] Adam Poitras (2nd overall) |
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== Award winners == |
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!Year |
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!Player |
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!Award |
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|[[2020 NLL season|2023]] |
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|Mark Fine |
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|[[National Lacrosse League Executive of the Year Award|Executive of the Year]] |
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|[[2024 NLL season|2024]] |
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|Zack Greer |
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|[[National Lacrosse League Teammate of the Year Award|Teammate of the Year]] |
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== Head coaching history == |
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! rowspan="2" |# |
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! rowspan="2" |Name |
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! rowspan="2" |Term |
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! colspan="4" |Regular Season |
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! colspan="4" |Playoffs |
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!GC |
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!W |
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!L |
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!W% |
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!GC |
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!W |
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!L |
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!W% |
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|1 |
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|Shawn Williams |
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|[[2023 NLL season|2023-]] |
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|36 |
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|10 |
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|26 |
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|.278 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official Website}} |
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* [https://www.lasvegasdesertdogs.com/ Official Site] |
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{{Nevada sports}} |
{{Nevada sports}} |
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{{Sports in Las Vegas}} |
{{Sports in Las Vegas}} |
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[[Category:2021 establishments in Nevada]] |
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[[Category:National Lacrosse League teams]] |
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[[Category:Sports clubs and teams established in 2021]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:33, 3 December 2024
Sport | Lacrosse |
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Founded | 2021 |
League | National Lacrosse League |
Location | Henderson, Nevada |
Arena | Lee's Family Forum |
Owners | Joseph Tsai Wayne Gretzky Steve Nash Dustin Johnson |
Head coach | Shawn Williams |
General manager | Shawn Williams |
Website | lasvegasdesertdogs.com |
The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are a professional box lacrosse team based in the Las Vegas metropolitan area that competes in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The team plays its home games at Lee's Family Forum. The team began play in the 2023 NLL season.
History
[edit]On June 21, 2021, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Las Vegas and co-owners Joseph Tsai, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash and Dustin Johnson. The team began play in the 2022–2023 season beginning in winter 2022 at Michelob Ultra Arena. Tsai is the owner of the San Diego Seals and has received special permission from the NLL to own multiple teams.[1][2][3] Shawn Williams, one of the most accomplished players in NLL history, has been selected to lead the Las Vegas Desert Dogs as the franchise’s first general manager and head coach.
Roster
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All-time record
[edit]Season | Conference | W–L | Finish | Home | Road | GF | GA | Coach | Playoffs |
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2023 | Western | 5–13 | 6th | 4–5 | 1–8 | 179 | 222 | Shawn Williams | Did not qualify |
2024 | Unified | 5–13 | 14th | 2–7 | 3–6 | 176 | 223 | Shawn Williams | Did not qualify |
Total | 2 Seasons | 10–26 | 6–12 | 4–14 | 355 | 445 | |||
Playoff Totals | 0 Appearances | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0 | 0 | 0 Championships |
Draft history
[edit]NLL Entry Draft
[edit]First Round Selections
Award winners
[edit]Year | Player | Award |
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2023 | Mark Fine | Executive of the Year |
2024 | Zack Greer | Teammate of the Year |
Head coaching history
[edit]# | Name | Term | Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||
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GC | W | L | W% | GC | W | L | W% | |||
1 | Shawn Williams | 2023- | 36 | 10 | 26 | .278 | - | - | - | - |
References
[edit]- ^ "NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE AWARDS LAS VEGAS 15TH FRANCHISE, ANNOUNCES WAYNE GRETZKY, DUSTIN JOHNSON, STEVE NASH, AND JOE TSAI AS CO-OWNERS". Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "New Las Vegas lacrosse team will be owned by Wayne Gretzky, others". Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, Dustin Johnson among owners of new Las Vegas pro lacrosse team". Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ "Roster | Las Vegas Desert Dogs". www.lasvegasdesertdogs.com. Retrieved 2022-12-22.