Major League Lacrosse and the Armed Forces have always had a long and distinguished relationship. From the number of players that have made the jump to the MLL from the three military academies, the charitable partnership efforts with organizations like Wounded Warrior Foundation and to the home stadium of the Bayhawks being Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Most recently, the relationship will have a bit of a homecoming as an MLL player will be making his return to the League after an amazing military commitment and achievement.
Second Lieutenant Garrett Thul or “The Thulk” as the lacrosse community has affectionately dubbed the 6’3” 230lb attacker will be taking the field for the Charlotte Hounds for the first time in the 2015 MLL season. Thul was the 21st overall selection in the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft and was picked first overall in the 2015 Supplemental Draft by the Charlotte Hounds this past off-season. Just two weeks ago, Thul completed one of the most difficult accomplishments in Army leadership school there is; Ranger School. Read More