Delta’s Rhys Porteous is among the six new players for the Vancouver Warriors.
Porteous was selected 32nd overall in round three of the 2024 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Draft on Sept. 15.
Vancouver’s other picks included Johnathan Peshko fourth overall (round one), Remo Schenato sixth overall (round one), Josh Carlson 41st overall (round three), Kai George 61st overall (round five), and Cole Kastner 76th overall (round six).
Porteous, 22, spent 2024 at Manhattan University, appearing in nine games and registering two points (2-0-2).
The forward also suited up for the Maple Ridge Burrards of Western Lacrosse Association (WLA), notching 35 points (19-16-35) and two penalty minutes in 15 games, and 14 points (10-4-14) in four playoff games.
Prior to his time in the WLA, he played three seasons in the BCJALL, scoring 92 points (48-44-92) in 39 games, and six points (2-4-6) in three playoff games.
“Rhys is a right-handed forward who has good feet and is really athletic,” said Curt Malawsky, Warriors general manager and head coach. “He gets to the middle of the floor and shoots the ball very well.”
The Warriors open up their new season on the road on Nov. 29 when they travel to take on Colorado.
Vancouver has a bye in week two and then will have its home opener on Dec. 13 against the Rochester Knighthawks at 7 p.m. at Rogers Arena.
The Warriors had a strong finish to its 2023/24 season winning six of their final eight games.
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