Warrior has signed
2011 MLL Champions Boston Cannons midfielder and 2011 Major League Lacrosse
(MLL) MVP Paul Rabil to lead its roster of sponsored lacrosse players.
Effective immediately, Rabil will wear and use Warrior gear on the field, while
training, and while relaxing off the field.
In addition to using current Warrior lacrosse equipment,
footwear and apparel, Rabil will work with the Warrior team to design a new
Rabil signature collection of products. “My years of playing lacrosse have
exposed me to all kinds of gear, shoes, and materials. Some work and some don't,” said Rabil.
“I am excited to be able to use my personal experiences and Warrior's
creativity, product expertise and resources to create a revolutionary new line
for lacrosse athletes.”
“Paul leads the sport of lacrosse both on and off the
field, so it is only fitting that he joins a leader in the industry such as
Warrior,” said Dave Morrow, founder and CEO at Warrior. “Like Paul, Warrior is about hard work,
doing things the right way, growing the game of lacrosse, and winning. We are extremely excited to have Paul join
the Warrior team.”
“I am thrilled to be a part of the Warrior family and
work with this group that shares my passion for lacrosse,” said Rabil.
“I look forward to working with the Warrior team to continue elevating my
performance. We will also support each
other's charitable efforts as well as my foundation.” Rabil & Warrior will conduct a multi-city
tour this fall partnering with various charitable organizations.
Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Warrior is recognized as
a premier manufacturer of innovative, high performance, cutting-edge equipment,
footwear and apparel for lacrosse and hockey athletes of all ages and
abilities. Founded in 1993 by former champion lacrosse player David Morrow,
Warrior is a subsidiary of New Balance.
Rabil, 25, from Gaithersburg, Maryland was a four-time All
American at Johns Hopkins University
where he was a member of the 2005 and 2007 NCAA Championship winning
Blue Jay teams. He graduated from JHU in 2008 as the program's all-time leading
midfielder goal and point scorer, a record that still stands. He was selected
first overall by the Boston Cannons in the 2008 MLL Draft. In both 2009 and
2011 he was voted the MLL's Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable
Player.