UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY'S MERRICK THOMSON NAMED TEAM CANADA ASSISTANT COACH FOR 2018 WORLD GAMES - UALBANY SPORTS 2017

ALBANY, N.Y. – UAlbany men's lacrosse assistant coach Merrick Thomson will serve in the same capacity for the Canadian National Team for the 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Men’s World Championship, announced on Wednesday.

 “It is a great honor whenever you have the opportunity to represent your country,” said Thomson. “I am excited for the process to begin to compete for a world championship.”

 This is the first time Thomson will serve as a coach for the senior-level Team Canada. He previously coached the U-19 Canadian National Team in the 2016 U-19 World Championship, helping the squad to a silver medal finish. He also formerly played with Team Canada in the field game in 2010 and the indoor game in 2007.

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