PHILADELPHIA, August 28, 2021 — Semiahmoo Rock alumni Patrick Shoemay (1998/ RIT Tigers, Jr.A NW Salmonbellies/ Bby Lakers) and Jacob Dunbar (2001/ Team Canada, Jr. A PoCo Saints) were selected in tonight’s National Lacrosse League (@NLL) 2021 Entry Draft, held virtually. Both players were chosen by the San Diego Seals in the first round of the pro draft; Shoemay 9th overall and Dunbar 13th overall.

The first two rounds of the draft were broadcast live on TSN in Canada and via the NLL Facebook and YouTube channels. Fans can watch the coverage on YouTube at these links:

2021 NLL Entry Draft
9. Patrick Shoemay – watch here + player interview
13. Jacob Dunbar – watch here

Shoemay and Dunbar add to a growing list of talented athletes selected by pro NLL teams that received their introduction to lacrosse and core skills development with Semiahmoo Minor Lacrosse:

2021
Patrick Shoemay (1998) – 9th/ San Diego Seals
Jacob Dunbar (2001) – 13th/ San Diego Seals
2020
Tre Leclair (1998) – 4th/ San Diego Seals
Sam La Roue (2002) – 18th/ Buffalo Bandits
2018
Adam Dickson (1995) – 23rd/ Calgary Roughnecks
Carter Dickson (1997) – 45th/ Calgary Roughnecks
2016
Spencer Bromley (1995) – 48th/ Saskatchewan Rush

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