LAS VEGAS (Aug. 12, 2025) – For the fourth time in team history, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs took part in the NLL Entry Draft today, an important day that helps shape the future of the franchise. The 2025 Draft took place on Saturday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m. PST. The Desert Dogs were successful in their hunt to draft talent on the defensive end, with 4 of the 6 draft picks being defensive players. The Desert Dogs held six picks this year, including two in the first round:
1ST ROUND – 4TH OVERALL: CASEY WILSON - DEFENSE
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
College: University of Denver
1ST ROUND – 17TH OVERALL: CALEB KHAN - GOALIE
Hometown: Langley, British Columbia, Canada
Drafted From: Langley Thunder
2ND ROUND – 23RD OVERALL: BEN SOENEN - DEFENSE
Hometown: New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
College: Young Harris College
3RD ROUND – 34TH OVERALL: GRAYDON STOKES - DEFENSE
Hometown: Orangeville, Ontario, Canada
College: Wilfrid Laurier University
4TH ROUND – 48TH OVERALL: LOGAN MELLISH - DEFENSE
Hometown: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Drafted From: Coquitlam Adanacs
5TH ROUND – 62ND OVERALL: CURTIS WARD - OFFENSE
Hometown: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Drafted From: Peterborough Lakers
“We're incredibly excited to welcome this class to Vegas,” said Shawn Williams, Head Coach and General Manager. “We’ve filled a number of needs on our roster, added depth on the back end and in net, and truly believe we’ve been able to get a world class athlete in Casey Wilson with our first pick. Cannot wait to get these young men down to Vegas to get started in 2025.”
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