LAS VEGAS (Sept. 15, 2026) — Las Vegas Desert Dogs General Manager Cody Moll announced today, Sept. 15, that the team has acquired six players through the NLL Dispersal Draft following the news that the Philadelphia Wings and Ottawa Black Bears have ceased operations.
Las Vegas Desert Dogs Dispersal Draft Selections:
Nick Damude, Goalie | 2nd Overall
Mitchell Armstrong, Defense | 12th Overall
Sam LeClair, Forward | 14th Overall
Ryan Wagner, Defense | 24th Overall
Liam Aston, Forward | 26th Overall
Chris Corbeil, Defender | 38th Overall
"We are extremely excited with today's NLL Dispersal Draft results," said Desert Dogs General Manager Cody Moll. "The Desert Dogs added some key pieces to the roster as we head into our fifth NLL season with high expectations for the team. We feel for the people impacted in the Wings and Black Bears organizations and we remain committed to the long-term success of the National Lacrosse League."
Nick Damude, Goalie | 2nd Overall
Age: 27
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 210lbs
Hand: L
Hometown: Fonthill, ON
- Has played 101 games with a record of 39-38
- Owns a career goals-against average of 11.24 and save percentage of .790
- Made NLL debut during the 2019-20 season with the San Diego Seals
- Appeared in 18 games with the Philadelphia Wings with a 5-7 record, 10.99 goals-against average and .811 save percentage during the 2025-26 season
- Selected 44th overall in the 2018 NLL Entry Draft by Rochester
- Posted a Wings-franchise-record 60 saves in an 11-5 win against Las Vegas last season
Mitchell Armstrong, Defense | 12th Overall
Age: 22
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190lbs
Hand: L
Hometown: St. Catherines, ON
- Has posted six points (2G, 4A), 23 created turnovers and 54 loose-ball recoveries in career 29 games
- Selected 22nd overall by Philadelphia in the 2023 NLL Entry Draft
- Made NLL debut during the 2023-24 season with the Wings and collected three points (1G, 2A), 11 created turnovers and 20 loose-ball recoveries
- Notched a career-best 33 loose-ball recoveries and 12 created turnovers in 2025-26
Sam LeClair, Forward | 14th Overall
Age: 26
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 185lbs
Hand: R
Hometown: Welland, ON
- Has posted 142 points (68G, 74A) in 72 career games
- Recorded a career-high 42 points (14G, 28A) in 16 games for the Philadelphia Wings in the 2025-26 season
- Recovered 158 loose balls during his career
- Drafted 86th overall by the Colorado Mammoth in the 2020 NLL Entry Draft
Ryan Wagner, Defense | 24th Overall
Age: 32
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 195lbs
Hand: L
Hometown: Niagara, ON
- Has posted 54 points (11G, 43A) in 139 career games
- Selected 42nd overall by the Vancouver Stealth in the 2015 NLL Entry Draft
- Owns 648 loose-ball recoveries and has created 100 turnovers in his career
Liam Aston, Forward | 26th Overall
Age: 22
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190lbs
Hand: R
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
- Made his NLL debut for Ottawa in the 2025-26 season
- Has posted three points (1G, 2A) in three career games
- Selected 33rd overall by the Ottawa Black Bears in the 2025 NLL Entry Draft
Chris Corbeil, Defender | 38th Overall
Age: 38
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 200
Hand: L
Hometown: Oakville, ON
- Has posted 142 points (68G, 74A) in 72 career games
- Drafted 15th overall by the Buffalo Bandits in the 2009 NLL Entry Draft
- Won back-to-back NLL Championships with the Edmonton Rush (2015) and Saskatchewan Rush (2016)
- Las Vegas acquired Corbeil's rights and he is a pending Free Agent
