LAS VEGAS (Sept. 24, 2026) — Las Vegas Desert Dogs General Manager Cody Moll announced today, Sept. 24, that the team has drafted six players through the NLL Entry Draft presented by Capelli Sport.
Las Vegas Desert Dogs NLL Entry Draft Selections:
Michael White, Defense | 1st Round, 4th Overall
Owen Tasse, Defense | 1st Round, 11th Overall
Koleton Marquis, Forward | 2nd Round, 24th Overall
Nathan Pouliot, Defense | 3rd Round, 34th Overall
Blake Malamphy, Face-Off | 4th Round, 46th Overall
John Alie, Forward | 5th Round, 55th Overall
"We added a slew of young players who we expect to come in and compete for roster spots right away," said Desert Dogs General Manager Cody Moll. "I'm really pleased with the additions we've made to our team in Michael White, Owen Tasse, Koleton Marquis, Nathan Pouliot, Blake Malamphy and John Alie. They bring good young talent to our group and we're excited to see them make an impact on the Desert Dogs."
Michael White, Defense | 1st Round, 4th Overall
College: Queens University of Charlotte
Height: 6'3
Weight: 205lbs
Hand: R
Hometown: Whitby, ON
Notes:
- Appeared in 52 games over four seasons at Queens University of Charlotte
- Named to the Atlantic Sun Conference's all-conference second team for the 2025 and 2026 seasons
- Collected 97 ground balls and created 50 turnovers in his career at Queens University
Owen Tasse, Defense | 1st Round, 11th Overall
College: Penn State University
Height: 6'4
Weight: 215lbs
Hand: L
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Notes:
- Appeared in 44 games over four seasons at St. Bonaventure University
- Transferred to Penn State for his graduate season in 2027
- Named to the Atlantic 10 Conference's all-conference second team in 2026
- Recorded one goal, 97 ground balls and 54 created turnovers in his career at St. Bonaventure
Koleton Marquis, Forward | 2nd Round, 24th Overall
College: University of Albany
Height: 5'11
Weight: 162lbs
Hand: R
Hometown: Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, QC
Notes:
- Spent two seasons at the University of Albany and two seasons at Johns Hopkins University
- Recorded 61 points (46G, 15A) in two seasons at Albany
- Named to the America East Conference's all-conference second team in 2026
Nathan Pouliot, Defense | 3rd Round, 34th Overall
College: Newberry College
Height: 6'3
Weight: 190lbs
Hand: R
Hometown: Rosemere, QC
Notes:
- Appeared in 57 over four seasons at Newberry College
- Notched 14 points (7G, 7A) to go with 60 ground balls and 18 turnovers-created in his career at Newberry
Blake Malamphy, Face-Off | 4th Round, 46th Overall
College: Salisbury University
Height: 5'10
Weight: 190lbs
Hand: R
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Notes:
- Appeared in 84 games over four seasons at Salisbury University
- Won 1,086-of-1,656 face-offs during his career at Salisbury
- Collected 726 ground balls and 39 points (32G, 7A) in his four NCAA seasons
- Helped Salisbury to the 2023 NCAA Div. III National Championship Title
John Alie, Forward | 5th Round, 55th Overall
College: Bellarmine University
Height: 6'2
Weight: 185lbs
Hand: L
Hometown: Aurora, CO
Notes:
- Appeared in 64 games over four seasons at Bellarmine University
- Notched 212 points (149G, 63A) in his career at Bellarmine
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