Danowski to Participate in MLL All-Star Skills Challenge

DURHAM, N.C.—Former Duke University men's lacrosse player Matt Danowski will participate in the 2009 Bud Light All-Star Skills Competition at halftime of the annual Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game the league office recently announced. The 2009 MLL All-Star Game will take place on July 16 at 10 p.m. (ET) at Denver's INVESCO Field at Mile High.

The Bud Light Skills Competition consists of three events, the Fastest Shot Competition, the Two-Point Competition, and the Freestyle Competition. The 2009 MLL All-Star Game will be broadcast live on Thursday, July 16 at 10 p.m. (ET) on ESPN2 with Joe Beninati and Quint Kessenich calling the action.

A member of the Long Island Lizards, Danowski will be one of three players representing the Young Guns squad in the fastest shot competition. In the contest, players get two shots each which must be taken from a spot 10 yards from the goal. Fastest shot wins, but shots must score to count. The speed of each shot will be determined by a radar gun which will be positioned behind the net.

Danowski and Zack Greer will represent Long Island in the 2009 MLL All-Star Game that features the Young Guns against Old School. Danowski leads all Lizards with 24 points from 12 goals and 11 assists. Greer has added 14 points with 12 goals and two helpers in five contests. Long Island sports a 5-3 overall record and is one game back of first-place Denver.

The duo will be back in action for Long Island on July 18 when it takes on Toronto at 8 p.m., at Shuart Stadium.

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