This weekend is a big one for lacrosse. For those of you who have been locked in a basement all winter, the National Lacrosse League (NLL) all-star game is going to be nationally televised on NBC. It doesn't matter if you have only seen field lacrosse, or box lacrosse is just not your thing. We all have to tune in, and show support to help the sport of lacrosse grow. For those of you who are not familiar with box lacrosse, Lax.com is going to give you some key players to keep your eye on.

First, without question, everyone should keep their eyes peeled for number 22 on the Western Division team. Gary Gait is making his final NLL all-star appearance. This year Gait is leading his team, the Colorado Mammoth, in points, and is considered the best player ever to pick up a stick. The Calgary Roughnecks Tracey Kulesky and Dan Dawson from Arizona Sting on the West's forward line will join Gait. Kelusky, the captain of the 2004 NLL Champions, is having another outstanding season with 40 points so far. Dan Dawson who is second in the league in points should do some damage on the East's goalie. On the defensive end for the West there is Pat Coyle from the Colorado Mammoth, and Jim Moss from San Jose. San Jose's Anthony Cosmo will be starting in goal and will back them up. This team will be coached by Chris Hall from the Calgary Roughnecks.

The Eastern team will be lead by John Grant Jr., from the Rochester Knighthawks, at the forward position. Grant is currently leading the league in over all points with 59 (30 goals 29 assists). Legendary box player John Tavares will join Grant at the forward position. Tavares will also be the alternate captain for the Eastern squad. Toronto Rock's Blaine Manning will share time with Grant and Tavares. In 2004, Manning finished 4th overall in League and first for the Rock in point standings with 90 points on 36 goals and 54 assists. The East defense will be lead by Glenn Clark from the Toronto Rock and Andrew Turner from the Rochester Knighthawks. They will have Pat O'Toole from the Knighthawks anchoring the Eastern group. O'Toole, Grant, Turner will be joined by their Knighthawk coach Paul Day. Day will have to put in a serious game plan to try and stop Gary Gait and the rest of the Western all- stars.

There are a few thing's you should expect to see from these players: Gary Gait will score a "around-the-back" few times." John Grant and Tracey Kelusky (childhood friends) doing a whatever you can do I can do better and putting on a scoring bananza. John Tavares being the silent killer and putting up some serious points. Pat O'Toole standing on his head and making some sick saves. Finally a high scoring, hard hitting, and fast paced game that will be enjoyed by all lacrosse players, fans, and new comers to the sport. So, on Saturday February 26 at 2:00pm ET. Turn on your TV's to Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary and watch NBC's broadcast of professional lacrosse.


The Teams:
EAST DIVISION ALL-STAR LINEUP

# PLAYER POS TEAM

7 Doyle, Colin F Toronto
8 Conn, Craig F Minnesota
9 Steenhuis, Mark F Buffalo
10 Hasen, Mike D Rochester
11 A-Tavares, John* F Buffalo
15 Teat, Dan F Buffalo
16 Manning, Blaine* F Toronto
19 Clark, Glenn* D Toronto
24 Grant, John* F Rochester
26 A-Turner, Andrew* D Rochester
27 Couling, Kyle D Buffalo
28 Hajek, Thomas D Philadelphia
32 C-Veltman, Jim D Toronto
35 Eliuk, Dallas G Philadelphia
39 O'Toole, Pat* G Rochester
42 Marechek, Tom F Philadelphia
50 Cousins, Ryan D Minnesota
51 Williams, Shawn F Rochester


WEST DIVISION ALL-STAR LINEUP

# PLAYER POS TEAM

1 Powell, Casey F Anaheim
2 Coyle, Pat* D Colorado
6 Dawson, Dan* F Arizona
9 Toth, Kaleb F Calgary
10 Jalbert, Jay D Colorado
14 Boyle, Ryan F San Jose
17 A-Kelusky, Tracey* F Calgary
22 C-Gait, Gary* F Colorado
23 Rosyski, Gary F San Jose
24 Seller, Chris D Anaheim
26 Gelsvik, Craig D Calgary
27 Lough, Peter D Arizona
38 Nash, Gee G Colorado
42 Ratcliff, Lewis F Calgary
44 Cosmo, Anthony* G San Jose
55 A-Moss, Jim* D San Jose
69 Prout, Gavin F Colorado
74 Phillips, Jesse D Calgary


C-Team Captain
A-Alternate Captain
*-Starting Lineup


UPDATE
East wins the all-star game:

East – 11
West – 10 (OT)


The Calgary Roughnecks' Tracey Kelusky was the MVP with one goal and three assists.