Former New Westminster Salmonbellie Ilija Gajic re-signed with the pro lacrosse Vancouver Stealth last Friday.
The six-year National Lacrosse League veteran inked a one-year deal with the Stealth along with free agent Keegan Bal, pending league approval.
Gajic is coming off one of his most productive NLL seasons, scoring 11 goals in 2015.
The former Colorado Mammoth draft pick collected 87 loose balls and played in a variety of roles for the Stealth during the year.
Gajic was originally acquired by the Stealth from the Mammoth after the 2013 season.
Over his career, Gajic has played in 86 regular season games, scoring 45 goals and 61 assists, totalling 106 regular season points to go along with 529 loose balls.
“Ilija is coming off a strong season and we love everything he brings to our roster. He can play defense, run transition and play offence and also brings incredible energy and commitment. We are looking forward to an even bigger year from him in 2016,” said Stealth president and general manager, Doug Locker in a club press release.
Bal, who led the senior A New Westminster Salmonbellies in the Western Lacrosse Association playoffs this season, played his Junior A lacrosse in New West, putting up 57 points in 16 games in his final season.
Bal is currently in his third season with the senior A club.
The talented righthander finished third overall in WLA playoff scoring with a team-high 17 goals and 31 points in eight playoff games.
A graduate of Lake Erie College, Bal was named the ECAC Division II offensive player of the year and established a school record with 80 points in his final year of eligibility.
Bal was originally drafted in the third round (25th overall) by the Toronto Rock in the 2013 NLL Entry Draft, but opted to pursue his master’s degree at the University of Durham in England.
“Keegan has had another really strong summer and has played extremely well in the post season this year. We have been very impressed and look for him to compete for a spot this coming season,” Locker said in the release.
Season tickets for the Stealth are on sale now. For details, visit www.StealthLAX.com
