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Breaking Into the Pros: Kaleb Malyon Heads to Philly

By Casey Leger drafted and look forward to the next to play at the highest level, which
challenge,” Malyon says. is the National Lacrosse League. I
ovember is going to be a pride myself in my hard work and
At twenty-two years young,
Nbig month for a local athlete Malyon has extensive experience dedication to the sport. I do my best
looking to make a name for himself to stay active and in shape during the
in his sport. “My parents were
in professional lacrosse stateside. approached by Terry Turcotte when season, off-season, and even while
That’s when Kaleb Malyon heads I was three years old,” he explains. battling injury.”
to Philadelphia. “The National
“I began playing that year and have
Lacrosse League tryouts and training been hooked ever since. Terry, and “In box lacrosse, I’ve always
camp begin in November,” Malyon played defense,” Malyon continues.
Rick Filion, coached me in my
explains. “Like “In field lacrosse, I played long stick
early years and they have both been
the NHL, when you get drafted, instrumental in my development.” midfielder, which is defense, as
you still need to be successful in While the National Lacrosse well as close defense. I’m usually
cracking a roster spot on the team. I League is a box organization, Photo Submitted known as a hard worker, a stickler
am hopeful that I will perform and for ground balls, and a transition
Malyon has played both that and Malyon’s résumé includes
show them what I can offer the team, the field version of the game. He defenseman.
come November.” an impressive number of
earned a double major in Business accomplishments and accolades, With November still a couple of
In this case, ‘them’ is the Administration and Accounting while including several captaincies and months away, Malyon is training hard
Philadelphia Wings, one of the captaining for Newberry College, an medals, and a President’s Cup and staying sharp. In the meantime,
fourteen teams that make up the NCAA Division II school in South national championship. “As most he’s working at Riverside Chrysler,
National Lacrosse League, including Carolina. His formative years were lacrosse players who have played where he’s happy to meet fans and
seven that call Canada home. “I am spent playing in Akwesasne, Snake since a young age,” he says, “my customers. “Come see me for your
very proud and thrilled to have been Island, Cornwall, and Ottawa. professional goal has always been next vehicle,” he says.