Patrick Merrill (born February 22, 1979) is a Canadian former professional

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player who is the head coach and general manager of the

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of the

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(NLL). He played for the

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of the NLL and the Toronto Nationals of

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(MLL).

Professional career

Merrill was a first-round draft choice of the

in 2002, and after four seasons with the Rock, was chosen first overall by the Boston Blazers in the

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. However, following the cancellation and subsequent reinstatement of the 2008 season, the Blazers, along with the

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, announced that they would not participate in the 2008 season. A

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was held, and Merrill was chosen second overall by the Titans. Merrill's brother

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also plays in the NLL for the

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1979 births Living people Anglophone Quebec people Canadian lacrosse players New York Titans (lacrosse) players Orlando Titans players Sportspeople from Montreal Hamilton Nationals players Toronto Rock players San Diego Seals coaches {{San Diego Seals