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HAMILTON — The Premier Lacrosse League made a stop at Tim Hortons Field over the weekend, with Southern Ontario-based players more than happy to showcase the newest unique concept in professional sports.

“When the schedule was released, we were all excited to be here, close to home,” Brodie Merrill of the Chaos team said. “It’s great to share it with friends and family and also the lacrosse community here.”

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Unfortunately, while the fledgling field lacrosse league has enjoyed a small but growing following in the U.S., it might take a little longer for Canada to catch on. The Saturday doubleheader attracted only about 3,000 fans and Sunday’s match between Redwoods and Whipsnakes drawing 1,500. Granted, the threat of inclement weather may have kept some people at home.

Still, there is a lot of excitement over what this league can be.

It was launched late last year by the sport’s biggest star, Paul Rabil, and his brother Mike. With players unhappy with the Major League Lacrosse business model that offered no room for proper compensation, benefits, or the opportunity to truly showcase themselves, the Rabils knocked on corporate doors looking for investors and sponsorships.