Breaking down the 2019 Boston Cannons roster

Kyle Denhoff last year against the Charlotte Hounds. (James Cirrone)

During preseason, Boston Cannons head coach Sean Quirk said he watched 65 players march through Veterans Stadium in Quincy, Mass., vying for a roster spot. By the June 1 season opener, that will be whittled down to a 20-man game-day roster to take on the New York Lizards.

An experienced attack and midfield, a youthful defense, an incumbent goaltender and a brand-new face in the faceoff spot will make up this year’s squad trying to compete for a championship in the reshuffled Major League Lacrosse.

Earlier this week, a 25-man active roster was announced, along with a college inactive list and a practice squad.

Here’s a look at how the local MLL side is shaping up, with a position-by-position breakdown for the first weeks of summer.