ITHACA, N.Y. – Just six games into his professional career, former Cornell lacrosse player Rob Pannell '13 has been selected to participate in his first MLL All-Star Game, to be held on Saturday, July 13 at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. Additionally, Pannell will participate in the halftime freestyle competition. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 beginning at 7 p.m.

Pannell, the 2013 Tewaaraton Trophy winner, currently leads the New York Lizards with 24 points and ranks seventh overall in the league standings with 4.0 points per game. Joining Pannell in the freestyle competition will be Hamilton's Brett Queener, the 2009 and 2012 champion,  as well as Boston's Kevin Buchanan, the 2010 champion, and newcomer Mike Stone (Boston).

About The MLL All-Star Game
Team Assignments: This year's Ultimate Fan Fantasy winners will be choosing their teams. This could get very interesting as each fan attempts to build what they believe to be the best possible team to put out on the field. They have 38 talented players to pick from, but who knows if they have favorites, or what they're approach will be in "drafting" their dream teams.

Burritos by MLL All-Stars: Moe's Southwest Grill will be hosting a special lunch for any MLL fans in the Charlotte area. Make sure to show up between 12 and 2pm ET on July 13 to be treated to your favorite Moe's burritos, made by your favorite MLL All-Stars. Players to be working the luncheon include Rob Pannell, Brett Queener, Ned Crotty, Greg Gurenlian, and Brett Schmidt.  The All-Stars will then have lunch with the winners of the Moe's Valuable Player and UFF contests creating a unique experience for the fans.

MLL Supports JDRF: MLL is proud to support the JDRF, the official charity of the League and the 2013 MLL All-Star Game presented by Moe's Southwest Grill. This year's game-worn All-Star jerseys will be auctioned off; all proceeds are to be donated to JDRF. With fundraising efforts continuing throughout the season, MLL will present a check to the organization during Championship weekend, August 24-25 in Philadelphia, Pa.  MLL believes in the mission of JDRF, to help advance diabetes research and ultimately make the lives of those with diabetes easier and healthier.

Skills Competition: The MLL All-Star Game is the full package, bringing plenty of entertainment even during the game's downtime. Make sure to check out the skills competition during halftime.  The skills competition will include contests for longest shot, fastest shot, and the always interesting, freestyle competition.