Salmonbellies Add NLL Transition Player of the Year Owen Grant

The New Westminster Salmonbellies have signed standout defender Owen Grant, the 2024–25 NLL Transition Player of the Year. Grant had a dominant season with the Vancouver Warriors, tallying 15 goals and 9 assists (24 points), along with 103 loose balls, 28 caused turnovers, and 27 blocked shots over 18 games. He finished top five league-wide in both blocks and caused turnovers, anchoring the Warriors’ defensive transition game.

Grant is currently active as a defender in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) with the Boston Cannons.Due to PLL commitments, Grant would only become eligible to join New Westminster for the Mann Cup, should the team advance. This mirrors the path taken by Mike Messenger, who joined the Salmonbellies for the national championship series in 2023 after completing his PLL season.