2008 NLL season
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The 2008 National Lacrosse League
season, the 22nd in the history of the NLL, began on December 29, 2007 and concluded with the Buffalo Bandits
winning the championship game over the Portland LumberJax
on May 17, 2008.
In an odd coincidence, all four eastern division teams that made the playoffs finished with identical 10-6 records. Due to tiebreakers, the Buffalo Bandits
clinched first place overall, followed by the Minnesota Swarm
, New York Titans in their playoff debut, and the Philadelphia Wings
in their return to the playoffs after a five-year absence.
There was also a tie atop the west division standings, as the San Jose Stealth
and Colorado Mammoth
both finished with 9-7 records. The Stealth won that tiebreaker and clinched their first western division title. The Calgary Roughnecks
and Portland LumberJax
finished out the playoff teams in the west despite having losing records.
History was made in 2008 as neither the Rochester Knighthawks
nor the Toronto Rock
made the playoffs, for the first time in the history of either team (though the Toronto franchise, then the Ontario Raiders
, missed the playoffs in their inaugural season in 1998
). The Knighthawks broke a 13-year streak of making the playoffs, the Rock streak was stopped at 9 years.
Philadelphia Wings
second-year stars Athan Iannucci
and Geoff Snider
set a number of new league records in 2008. Iannucci eclipsed Gary Gait
's record of 61 goals by scoring 71, and Snider set or tied marks in loose balls (244), face offs won (318, tied with Peter Jacobs
in 2005), and penalty minutes (103).
The 2008 season almost never happened. On October 16, 2007 the league released a statement officially cancelling the season, after no agreement could be reached on a new collective bargaining agreement. However, negotiations continued, and on October 25, the league announced that a new CBA has been agreed on, and that the season would proceed. The new revised schedule was released on November 2, 2007, but only included 12 of the expected 14 teams. The expansion Boston Blazers
and 2007
Western division champion Arizona Sting
had decided for "a number of business reasons" to opt out of the 2008 season and return in 2009. Due to the short time frame between the agreement on a new CBA and the start of the season, the New York Titans
were unable to secure 8 home dates for the revised schedule, and thus both the Toronto Rock
and Buffalo Bandits
hosted a Titans home game in their own arena.
for Boston, Massachusetts
was announced on May 9, 2007. It was expected that the team would play at the TD Banknorth Garden
, which is also home to the NBA
's Boston Celtics
and the NHL
's Boston Bruins
. On October 3, 2007 the Boston franchise was officially named the Boston Blazers.
When the revised schedule was released on November 2, 2007, it was announced that both the Arizona Sting
and Boston Blazers
were suspending operations for the 2008 season, returning in 2009.
expired. The owners announced that if there no deal was in place before midnight, October 15, 2007 the 2008 season would be cancelled . On the morning of October 16, the league announced that no agreement had been reached, and that the season was cancelled. The next day, commissioner Jim Jennings even said that the league would not change its mind about the cancellation, saying:
However, the negotiations continued, and on October 25, the league announced that a new seven-year agreement had been reached, and that the season would be played.
Before the initial cancellation of the season, the Versus network announced that it would not carry a game of the week, as they had in 2007
, even if an agreement was reached before the deadline.
defeated the Toronto Rock
17-16 in overtime, in a game which saw three Swarm players and one Rock player given game misconducts. After the game, Rock head coach Glenn Clark
was involved in an altercation with Minnesota forward Sean Pollock outside the Rock dressing room. Clark was later charged with assault by Toronto Police and suspended indefinitely by the NLL. The Rock announced that assistant coach Terry Bullen would serve as the interim head coach and Bullen led the Rock to a 2-2 record.
On February 6, the charges against Clark were dropped by Toronto Police, and the NLL lifted the suspension on February 13.
was held at Rexall Place
in Edmonton
on March 16, 2008. The East division All-Stars defeated the West division 17-16 in overtime, as Shawn Williams scored the winner 31 seconds into OT. Philadelphia Wings' transition player Geoff Snider
was named MVP.
* Unable to play due to injury
Second Team
weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best transition player, best defensive player, and best rookie.
National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
season, the 22nd in the history of the NLL, began on December 29, 2007 and concluded with the Buffalo Bandits
Buffalo Bandits
The Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
winning the championship game over the Portland LumberJax
Portland Lumberjax
The Portland LumberJax were a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League , which started playing in the 2006 season and ended operations after the 2009 season. Announced by the NLL on May 11, 2005, the LumberJax played their home games at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon...
on May 17, 2008.
In an odd coincidence, all four eastern division teams that made the playoffs finished with identical 10-6 records. Due to tiebreakers, the Buffalo Bandits
Buffalo Bandits
The Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
clinched first place overall, followed by the Minnesota Swarm
Minnesota Swarm
Minnesota Swarm is a box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The team plays on Treasure Island Field at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota....
, New York Titans in their playoff debut, and the Philadelphia Wings
Philadelphia Wings
The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
in their return to the playoffs after a five-year absence.
There was also a tie atop the west division standings, as the San Jose Stealth
San Jose Stealth
The San Jose Stealth were a member of the National Lacrosse League, the professional box lacrosse league of North America from 2004 until 2009. They played at the HP Pavilion at San Jose, which is also the home of the NHL's San Jose Sharks and the AFL's San Jose SaberCats. They relocated to San...
and Colorado Mammoth
Colorado Mammoth
The Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. They have played at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, United States, since the 2003 season....
both finished with 9-7 records. The Stealth won that tiebreaker and clinched their first western division title. The Calgary Roughnecks
Calgary Roughnecks
The Calgary Roughnecks are a professional box lacrosse team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Western Division of the National Lacrosse League and play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The team name is derived from the roughnecks who work drilling rigs in...
and Portland LumberJax
Portland Lumberjax
The Portland LumberJax were a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League , which started playing in the 2006 season and ended operations after the 2009 season. Announced by the NLL on May 11, 2005, the LumberJax played their home games at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon...
finished out the playoff teams in the west despite having losing records.
History was made in 2008 as neither the Rochester Knighthawks
Rochester Knighthawks
The Rochester Knighthawks are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Knighthawks were previously members of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1995 to 1997...
nor the Toronto Rock
Toronto Rock
The Toronto Rock is a lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Rock of the late 1990s / early 2000s has been called a dynasty, having won five NLL championships in seven years. From 1999 to 2003, the Rock appeared in an NLL-record...
made the playoffs, for the first time in the history of either team (though the Toronto franchise, then the Ontario Raiders
Ontario Raiders
The Ontario Raiders were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 1998 NLL season. The Raiders played at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario. After only one season in Hamilton, the franchise was moved to Toronto, becoming the Toronto Rock....
, missed the playoffs in their inaugural season in 1998
1998 NLL season
Before the 1998 season, the Major Indoor Lacrosse League was renamed to be the National Lacrosse League, in the process increasing the length of the regular season from ten to twelve games. The first season as the NLL began on January 3, 1998 and concluded with the second championship game on April...
). The Knighthawks broke a 13-year streak of making the playoffs, the Rock streak was stopped at 9 years.
Philadelphia Wings
Philadelphia Wings
The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
second-year stars Athan Iannucci
Athan Iannucci
Jonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St...
and Geoff Snider
Geoff Snider
Geoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player...
set a number of new league records in 2008. Iannucci eclipsed Gary Gait
Gary Gait
Gary Charles Gait is widely regarded as the best lacrosse player of all time, just above his twin brother Paul. He has starred at the NCAA level at Syracuse University, at the professional level in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse, and at the international level for the...
's record of 61 goals by scoring 71, and Snider set or tied marks in loose balls (244), face offs won (318, tied with Peter Jacobs
Peter Jacobs
Peter Jacobs is a former professional lacrosse player. Jacobs graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD in 1995...
in 2005), and penalty minutes (103).
The 2008 season almost never happened. On October 16, 2007 the league released a statement officially cancelling the season, after no agreement could be reached on a new collective bargaining agreement. However, negotiations continued, and on October 25, the league announced that a new CBA has been agreed on, and that the season would proceed. The new revised schedule was released on November 2, 2007, but only included 12 of the expected 14 teams. The expansion Boston Blazers
Boston Blazers
The Boston Blazers were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1997. They were called the New England Blazers from 1989 to 1991 while based in Worcester, Massachusetts, and were renamed the Boston Blazers in 1992 when they moved to Boston. While in Worcester, the Blazers played...
and 2007
2007 NLL season
The Knighthawks had the overall top seed in the playoffs, but were unable to host the Championship game due to a scheduling conflict at the Blue Cross Arena.-Team Movement:...
Western division champion Arizona Sting
Arizona Sting
The Arizona Sting was a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. They played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from 2001 to 2003 as the Columbus Landsharks. On August 28, 2003, it was announced that the team was relocating to Glendale, Arizona...
had decided for "a number of business reasons" to opt out of the 2008 season and return in 2009. Due to the short time frame between the agreement on a new CBA and the start of the season, the New York Titans
New York Titans
New York Titans may refer to:*New York Titans , the former name of the National Football League's New York Jets* New York Titans , a National Lacrosse League team now known as the Orlando Titans...
were unable to secure 8 home dates for the revised schedule, and thus both the Toronto Rock
Toronto Rock
The Toronto Rock is a lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Rock of the late 1990s / early 2000s has been called a dynasty, having won five NLL championships in seven years. From 1999 to 2003, the Rock appeared in an NLL-record...
and Buffalo Bandits
Buffalo Bandits
The Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
hosted a Titans home game in their own arena.
Team Movement
An expansion franchiseBoston Blazers
The Boston Blazers were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1997. They were called the New England Blazers from 1989 to 1991 while based in Worcester, Massachusetts, and were renamed the Boston Blazers in 1992 when they moved to Boston. While in Worcester, the Blazers played...
for Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
was announced on May 9, 2007. It was expected that the team would play at the TD Banknorth Garden
TD Banknorth Garden
TD Garden is a multi-purpose arena in Boston, Massachusetts. It is named after its sponsor, TD Bank, N.A. and is often simply referred to by local Bostonians as, The Garden, The Fleet Center, or the traditional Boston Garden...
, which is also home to the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
's Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
and the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
. On October 3, 2007 the Boston franchise was officially named the Boston Blazers.
When the revised schedule was released on November 2, 2007, it was announced that both the Arizona Sting
Arizona Sting
The Arizona Sting was a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. They played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from 2001 to 2003 as the Columbus Landsharks. On August 28, 2003, it was announced that the team was relocating to Glendale, Arizona...
and Boston Blazers
Boston Blazers
The Boston Blazers were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1997. They were called the New England Blazers from 1989 to 1991 while based in Worcester, Massachusetts, and were renamed the Boston Blazers in 1992 when they moved to Boston. While in Worcester, the Blazers played...
were suspending operations for the 2008 season, returning in 2009.
Work Stoppage
In the off-season between the 2007 and 2008 seasons the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the National Lacrosse League and the Professional Lacrosse Players' AssociationProfessional Lacrosse Players' Association
The Professional Lacrosse Players' Association is the trade union of players in indoor lacrosse's National Lacrosse League....
expired. The owners announced that if there no deal was in place before midnight, October 15, 2007 the 2008 season would be cancelled . On the morning of October 16, the league announced that no agreement had been reached, and that the season was cancelled. The next day, commissioner Jim Jennings even said that the league would not change its mind about the cancellation, saying:
However, the negotiations continued, and on October 25, the league announced that a new seven-year agreement had been reached, and that the season would be played.
Before the initial cancellation of the season, the Versus network announced that it would not carry a game of the week, as they had in 2007
2007 NLL season
The Knighthawks had the overall top seed in the playoffs, but were unable to host the Championship game due to a scheduling conflict at the Blue Cross Arena.-Team Movement:...
, even if an agreement was reached before the deadline.
Final standings
W = Wins, L = Losses, GB = Games Behind Division Leader, PCT = Winning Percentage, Home = Home record, Road = Road record, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against| Qualified for playoffs |
Playoffs
Pre-season
- August 22, 2007: Colorado MammothColorado MammothThe Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. They have played at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, United States, since the 2003 season....
head coach Gary GaitGary GaitGary Charles Gait is widely regarded as the best lacrosse player of all time, just above his twin brother Paul. He has starred at the NCAA level at Syracuse University, at the professional level in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse, and at the international level for the...
announced that he was stepping down to become the head coach of the women's lacrosse team at his alma mater, Syracuse UniversitySyracuse UniversitySyracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
. Former Arizona StingArizona StingThe Arizona Sting was a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. They played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from 2001 to 2003 as the Columbus Landsharks. On August 28, 2003, it was announced that the team was relocating to Glendale, Arizona...
assistant coach Bob McMahonBob McMahonBob McMahon is a former head coach in the National Lacrosse League, and currently serves as an assistant coach with the Colorado Mammoth.Bob McMahon began his professional lacrosse coaching career as an assistant coach with the Detroit Turbos in 1992 and 1993...
was announced as Gait's replacement. - July 24, 2007: Less than three months after the end of the 2007 NLL season2007 NLL seasonThe Knighthawks had the overall top seed in the playoffs, but were unable to host the Championship game due to a scheduling conflict at the Blue Cross Arena.-Team Movement:...
, the league announced one of the biggest blockbuster trades in NLL history. The trade involved three teams and six players, including a former Rookie of the Year and a former MVPNational Lacrosse League MVP AwardThe Reebok National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his team's success...
and Goaltender of the YearNational Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year AwardThe National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the best NLL goaltender of the year.In the 2008 season, the award was sponsored by the US Navy and was known as the "US Navy Goaltender of the Year award". In the 2007 season, it was the "Progressive National Lacrosse...
. The trade saw the Calgary RoughnecksCalgary RoughnecksThe Calgary Roughnecks are a professional box lacrosse team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Western Division of the National Lacrosse League and play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The team name is derived from the roughnecks who work drilling rigs in...
sending defenseman Taylor WrayTaylor WrayTaylor Wray is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League...
to the Philadelphia WingsPhiladelphia WingsThe Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
, and their first round pick in the 2007 entry draft and their second round pick in the 2008 entry draft to the Buffalo BanditsBuffalo BanditsThe Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
. The Wings sent Sean GreenhalghSean GreenhalghSean Greenhalgh is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League. Sean is a cousin to Charlie Mulgrew, a Scottish footballer, who plays for Celtic FC.-Junior career:...
to Buffalo and Ian LlordIan LlordIan Llord is a professional lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League.-Junior:Llord played for the St. Catharines Athletics of the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League...
to Calgary, and the Bandits sent goaltender Steve DietrichSteve DietrichSteve "Chugger" Dietrich is a former goaltender in the National Lacrosse League. Dietrich has played with the Edmonton Rush, Calgary Roughnecks, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Knighthawks, Detroit Turbos, Baltimore Thunder, and Toronto Rock.-Professional career:Dietrich played six seasons with each...
and Kyle Couling to Calgary and Jason Crosbie to Philadelphia. During the entry draftNational Lacrosse League entry draftThe National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US college programs and Canada's junior lacrosse system....
in September, Llord was traded again, this time from Calgary to Buffalo for two draft picks. - October 16, 2007: The league announced that the 2008 season had been cancelled due to the failure of the owners and players to reach a CBA.
- October 25, 2007: The league announced that a new agreement had been reached, and that the 2008 would indeed be played.
- November 2, 2007: The revised schedule was released, and the league announced that the Arizona StingArizona StingThe Arizona Sting was a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. They played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from 2001 to 2003 as the Columbus Landsharks. On August 28, 2003, it was announced that the team was relocating to Glendale, Arizona...
and Boston BlazersBoston BlazersThe Boston Blazers were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1997. They were called the New England Blazers from 1989 to 1991 while based in Worcester, Massachusetts, and were renamed the Boston Blazers in 1992 when they moved to Boston. While in Worcester, the Blazers played...
would not play in 2008. - November 5, 2007: A dispersal draftNational Lacrosse League dispersal draftThe National Lacrosse League dispersal draft is a meeting where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose players from teams that are ceasing operations. The NLL has seen a lot of team changes over the years , so dispersal drafts have been commonplace...
was held for the remaining teams to choose players from the Arizona and Boston franchises.
Regular season
- January 9: The league announced the inductees into the National Lacrosse League Hall of FameNational Lacrosse League Hall of FameThe National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame was established on June 16, 2005. The National Lacrosse League has 7 teams in the United States and 3 in Canada...
for 2008: Sal LoCascioSal LoCascioSal LoCascio is a hall of fame lacrosse goaltender and coach.During his playing career, Locascio excelled as both a field lacrosse goalkeeper and a box lacrosse goaltender, two very different positions...
, Johnny Mouradian, Tony ReschTony ReschTony Resch was the head coach of the Philadelphia Barrage of Major League Lacrosse. Resch graduated from Yale University, where he was a two-time All-American and three-time All-Ivy League player. He is the former head coach of the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League from 1994 to...
, and Neil StevensNeil StevensNeil Stevens is a Canadian sportswriter who has covered numerous sports, including ice hockey, indoor lacrosse, the Olympic Games, and figure skating. He received his first newspaper job in 1970, having previously played lacrosse, and in 1974 began working for the Canadian Press...
. - January 12: The Rochester KnighthawksRochester KnighthawksThe Rochester Knighthawks are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Knighthawks were previously members of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1995 to 1997...
' 16-game winning streak came to an end as the Buffalo BanditsBuffalo BanditsThe Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
defeated the Knighthawks 14-9 in Rochester. The Knighthawks had extended the streak with a victory over Buffalo in the opening game the previous night. - January 17: The NLL announced that New York Titans star Casey PowellCasey PowellCasey Powell is a lacrosse player in the United States. He was the captain of the US national team in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship. He currently plays indoor lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League for the Rochester Knighthawks. He also plays Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton...
would once again host "Inside the NLL with Casey Powell", a weekly one-hour show on Sirius Satellite RadioSirius Satellite RadioSirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
. - January 20: John Tavares of the Buffalo BanditsBuffalo BanditsThe Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
scored his 597th career goal in a win over the New York Titans, passing Gary GaitGary GaitGary Charles Gait is widely regarded as the best lacrosse player of all time, just above his twin brother Paul. He has starred at the NCAA level at Syracuse University, at the professional level in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse, and at the international level for the...
and becoming the NLL's all-time leader in goals scored. - January 30: The Edmonton RushEdmonton RushThe Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
traded Chris Seller to the Calgary RoughnecksCalgary RoughnecksThe Calgary Roughnecks are a professional box lacrosse team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Western Division of the National Lacrosse League and play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The team name is derived from the roughnecks who work drilling rigs in...
for a third round draft pick in the 2008 entry draftNational Lacrosse League entry draftThe National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US college programs and Canada's junior lacrosse system....
. - February 5: Forward Andrew Lazore is traded from the Chicago ShamroxChicago ShamroxThe Chicago Shamrox were a professional lacrosse team that played in the National Lacrosse League in the 2007 and 2008 NLL seasons. Home matches were played at the Sears Centre in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The team's ownership group was headed by Kevin Loughery Jr., the son of...
to the Buffalo BanditsBuffalo BanditsThe Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
for two second-round draft picks in the 2008 entry draft. - February 8: The Minnesota SwarmMinnesota SwarmMinnesota Swarm is a box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The team plays on Treasure Island Field at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota....
established a league record by running up a 12-0 lead before the New York Titans broke their scoreless streak in the third quarter. - February 20: After starting the season with an 0-5 record, the Rush fired the franchise's original head coach and general manager, Paul Day. On February 21, the Rush announced that Day's replacement would be former NLL CoachLes Bartley AwardThe Les Bartley Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League head coach of the year. The award was simply called the Head Coach of the Year award until 2004, when the award was renamed in honour of Les Bartley, the winningest coach in NLL history....
and GM of the YearNational Lacrosse League GM of the Year AwardThe General Manager of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League general manager who has done the best job of ensuring his team's success.-Past winners:...
Bob HamleyBob HamleyBob Hamley is the current head coach of the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. He is also a former head coach and General Manager of the Edmonton Rush, and a former NLL player....
. - March 5: Three separate trades involving four teams and six players were made:
- EdmontonEdmonton RushThe Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
traded a 2008 conditional third-round draft pick and a 2009 conditional third-round draft pick to ChicagoChicago ShamroxThe Chicago Shamrox were a professional lacrosse team that played in the National Lacrosse League in the 2007 and 2008 NLL seasons. Home matches were played at the Sears Centre in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The team's ownership group was headed by Kevin Loughery Jr., the son of...
for Lindsay Plunkett - Chicago sent goalie Brandon MillerBrandon Miller (lacrosse)Brandon Miller is a goaltender for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, and the Brampton Excelsiors in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Major Series, with whom he has been a part of two Mann Cup winning teams.-National Lacrosse League:Miller started his career in 2001 with the...
and a 2008 second-round draft pick to PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia WingsThe Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
for Matt RoikMatt RoikMatt Roik is from Dunnville, ON is a professional lacrosse goaltender for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League...
, Brad Self, a 2009 first-round draft pick, and a 2010 second-round draft pick - In a three-way deal, Edmonton sent A.J. ShannonA.J. ShannonA.J. Shannon is a Canadian lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, and the Boston Cannons of the Major League Lacrosse.-College career:...
to Philadelphia, the Wings send Dan MarohlDan MarohlDan Marohl is an indoor lacrosse player for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League. Marohl attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he was teammates with former Philadelphia Wings teammate Jeff Ratcliffe...
and Keith CromwellKeith CromwellKeith Cromwell is a lacrosse player from the United States. As of 2008 he is a member of the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League and of the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse. He plays the attack position. He graduated from Rutgers University in 2001...
to MinnesotaMinnesota SwarmMinnesota Swarm is a box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The team plays on Treasure Island Field at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota....
, and Minnesota sent Mike HominuckMike HominuckMike Hominuck is a lacrosse player for in the National Lacrosse League. On September 7, 2011, Hominuck signed with the Philadelphia Wings. -NLL:-References:...
to the Rush.
- Edmonton
- March 22: ColoradoColorado MammothThe Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. They have played at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, United States, since the 2003 season....
's Brian LangtryBrian LangtryBrian Langtry is a former lacrosse player for both the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League and the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse. Langtry played NCAA lacrosse for Hofstra University.-NLL:...
scored 9 goals and assisted on 4 others in a losing cause, as the Mammoth lost to the Portland LumberJaxPortland LumberjaxThe Portland LumberJax were a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League , which started playing in the 2006 season and ended operations after the 2009 season. Announced by the NLL on May 11, 2005, the LumberJax played their home games at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon...
. Langtry's 9 goals is the most scored by a player in one game this season. - March 25: Multiple players were dealt on the season's trade deadline:
- In an exchange of All-Stars, the Toronto RockToronto RockThe Toronto Rock is a lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Rock of the late 1990s / early 2000s has been called a dynasty, having won five NLL championships in seven years. From 1999 to 2003, the Rock appeared in an NLL-record...
traded set-up man Josh SandersonJosh SandersonJosh "Shooter" Sanderson is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League....
to the Calgary RoughnecksCalgary RoughnecksThe Calgary Roughnecks are a professional box lacrosse team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Western Division of the National Lacrosse League and play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The team name is derived from the roughnecks who work drilling rigs in...
for finisher Lewis RatcliffLewis RatcliffLewis Ratcliff is a lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.-NLL career:Ratcliff was drafted 49th overall by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2001 NLL entry draft. In 2004, the Roughnecks won the Champion's Cup, defeating the Buffalo Bandits in Buffalo...
. The teams also exchanged draft picks. - The Edmonton RushEdmonton RushThe Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
were the most active at the deadline, exchanging goalkeepers with the Portland LumberJaxPortland LumberjaxThe Portland LumberJax were a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League , which started playing in the 2006 season and ended operations after the 2009 season. Announced by the NLL on May 11, 2005, the LumberJax played their home games at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon...
with Matt DisherMatt DisherMatt Disher is a goaltender for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. Disher has been named NLL Player of the Week four times, defensive player of the week three times, and was named Rookie of the Month in February 1999.During the 2009 NLL season, he was named a starter to the...
and a fourth round draft pick going to the LumberJax in exchange for Matt KingMatt KingMatt King is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for English Super League club, Warrington Wolves. A New South Wales State of Origin and Australian international representative three-quarter back, he previously played in the National Rugby League for the Melbourne Storm, with whom...
, Ian Crashley, and a first round pick in the 2009 draft. The Rush traded Chris Gill and a second round pick to the Colorado MammothColorado MammothThe Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. They have played at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, United States, since the 2003 season....
for a first round draft pick in the 2008 draft, and also traded Mike AccursiMike AccursiMike Accursi is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He is also a teacher and lacrosse coach at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in St...
to the Buffalo BanditsBuffalo BanditsThe Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
for Dan Teat, a second round draft pick in the 2008 draft, a first round draft pick in the 2009 draft.
- In an exchange of All-Stars, the Toronto Rock
- April 12: Athan IannucciAthan IannucciJonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St...
scored three goals and broke Gary GaitGary GaitGary Charles Gait is widely regarded as the best lacrosse player of all time, just above his twin brother Paul. He has starred at the NCAA level at Syracuse University, at the professional level in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse, and at the international level for the...
's record of 61 goals in a season. Iannucci entered the game with 60 goals, averaging 4.6 goals per game, but didn't score the record-tying goal until six minutes into the third quarter. He then scored the record-setting goal less than three minutes later and then completed his hat-trickHat-trickA hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
in the fourth quarter. - April 27: After announcing his retirement earlier in the year, Jim VeltmanJim VeltmanJim "Scoop" Veltman is a former lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock, the Ontario Raiders, and the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League...
, the league's all-time loose balls leader, played the final game of his 16-year career.
Glenn Clark suspension
On January 11, the Minnesota SwarmMinnesota Swarm
Minnesota Swarm is a box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The team plays on Treasure Island Field at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota....
defeated the Toronto Rock
Toronto Rock
The Toronto Rock is a lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Rock of the late 1990s / early 2000s has been called a dynasty, having won five NLL championships in seven years. From 1999 to 2003, the Rock appeared in an NLL-record...
17-16 in overtime, in a game which saw three Swarm players and one Rock player given game misconducts. After the game, Rock head coach Glenn Clark
Glenn Clark
Glenn Clark is the former head coach of the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League, and also a former NLL player. Clark played in the NLL from 1998-2006 for both the Rock and the Philadelphia Wings. With the Rock, Clark won five NLL Championships...
was involved in an altercation with Minnesota forward Sean Pollock outside the Rock dressing room. Clark was later charged with assault by Toronto Police and suspended indefinitely by the NLL. The Rock announced that assistant coach Terry Bullen would serve as the interim head coach and Bullen led the Rock to a 2-2 record.
On February 6, the charges against Clark were dropped by Toronto Police, and the NLL lifted the suspension on February 13.
All-Star game
The 2008 All-Star GameNational Lacrosse League All-Star Game
National Lacrosse League All Star Game is a lacrosse game played each year between two teams representing the two divisions of the National Lacrosse League .-1991 :...
was held at Rexall Place
Rexall Place
Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL...
in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
on March 16, 2008. The East division All-Stars defeated the West division 17-16 in overtime, as Shawn Williams scored the winner 31 seconds into OT. Philadelphia Wings' transition player Geoff Snider
Geoff Snider
Geoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player...
was named MVP.
All-Star teams
| Eastern Division starters | Western Division starters |
|---|---|
| Athan Iannucci Athan Iannucci Jonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St... , Philadelphia |
Jeff Zywicki Jeff Zywicki Jeff Zywicki is a professional lacrosse player from Ottawa, Ontario. He is currently a member of the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of the Major League Lacrosse... , San Jose |
| John Tavares John Tavares (lacrosse player) John Tavares is a professional box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League and mathematics teacher at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga Ontario, Canada. He attended D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY.Tavares has played his entire career with the Buffalo Bandits since... , Buffalo |
Dan Carey Dan Carey Dan Carey is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Carey was selected in the first round by the Colorado Mammoth in the 2005 NLL Entry Draft after playing one season at Canisius College... , Colorado |
| John Grant, Jr. John Grant, Jr. (lacrosse player) John Christopher Grant, Jr. is a professional lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League and the Long Island Lizards in Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:... , Rochester |
Gavin Prout Gavin Prout Gavin Prout is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse... , Colorado |
| Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse .... , Buffalo |
Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill is a Canadian lacrosse player. He currently plays in the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton Nationals.-High school career:... , Portland |
| Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He was selected to play in the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game in both 2004 and 2005 Cousins plays for the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA in the offseason.Cousins was awarded the National... , Minnesota |
Eric Martin, San Jose |
| Nick Patterson Nick Patterson Nick Patterson is a goaltender for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League. Patterson has won the Defensive Player of the Week award four times, and was named to the second All-Pro team in both 2006 and 2007.-NLL:-References:... , Minnesota (goalie) |
Gee Nash Gord Nash Gord "Gee" Nash is a former goaltender with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Nash played four seasons with the New York Saints before they disbanded after the 2003 NLL season. He was subsequently signed by the Colorado Mammoth, where he played six seasons before retiring in 2009... , Colorado (goalie) |
| Eastern Division reserves | Western Division reserves |
| Scott Evans Scott Evans (lacrosse player) Scott Evans is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. Evans also plays for the Peterborough Lakers of Major Series Lacrosse in the summer, and won the Mann Cup with the Lakers in both 2004 and 2006.-Professional career:In 2003, Evans was drafted by the Rochester... , Rochester |
Mike Accursi Mike Accursi Mike Accursi is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He is also a teacher and lacrosse coach at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in St... , Edmonton |
| Casey Powell Casey Powell Casey Powell is a lacrosse player in the United States. He was the captain of the US national team in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship. He currently plays indoor lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League for the Rochester Knighthawks. He also plays Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton... , New York * |
Dan Dawson Dan Dawson Dan Dawson is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:... , Arizona |
| Andy Secore, Minnesota * | Colin Doyle Colin Doyle (lacrosse) Colin "Popeye" Doyle is a lacrosse player an captain for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:... , San Jose |
| Geoff Snider Geoff Snider Geoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player... , Philadelphia |
Ryan Powell Ryan Powell (lacrosse) Ryan Powell , is an American lacrosse player from West Carthage, New York. He was a four-time All-American at Syracuse University. He currently plays for the Boston Blazers of the National Lacrosse League and the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse. His brothers Casey and Mike also have enjoyed... , Portland * |
| Steve Toll Steve Toll Steve Toll is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. Toll has won four NLL Championships with the Toronto Rock, as well as one NLL Championship with the Rochester Knighthawks.... , Rochester |
Lewis Ratcliff Lewis Ratcliff Lewis Ratcliff is a lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.-NLL career:Ratcliff was drafted 49th overall by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2001 NLL entry draft. In 2004, the Roughnecks won the Champion's Cup, defeating the Buffalo Bandits in Buffalo... , Calgary |
| Jim Veltman Jim Veltman Jim "Scoop" Veltman is a former lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock, the Ontario Raiders, and the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League... , Toronto |
Jeff Shattler, Calgary |
| Peter Lough Peter Lough Peter Lough is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... , Toronto |
Josh Sims Josh Sims Joshua S. "Josh" Sims is a professional lacrosse player who last played field lacrosse with the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse in 2010 and box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League with the Philadelphia Wings in 2010. He starred as a member of the Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse team... , Colorado * |
| Jarett Park Jarett Park Jarett Park is a professional lacrosse player from Otisco, New York. He currently plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse.-College career:... , New York |
Jimmy Quinlan Jimmy Quinlan Jimmy Quinlan is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... , Edmonton |
| Scott Self, Chicago | Andrew McBride Andrew McBride Andrew McBride is a box lacrosse player for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League and Coquitlam Adanacs of the Western Lacrosse Association . He was the fourth overall selection by the Roughnecks at the 2002 NLL Draft, and has played for Calgary since the 2003 season, and has won... , Calgary |
| Chris White, Buffalo | Chris McElroy, Edmonton |
| Taylor Wray Taylor Wray Taylor Wray is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League... , Philadelphia |
Bruce Murray, Colorado |
| Bob Watson Bob Watson (lacrosse) Bob "Whipper" Watson is a former goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League and is regarded as one of the best goaltenders ever to play indoor lacrosse Watson won six NLL Championships with the Rock, and was named Championship Game MVP in both 2003 and 2011. Watson was named... , Toronto (goalie) |
Anthony Cosmo, San Jose (goalie) |
| Ryan Ward Ryan Ward Ryan Ward is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. He was traded from the Minnesota Swarm to Edmonton in the off-season of the 2009 season.... , Minnesota (replacing C. Powell) |
Dan Stroup Dan Stroup Dan Stroup is a coach for the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League. Prior to his retirement, Stroup played for several teams over a 13-season career which included winning the Champion's Cup four times: three with the Toronto Rock, and one with the Colorado... , Edmonton (replacing R. Powell) |
| Shawn Williams, Rochester (replacing Secore) | Nick Carlson Nick Carlson Nick Carlson is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League.During the 2009 NLL season, he was named a reserve to the All-Star game.-NLL:-References:... , Colorado (replacing Sims) |
Annual
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Reebok Most Valuable Player National Lacrosse League MVP Award The Reebok National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his team's success... |
Athan Iannucci Athan Iannucci Jonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St... |
Philadelphia |
| US Navy Goaltender of the Year National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award The National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the best NLL goaltender of the year.In the 2008 season, the award was sponsored by the US Navy and was known as the "US Navy Goaltender of the Year award". In the 2007 season, it was the "Progressive National Lacrosse... |
Bob Watson Bob Watson (lacrosse) Bob "Whipper" Watson is a former goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League and is regarded as one of the best goaltenders ever to play indoor lacrosse Watson won six NLL Championships with the Rock, and was named Championship Game MVP in both 2003 and 2011. Watson was named... |
Toronto |
| Edge Defensive Player of the Year | Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He was selected to play in the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game in both 2004 and 2005 Cousins plays for the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA in the offseason.Cousins was awarded the National... |
Minnesota |
| Transition Player of the Year National Lacrosse League Transition Player of the Year Award The Transition Player of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League player who is chosen as the best transition player. This award debuted after the 2007 NLL season.-Past winners:... |
Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse .... |
Buffalo |
| Rookie of the Year | Craig Point Craig Point Craig Point , is an Iroquois lacrosse player who currently plays for the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League... |
Minnesota |
| Sportsmanship Award National Lacrosse League Sportsmanship Award The National Lacrosse League Sportsmanship Award is given annually to a NLL player. It "honors the combination of character and performance" shown by a player.-Past winners:... |
Dan Carey Dan Carey Dan Carey is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Carey was selected in the first round by the Colorado Mammoth in the 2005 NLL Entry Draft after playing one season at Canisius College... |
Boston |
| GM of the Year National Lacrosse League GM of the Year Award The General Manager of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League general manager who has done the best job of ensuring his team's success.-Past winners:... |
Marty O'Neill | Minnesota |
| Les Bartley Award Les Bartley Award The Les Bartley Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League head coach of the year. The award was simply called the Head Coach of the Year award until 2004, when the award was renamed in honour of Les Bartley, the winningest coach in NLL history.... |
Adam Mueller | New York |
| Executive of the Year Award National Lacrosse League Executive of the Year Award The Executive of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League executive who is chosen as having the most positive impact on his or her team.-Past winners:... |
Tom Garrity | Minnesota |
| Tom Borrelli Award Tom Borrelli Award The Tom Borrelli Award is presented by the National Lacrosse League to "the league's most outstanding newspaper writer or columnist". The award is named for Tom Borrelli , a writer for The Buffalo News who covered the Buffalo Bandits from the team's inception in 1992 to his death in 2008... |
Paul Tutka |
All-Pro teams
First Team- Athan IannucciAthan IannucciJonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St...
, Philadelphia - Casey PowellCasey PowellCasey Powell is a lacrosse player in the United States. He was the captain of the US national team in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship. He currently plays indoor lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League for the Rochester Knighthawks. He also plays Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton...
, New York - John Tavares, Buffalo
- Mark SteenhuisMark SteenhuisMark Steenhuis is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse ....
, Buffalo - Ryan CousinsRyan CousinsRyan Cousins is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He was selected to play in the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game in both 2004 and 2005 Cousins plays for the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA in the offseason.Cousins was awarded the National...
, Minnesota - Bob WatsonBob Watson (lacrosse)Bob "Whipper" Watson is a former goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League and is regarded as one of the best goaltenders ever to play indoor lacrosse Watson won six NLL Championships with the Rock, and was named Championship Game MVP in both 2003 and 2011. Watson was named...
, Toronto
Second Team
- Colin DoyleColin Doyle (lacrosse)Colin "Popeye" Doyle is a lacrosse player an captain for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:...
, San Jose - Gavin ProutGavin ProutGavin Prout is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse...
, Colorado - Jeff ZywickiJeff ZywickiJeff Zywicki is a professional lacrosse player from Ottawa, Ontario. He is currently a member of the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of the Major League Lacrosse...
, San Jose - Geoff SniderGeoff SniderGeoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player...
, Philadelphia - Scott Self, Chicago
- Matt VincMatt VincMatt Vinc , is a lacrosse goaltender in the National Lacrosse League, currently playing for the Rochester Knighthawks, the Six Nations Chiefs of the MSL, and the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse....
, New York
All-Rookie team
- Craig PointCraig PointCraig Point , is an Iroquois lacrosse player who currently plays for the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League...
, Minnesota - Tyler Codron, Portland
- Jordan HallJordan HallJordan Hall is a 1,019-seat concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts, the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory. It is one block from Boston's Symphony Hall, and together they are considered two of America's most acoustically perfect performance spaces...
, New York - Bobby McBride, Chicago
- Jamie Rooney, Philadelphia
- Merrick ThomsonMerrick ThomsonMerrick Thomson is a former lacrosse player from Hamilton, Ontario. He played the attack position for the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse and for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.-College career:...
, Philadelphia
Weekly awards
The NLL gives out awardsNational Lacrosse League Weekly Awards
In the 1994 season, the National Lacrosse League began naming a Player of the Week. The first recipient was Buffalo Bandits legend John Tavares....
weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best transition player, best defensive player, and best rookie.
| Month | Week | Overall | Offensive | Defensive | Transition | Rookie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 1 | Jason Wulder | Jason Wulder | Gord Nash Gord Nash Gord "Gee" Nash is a former goaltender with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Nash played four seasons with the New York Saints before they disbanded after the 2003 NLL season. He was subsequently signed by the Colorado Mammoth, where he played six seasons before retiring in 2009... |
Josh Sims Josh Sims Joshua S. "Josh" Sims is a professional lacrosse player who last played field lacrosse with the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse in 2010 and box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League with the Philadelphia Wings in 2010. He starred as a member of the Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse team... |
Dane Dobbie |
| January | 2 | Blaine Manning Blaine Manning Blaine Manning is an indoor lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.. , Daily Gleaner-NLL career:... |
Blaine Manning | Rob Marshall | Bobby McBride | Bobby McBride |
| 3 | Jeff Zywicki Jeff Zywicki Jeff Zywicki is a professional lacrosse player from Ottawa, Ontario. He is currently a member of the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of the Major League Lacrosse... |
Jeff Zywicki | Nick Patterson Nick Patterson Nick Patterson is a goaltender for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League. Patterson has won the Defensive Player of the Week award four times, and was named to the second All-Pro team in both 2006 and 2007.-NLL:-References:... |
Johnny Christmas Johnny Christmas John Christmas is an American lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League and for the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse.... |
Craig Point Craig Point Craig Point , is an Iroquois lacrosse player who currently plays for the Rochester Knighthawks of the National Lacrosse League... |
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| 4 | John Tavares | John Tavares | Bob Watson Bob Watson (lacrosse) Bob "Whipper" Watson is a former goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League and is regarded as one of the best goaltenders ever to play indoor lacrosse Watson won six NLL Championships with the Rock, and was named Championship Game MVP in both 2003 and 2011. Watson was named... |
Pat McCready Pat McCready Pat McCready is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.-NLL career:McCready made his professional lacrosse debut in 1996 with the Charlotte Cobras... |
Merrick Thomson Merrick Thomson Merrick Thomson is a former lacrosse player from Hamilton, Ontario. He played the attack position for the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse and for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.-College career:... |
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| 5 | Sean Pollock | Sean Pollock | Ryan Avery | Geoff Snider Geoff Snider Geoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player... |
Jordan Hall Jordan Hall (lacrosse) Jordan Rhys Hall is a Canadian lacrosse player from Surrey, British Columbia who plays for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League and the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-College career:... |
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| February | 6 | Jeff Zywicki | Jeff Zywicki | Aaron Bold Aaron Bold Aaron Bold is a lacrosse player who plays goalie for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League. Bold was drafted in the third round in the 2005 National Lacrosse League entry draft by the Portland Lumberjax.... |
Jimmy Quinlan Jimmy Quinlan Jimmy Quinlan is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... |
Craig Point |
| 7 | Pat O'Toole Pat O'Toole Patrick "Toole Time" O'Toole is the goaltending coach for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League and a retired goaltender... |
Shawn Evans | Pat O'Toole | Jarett Park Jarett Park Jarett Park is a professional lacrosse player from Otisco, New York. He currently plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse.-College career:... |
Craig Point | |
| 8 | John Grant, Jr. | John Grant, Jr. | Bob Watson | Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill is a Canadian lacrosse player. He currently plays in the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton Nationals.-High school career:... |
Jordan Hall | |
| 9 | Casey Powell Casey Powell Casey Powell is a lacrosse player in the United States. He was the captain of the US national team in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championship. He currently plays indoor lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League for the Rochester Knighthawks. He also plays Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton... |
Casey Powell | Daniel Sams | Rob Van Beek | Daniel Sams | |
| 10 | Shawn Evans | Shawn Evans | Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor is a goaltender for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League... |
Mark Steenhuis | Steve Hutchins | |
| March | 11 | Ken Montour | Luke Wiles Luke Wiles Luke Wiles is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays forward for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. Wiles was named to the 2006 NLL All-Rookie Team... |
Ken Montour | Mark Steenhuis | Frank Resetarits Frank Resetarits Frank Resetarits is a lacrosse player from Hamburg, New York. As a high school player Resitarits ranks in the top three players all-time for points in a career. He plays forward for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League and attack for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse... |
| 12 | Gavin Prout Gavin Prout Gavin Prout is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse... |
Mike Hominuck Mike Hominuck Mike Hominuck is a lacrosse player for in the National Lacrosse League. On September 7, 2011, Hominuck signed with the Philadelphia Wings. -NLL:-References:... |
Matt Vinc Matt Vinc Matt Vinc , is a lacrosse goaltender in the National Lacrosse League, currently playing for the Rochester Knighthawks, the Six Nations Chiefs of the MSL, and the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.... |
John Orson | Craig Point | |
| 13 | Bob Watson | Brian Langtry Brian Langtry Brian Langtry is a former lacrosse player for both the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League and the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse. Langtry played NCAA lacrosse for Hofstra University.-NLL:... |
Bob Watson | Mitch Belisle Mitch Belisle Mitch Belisle is a professional lacrosse player for the Boston Blazers in the National Lacrosse League, and the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse.-Collegiate career:... |
Sean Morris Sean Morris Sean Morris is a professional lacrosse player with the Boston Cannons of the Major League Lacrosse, and the Boston Blazers in the National Lacrosse League. He recently attended 42A class at Camp Parks in California and graduated with honors.- Amateur career :Morris played collegiate lacrosse at... |
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| 14 | Cody Jacobs | Cody Jacobs | Rory Glaves | Chris McKay | Matt MacLeod | |
| April | 15 | Jeff Zywicki | Ryan Ward Ryan Ward Ryan Ward is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. He was traded from the Minnesota Swarm to Edmonton in the off-season of the 2009 season.... |
Scott Self | Mark Steenhuis | Bobby McBride |
| 16 | Athan Iannucci | Athan Iannucci | Pat O'Toole | Nolan Heavenor | Tom Johnson | |
| 17 | Pat Maddalena | Pat Maddalena | Matt Vinc | Mark Steenhuis | Jordan Hall | |
| 18 | Jim Veltman Jim Veltman Jim "Scoop" Veltman is a former lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock, the Ontario Raiders, and the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League... |
John Tavares | Greg Peyser | Brad Self | Peter Jacobs |
Monthly Awards
Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.| Month | Overall | Rookie |
|---|---|---|
| January | Athan Iannucci | Merrick Thomson |
| February | Athan Iannucci | Craig Point |
| March | Curtis Palidwor | Jordan Hall |
| April | Athan Iannucci | Peter Jacobs |
Statistics Leaders
Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records.| Stat | Player | Team | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | Athan Iannucci Athan Iannucci Jonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St... |
Philadelphia | 71 |
| Assists | Gavin Prout Gavin Prout Gavin Prout is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse... |
Colorado | 67 |
| Points | Athan Iannucci | Philadelphia | 100 |
| Penalty Minutes | Geoff Snider Geoff Snider Geoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player... |
Philadelphia | 103 |
| Shots on Goal | Athan Iannucci | Philadelphia | 253 |
| Loose Balls | Geoff Snider | Philadelphia | 244 |
| Save Pct | Ken Montour | Buffalo | .808 |
| GAA | Chris Levis | Colorado | 10.04 |