Dan Dawson
Encyclopedia
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
.
in 2001, and played in 11 games in his rookie season with Columbus, tallying 3 goals, 329 loose balls. In 2003, he played in 16 games, setting career highs in goals and loose balls. In 2004, Dawson helped Team Canada beat Team USA in the Heritage Cup. During the 2004 season
, he led Arizona in assists and was 2nd in points. In 2005
, Dawson finished 7th in the NLL with 84 points and 2nd in goals with 48. He scored a hat-trick in his first All-Star game with the West Division. In 2005 he was named a First Team All-Pro.
Dawson was selected first overall by the LumberJax in the 2008
dispersal draft
, after the Arizona Sting
and Boston Blazers
announced that they would not be playing in the 2008 season. After leading the LumberJax's the 2008
Champions Cup
final, Dawson was again put into National Lacrosse League dispersal draft pool when Arizona ceased operations. This time, Dawson was selected first overall by the Boston Blazers
.
During the 2009 NLL season
, he was named a starter to the All-Star Game
. Dawson and Josh Sanderson
both finished the season with 74 assists, a new league record.
of OLA and won Mann Cup
in 2002 as a junior. He was signed by the Victoria Shamrocks
in 2005 and helped lead them to their 8th Mann Cup victory. He won the Bill Ellison Award twice for the MVP of the 2005 WLA playoffs and the 2006 WLA playoffs.
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....
of the National Lacrosse League
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...
and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse, or MLL, is a professional men's field lacrosse league that is made up of five teams in the United States and one team in Canada.- History :...
.
NLL career
Dawson was drafted in the sixth round (68th overall) by the Columbus LandsharksColumbus Landsharks
The Columbus Landsharks were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2001 until 2003. They were based in Columbus, Ohio. After the 2003 season, the franchise moved to Phoenix, Arizona, becoming the Arizona Sting. This move was based on poor attendance....
in 2001, and played in 11 games in his rookie season with Columbus, tallying 3 goals, 329 loose balls. In 2003, he played in 16 games, setting career highs in goals and loose balls. In 2004, Dawson helped Team Canada beat Team USA in the Heritage Cup. During the 2004 season
2004 NLL season
-All Star Game:The 2004 All-Star Game was held at the Pepsi Center in Denver on February 22, 2004. The East division defeated the West 19-15, and Buffalo's Mark Steenhuis was named game MVP.-All-Star teams:-Awards:-Weekly Awards:...
, he led Arizona in assists and was 2nd in points. In 2005
2005 NLL season
The 2005 National Lacrosse League season began on January 1, 2005 and concluded with the championship game on May 14. The Toronto Rock won their fifth NLL championship, defeating the Arizona Sting 19-13 in Toronto....
, Dawson finished 7th in the NLL with 84 points and 2nd in goals with 48. He scored a hat-trick in his first All-Star game with the West Division. In 2005 he was named a First Team All-Pro.
Dawson was selected first overall by the LumberJax in the 2008
2008 NLL season
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....
dispersal draft
National Lacrosse League dispersal draft
The 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...
, after 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...
announced that they would not be playing in the 2008 season. After leading the LumberJax's the 2008
2008 NLL season
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....
Champions Cup
Champions Cup
Champions Cup may refer to:*The Champion's Cup is the trophy awarded to the playoff winners in the National Lacrosse League*The A3 Champions Cup is an annual football , competition involving the league champions of China, Japan and South Korea...
final, Dawson was again put into National Lacrosse League dispersal draft pool when Arizona ceased operations. This time, Dawson was selected first overall by the 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...
.
During the 2009 NLL season
2009 NLL season
-Pre-season:* August 19, 2008: The NLL announced that the Minnesota Swarm would be moving from the East division to the West division, giving the West six teams to the East's seven....
, he was named a starter to the All-Star Game
National 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 :...
. Dawson and Josh Sanderson
Josh Sanderson
Josh "Shooter" Sanderson is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League....
both finished the season with 74 assists, a new league record.
Canadian Box Career
Played for Brampton ExcelsiorsBrampton Excelsiors
Brampton Excelsiors may be:*A team that competes in an OLA league at some level:**Brampton Excelsiors who compete in Major Series Lacrosse**Brampton Excelsiors Jr. A who compete in the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League...
of OLA and won Mann Cup
Mann Cup
The Mann Cup is the trophy awarded to the senior men's lacrosse champions of Canada. The championship series is played between the Western Lacrosse Association champion and the Major Series Lacrosse champion...
in 2002 as a junior. He was signed by the Victoria Shamrocks
Victoria Shamrocks
The Victoria Shamrocks are a Senior A box lacrosse club, based in Victoria, British Columbia. The team competes in the 7-team Western Lacrosse Association .The Shamrocks have won the Mann Cup 8 times...
in 2005 and helped lead them to their 8th Mann Cup victory. He won the Bill Ellison Award twice for the MVP of the 2005 WLA playoffs and the 2006 WLA playoffs.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2002 | Columbus | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 29 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2003 | Columbus | 16 | 28 | 24 | 52 | 51 | 12 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2004 | Arizona | 16 | 26 | 48 | 74 | 43 | 19 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2005 | Arizona | 16 | 48 | 36 | 84 | 73 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 2 | ||
| 2006 | Arizona | 16 | 34 | 48 | 82 | 76 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | Arizona | 16 | 47 | 60 | 107 | 65 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | Portland | 16 | 38 | 43 | 81 | 96 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 14 | 2 | ||
| 2009 | Boston | 16 | 30 | 74 | 104 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | Boston | 16 | 36 | 52 | 88 | 75 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | Boston | 16 | 31 | 59 | 90 | 65 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | ||
| NLL Totals | 155 | 321 | 447 | 768 | 627 | 130 | 14 | 38 | 60 | 98 | 52 | 4 | |||
CLA
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | NRB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Brampton | JR A | 21 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 8 | 43 | |
| 1999 | Brampton | JR A | 20 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 38 | |
| 2000 | Brampton | JR A | 19 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 24 | 52 | |
| 2001 | Brampton | JR A | 20 | 13 | 28 | 41 | 10 | 56 | |
| 2002 | Brampton | OLA | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 51 | |
| 2003 | Brampton | OLA | 14 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 47 | |
| 2004 | Brampton | OLA | 16 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 13 | 49 | |
| 2005 | Victoria | WLA | 6 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 89 | |
| 2006 | Victoria | WLA | 15 | 19 | 34 | 53 | 17 | - | |
| CLA Totals | 155 | 120 | 197 | 308 | 139 | ||||