Kyle Ross
Encyclopedia
Kyle Ross is a professional lacrosse player for the Washington Stealth
in the National Lacrosse League
.
, where he spend two years. He was then, in 2009, chosen by Boston Blazers
in expansion draft. He established there as a useful player, while they were using him especially on their special teams. He was a "loose ball guy" and would protect teammates in man-down situations. In 2010 he was traded, alongside with Daryl Veltman
, Jon Harnett and first round selection in the 2010 Entry Draft for NLL star Josh Sanderson
. But Ross didn't spend a long time there and was immediately traded to Toronto Rock
. He found his place in their roster and he helped his team to win Champion's Cup
.
In July 2011, Ross was traded to the Washington Stealth for goaltender Matt Roik
.
in the 2007 ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
and 2011 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
.
Washington Stealth
The Washington Stealth are a member of the National Lacrosse League, the professional box lacrosse league of North America. Based in Everett , the Stealth began play in the 2010 NLL season, with home games played at the 8,513-seat Comcast Arena at Everett.The team was previously known as the...
in 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...
.
Professional career
His career began in 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....
, where he spend two years. He was then, in 2009, chosen by 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...
in expansion draft. He established there as a useful player, while they were using him especially on their special teams. He was a "loose ball guy" and would protect teammates in man-down situations. In 2010 he was traded, alongside with Daryl Veltman
Daryl Veltman
Daryl Veltman is a Canadian lacrosse player. He is currently a member of the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League.-High School/College career:...
, Jon Harnett and first round selection in the 2010 Entry Draft for NLL star Josh Sanderson
Josh Sanderson
Josh "Shooter" Sanderson is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League....
. But Ross didn't spend a long time there and was immediately traded to 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...
. He found his place in their roster and he helped his team to win Champion's Cup
Champion's Cup
The Champion's Cup is the trophy awarded to the playoff winners in the National Lacrosse League.-Winners:-Most Valuable Players:-Champion's Cup appearances:Only currently active teams are listed.-All-time Champion's Cup wins:...
.
In July 2011, Ross was traded to the Washington Stealth for goaltender Matt Roik
Matt Roik
Matt Roik is from Dunnville, ON is a professional lacrosse goaltender for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League...
.
International career
Because of his Czech ancestry, Ross was able to play for the Czech RepublicCzech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
in the 2007 ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
2007 ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
- Pool B :All times are local .-Final round:All times are local .- Quarter-finals:- Semi-finals :- 7th place playoff :- 5th place playoff :- Bronze medal game :- Gold medal game :...
and 2011 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
2011 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
- Pool B :All times are local .-Final round:All times are local .- Quarter-finals:- Semi-finals :- 7th place playoff :Ireland won 17–15 on aggregate.- 5th place playoff :- Bronze medal game :- Gold medal game :...
.
Statistics
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2007 | Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | Minnesota | 13 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 77 | 26 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2009 | Boston | 16 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 92 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | ||
| 2010 | Boston | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 85 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | Toronto | 15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 55 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | ||
| NLL Totals !! 62 !! 10 !! 27 !! 37 !! 315 !! 168 !! 6 !! 1 !! 2 !! 3!! 12 !! 13 | |||||||||||||||