Peter Lough
Encyclopedia
Peter Lough is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock
in the National Lacrosse League
.
by the now defunct Ontario Raiders
, though he did not play for them. For the 2002 season
he was signed by the Montreal Express
as a free agent. The Express folded prior to the 2003 Season
, and in the resulting dispersal draft, Lough was acquired by the Columbus Landsharks
(later the Arizona Sting
) in the 1st round (3rd overall).
In 2004, Lough was co-winner of the NLL Sportsmanship award
, and has made All-Star Game
appearances in 2005
, 2006
, 2007
and 2008
.
After the 2007 season, Lough became an unrestricted free agent and signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Rock
.
Lough has played with the Brooklin Redmen
of the Ontario Lacrosse Association
,the Peterborough Lakers (2006 Mann Cup Champions)and played in the 2004 Heritage Cup for Team Canada. In 2007 he represented Canada, in Halifax, at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships.
, one year with the Canadian National Team and the Rochester Americans
of the American Hockey League
.
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...
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
Lough was originally drafted in the National Lacrosse LeagueNational 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...
by the now defunct 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....
, though he did not play for them. For the 2002 season
2002 NLL season
-All Star Game:The 2002 All-Star Game was held on April 21 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, where the North team beat the South 14-10. The MVP was Toronto's Steve Toll, who scored three goals. At the time, this also marked Paul Gait's final professional lacrosse game, as he...
he was signed by the Montreal Express
Montreal Express
The Montreal Express was a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 2002 season. They played at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. They were inactive during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. The team remained inactive and the franchise was returned to the NLL after the 2004 season...
as a free agent. The Express folded prior to the 2003 Season
2003 NLL season
-Awards:-Weekly Awards:The NLL gives out awards weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best defensive player, and best rookie.- Monthly Awards :Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie....
, and in the resulting dispersal draft, Lough was acquired by the Columbus Landsharks
Columbus 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....
(later 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...
) in the 1st round (3rd overall).
In 2004, Lough was co-winner of the NLL 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:...
, and has made 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 :...
appearances 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....
, 2006
2006 NLL season
-All-Star game:The 2006 All-Star Game was held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario on February 25, 2006. The West Division defeated the East Division 14-13. The MVP of the game was Lewis Ratcliff of the Calgary Roughnecks, who scored 4 goals, including the game winner...
, 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:...
and 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....
.
After the 2007 season, Lough became an unrestricted free agent and signed a two-year contract with 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...
.
Lough has played with the Brooklin Redmen
Brooklin Redmen
The Brooklin Redmen are a box lacrosse team from Whitby, Ontario. The Redmen play in the Major Series Lacrosse league . The MSL, and its counterpart, the Western Lacrosse Association, represent the highest level of competitive box lacrosse in Canada...
of the Ontario Lacrosse Association
Ontario Lacrosse Association
Ontario Lacrosse Association is a sanctioned sports body in Ontario, Canada. Empowered by the Canadian Lacrosse Association, the OLA controls and regulates Minor level, Junior level and Senior level Lacrosse...
,the Peterborough Lakers (2006 Mann Cup Champions)and played in the 2004 Heritage Cup for Team Canada. In 2007 he represented Canada, in Halifax, at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships.
Hockey career
In addition, Lough played four years of hockey for Brock UniversityBrock University
Brock University is a comprehensive university located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Brock offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs that include co-op and other experiential learning opportunities to an enrolment of over 17,000 full-time students.The enabling legislation is...
, one year with the Canadian National Team and the Rochester Americans
Rochester Americans
The Rochester Americans are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and a top affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The team plays its home games in Rochester, New York, at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial...
of the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2002 | Montreal | 16 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 105 | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2003 | Columbus | 16 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 137 | 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2004 | Arizona | 16 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 92 | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2005 | Arizona | 16 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 97 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | Arizona | 16 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 104 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | ||
| 2007 | Arizona | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 118 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | Toronto | 16 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 126 | 21 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2009 | Toronto | 15 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 88 | 18 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| NLL Totals | 127 !! 44 !! 77 !! 121 !! 867 !! 151!! 8 !! 1 !! 6 !! 7 !! 44 !! 2 | ||||||||||||||