Ryan Powell (lacrosse)
Encyclopedia
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 successful lacrosse careers. Powell owns and operates both Rhino Lacrosse and Powell Lacrosse and currently resides in Portland, OR, and is still growing.
since 2001. He played for the Rochester Rattlers
from 2001 to 2005, and the San Francisco Dragons
in 2006 and 2007. In 2001 Powell earned MVP for the 2001 MLL season. In 2006
, Powell was awarded both the Major League Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year Award
and the MVP
. He is the only lacrosse player to receive the MVP award twice. Prior to the 2008 MLL season
, the San Francisco Dragons traded Powell to the Denver Outlaws
in exchange for draft picks. He, Casey, and Mike all sat out for the 2009 MLL season
, as they did not report to their respective teams by the contract deadline. This was Ryan's first season sitting out, while it was Casey's second, and Mike's third.
in the National Lacrosse League
with the Boston Blazers
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
lacrosse
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
player from West Carthage, New York
West Carthage, New York
West Carthage is a village in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 2,102 at the 2000 census.The Village of West Carthage is in the Town of Champion. The village is the east town line, and is east of Watertown...
. He was a four-time All-American at Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse 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...
. He currently plays for 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...
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 the Denver Outlaws
Denver Outlaws
The Denver Outlaws are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Denver, Colorado. They began playing in the MLL in 2006 as an expansion team. From 2006 to 2008, they were in the Western Conference. With the MLL contraction in the 2009 season from 10 to 6 teams The...
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 :...
. His brothers Casey
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...
and Mike also have enjoyed successful lacrosse careers. Powell owns and operates both Rhino Lacrosse and Powell Lacrosse and currently resides in Portland, OR, and is still growing.
MLL
Powell has played in Major League LacrosseMajor 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 :...
since 2001. He played for the Rochester Rattlers
Rochester Rattlers
The Rochester Rattlers are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Rochester, New York. They are a charter member of the MLL. From their inaugural season in 2001 to 2005, they were in the National Division. From 2006 to 2008, they were a member of the Eastern...
from 2001 to 2005, and the San Francisco Dragons
San Francisco Dragons
The San Francisco Dragons were a professional field lacrosse team based in San Francisco and San Jose, California. From 2006–2008, they played in Major League Lacrosse and they ceased operations before the 2009 season due to the economic situation in the United States.-Franchise history:The San...
in 2006 and 2007. In 2001 Powell earned MVP for the 2001 MLL season. In 2006
2006 MLL season
2006 Major League Lacrosse season was the 6th season of the league. The season began on May 20 and concluded with the championship game on August 27, 2006.-General information:...
, Powell was awarded both the Major League Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year Award
Major League Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year Award
Warrior Major League Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the best all around offensive player of the MLL....
and the MVP
Major League Lacrosse MVP Award
The Bud Light Major League Lacrosse MVP Award is awarded annually to the best performing player of Major League Lacrosse....
. He is the only lacrosse player to receive the MVP award twice. Prior to the 2008 MLL season
2008 MLL season
The 2008 Major League Lacrosse season was the 8th season of the league. The season began on May 17, 2008 and concluded with the championship game on August 24, 2008.-Pre-season:...
, the San Francisco Dragons traded Powell to the Denver Outlaws
Denver Outlaws
The Denver Outlaws are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Denver, Colorado. They began playing in the MLL in 2006 as an expansion team. From 2006 to 2008, they were in the Western Conference. With the MLL contraction in the 2009 season from 10 to 6 teams The...
in exchange for draft picks. He, Casey, and Mike all sat out for the 2009 MLL season
2009 MLL season
The 2009 Major League Lacrosse season was the 9th season of the league. The season began on May 15, 2009 and concluded with the championship game on August 23, 2009.-Rule changes:...
, as they did not report to their respective teams by the contract deadline. This was Ryan's first season sitting out, while it was Casey's second, and Mike's third.
NLL
Powell also plays indoor lacrosseBox lacrosse
Box lacrosse, also known as indoor lacrosse and sometimes shortened to boxla, LAX or simply box, is an indoor version of lacrosse played mostly in North America. The game originated in Canada, where it is the most popular version of the game played in contrast to the traditional field lacrosse game...
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...
with 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...
.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2001 | Buffalo | 13 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 56 | 14 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2002 | Buffalo | 11 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 52 | 5 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2004 | Buffalo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2005 | Anaheim | 16 | 15 | 31 | 46 | 76 | 8 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2006 | Portland | 13 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 46 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | Portland | 14 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 65 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2008 | Portland | 16 | 21 | 43 | 64 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | Portland | 16 | 18 | 44 | 62 | 67 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | Edmonton | 15 | 21 | 30 | 51 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | ||
| NLL Totals | 115 | 140 | 237 | 377 | 466 | 57 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 17 | 0 | |||
MLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2001 | Rochester | 14 | 32 | 0 | 31 | 63 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | Rochester | 12 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 45 | 0 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2003 | Rochester | 6 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2004 | Rochester | 10 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 55 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | Rochester | 8 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 36 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | San Francisco | 10 | 34 | 0 | 24 | 58 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2007 | San Francisco | 10 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 41 | 0 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2008 | Denver | 10 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 38 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | ||
| MLL Totals | 80 | 187 | 1 | 179 | 367 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 1 | |||
NCAA
| Regular Season | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | |||||
| 1997 | Syracuse | 14 | 16 | 17 | 33 | |||||
| 1998 | Syracuse | 14 | 37 | 36 | 73 | |||||
| 1999 | Syracuse | 17 | 39 | 46 | 85 | |||||
| 2000 | Syracuse | 16 | 45 | 51 | 96 | |||||
| NCAA Totals | 51 | 137 | 150 | 287 | ||||||
Awards
See also
- List of family relations in the National Lacrosse League
- NCAA Men's Division I Lacrosse RecordsNCAA Men's Division I Lacrosse RecordsNCAA Division I men's lacrosse records are officially compiled by the NCAA's Director of Statistics office. Included in this consolidation of the official records are the NCAA men's Division I individual single-season and career leaders...
- Syracuse Orange men's lacrosseSyracuse Orange men's lacrosseThe Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team represents Syracuse University in NCAA Division I men's college lacrosse. The Orange have won 10 NCAA championship titles, and currently competes as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's lacrosse conference...