Tom Johnson (lacrosse)
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Tom Johnson from Vancouver
, BC
, is a professional lacrosse forward for the Washington Stealth
of the National Lacrosse League
and the Burnaby Lakers
of the Western Lacrosse Association
(WLA).
out of Bellarmine University
.
2008 Season: Johnson played in eight regular season games in his rookie season scoring eight goals and adding seven assists for 15 points. He was named NLL Rookie of the Week for his five-point performance (two goals, three assists) in a 14–6 win over Edmonton on April 11. He scored a goal and added an assist against Portland in the first round of the playoffs.
2009 Season: He scored two goals and one assist in the season opening 12-10 loss to the Calgary Roughnecks
on January 9.
of the WLA in the summer after being traded from the Langley Thunder
at midseason. He scored 33 goals and added 15 assists in 2008. He was awarded the Ed Bayley Trophy as the 2007 WLA Rookie of the Year in 2007 after scoring 27 goals and 27 assists for 54 points. Johnson was the Thunder's first round WLA draft pick out of the Junior A lacrosse Delta Islanders where he holds the all-time scoring record.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, BC
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, is a professional lacrosse forward for the Washington Stealth
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...
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 Burnaby Lakers
Burnaby Lakers
The Burnaby Lakers are a Senior "A" box lacrosse club based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada that play in the Western Lacrosse Association .-Team history:Burnaby Lakers* 1986-1989 Richmond Outlaws...
of the Western Lacrosse Association
Western Lacrosse Association
The Western Lacrosse Association is an amateur league of men's Senior A box lacrosse sanctioned by the Canadian Lacrosse Association. It consists of seven teams, based in cities throughout southwestern British Columbia. Each year, the playoff teams battle for the right to compete against the...
(WLA).
NLL career
Johnson was elected in the first round (seventh overall) in the 2007 National Lacrosse League entry draftNational Lacrosse League entry draft
The 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....
out of Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University
Bellarmine University is an independent, private, Catholic university in Louisville, Kentucky. The liberal arts institution opened on October 3, 1950, as Bellarmine College, established by Archbishop John A. Floersh of the Archdiocese of Louisville and named after the Cardinal Saint Robert...
.
2008 Season: Johnson played in eight regular season games in his rookie season scoring eight goals and adding seven assists for 15 points. He was named NLL Rookie of the Week for his five-point performance (two goals, three assists) in a 14–6 win over Edmonton on April 11. He scored a goal and added an assist against Portland in the first round of the playoffs.
2009 Season: He scored two goals and one assist in the season opening 12-10 loss to 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...
on January 9.
WLA career
Johnson currently plays for the Burnaby LakersBurnaby Lakers
The Burnaby Lakers are a Senior "A" box lacrosse club based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada that play in the Western Lacrosse Association .-Team history:Burnaby Lakers* 1986-1989 Richmond Outlaws...
of the WLA in the summer after being traded from the Langley Thunder
Langley Thunder
The Langley Thunder are a Senior A box lacrosse club, based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. The team competes in the 7-team Western Lacrosse Association ....
at midseason. He scored 33 goals and added 15 assists in 2008. He was awarded the Ed Bayley Trophy as the 2007 WLA Rookie of the Year in 2007 after scoring 27 goals and 27 assists for 54 points. Johnson was the Thunder's first round WLA draft pick out of the Junior A lacrosse Delta Islanders where he holds the all-time scoring record.