Wes Green
Encyclopedia
Wes Green is a professional lacrosse
player with the Denver Outlaws
of Major League Lacrosse
and the Washington Stealth
of the National Lacrosse League
. Originally from the West Torrens Lacrosse Club in Adelaide
, South Australia
, Green played on the Australian National Team in the 2006 World Games in London
. Wes Green played his college ball at Adelphi University
were he Earned several honors during his senior season (2006) at Adelphi, including: USILA Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award (Division-II Player of the Year), USILA Lt. Col. J.I. Turnbull Award, First Team All-American
, ECC Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, ECC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Inside Lacrosse Magazine First Team Preseason All-American. Green now plays in the Victorian state league and coaches at Williamstown Lacrosse Club in Melbourne
, Victoria
. He played a total of 14 games in 2010 for Williamstown in State league & Scored a total of 37 goals with a high scoring game of 9 goals.
.
in the Major League Lacrosse
(MLL) supplemental draft. He played in 7 games and scored 2 goals adding one assist for a total of 3 points in his rookie year in the MLL.
On March 28, 2007, Green was acquired from the Lizards along with a third-round selection in the 2008 MLL Collegiate Draft and a conditional selection in the 2007-08 MLL Supplemental Draft for Dan Cocchi. Green played in 12 games during the 2007 MLL season
, and scored 14 goals with 1 assist for a total of 15 points.
On June 16, 2007, Green was named the Bud Light MVP in a game against San Francisco
with five goals including the game winner. Green’s goal not only got the win for the Riptide, but it also captured second place in the western conference for the team.
The Los Angeles Riptide went on to win the 2007 Western Conference Championship, but lost 16-13 to the Philadelphia Barrage
in the MLL championship game. Green had one assist in the game.
in the 2006 NLL entry draft
. In 2007
, Green played in 10 games, scoring 5 goals and 5 assists for a total of 10 points.
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 with 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 :...
and 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...
. Originally from the West Torrens Lacrosse Club in Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
, Green played on the Australian National Team in the 2006 World Games in London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
. Wes Green played his college ball at Adelphi University
Adelphi University
Adelphi University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Garden City, in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island. For the sixth year, Adelphi University has been named a “Best Buy” in higher education by the Fiske Guide to...
were he Earned several honors during his senior season (2006) at Adelphi, including: USILA Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award (Division-II Player of the Year), USILA Lt. Col. J.I. Turnbull Award, First Team All-American
USILA All-American Team
The USILA All-American Team is an honor given annually to the best American men's college lacrosse players at their respective positions by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. The term All-American is derived from the same practice in American college football, in which the...
, ECC Player of the Year, First Team All-Conference, ECC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Inside Lacrosse Magazine First Team Preseason All-American. Green now plays in the Victorian state league and coaches at Williamstown Lacrosse Club in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. He played a total of 14 games in 2010 for Williamstown in State league & Scored a total of 37 goals with a high scoring game of 9 goals.
Honors and Awards
In 2005, Green earned the USILA Lt. Col. J.I. (Jack) Turnbull Award as top attackman in Division II. He was also named First-Team All-American, First-Team All-Conference, ECAC All-Star, and Inside Lacrosse Magazine Second-Team Preseason All-America. In 2004, Green was named Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America. In 2003, he was named both All-American (Honorable Mention) and NYCAC Rookie of The Year.2006
In 2006 Green had one of the finest seasons by an Adelphi lacrosse player in recent memory, setting new school records for single season goals scored (62) and for most Division II career goals with 149. He also led the team in goals and points (79), earning New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC) Player of The Year and first-team all-conference honors.2005
Green appeared in 10 games, making 10 starts.. He led the Panthers in both goals (37) and points (49), and was tied for second on the team in assists with 12. He finished the season ranked second nationally in goals per game (3.7) and fourth in points per game (4.9). Green also recorded 12 points (7G, 5A) in a 24-12 win over Southampton.2004
Green appeared in 10 games, making seven starts. He was third on the team in goals with 20 and fourth in points with 25. Green was named NYCAC Player of the Week for the week of April 6, 2004. During the season, Green scored five points on three different occasions and scored five goals twice.2003
Green led the Panthers in scoring with 50 points (30G, 20A), and also picked up 31 ground balls while appearing in ten games.2006 World Games (London)
Green played on the Australian National Team in the 2006 World Lacrosse Championships in London, OntarioLondon, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
.
MLL
In 2006, Green was selected by the Long Island LizardsLong Island Lizards
The Long Island Lizards are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Hempstead, New York, USA, located on Long Island. They are original members of the MLL and lost in the league's inaugural game on June 7, 2001 to the Baltimore Bayhawks , 16-13...
in the 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 :...
(MLL) supplemental draft. He played in 7 games and scored 2 goals adding one assist for a total of 3 points in his rookie year in the MLL.
On March 28, 2007, Green was acquired from the Lizards along with a third-round selection in the 2008 MLL Collegiate Draft and a conditional selection in the 2007-08 MLL Supplemental Draft for Dan Cocchi. Green played in 12 games during the 2007 MLL season
2007 MLL season
2007 Major League Lacrosse season was the 7th season of the league. The season began on May 12 and concluded with the championship game on August 26, 2007.-General information:...
, and scored 14 goals with 1 assist for a total of 15 points.
On June 16, 2007, Green was named the Bud Light MVP in a game against San Francisco
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...
with five goals including the game winner. Green’s goal not only got the win for the Riptide, but it also captured second place in the western conference for the team.
The Los Angeles Riptide went on to win the 2007 Western Conference Championship, but lost 16-13 to the Philadelphia Barrage
Philadelphia Barrage
The Philadelphia Barrage were a Men's Field Lacrosse team that was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from the 2004 season until the 2008 season when they became a traveling team. Since the 2001 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse. They started playing in the American Division, but...
in the MLL championship game. Green had one assist in the game.
NLL
Green was selected in the second round (16th overall) by the San Jose StealthSan Jose Stealth
The San Jose Stealth were a member of the National Lacrosse League, the professional box lacrosse league of North America from 2004 until 2009. They played at the HP Pavilion at San Jose, which is also the home of the NHL's San Jose Sharks and the AFL's San Jose SaberCats. They relocated to San...
in the 2006 NLL entry draft
National 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....
. In 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:...
, Green played in 10 games, scoring 5 goals and 5 assists for a total of 10 points.
Major League Lacrosse
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2006 | Long Island | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |||||||||
| 2007 | Los Angeles | 12 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5.5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | ||
| 2008 | Los Angeles | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| MLL Totals | 25 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 14 | 6.5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | |||
National Lacrosse League
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2007 | San Jose | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| NLL Totals | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||