2003 MLL season
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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 :...
season was the 3rd season of the league. The season began on May 31 and concluded with the championship game on August 24, 2003.
General information
Schedule was reduced from 14 to 12 games.Baltimore moved their games to Homewood Field
Homewood Field
Homewood Field is the athletics stadium of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. It was built in 1906 and has an official capacity of 8,500 people. The name is taken, as is that of the entire campus, from that of the estate of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. It serves as the home...
. Long Island moved theirs to Mitchel Athletic Complex
Mitchel Athletic Complex
The Mitchel Athletic Complex is part of the Mitchel Field complex, located in Uniondale, New York, in the United States. Mitchel Athletic Complex was built in 1984 and renovated in 1997; it hosted track and field events during the 1998 Goodwill Games....
and Rochester moved theirs to Bishop Kearney Field.
August 17: The first-ever cancellation of an MLL game occurred when rains forced the Baltimore Bayhawks and Long Island Lizards to cancel their game at Mitchel Field.
The first time that ESPN2 aired MLL was this season and the contract will not be expired until the 2013 MLL season.
Regular season
W = Wins, L = Losses, , PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against| Qualified for playoffs |
All Star Game
July 17, 2003- National 27-12 American at Mitchel Athletic ComplexMitchel Athletic ComplexThe Mitchel Athletic Complex is part of the Mitchel Field complex, located in Uniondale, New York, in the United States. Mitchel Athletic Complex was built in 1984 and renovated in 1997; it hosted track and field events during the 1998 Goodwill Games....
, Uniondale, New YorkUniondale, New YorkUniondale is a hamlet as well as a suburb of New York City in Nassau County, New York, United States, on Long Island, in the Town of Hempstead. The population was 24,759 at the 2010 United States Census.-Geography:...
, Gary GaitGary GaitGary Charles Gait is widely regarded as the best lacrosse player of all time, just above his twin brother Paul. He has starred at the NCAA level at Syracuse University, at the professional level in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse, and at the international level for the...
MVP
Playoffs
Semifinals August 22, 2003- Baltimore 15-13 New Jersey @ Villanova StadiumVillanova StadiumVillanova Stadium is a stadium located on the campus of Villanova University in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, USA.Villanova Stadium was originally built in 1927 and dedicated on October 8, 1927, Villanova Stadium plays host to a wide variety of events including serving as home to the Villanova...
, Villanova, PennsylvaniaVillanova, PennsylvaniaVillanova is a community in the United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It straddles Lower Merion Township of Montgomery County and Radnor Township of Delaware County. It is located at the center of the Pennsylvania Main Line, a series of highly affluent Philadelphia suburban towns located... - Long Island 20-14 Boston @ Villanova StadiumVillanova StadiumVillanova Stadium is a stadium located on the campus of Villanova University in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, USA.Villanova Stadium was originally built in 1927 and dedicated on October 8, 1927, Villanova Stadium plays host to a wide variety of events including serving as home to the Villanova...
, Villanova, PennsylvaniaVillanova, PennsylvaniaVillanova is a community in the United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It straddles Lower Merion Township of Montgomery County and Radnor Township of Delaware County. It is located at the center of the Pennsylvania Main Line, a series of highly affluent Philadelphia suburban towns located...
MLL Championship August 24, 2003
- Long Island 15-14 (OT) Baltimore @ Villanova StadiumVillanova StadiumVillanova Stadium is a stadium located on the campus of Villanova University in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, USA.Villanova Stadium was originally built in 1927 and dedicated on October 8, 1927, Villanova Stadium plays host to a wide variety of events including serving as home to the Villanova...
, Villanova, PennsylvaniaVillanova, PennsylvaniaVillanova is a community in the United States Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It straddles Lower Merion Township of Montgomery County and Radnor Township of Delaware County. It is located at the center of the Pennsylvania Main Line, a series of highly affluent Philadelphia suburban towns located...
Bracket
*overtimeAnnual
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP Award 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.... |
Jay Jalbert Jay Jalbert Jay Jalbert is an American lacrosse player who had a standout collegiate career at the University of Virginia and then went on to play professional lacrosse in Major League Lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League, as well as on the U.S... |
Long Island |
| Rookie of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Rookie of the Year Award The Cascade Major League Lacrosse Rookie of the Year Award is given annually to the top first-time athlete of the season.Cascade began sponsorship of the award in 2003.... |
Adam Doneger Adam Doneger Adam Donegar ss a former professional lacrosse player. He attended and played his college lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University where he was team Captain as a senior and a two-time First Team All-American.... |
Rochester |
| Coach of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award The Brine Major League Lacrosse Coach of the Year Award is given annually to the best coach of the MLL. Merrill Lynch was the sponsor of the award from 2001-2003. Warrior was the sponsor from 2004 to 2006.... |
Ted Georgalas | New Jersey |
| Defensive player of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award Warrior Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award is given annually to the individual judged to be, from amongst all MLL players, the best all-around defensively across a given season. Brodie Merrill has largely dominated this award, winning it a record six consecutive... |
Ryan Curtis | Boston |
| 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.... |
Mark Millon Mark Millon Mark Millon is an American lacrosse player currently playing for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.Millon was a college player at the University of Massachusetts, where he gained honors as a 3 time All American , leading UMass to three births in the NCAA tournament... |
Baltimore |
| Goaltender of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award Krauter & Co. Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the top goaltender of the season. Warrior sponsored the award from 2001 to 2004.... |
Brian Dougherty Brian Dougherty Brian "Doc" Dougherty is a lacrosse goaltender. He attended The Episcopal Academy before attending University of Maryland. He is currently the head coach at Chestnut Hill College.... |
Long Island |
| Iron Lizard of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse Iron Lizard of the Year Award Major League Lacrosse's SoBe Iron Lizard Award was given to the player who most embodied the traits of toughness, tenacity and determination regardless of pain or injury during season. The award was discontinued after the 2003 season.... |
Jon Hess Jon Hess (lacrosse) Jonathan A. "Jon" Hess is a retired lacrosse attackman who played professional box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League and professional field lacrosse in Major League Lacrosse... |
New Jersey |
Weekly Awards
The MLL gave out awards weekly for the best offensive player, best defensive player and best rookie.| Week | Offensive | Defensive | Rookie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Millon Mark Millon Mark Millon is an American lacrosse player currently playing for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.Millon was a college player at the University of Massachusetts, where he gained honors as a 3 time All American , leading UMass to three births in the NCAA tournament... |
Brian Dougherty Brian Dougherty Brian "Doc" Dougherty is a lacrosse goaltender. He attended The Episcopal Academy before attending University of Maryland. He is currently the head coach at Chestnut Hill College.... |
Michael Peyser |
| 2 | Gary Gait Gary Gait Gary Charles Gait is widely regarded as the best lacrosse player of all time, just above his twin brother Paul. He has starred at the NCAA level at Syracuse University, at the professional level in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse, and at the international level for the... |
Trevor Tierney | Mike Springer |
| 3 | Casey Powell 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... |
Jake Coon | Adam Doneger Adam Doneger Adam Donegar ss a former professional lacrosse player. He attended and played his college lacrosse at Johns Hopkins University where he was team Captain as a senior and a two-time First Team All-American.... |
| 4 | Mark Millon | Jamie Hanford | Ryan McClay |
| 5 | Conor Gill Conor Gill Conor Gill is a professional lacrosse player who had an exceptional collegiate career at the University of Virginia before going on to the professional ranks.-High school and collegiate career:... Jesse Hubbard Jesse Hubbard Jesse Hubbard is a former professional lacrosse player who played professional box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League and professional field lacrosse in the Major League Lacrosse... |
Peter Inge Peter Inge Peter Inge is a lacrosse player who was the first Australian to play in Major League Lacrosse, being drafted to the Boston Cannons in 2003.... |
Kevin Cassese Kevin Cassese Kevin Cassese is a professional lacrosse player with the Philadelphia Barrage, and Head Coach of the Lehigh University Men's lacrosse team.... |
| 6 | David Evans A.J. Haugen |
Chris Garrity Chris Garrity Chris Garrity is a professional lacrosse goaltender with the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse- Professional career :... |
Matt Hunter |
| 7 | Mike Regan Keith Cromwell |
Nicky Polanco Nicky Polanco Nickolas Polanco is an American lacrosse player. He currently plays defense for the Long Island Lizards. He is regarded as one of the best defensemen in MLL history... |
A.J. Shannon |
| 8 | Josh Coffman | Jamie Hanford | Kevin Cassese |
| 9 | Ryan Powell Ryan Powell (lacrosse) 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... |
Brian Carcaterra | Chris Garrity Adam Doneger |
| 10 | Tim Goettelmann | Greg Cattrano Greg Cattrano Greg "The Cat" Cattrano is a retired lacrosse goaltender, who is recognized as one of the most successful and accomplished goaltenders in the history of the sport.-High school career:... |
Chris Garrity |
| 11 | Casey Powell | Ryan McClay | Austin Garrison |