All Star Game

The 2004 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 :...

 was held at the Pepsi Center

Pepsi Center

Pepsi Center is a multi-purpose arena in Denver, Colorado, United States. The building is home to the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association, the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League, and the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League...

 in Denver on February 22, 2004. The East division defeated the West 19-15, and Buffalo's Mark Steenhuis

Mark Steenhuis

Mark Steenhuis is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse ....

 was named game MVP.

All-Star teams

Eastern Division starters		Western Division starters
Colin Doyle Colin Doyle (lacrosse) Colin "Popeye" Doyle is a lacrosse player an captain for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:... , Toronto		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... , Colorado
Blaine Manning Blaine Manning Blaine Manning is an indoor lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.. , Daily Gleaner-NLL career:... , Toronto		Tracey Kelusky Tracey Kelusky Tracey Kelusky is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League and the Peterborough Lakers of the Major Series Lacrosse... , Calgary
John Tavares John Tavares (lacrosse player) John Tavares is a professional box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League and mathematics teacher at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga Ontario, Canada. He attended D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY.Tavares has played his entire career with the Buffalo Bandits since... , Buffalo		Gavin Prout Gavin Prout Gavin Prout is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse... , Colorado
Pat Coyle Pat Coyle (lacrosse) Pat Coyle is a retired lacrosse player. In his National Lacrosse League career, Coyle played for the Detroit Turbos, the Ontario Raiders, the Toronto Rock, and the Colorado Mammoth... , Toronto		Jim Moss Jim Moss Jim Moss is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. Moss was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2003... , San Jose
Mike Hasen, Rochester		Andy Ogilvie, Vancouver
Pat O'Toole Pat O'Toole Patrick "Toole Time" O'Toole is the goaltending coach for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League and a retired goaltender... , Rochester (goalie)		Gee Nash Gord Nash Gord "Gee" Nash is a former goaltender with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Nash played four seasons with the New York Saints before they disbanded after the 2003 NLL season. He was subsequently signed by the Colorado Mammoth, where he played six seasons before retiring in 2009... , Colorado (goalie)
Eastern Division Reserves		Western Division Reserves
Mike Accursi Mike Accursi Mike Accursi is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He is also a teacher and lacrosse coach at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School in St... , Buffalo		Ted Dowling, Calgary
Jake Bergey Jake Bergey Jake Bergey is a retired lacrosse player. Bergey played ten seasons for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League. Bergey is the son of former NFL star Bill Bergey, and brother of fellow lacrosse player Josh Bergey.-NLL:Bergey joined the Philadelphia Wings in 1998... , Philadelphia		Mark Shepherd, Anaheim
Paul Cantabene, Philadelphia		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... , Colorado
Glenn Clark Glenn Clark Glenn Clark is the former head coach of the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League, and also a former NLL player. Clark played in the NLL from 1998-2006 for both the Rock and the Philadelphia Wings. With the Rock, Clark won five NLL Championships... , Toronto		Rob Kirkby, Calgary
Kyle Couling, Buffalo		Mike Law, Anaheim
Steve Dietrich Steve Dietrich Steve "Chugger" Dietrich is a former goaltender in the National Lacrosse League. Dietrich has played with the Edmonton Rush, Calgary Roughnecks, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Knighthawks, Detroit Turbos, Baltimore Thunder, and Toronto Rock.-Professional career:Dietrich played six seasons with each... , Buffalo (goalie)		Pat Maddalena, Arizona
Derek Malawsky Derek Malawsky Derek Malawsky is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League... , Rochester		Mike Miron Mike Miron Mike Miron is a former professional box lacrosse goaltender. In the National Lacrosse League he was a member of the Rochester Knighthawks, Arizona Sting, and the Columbus Landsharks.- References :... , Arizona (goalie)
Tom Marechek Tom Marechek Tom "Hollywood" Marechek is a retired professional lacrosse player. He currently coaches the Friends School of Baltimore's boys' varsity lacrosse team in Baltimore, Maryland... , Philadelphia		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... , Anaheim
Jeff Ratcliffe Jeff Ratcliffe Jeff Ratcliffe is a former lacrosse player for the New York Titans and the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League... , Philadelphia		Josh Sanderson Josh Sanderson Josh "Shooter" Sanderson is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.... , San Jose
Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse .... , Buffalo		Dan Stroup, Vancouver
Andrew Turner Andrew Turner (lacrosse) Andrew Turner is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League.He plays for the Victoria Shamrocks in the Western Lacrosse Association during the summer. He has been named Best Defensive Player three times in 2001, 2003, and in 2005... , Rochester		Kaleb Toth Kaleb Toth Kaleb Toth is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... , Calgary
Jim Veltman Jim Veltman Jim "Scoop" Veltman is a former lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock, the Ontario Raiders, and the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League... , Toronto		Cam Woods Cam Woods Cam Woods is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Woods tied with Taylor Wray for the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004.... , San Jose

Awards

Award	Winner	Team
MVP Award National Lacrosse League MVP Award The Reebok National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his team's success...	Jim Veltman Jim Veltman Jim "Scoop" Veltman is a former lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock, the Ontario Raiders, and the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League...	Toronto
Rookie of the Year Award	Taylor Wray Taylor Wray Taylor Wray is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League...	Calgary
Les Bartley Award Les Bartley Award The Les Bartley Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League head coach of the year. The award was simply called the Head Coach of the Year award until 2004, when the award was renamed in honour of Les Bartley, the winningest coach in NLL history....  (Coach of the Year)	Paul Day	Rochester
GM of the Year Award National Lacrosse League GM of the Year Award The General Manager of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League general manager who has done the best job of ensuring his team's success.-Past winners:...	John Mouradian John Mouradian John Mouradian is Head Coach and General Manager of the Philadelphia Wings.Mouradian's National Lacrosse League experience as a General Manager dates back to 1992 with the expansion Buffalo Bandits. With the Bandits from 1992 to 1997 won the league's championship three times and made the playoffs...	San Jose
Executive of the Year Award National Lacrosse League Executive of the Year Award The Executive of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League executive who is chosen as having the most positive impact on his or her team.-Past winners:...	Steve Govett	Colorado
Defensive Player of the Year Award	Cam Woods Cam Woods Cam Woods is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Woods tied with Taylor Wray for the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004....  (tie)	San Jose
	Taylor Wray Taylor Wray Taylor Wray is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League...	Calgary
Goaltender of the Year Award National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award The National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the best NLL goaltender of the year.In the 2008 season, the award was sponsored by the US Navy and was known as the "US Navy Goaltender of the Year award". In the 2007 season, it was the "Progressive National Lacrosse...	Gord Nash Gord Nash Gord "Gee" Nash is a former goaltender with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Nash played four seasons with the New York Saints before they disbanded after the 2003 NLL season. He was subsequently signed by the Colorado Mammoth, where he played six seasons before retiring in 2009...	Colorado
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:...	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...  (tie)	Colorado
	Peter Lough Peter Lough Peter Lough is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:...	Arizona
Championship Game MVP	Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor is a goaltender for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League...	Calgary

Weekly Awards

The NLL gives out awards weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best defensive player, and best rookie.

Week	Overall	Offensive	Defensive	Rookie
1	No awards given
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...	Gary Gait	Mike Miron Mike Miron Mike Miron is a former professional box lacrosse goaltender. In the National Lacrosse League he was a member of the Rochester Knighthawks, Arizona Sting, and the Columbus Landsharks.- References :...	AJ Shannon
3	Ted Dowling	John Grant, Jr. John Grant, Jr. (lacrosse player) John Christopher Grant, Jr. is a professional lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League and the Long Island Lizards in Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:...	Matt King	Randy Daly
4	Blaine Manning Blaine Manning Blaine Manning is an indoor lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.. , Daily Gleaner-NLL career:...	Blaine Manning	Andy Ogilvie	Craig Conn Craig Conn Craig Conn is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.-High school career:...
5	Mike Regan Mike Regan Mike Regan is a retired lacrosse player. He played for the Albany Attack, San Jose Stealth, and the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, and the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse....	Mike Regan	Brandon Miller	Nick Patterson
6	John Tavares John Tavares (lacrosse player) John Tavares is a professional box lacrosse player in the National Lacrosse League and mathematics teacher at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga Ontario, Canada. He attended D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY.Tavares has played his entire career with the Buffalo Bandits since...	Shawn Williams	Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor is a goaltender for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League...	Steve Hoar
7	Dallas Eliuk Dallas Eliuk Dallas Eliuk is a former goaltender and assistant coach in the National Lacrosse League. Prior to starting his coaching career for the Portland LumberJax in the 2009 season, Eliuk played 15 seasons for the Philadelphia Wings before being traded to the LumberJax, where he played for three seasons...	Derek Malawsky Derek Malawsky Derek Malawsky is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League...	Dallas Eliuk	Taylor Wray Taylor Wray Taylor Wray is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League...
8	John Tavares	Jeff Ratcliffe	Pat O'Toole Pat O'Toole Patrick "Toole Time" O'Toole is the goaltending coach for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League and a retired goaltender...	Ryan Ward Ryan Ward Ryan Ward is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. He was traded from the Minnesota Swarm to Edmonton in the off-season of the 2009 season....
9	Dan Teat	Dan Teat	Cam Woods Cam Woods Cam Woods is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Woods tied with Taylor Wray for the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004....	AJ Shannon
10	Curtis Palidwor	Shawn Williams	Curtis Palidwor	Scott Evans Scott Evans (lacrosse player) Scott Evans is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League. Evans also plays for the Peterborough Lakers of Major Series Lacrosse in the summer, and won the Mann Cup with the Lakers in both 2004 and 2006.-Professional career:In 2003, Evans was drafted by the Rochester...
11	Mike Miron	Pat Maddalena	Mike Miron	Cam Bergman
12	Jim Veltman Jim Veltman Jim "Scoop" Veltman is a former lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock, the Ontario Raiders, and the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League...	Jim Veltman	Dwight Maetche	Scott Evans
13	Shawn Williams	Shawn Williams	Peter Lough	Chris Cercy
14	Jim Veltman	Colin Doyle Colin Doyle (lacrosse) Colin "Popeye" Doyle is a lacrosse player an captain for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:...	Dallas Eliuk	Ryan Ward
15	Shawn Williams	Shawn Williams	Pat O'Toole Pat O'Toole Patrick "Toole Time" O'Toole is the goaltending coach for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League and a retired goaltender...	Curtis Smith
16	Shawn Williams	Shawn Williams	Pat O'Toole	Brad MacDonald

Monthly Awards

Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.

Month	Overall	Rookie
Jan	Gavin Prout Gavin Prout Gavin Prout is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse...	Craig Conn
Feb	John Tavares	Craig Conn
Mar	Jim Veltman	Taylor Wray

Statistics Leaders

Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records.

Stat	Player	Team	Number
Goals	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...	Colorado	55
Assists	Josh Sanderson Josh Sanderson Josh "Shooter" Sanderson is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League....	San Jose	61
Points	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...	Colorado	93
Penalty Minutes	Troy Bonterre	Arizona	73
Loose Balls	Jim Veltman Jim Veltman Jim "Scoop" Veltman is a former lacrosse player who played for the Toronto Rock, the Ontario Raiders, and the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League...	Toronto	179
Save Pct	Gee Nash Gord Nash Gord "Gee" Nash is a former goaltender with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League. Nash played four seasons with the New York Saints before they disbanded after the 2003 NLL season. He was subsequently signed by the Colorado Mammoth, where he played six seasons before retiring in 2009...	Colorado	79.0

External links

• 2004 Archive at the Outsider's Guide to the NLL