2007 NLL season
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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
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and the New York Titans
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was held at the Rose Garden Arena
in Portland, Oregon
on March 10, 2007. The East won the game 20-16, on the strength of Mark Steenhuis
' six goals. Steenhuis was named game MVP. Steenhuis was also named game MVP in the 2004
All-Star game, and became the first player in NLL history to be named All-Star Game MVP twice. The game was broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio
; Travis Demers and Martin Wright called the action.
* Unable to play due to personal reasons
** Unable to play due to injury
*** Unable to play due to family commitments
Second Team
Blue Cross Arena
The Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial is a multi-purpose indoor arena, located in Rochester, New York. Its maximum seating capacity is 13,000...
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Team Movement
The 2007 season features two new expansion teams, both in the East Division: the Chicago ShamroxChicago Shamrox
The Chicago Shamrox were a professional lacrosse team that played in the National Lacrosse League in the 2007 and 2008 NLL seasons. Home matches were played at the Sears Centre in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The team's ownership group was headed by Kevin Loughery Jr., the son of...
and the New York Titans
New York Titans (NLL)
The New York Titans were a professional lacrosse team based in the New York metropolitan area. The team was a member of the Eastern Division of the National Lacrosse League from 2006 to 2009...
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Rule Changes
A number of rule changes were made for the 2007 season. The main changes are:- Cross-checks to the head are more severely punished
- Cross-checking a player without the ball is now illegal
- Scoring from behind the net is now allowed, provided there is no contact between the ball and the goalie or his equipment (this effectively allows the "Air Gait" move invented by 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...
) - When a penalty shot is awarded, the coach can choose any player on the team to take the shot
Milestones
- January 6:
- Chicago and New York played their first ever games
- Chicago recorded its first win and first home win
- New York's first goal was scored by Gewas Schindler
- Chicago's first goal was scored by Jason Clark
- EdmontonEdmonton RushThe Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
won its first ever home game, defeating the Philadelphia WingsPhiladelphia WingsThe Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
13-12
- January 12: San JoseSan Jose StealthThe 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...
beat CalgaryCalgary RoughnecksThe 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...
17-16 in overtime in the longest game in NLL history. The game lasted 71 minutes and 42 seconds before Luke WilesLuke WilesLuke Wiles is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays forward for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. Wiles was named to the 2006 NLL All-Rookie Team...
scored at 11:42 of overtime, narrowly beating the old record of 70:45 during an ArizonaArizona StingThe Arizona Sting was a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. They played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from 2001 to 2003 as the Columbus Landsharks. On August 28, 2003, it was announced that the team was relocating to Glendale, Arizona...
-AnaheimAnaheim StormThe Anaheim Storm was a member of the National Lacrosse League. They played at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. They were the New Jersey Storm from the 2002 season to 2003. Starting for the 2004 season the team relocated to Anaheim, California...
game in 20042004 NLL season-All Star Game:The 2004 All-Star Game was held at the Pepsi Center in Denver on February 22, 2004. The East division defeated the West 19-15, and Buffalo's Mark Steenhuis was named game MVP.-All-Star teams:-Awards:-Weekly Awards:...
. - January 20: New York records its first win and first home win at Madison Square GardenMadison Square GardenMadison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
with a 11-9 victory over the Chicago Shamrox. The game is also the first loss for the Shamrox. - January 26: New York plays their first game at Nassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumNassau Veterans Memorial ColiseumThe Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Uniondale, New York, United States. Home to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League, the Coliseum is located approximately east of New York City on Long Island...
, losing 16-11 to the Philadelphia Wings. The New York Titans will split their home games between the Coliseum and Madison Square Garden. - January 27: Rochester Knighthawk star John Grant Jr. sets a new NLL record for points in a single game with 15 (9 goals, 6 assists) in a 22-18 defeat of the New York Titans.
- February 22: After a 12-9 loss to Toronto, the Calgary Roughnecks fired head coach Chris Hall, the only coach in team history.
- March 24: Calgary teammates Kaleb TothKaleb TothKaleb Toth is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:...
and Tracey KeluskyTracey KeluskyTracey Kelusky is a lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League and the Peterborough Lakers of the Major Series Lacrosse...
both reach 500 career points in the same game, as Jeff Dowling wins his first game as head coach. - March 31:
- Rochester beats Philadelphia 12-10 in Rochester, setting a new franchise record with their ninth consecutive win.
- The 1,000th regular-season game in league history is played at Xcel Energy CenterXcel Energy CenterThe Xcel Energy Center is a multi-purpose arena located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is named for its locally-based corporate sponsor Xcel Energy. With an official capacity of 18,064, the arena has four spectator levels: one suite level and three general seating levels. The arena is owned by the...
in Saint PaulSaint Paul, MinnesotaSaint Paul is the capital and second-most populous city of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The city lies mostly on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the area surrounding its point of confluence with the Minnesota River, and adjoins Minneapolis, the state's largest city...
,, with Colorado defeating Minnesota 11-9.
- April 6: The Calgary Roughnecks play their 100th game in franchise history against the Edmonton Rush at the Pengrowth SaddledomePengrowth SaddledomeThe Scotiabank Saddledome is the primary indoor arena of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It has a seating capacity of 19,289 people.Located on the Stampede Grounds, on the east end of downtown Calgary, the Saddledome was built in 1983 to replace the Stampede Corral as the home of the Calgary Flames of...
in CalgaryCalgaryCalgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
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All Star Game
The 2007 All-Star GameNational 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 Rose Garden Arena
Rose Garden Arena
Rose Garden, commonly known as the Rose Garden Arena, is the primary indoor sports arena in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is suitable for large indoor events of all sorts, including basketball, ice hockey, rodeos, circuses, conventions, ice shows, concerts, and dramatic productions...
in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
on March 10, 2007. The East won the game 20-16, on the strength of 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 ....
' six goals. Steenhuis was named game MVP. Steenhuis was also named game MVP in the 2004
2004 NLL season
-All Star Game:The 2004 All-Star Game was held at the Pepsi Center in Denver on February 22, 2004. The East division defeated the West 19-15, and Buffalo's Mark Steenhuis was named game MVP.-All-Star teams:-Awards:-Weekly Awards:...
All-Star game, and became the first player in NLL history to be named All-Star Game MVP twice. The game was broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
; Travis Demers and Martin Wright called the action.
All-Star teams
| Eastern Division starters | Western Division starters |
|---|---|
| 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:... , Rochester |
Dan Carey Dan Carey Dan Carey is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Carey was selected in the first round by the Colorado Mammoth in the 2005 NLL Entry Draft after playing one season at Canisius College... , Colorado |
| 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 |
Dan Dawson Dan Dawson Dan Dawson is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:... , Arizona |
| Thomas Hajek Thomas Hajek Thomas Hajek is a Slovakian-Canadian lacrosse player from St. Catharines, Ontario, who plays for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League.-College career:... , Philadelphia |
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... , Edmonton * |
| 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.... , Chicago |
Taylor Wray Taylor Wray Taylor Wray is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League... , Calgary |
| Geoff Snider Geoff Snider Geoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player... , Philadelphia |
Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill is a Canadian lacrosse player. He currently plays in the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton Nationals.-High school career:... , Portland ** |
| Matt Roik Matt Roik Matt Roik is from Dunnville, ON is a professional lacrosse goaltender for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League... , Philadelphia (goalie) |
Rob Blasdell Rob Blasdell Rob "Blazer" Blasdell is a lacrosse goaltender who plays for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... , Arizona (goalie) |
| Eastern Division Reserves | Western Division Reserves |
| 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... , New York |
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:... , San Jose |
| Aaron Wilson Aaron Wilson Aaron Wilson is a lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League.Wilson began his career with the Toronto Rock. After six seasons with the Rock, including a Championship in 2005, Wilson was traded to the Rochester Knighthawks... , Toronto |
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 |
| Ryan Boyle Ryan Boyle Ryan J. Boyle is a lacrosse player who plays professional field lacrosse for the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse . He most recently played professional box lacrosse for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League until his release in 2011... , New York |
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 |
| Scott Evans, Rochester | Jeff Zywicki Jeff Zywicki Jeff Zywicki is a professional lacrosse player from Ottawa, Ontario. He is currently a member of the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of the Major League Lacrosse... , San Jose |
| Josh Sanderson Josh Sanderson Josh "Shooter" Sanderson is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.... , Toronto |
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... , Portland |
| 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.... , Minnesota |
Chris Gill, Edmonton *** |
| Shawn Williams, Rochester | Lewis Ratcliff Lewis Ratcliff Lewis Ratcliff is a lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.-NLL career:Ratcliff was drafted 49th overall by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2001 NLL entry draft. In 2004, the Roughnecks won the Champion's Cup, defeating the Buffalo Bandits in Buffalo... , Calgary |
| Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He was selected to play in the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game in both 2004 and 2005 Cousins plays for the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA in the offseason.Cousins was awarded the National... , Minnesota |
John Gallant John Gallant John Gallant is a lacrosse player and captain of the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League.Before signing on with the Colorado Mammoth, Gallant played for the Washington Power for one season... , Colorado |
| 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 |
Pat Jones, Portland |
| Pat McCready Pat McCready Pat McCready is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.-NLL career:McCready made his professional lacrosse debut in 1996 with the Charlotte Cobras... , Buffalo |
Peter Lough Peter Lough Peter Lough is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... , Arizona (Starting in place of Turner) |
| Steve Toll Steve Toll Steve Toll is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. Toll has won four NLL Championships with the Toronto Rock, as well as one NLL Championship with the Rochester Knighthawks.... , Rochester |
Josh Sims Josh Sims Joshua S. "Josh" Sims is a professional lacrosse player who last played field lacrosse with the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse in 2010 and box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League with the Philadelphia Wings in 2010. He starred as a member of the Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse team... , Colorado (Starting in place of Merrill) |
| Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (lacrosse) Brandon Miller is a goaltender for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, and the Brampton Excelsiors in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Major Series, with whom he has been a part of two Mann Cup winning teams.-National Lacrosse League:Miller started his career in 2001 with the... , Chicago (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) |
| Richard Morgan, Portland (replacing Merrill) | |
| Jimmy Quinlan, Edmonton (replacing Gill) | |
| Bruce Alexander, Portland (replacing Turner) |
Annual
| Award | Winner | Team |
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| 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... |
John Grant, Jr. | Rochester |
| Rookie of the Year Award | Ryan Benesch Ryan Benesch Ryan Benesch is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League... |
Toronto |
| 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) |
Ed Comeau | 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:... |
Marty O'Neill | Minnesota |
| Tom Borrelli Award Tom Borrelli Award The Tom Borrelli Award is presented by the National Lacrosse League to "the league's most outstanding newspaper writer or columnist". The award is named for Tom Borrelli , a writer for The Buffalo News who covered the Buffalo Bandits from the team's inception in 1992 to his death in 2008... |
Ty Pilson | Calgary |
| 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:... |
Dave Zygaj | Buffalo |
| Defensive Player of the Year Award | Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins Ryan Cousins is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He was selected to play in the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game in both 2004 and 2005 Cousins plays for the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA in the offseason.Cousins was awarded the National... |
Minnesota |
| Transition Player of the Year Award National Lacrosse League Transition Player of the Year Award The Transition Player of the Year Award is given annually to the National Lacrosse League player who is chosen as the best transition player. This award debuted after the 2007 NLL season.-Past winners:... |
Steve Toll Steve Toll Steve Toll is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. Toll has won four NLL Championships with the Toronto Rock, as well as one NLL Championship with the Rochester Knighthawks.... |
Rochester |
| 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... |
Anthony Cosmo | San Jose |
| 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:... |
Tracy Kelusky | Calgary |
| Championship Game MVP | John Grant, Jr. | Rochester |
All-Pro Teams
First Team- John Tavares, Buffalo
- John Grant, Jr., Rochester
- Dan DawsonDan DawsonDan Dawson is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:...
, Arizona - Steve TollSteve TollSteve Toll is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. Toll has won four NLL Championships with the Toronto Rock, as well as one NLL Championship with the Rochester Knighthawks....
, Rochester - Ryan CousinsRyan CousinsRyan Cousins is a lacrosse player for the Rochester Knighthawks in the National Lacrosse League. He was selected to play in the National Lacrosse League All-Star Game in both 2004 and 2005 Cousins plays for the Victoria Shamrocks of the WLA in the offseason.Cousins was awarded the National...
, Minnesota - Anthony Cosmo, San Jose
Second Team
- Gavin ProutGavin ProutGavin 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 - Colin DoyleColin 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:...
, San Jose - Casey PowellCasey PowellCasey 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...
, New York - Lewis RatcliffLewis RatcliffLewis Ratcliff is a lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.-NLL career:Ratcliff was drafted 49th overall by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2001 NLL entry draft. In 2004, the Roughnecks won the Champion's Cup, defeating the Buffalo Bandits in Buffalo...
, Calgary - Shawn Williams, Rochester
- Nick PattersonNick PattersonNick Patterson is a goaltender for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League. Patterson has won the Defensive Player of the Week award four times, and was named to the second All-Pro team in both 2006 and 2007.-NLL:-References:...
, Minnesota
All-Rookie Team
- Ryan BeneschRyan BeneschRyan Benesch is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League...
, Toronto - Geoff SniderGeoff SniderGeoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player...
, Philadelphia - Athan IannucciAthan IannucciJonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St...
, Philadelphia - Bill McGloneBill McGloneBill McGlone is a professional lacrosse player. McGlone plays for the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.-Collegiate career:3605287905...
, Chicago - Nenad GajicNenad GajicNenad Gajic is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League and the New Westminster Salmonbellies of the Western Lacrosse Association.-Lacrosse career:...
, Colorado - Jamie ShewchukJamie ShewchukJamie Shewchuk is a lacrosse player on the Minnesota Swarm. Shewchuk was the Colorado Mammoth's number 25 overall pick for the 2006 draft....
, Colorado
Weekly Awards
The NLL gives out awards weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best transition player (new for 2007), best defensive player, and best rookie.| Month | Week | Overall | Offensive | Defensive | Transition | Rookie |
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| December | 1 | Brian Langtry | Brian Langtry | 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... |
Josh Sims Josh Sims Joshua S. "Josh" Sims is a professional lacrosse player who last played field lacrosse with the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse in 2010 and box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League with the Philadelphia Wings in 2010. He starred as a member of the Princeton Tigers men's lacrosse team... |
Jed Prossner |
| January | 2 | 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... |
Chris Gill | Brandon Miller Brandon Miller (lacrosse) Brandon Miller is a goaltender for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, and the Brampton Excelsiors in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Major Series, with whom he has been a part of two Mann Cup winning teams.-National Lacrosse League:Miller started his career in 2001 with the... |
Josh Sims | Bill McGlone Bill McGlone Bill McGlone is a professional lacrosse player. McGlone plays for the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.-Collegiate career:3605287905... |
| 3 | 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... |
Jeff Zywicki | 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... |
Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill is a Canadian lacrosse player. He currently plays in the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton Nationals.-High school career:... |
Kyle Wailes Kyle Wailes Kyle Wailes is a Canadian indoor lacrosse player. Wailes plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League... |
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| 4 | Rob Blasdell Rob Blasdell Rob "Blazer" Blasdell is a lacrosse goaltender who plays for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... |
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... |
Rob Blasdell | 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 .... |
Ryan Benesch Ryan Benesch Ryan Benesch is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League... |
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| 5 | 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:... |
John Grant, Jr. | Brandon Miller | Geoff Snider Geoff Snider Geoff Snider is a Canadian lacrosse player from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known as a dominant faceoff man and a very physical player... |
Athan Iannucci Athan Iannucci Jonathan "Athan" Iannucci is a professional lacrosse player. He played collegiate lacrosse at Hofstra University. Iannucci plays professional lacrosse for the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Toronto Nationals of Major League Lacrosse. He was a member of the now defunct St... |
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| February | 6 | Bob Watson Bob Watson (lacrosse) Bob "Whipper" Watson is a former goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League and is regarded as one of the best goaltenders ever to play indoor lacrosse Watson won six NLL Championships with the Rock, and was named Championship Game MVP in both 2003 and 2011. Watson was named... |
Dan Dawson Dan Dawson Dan Dawson is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse.-NLL career:... |
Bob Watson | Josh Sims | Jamie Shewchuk |
| 7 | John Tavares | John Tavares | Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor Curtis Palidwor is a goaltender for the Calgary Roughnecks in the National Lacrosse League... |
Mark Steenhuis | Ian Llord Ian Llord Ian Llord is a professional lacrosse player who plays for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League.-Junior:Llord played for the St. Catharines Athletics of the Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League... |
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| 8 | 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... |
Dan Dawson | Steve Dietrich | Nenad Gajic Nenad Gajic Nenad Gajic is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League and the New Westminster Salmonbellies of the Western Lacrosse Association.-Lacrosse career:... |
Kyle Wailes | |
| 9 | John Grant, Jr. | John Grant, Jr. | Gee Nash | Pat McCready | Cody Jacobs | |
| March | 10 | John Tavares | John Tavares | Peter Lough Peter Lough Peter Lough is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League.-Professional career:... |
Steve Toll Steve Toll Steve Toll is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League. Toll has won four NLL Championships with the Toronto Rock, as well as one NLL Championship with the Rochester Knighthawks.... |
Brendan Mundorf Brendan Mundorf Brendan Mundorf is a lacrosse player who plays for the Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse and the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.-College career:... |
| 11 | No awards given due to All-Star Game | |||||
| 12 | Gary Rosyski | Gary Rosyski | Curtis Palidwor | Mark Steenhuis | Ryan Benesch | |
| 13 | John Tavares | John Tavares | Bob Watson Bob Watson (lacrosse) Bob "Whipper" Watson is a former goaltender for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League and is regarded as one of the best goaltenders ever to play indoor lacrosse Watson won six NLL Championships with the Rock, and was named Championship Game MVP in both 2003 and 2011. Watson was named... |
Mark Steenhuis | Ryan Benesch | |
| April | 14 | Dan Dawson | Dan Dawson | Bob Watson | Brett Bucktooth | Mike McLellan Mike McLellan Mike McLellan is a indoor lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush in the National Lacrosse League and an outdoor lacrosse player formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse... |
| 15 | Steve Dietrich | John Grant, Jr. | Steve Dietrich | Mark Steenhuis | Athan Iannucci | |
| 16 | Luke Wiles Luke Wiles Luke Wiles is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays forward for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. Wiles was named to the 2006 NLL All-Rookie Team... |
Luke Wiles | Nick Patterson Nick Patterson Nick Patterson is a goaltender for the Minnesota Swarm in the National Lacrosse League. Patterson has won the Defensive Player of the Week award four times, and was named to the second All-Pro team in both 2006 and 2007.-NLL:-References:... |
Steve Toll | Matt Zash Matt Zash Matt Zash is a lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League, and for the Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.-Collegiate:... |
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Monthly Awards
Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.| Month | Overall | Rookie |
|---|---|---|
| January | Rob Blasdell | Geoff Snider |
| February | Gee Nash | Nenad Gajic |
| March | John Tavares | Ryan Benesch |
Statistics Leaders
Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records.| Stat | Player | Team | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 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:... |
Rochester | 51 |
| Assists | John Tavares | Buffalo | 61 |
| Points | John Grant, Jr. | Rochester | 111 |
| Penalty Minutes | Scott Ditzell | Rochester | 68 |
| Shots on Goal | Lewis Ratcliff Lewis Ratcliff Lewis Ratcliff is a lacrosse player who plays for the Washington Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.-NLL career:Ratcliff was drafted 49th overall by the Calgary Roughnecks in the 2001 NLL entry draft. In 2004, the Roughnecks won the Champion's Cup, defeating the Buffalo Bandits in Buffalo... |
Calgary | 203 |
| Loose Balls | Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill Brodie Merrill is a Canadian lacrosse player. He currently plays in the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and Major League Lacrosse for the Hamilton Nationals.-High school career:... |
Portland | 196 |
| Save Pct | Anthony Cosmo | San Jose | 79.2 |
| GAA | Anthony Cosmo | San Jose | 10.22 |