Dallas Eliuk
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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. Eliuk won four championships with the Wings, was named to the All-Pro team nine times, and retires as the league's all-time leader in saves. Because of his success in Philadelphia and his longevity, he is considered a legend in indoor lacrosse, one of the best goalies ever to play the game.
Eliuk and Jim Veltman
were inducted into the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame
in March, 2009.
In January 2005, when the Wings were in Anaheim for a game against the Storm
, several members of the team, including Eliuk, went to a taping of the game show The Price Is Right
. Eliuk was chosen to participate, and won a world-map lithograph, some dinnerware, and an exercise machine. The episode aired on February 11, 2005.
Eliuk married Portland entertainer Daria O'Neill
on December 31, 2007.
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...
. Prior to starting his coaching career for the Portland LumberJax
Portland Lumberjax
The Portland LumberJax were a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League , which started playing in the 2006 season and ended operations after the 2009 season. Announced by the NLL on May 11, 2005, the LumberJax played their home games at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon...
in the 2009 season
2009 NLL season
-Pre-season:* August 19, 2008: The NLL announced that the Minnesota Swarm would be moving from the East division to the West division, giving the West six teams to the East's seven....
, Eliuk played 15 seasons for the Philadelphia Wings
Philadelphia Wings
The 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....
before being traded to the LumberJax, where he played for three seasons. Eliuk won four championships with the Wings, was named to the All-Pro team nine times, and retires as the league's all-time leader in saves. Because of his success in Philadelphia and his longevity, he is considered a legend in indoor lacrosse, one of the best goalies ever to play the game.
Eliuk and 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...
were inducted into the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame
National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame
The National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame was established on June 16, 2005. The National Lacrosse League has 7 teams in the United States and 3 in Canada...
in March, 2009.
In January 2005, when the Wings were in Anaheim for a game against the Storm
Anaheim Storm
The 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...
, several members of the team, including Eliuk, went to a taping of the game show The Price Is Right
The Price Is Right
The Price Is Right is a television game show franchise originally produced by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman, and created by Bob Stewart, and is currently produced and owned by FremantleMedia. The franchise centers on television game shows, but also includes merchandise such as video games, printed...
. Eliuk was chosen to participate, and won a world-map lithograph, some dinnerware, and an exercise machine. The episode aired on February 11, 2005.
Eliuk married Portland entertainer Daria O'Neill
Daria O'Neill
Daria Eliuk is a radio and television personality and an entertainer in Portland, Oregon, United States. With a background in theatre, she is known for her irreverent humor, sharp wit, and sexy style. Her first major media roles were as a morning host on local radio station KNRK and as a weather...
on December 31, 2007.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | Min | GA | Sv | GAA | Sv % | GP | Min | GA | Sv | GAA | Sv % | ||
| 1991 | Philadelphia | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 1992 | Philadelphia | 8 | 448 | 102 | 312 | 13.66 | 75.36% | 3 | 142 | 21 | 96 | 8.87 | 82.05% | ||
| 1993 | Philadelphia | 8 | 443 | 89 | 274 | 12.05 | 75.48% | 2 | 92 | 14 | 52 | 9.13 | 78.79% | ||
| 1994 | Philadelphia | 7 | 316 | 62 | 211 | 11.77 | 77.29% | 2 | 109 | 21 | 67 | 11.56 | 76.14% | ||
| 1995 | Philadelphia | 7 | 391 | 68 | 240 | 10.43 | 77.92% | 2 | 121 | 30 | 72 | 14.88 | 70.59% | ||
| 1996 | Philadelphia | 10 | 502 | 91 | 284 | 10.88 | 75.73% | 2 | 119 | 23 | 80 | 11.60 | 77.67% | ||
| 1997 | Philadelphia | 8 | 476 | 81 | 299 | 10.21 | 78.68% | 1 | 60 | 15 | 35 | 15.00 | 70.00% | ||
| 1998 | Philadelphia | 12 | 636 | 133 | 435 | 12.55 | 76.58% | 3 | 177 | 35 | 108 | 11.86 | 75.52% | ||
| 1999 | Philadelphia | 12 | 699 | 146 | 474 | 12.53 | 76.45% | 1 | 60 | 13 | 46 | 13.00 | 77.97% | ||
| 2000 | Philadelphia | 10 | 580 | 130 | 419 | 13.44 | 76.32% | 1 | 60 | 14 | 29 | 14.00 | 67.44% | ||
| 2001 | Philadelphia | 14 | 747 | 149 | 504 | 11.96 | 77.18% | 2 | 119 | 19 | 75 | 9.54 | 79.79% | ||
| 2002 | Philadelphia | 14 | 598 | 140 | 424 | 14.04 | 75.18% | 1 | 59 | 12 | 45 | 12.20 | 78.95% | ||
| 2003 | Philadelphia | 16 | 899 | 196 | 608 | 13.09 | 75.62% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2004 | Philadelphia | 16 | 726 | 140 | 439 | 11.57 | 75.82% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2005 | Philadelphia | 16 | 662 | 141 | 449 | 12.77 | 76.10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2006 | Portland | 13 | 616 | 114 | 377 | 11.10 | 76.78% | 1 | 58 | 13 | 31 | 13.39 | 70.45% | ||
| 2007 | Portland | 16 | 718 | 146 | 452 | 12.20 | 75.59% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2008 | Portland | 16 | 255 | 53 | 155 | 12.45 | 74.52% | 3 | 48 | 9 | 38 | 11.37 | 80.85% | ||
| NLL Totals | 213 | 9,714 | 1,981 | 6,356 | 12.24 | 76.24%!! 24 !! 1,224 !! 239 !! 774 !! 11.71 !! 76.41% | |||||||||