Paul Cantabene
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Paul Cantabene is a retired professional lacrosse player. He was a renowned faceoff specialist.
then Loyola College in Maryland
, where he was an All-American lacrosse player.
, he made his professional lacrosse debut in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League with the Baltimore Thunder
. He followed the franchise on its relocation to Pittsburgh
and back to Washington
. He then played out the rest of his indoor lacrosse career, until 2004
, with the Philadelphia Wings
.
Cantabene joined the Baltimore Bayhawks
in the inaugural season
of the Major League Lacrosse
. He remained with the team though 2005
, helping the Bayhawks capture the Steinfeld Cup
in both 2002 and 2005. In 2002
, he was given the Major League Lacrosse Iron Lizard of the Year Award
the player who "most embodied the traits of toughness, tenacity and determination regardless of pain or injury during season." In 2006
, he was traded to the Philadelphia Barrage
where he captured his third Steinfeld Cup
victory. He retired from the Major League Lacrosse
after the season.
Currently, Cantabene is an Associate Athletic Director and Head Lacrosse Coach at Stevenson University, formerly called Villa Julie College
.
Career
Cantabene attended Irondequoit High SchoolIrondequoit High School
Irondequoit High School is a public high school in the town of Irondequoit, New York, a major suburb of Rochester, New York.-History:Irondequoit District Number 3 renamed their original Irondequoit Union Free School as Irondequoit High School in 1924. A larger property, the Williams farm, was...
then Loyola College in Maryland
Loyola College in Maryland
Loyola University Maryland is a Roman Catholic, Jesuit private university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Established as Loyola College in Maryland by John Early and eight other members of the Society of Jesus in 1852, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges...
, where he was an All-American lacrosse player.
Professional career
In 19941994 MILL season
-Awards:-Weekly Awards:In 1994, the MILL began awarding "Player of the Week" honours.-Monthly Awards:An award is also given out monthly for the best overall player.-All-Pro Teams:First Team:*Gary Gait, Philadelphia*Paul Gait, Philadelphia...
, he made his professional lacrosse debut in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League with the Baltimore Thunder
Baltimore Thunder
The Baltimore Thunder were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 1987 until 1999. They were based in Baltimore, Maryland, and won the first Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League championship in 1987...
. He followed the franchise on its relocation to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh CrosseFire
The Pittsburgh CrosseFire were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 2000 NLL season. They were based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The franchise started out as the Baltimore Thunder before moving to Pittsburgh. After a single season, they moved again to Washington, becoming the...
and back to Washington
Washington Power
The Washington Power were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 2001 and 2002 seasons. After the inaugural championship in 1987 in Baltimore through 1999 and an unsuccessful stint in Pittsburgh , the franchise moved to Washington, D.C. in 2001...
. He then played out the rest of his indoor lacrosse career, until 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:...
, with 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....
.
Cantabene joined the Baltimore Bayhawks
Baltimore Bayhawks
The Chesapeake Bayhawks are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Annapolis, Maryland. They have played in the MLL since the 2001 season. From the league's inception in 2001 through 2005, they were in the National Division and from 2006 to 2008, they were in the...
in the inaugural season
2001 MLL season
The 2001 Major League Lacrosse season was the 1st season of the league. The season began on June 7 and concluded with the championship game on September 3, 2001.-General information:...
of 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 :...
. He remained with the team though 2005
2005 MLL season
2005 Major League Lacrosse season was the 5th season of the league. The season began on May 20 and concluded with the championship game on August 21, 2005...
, helping the Bayhawks capture the Steinfeld Cup
Steinfeld Cup
The Steinfeld Cup is the trophy given annually to the winners ofthe New Balance Major League Lacrosse Championship. It is named after MLL founder Jake Steinfeld...
in both 2002 and 2005. In 2002
2002 MLL season
2002 Major League Lacrosse season was the 2nd season of the league. The season began on June 6 and concluded with the championship game on September 1, 2002.-General information:Baltimore moved its home games to Ravens Stadium...
, he was given the Major League Lacrosse 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....
the player who "most embodied the traits of toughness, tenacity and determination regardless of pain or injury during season." In 2006
2006 MLL season
2006 Major League Lacrosse season was the 6th season of the league. The season began on May 20 and concluded with the championship game on August 27, 2006.-General information:...
, he was traded 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...
where he captured his third Steinfeld Cup
Steinfeld Cup
The Steinfeld Cup is the trophy given annually to the winners ofthe New Balance Major League Lacrosse Championship. It is named after MLL founder Jake Steinfeld...
victory. He retired from 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 :...
after the season.
Currently, Cantabene is an Associate Athletic Director and Head Lacrosse Coach at Stevenson University, formerly called Villa Julie College
Villa Julie College
Stevenson University is a private, independent, coeducational, liberal arts college is located in the Greenspring Valley area of Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The University has two campuses, one in Stevenson and one in Owings Mills, with approximately 3,400 undergraduate and graduate...
.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 1994 | Baltimore | 8 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1995 | Baltimore | 8 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1996 | Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1997 | Baltimore | 9 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 59 | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1998 | Baltimore | 11 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 77 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | Baltimore | 12 | 17 | 24 | 41 | 115 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 4 | ||
| 2000 | Pittsburgh | 11 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 102 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2001 | Washington | 13 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 93 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 2 | ||
| 2002 | Washington | 16 | 18 | 42 | 60 | 163 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 4 | ||
| 2003 | Philadelphia | 12 | 16 | 23 | 39 | 111 | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 2004 | Philadelphia | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 65 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| NLL Totals | 114 | 107 | 184 | 291 | 859 | 219 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 57 | 12 | |||
MLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2001 | Baltimore | 14 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 82 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | Baltimore | 14 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 86 | 5.5 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 1 | ||
| 2003 | Baltimore | 11 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 92 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 2 | ||
| 2004 | Baltimore | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 154 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 2005 | Baltimore | 12 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 94 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | Philadelphia | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | ||
| MLL Totals | 66 | 52 | 1 | 26 | 79 | 536 | 39.5 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 69 | 6 | |||