Ryan Benesch
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Ryan Benesch is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Minnesota Swarm
in the National Lacrosse League
. Benesch has also played for the Edmonton Rush and Toronto Rock, and was the 2011
NLL scoring leader.
in the 2006 NLL entry draft
, but was traded to Toronto Rock
along with Chad Thompson and Kevin Fines for 2005 NLL MVP
Colin Doyle
. Benesch played his minor lacrosse in Kitchener-Waterloo as well as his Junior 'A' lacrosse. He is currently the second leading scorer all-time in Kitchener-Waterloo Braves
history behind Colin Doyle.
Benesch was named Rookie of the Week
three times in the 2007 season
, in weeks 4, 11, and 12, and was also named Rookie of the Month
in March. On May 8, 2007, Benesch was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award, and named to the All-Rookie team.
Early in the 2009 NLL season
, Benesch and veteran Derek Suddons were traded to the Edmonton Rush
for future draft picks. After one season in Edmonton, he was traded again, this time to the Minnesota Swarm
along with Scott Self and a draft pick for Scott Stewart, Ryan Ward, Justin Norbraten, and Richard Morgan.
of the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League
. In 2002, Benesch was given the "Joey Nieuwendyk Award" for Rookie of the Year. He finished his junior career with an outstanding 178 goals and 391 points in just 104 games.
of the Western Lacrosse Association
after his playing rights were acquired from the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks
on 29 May 2010, along with those of Chet Koneczny
. He was awarded the "Gene Dopp Memorial Trophy" for Rookie of the year in 2007. In 2009, Benesch won the Presidents Cup
with the Owen Sound Woodsmen
of the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League
.
Minnesota Swarm
Minnesota Swarm is a box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The team plays on Treasure Island Field at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota....
in the National Lacrosse League
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...
. Benesch has also played for the Edmonton Rush and Toronto Rock, and was the 2011
2011 NLL season
The 2011 National Lacrosse League season, the 25th in the history of the NLL, began January 8, 2011 and ended with the Championship game, won by the Toronto Rock 8-7.-Team movement:...
NLL scoring leader.
Professional career
Benesch was drafted first overall by the San Jose StealthSan Jose Stealth
The 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...
in the 2006 NLL entry draft
National Lacrosse League entry draft
The National Lacrosse League entry draft is an annual event where the general managers of National Lacrosse League teams choose eligible players for their rosters from US college programs and Canada's junior lacrosse system....
, but was traded to Toronto Rock
Toronto Rock
The Toronto Rock is a lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Rock of the late 1990s / early 2000s has been called a dynasty, having won five NLL championships in seven years. From 1999 to 2003, the Rock appeared in an NLL-record...
along with Chad Thompson and Kevin Fines for 2005 NLL MVP
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...
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:...
. Benesch played his minor lacrosse in Kitchener-Waterloo as well as his Junior 'A' lacrosse. He is currently the second leading scorer all-time in Kitchener-Waterloo Braves
Kitchener-Waterloo Braves
The Kitchener-Waterloo Braves are Junior "A" box lacrosse team from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The Braves play in the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League.The Kitchener-Waterloo Braves were founded in 1967.-Season-by-Season results:...
history behind Colin Doyle.
Benesch was named Rookie of the Week
National Lacrosse League Weekly Awards
In the 1994 season, the National Lacrosse League began naming a Player of the Week. The first recipient was Buffalo Bandits legend John Tavares....
three times in the 2007 season
2007 NLL season
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.-Team Movement:...
, in weeks 4, 11, and 12, and was also named Rookie of the Month
National Lacrosse League Monthly Awards
In the 1994 season, the National Lacrosse League began naming a Player of the Month. The award is determined by a vote of the general managers and head coaches of the NLL teams....
in March. On May 8, 2007, Benesch was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award, and named to the All-Rookie team.
Early in the 2009 NLL 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....
, Benesch and veteran Derek Suddons were traded to the Edmonton Rush
Edmonton Rush
The 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...
for future draft picks. After one season in Edmonton, he was traded again, this time to the Minnesota Swarm
Minnesota Swarm
Minnesota Swarm is a box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The team plays on Treasure Island Field at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota....
along with Scott Self and a draft pick for Scott Stewart, Ryan Ward, Justin Norbraten, and Richard Morgan.
Junior
Benesch played five full years for the Kitchener-Waterloo BravesKitchener-Waterloo Braves
The Kitchener-Waterloo Braves are Junior "A" box lacrosse team from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The Braves play in the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League.The Kitchener-Waterloo Braves were founded in 1967.-Season-by-Season results:...
of the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League
OLA Junior A Lacrosse League
The Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league in Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. The playoff champion moves on to compete for the National Championship—the Minto Cup.-The teams:-Playoff Champions:...
. In 2002, Benesch was given the "Joey Nieuwendyk Award" for Rookie of the Year. He finished his junior career with an outstanding 178 goals and 391 points in just 104 games.
Senior
Benesch currently plays for the Victoria ShamrocksVictoria Shamrocks
The Victoria Shamrocks are a Senior A box lacrosse club, based in Victoria, British Columbia. The team competes in the 7-team Western Lacrosse Association .The Shamrocks have won the Mann Cup 8 times...
of the Western Lacrosse Association
Western Lacrosse Association
The Western Lacrosse Association is an amateur league of men's Senior A box lacrosse sanctioned by the Canadian Lacrosse Association. It consists of seven teams, based in cities throughout southwestern British Columbia. Each year, the playoff teams battle for the right to compete against the...
after his playing rights were acquired from the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks
Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks
The Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks are Senior "A" box lacrosse team from Kitchener, Ontario. The Kodiaks play in the Major Series Lacrosse Senior "A" Lacrosse League.-External links:* * * *...
on 29 May 2010, along with those of Chet Koneczny
Chet Koneczny
Chet Koneczny is a professional lacrosse player for the Washington Stealth in the National Lacrosse League.-College and Club career:...
. He was awarded the "Gene Dopp Memorial Trophy" for Rookie of the year in 2007. In 2009, Benesch won the Presidents Cup
Presidents Cup (box lacrosse)
The Presidents Cup is the National Senior level box lacrosse championship for the Canadian Lacrosse Association. The Championship is annual and awards a "Gold", "Silver", and "Bronze" placing. The skill levels have been adjusted in recent years, Senior "B" teams from across Canada now compete for...
with the Owen Sound Woodsmen
Owen Sound Woodsmen
The Owen Sound NorthStars are a Canadian Senior box lacrosse team. The team played in the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada and participate in the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League...
of the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League
OLA Senior B Lacrosse League
The OLA Senior B Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league based out of Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. Many of the players in the league play or have played in the National Lacrosse League...
.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2007 | Toronto | 15 | 33 | 25 | 58 | 64 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | Toronto | 14 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 71 | 38 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2009 | Edmonton | 14 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 71 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| NLL Totals | 43 | 69 | 83 | 152 | 206 | 46 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | |||
OLA
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2001 | Kitchener-Waterloo Braves Kitchener-Waterloo Braves The Kitchener-Waterloo Braves are Junior "A" box lacrosse team from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The Braves play in the OLA Junior A Lacrosse League.The Kitchener-Waterloo Braves were founded in 1967.-Season-by-Season results:... |
OLA Jr.A OLA Junior A Lacrosse League The Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league in Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. The playoff champion moves on to compete for the National Championship—the Minto Cup.-The teams:-Playoff Champions:... |
3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2002 | Kitchener-Waterloo Braves | OLA Jr.A | 19 | 25 | 35 | 60 | 4 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2003 | Kitchener-Waterloo Braves | OLA Jr.A | 19 | 37 | 57 | 94 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 14 | ||
| 2004 | Kitchener-Waterloo Braves | OLA Jr.A | 19 | 28 | 36 | 64 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 2005 | Kitchener-Waterloo Braves | OLA Jr.A | 22 | 43 | 43 | 86 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 2 | ||
| 2006 | Kitchener-Waterloo Braves | OLA Jr.A | 22 | 42 | 39 | 81 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | ||
| 2006 | Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks The Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks are Senior "A" box lacrosse team from Kitchener, Ontario. The Kodiaks play in the Major Series Lacrosse Senior "A" Lacrosse League.-External links:* * * *... |
MSL Major Series Lacrosse Major Series Lacrosse is a Senior A box lacrosse league based out of Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. Most of the players in the league play or have played in the National Lacrosse League. Each year, the playoff teams battle for the right to compete against the... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks | MSL | 17 | 29 | 30 | 59 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 2 | ||
| 2008 | Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks | MSL | 18 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks | MSL | 17 | 31 | 41 | 72 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | Owen Sound Woodsmen Owen Sound Woodsmen The Owen Sound NorthStars are a Canadian Senior box lacrosse team. The team played in the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada and participate in the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League... |
OLA Sr.B OLA Senior B Lacrosse League The OLA Senior B Lacrosse League is a box lacrosse league based out of Ontario, Canada sanctioned by the Ontario Lacrosse Association. Many of the players in the league play or have played in the National Lacrosse League... |
6 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0 | ||
| Presidents Cup Presidents Cup (box lacrosse) The Presidents Cup is the National Senior level box lacrosse championship for the Canadian Lacrosse Association. The Championship is annual and awards a "Gold", "Silver", and "Bronze" placing. The skill levels have been adjusted in recent years, Senior "B" teams from across Canada now compete for... |
Owen Sound Woodsmen | CLA Canadian Lacrosse Association The Canadian Lacrosse Association , founded in 1867, is the governing body of lacrosse in Canada. It conducts national junior and senior championship tournaments for men and women in both field and box lacrosse... |
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 4 | ||
| Junior A Totals | 104 | 178 | 213 | 391 | 99 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 22 | ||||
| Senior A Totals | 52 | 90 | 107 | 197 | 10 | 40 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 2 | ||||
| Senior B Totals | 6 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0 | ||||
| Presidents Cup Totals | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 4 | ||||