PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 29jul10

-Rhys Duch '08 profile & stats for the Victoria Shamrocks 2010 WLA season:
http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/playerpage.html?playerid=2954929&seasonid=5490

-Kyle Belton '12 profile & stats for the Langley Thunder 2010 WLA season:
http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/playerpage.html?playerid=2927758&seasonid=5490


Kyle Belton '12 registered 91 points in only 31 games from 2009-2010 for the Langley Thunder.


-Jordan McBride '11 profile & stats for the New Westminster Salmonbellies 2010 WLA season:
http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/playerpage.html?playerid=1939205&seasonid=5490


-The Team Canada roster includes a photo and profile of Rhys Duch '08 the FIL Games:
http://www.teamcanadalacrosse.com/Players/RhysDuch.aspx


-Inside Lacrosse published an article with Q&A on Rhys Duch '08 playing for team Canada in the FIL Games:
http://insidelacrosse.com/fanzone/rhys-duch-team-canada-midfield

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 28jul10

-Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth discusses his first two seasons in the NLL, breaking the rookie scoring record, and winning the title. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVPVJreXfzQ&feature=related

-Click below for a highlight reel of 2009 NLL Rookie of the Year Rhys Duch '08. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amjmHx0547U

Rhys Duch '08, pictured in his Team Canada uniform, is known for scoring "sock-tricks", or six goals in one game.

-NLL Insider published an article on Rhys Duch '08 and his first sock-trick of 2009, complete with a photo: http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/04/29/three-star-challenge-casey-powell-rhys-duch-and-josh-sanderson-lead-in-wins-kurtis-wagar-stands-ground-plus-2010-sock-tricks/

-Kingdom Lacrosse is launching a Rhys Duch Signature Line of lacrosse gear, purportedly socks. More on this as it develops. See the news from Duch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRmMGMFhCYw

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 24jul10

-The InsideLacrosse MLL Report stated that Steve Waldeck '10 of the Toronto Nationals is a player "to watch" due to his contributions on offense and his presence on groundballs. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/14/major-league-lacrosse-week-report-toronto-nationals

-The Seattle Times published an article on Rhys Duch '08 on his hot streak sending the Washington Stealth to the playoffs. He has registered a "sock-trick" in two consecutive games, which is six goals in a game. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2011801504_stealth07.html?prmid=related_stories_section

-NLL Insider published an article on Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth, entitled "Un-Duch-able".
http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/05/05/shootin-from-the-hip-rhys-duch-the-stealth-and-yeardely-love/

Rhys Duch '08 registered 17 goals over four games in May, including two "sock-tricks", which is scoring six goals in one game.

-The NLL has posted an interview and highlights of Rhys Duch '08 following a 6 goal performance (sock-trick) against Rochester Knighthawks: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150177026065361&_fb_noscript=1

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 23jul10

The Organization introduces regular columns with updates of Major League Lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League, entited PRO LACROSSE. Additionally, the Western Lacrosse Association season is underway in Canada and more news updates of SB Alumni and current athletes are in the pipeline. The purpose of the new column is to highlight the successes of SB Lacrosse Alumni playing professional lacrosse, and in some instances, to dig up old photos for entertainment purposes.

Toronto Nationals defenseman Steve Waldeck '10 has registered two goals so far in the 2010 season after five games. His profile is found here: http://nationalslacrosse.com/player/322/toronto-nationals-steven-waldeck

Steve Waldeck '10 started all 59 games of his career at SB, spanning from 2007 through 2010.

And we even found Waldeck's profile from MacArthur HS: http://macarthurlax.vnsports.com/alumni/alumnus.asp?id=9862

Washington Stealth forward Rhys Duch '10 profile: http://www.stealthlax.com/team/roster/rhys-duch

In 2009, Rhys Duch '08 broke the NLL rookie scoring record with 89 points (35G, 54A) and was named 2009 Rookie of the Year. Duch also scored 84 points (43G, 41G) with the WLA Victoria Shamrocks in 18 games (2nd best in the WLA).

Duch is fortunate enough to even have his own Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Duch

NEWSLETTER 20jul10

-InsideLacrosse published a report on what holes need to be filled for teams in 2011. The article mentions Charlie Paar '10, Steve Waldeck '10, and Chris Gignilliat '10.
http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/15/division-i-lacrosse-holes-fill-2011



Rising senior Bryan Reinert '11 will anchor the defense for SB in 2011.


-SB Lacrosse Recruiting is targeting the country's best high school teams, signing recruits from St. Anthony's HS (#5 Regional, #8 National), and Avon Old Farms HS (#7 Regional, #12 National) http://insidelacrosse.com/rankpoll/hspower/2010-06-17.

Further, a signing for 2011 comes from St. Andrew's HS (#2 Regional), which appeared on the regional rankings. http://insidelacrosse.com/rankpoll/hsregional/2010-06-17


-The Baltimore Sun ran a very early 2011 Lacrosse Poll, including SB at #7, behind Cornell and in front of Notre Dame. The poll analysis mentions the graduation of four year starter Mike Sopko '10. http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/lacrosse/blog/2010/06/review_preview_premature_2011_2.html



Jordan McBride '11 is paced to be SB's first ever four time All America Selection.


-The Philadelphia Lacrosse Association assembled an all star team to scrimmage Team USA before they go to the UK for the World Games. Kevin Crowley '10 was chosen to play midfield for the PLA All Stars, but will compete for Canada in the World Games. http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2010/06/crowley-to-play-with-philadelphia-all.html


-SB Football opens up its season in September at the University of South Florida. This will mark the first ever SB football game against a FBS (IA) opponent. There will be a pregame reception at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. http://webservices.cstv.com/wsemail/?arg=743178.yE1s2EvDZdSPARBy


SB Football will play three FBS (IA) opponents in 2010: South Florida, Army, and Buffalo.


-The America East named its 2010 Spring Scholar Athletes, which included Kevin Crowley '11, who registered 51G and 26A from the midfield in only 17 games. Crowley is the recipient of the Enners Award, the 2010 unanimous AE Player of the Year, and a Tewaaraton Award finalist (2nd place finish). Crowley will also represent Team Canada in the 2010 World Games. He posted a 3.31 GPA in business management and philosophy. http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/071310aab.html

NEWSLETTER 19jul10

-Alumni Membership is up again, as we welcome three newly found alums to our registry: Charles Ptak '83, Robert Henry '84, and Kyle Pearl '05. Our new total for registered alumni is now up to 171, spanning from 1978 through 2010.


-The Organization has created a LinkedIn Group entitled "SBU Lacrosse Alumni Organization" for members to network. Please join if you have a moment, and if you do not have a LinkedIn account, it only takes a minute to register. Please help build our professional network. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?viewMembers=&gid=3105938&sik=1279241030925


-The SB Athletic Department is expanding its alumni outreach and has created a Stony Brook Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Facebook group. Alumni groups have been created for each Stony Brook intercollegiate athletic program that will serve as an outstanding information source for all of our alumni. http://www.facebook.com/StonyBrookAthletics


-Conference Affiliations have been shaken up nationally, however SB Football remains committed as a Big South member: http://sbradiosports.blogspot.com/2010/06/stony-brook-appears-committed-as-big.html


-Phil Archibald '02 is engaged to be married. Congrats (Crazy) Phil!


-Dennis Scannell '02 & Colleen Scannell welcome their second child, a baby girl.

NEWSLETTER 5jul10

-US Lacrosse published an article on SB's successes in 2010 and its future in 2011. It incorrectly stated that Charlie Paar '10 would return next year, due to an extra year of eligibility. US Lacrosse most likely meant that Rob Camposa '11 will be a redshirt senior and returns for 2011. Paar is pictured in the article. http://www.laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2009-10/news/052510_seawolves_show_no_signs_of_slowing


Charlie Paar '10 made ten saves against #1 Virginia in the 2010 NCAA Quarterfinals before a sold-out crowd at LaValle Stadium.


-Inside Lacrosse did a post-season review of its preseason rankings, and entitled the Program "Long Island's new flagship team". http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/14/looking-ahead-comments-early-preseason-poll-and-where-teams-landed Further, IL also reviewed its preseason ranking of the Program at #28 and pictured Timmy Trenkle '11. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/07/analysis-comparing-final-nikeil-poll-with-progression-2010-season


-Inside Lacrosse also printed its 2011 Media Poll and has the Program at #8, behind Princeton and in front of Notre Dame. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/14/looking-ahead-way-early-2011-media-poll


-Kevin Crowley '11 was chosen to play with the Philadelphia All-Stars for an exhibition against Team USA, as they prepare to play in the World Games. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/061710aaa.html


-The Haskell Commissioner's Cup has been decided, with Stony Brook finishing second, its highest ever ranking. Stony Brook won six regular season titles and lost by 17 points to Boston University, 345-328. Boston University has won its fifth straight cup. http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/061010aaa.html


#8 Stony Brook played #1 Virginia down to the wire before a sell-out crowd in the 2010 NCAA Quarterfinals.


-Steve Waldeck '10 of the Toronto Nationals scored a goal in his rookie debut in the MLL. Inside Lacrosse ran a report on the new rookies playing for the Nationals: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/13/rookie-reports-toronto-nationals-newbies-make-their-debuts


USILA named Steve Waldeck '10 to the Honorable Mention All America Team in 2010. He was drafted 17th overall by the Toronto Nationals of the MLL.