NEWSLETTER 31aug11

-Inside Lacrosse announced that SB Lacrosse has hired former Colgate assistant coaches Craig Gibson and Andrew Watson to the staff of head coach Jim Nagle. Both Gibson and Watson follow Nagle from Colgate to SB. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/26/stony-brook-adds-craig-gibson-andrew-watkins-coaching-staff

Assistant Coach Craig Gibson lead Springfield College to three consecutive D3 tournaments from 2002-2004, before coaching at Western New England College and then spending five seasons coaching with Nagle at Colgate. You can find Gibson's profile here: http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/coaches.aspx?rc=379&path=mlax


Assistant coach Craig Gibson is Springfield's all-time leader among midfielders in career goals (122), assists (66) and points (188).


Assistant coach Andrew Watkins is a Colgate alumnus who captained the Red Raiders in 2008 and 2009. He immediately assumed the role of coaching Colgate's defense in 2010, and lead the program to an 8.13 goals against average, 13th best in the nation. You can find Watkins' profile here: http://www.gocolgateraiders.com/coaches.aspx?rc=441


Assistant coach Andrew Watkins captained the Colgate squad to a Patriot League Title and an NCAA berth, before taking the reins as assistant coach.


-Laxpower.com reported that Ohio State standout attackman Jeff Tundo '13 has transferred to SB to play for the Seawolves in 2012: http://www.laxpower.com/recruits/recruits.php?db=recruits2011&action=view

James Goller of Orchard Park Sports also broke the story here: http://twitter.com/#!/OrchParkSports/status/106880981188870145

Jeff Tundo '13 was a two-time All America at Orchard Park HS in western NY. In his first two seasons at Ohio State, he was the second leading scorer, totaling 43G, 26A. His profile is here: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-lacros/mtt/tundo_jeff00.html


Jeff Tundo '13 was a standout athlete at Orchard Park HS, appearing in both football and lacrosse state championship games (and winning in football). Tundo won the Tom Borrelli Memorial Award winner for Western NY's best high school lacrosse player and the Connolly Cup as Western NY's most outstanding football player.

NEWSLETTER 29aug11

-SB Men's Lacrosse has its very own Facebook page, found here: http://www.facebook.com/StonyBrookMensLacrosse

SB Men's Lacrosse posted photos on its Facebook page of the 2011 Annual Odd/Even Spring Alumni Game: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.220927361256805.76485.185579021458306


SB Lacrosse held its Annual Odd/Even Alumni Game on April 23rd, 2011, where the Odd Team earned a victory over the Even Team. Later, the Varsity defeated Albany by a score of 23-11.


-St. John's Athletics posted the profile of new assistant coach Errol Wilson '06 here: http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-lacros/mtt/wilson_errol00.html


-Inside Lacrosse has now published three blogs written by the Hamilton Nationals' Kevin Crowley '11 regarding the upcoming MLL playoffs: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/17/player-blogs-august-playoff-time-kevin-crowley


The first pick in the 2011 MLL Draft, Kevin Crowley '11 registered 20 points in his rookie season and lead his team to the MLL playoffs.



Kevin Crowley '11 (center) poses for Inside Lacrosse with his idols, fellow Canadians John Grant Jr. and Gary Gait.


-John Westermann of the Times Beacon Record interviewed head coach Jim Nagle on his taking the reins of SB Lacrosse and his ties to the local Three Village community: http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2011-08-11-89200.112114-sub18236.112114-Nagle-takes-over-as-head-coach-at-SBU.html


-SB Men's Basketball guard Bryan Dougher '12 covered SB Football in an article published by WUSB Sports, which includes the emergence of the football program and its upcoming games against UTEP, Cincinnati, Marshall, Army, Buffalo, and Boston College: http://www.zimbio.com/Bryan+Dougher/articles/znSy2Xf_7m8/LONG+ISLAND+LONGSHOTS

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 27aug11

-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse reported on the MLL's Hamilton Nationals rookies, including the play of Kevin Crowley '11 and Adam Rand '11. Kessenich also mentioned that Steve Waldeck '10 can neutralize opposing midfielders on defense: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/24/quint-kessenich-rookies-have-never-played-a-role-big-they-have-with-hamilton


The Hamilton Nationals chose Kevin Crowley '11 first in the draft, and acquired Adam Rand '11 in a trade shortly thereafter. Kessenich referred to the Nationals' 2011 draft class as the "best draft class in MLL history".


-Steve Kojima of IL Indoor reported on the Western Lacrosse Association and the dominance of the New Westminster Salmonbellies. The article includes mentions of Kevin Crowley '11, Jordan McBride '11, and also of Kyle Belton '12 of the Langley Thunder. Kojima also included an interview with McBride: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/17/wla-final-langley-thunder-look-to-up-set-defending-champion-new-westminster-salmonbellies/


-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor reported on WLA Junior A awards and included Joe Laforet '13 of Brampton as honorable mention for Defender of the Year: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/24/il-indoor-2011-junior-of-the-year-awards-plus-all-canadian-teams/


-Tom Berridge of Burnaby Now reported on the WLA playoff matchup between New Westminster and Langley, including an interview with Jordan McBride '11. http://www.burnabynow.com/sports/road+through+Langley+leads+Mann/5258198/story.html#ixzz1VEpXVFyo


Jordan McBride '11 celebrates a goal scored against the Hamilton Nationals.


-Alfie Lau and Tom Berridge of the Royal City Record covered the New Westminster victory over Maple Ridge, including a photo of Kevin Crowley '11. http://www.royalcityrecord.com/Westminster+Salmonbellies+Final+beat+Maple+Ridge+Game/5248016/story.html#ixzz1VJbYnN6s


Both Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 registered 1G, 4A each to send the Salmonbellies to the WLA finals. The duo combined for all eight assists in the 8-5 victory over Maple Ridge.


-Cleve Dheenshaw of the Times Colonist reported on the Langley Thunder defeating the Victoria Shamrocks , including Rhys Duch '08 scoring 2G, and Kyle Belton '12 registering 1A. The article includes an interview with Duch. http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Shamrocks+season+brink/5218082/story.html


-Bob Chavez reported on the WLA contest between classmates Kyle Belton '12 of the Langley Thunder and Robbie Campbell '12 of the Coquitlam Adanacs, including a score from Belton in the 7-5 victory: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/07/28/last-night-coquitlams-wla-playoff-hopes-dim-brampton-strikes-first-vs-ajax-in-msl/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 25aug11

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the Western Lacrosse Assocation in western Canada, including the New Westminster Salmonbellies victory over Maple Ridge. Kevin Crowley '11 scored 2G, 2A and Jordan McBride '11 scored 2G in the victory. Crowley is pictured in the article: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/06/last-night-changing-of-the-guard-on-the-way-in-major-series-lacrosse/


Stamp referred to Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 (pictured above) as "top NLL prospects".



Both Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 were drafted in the first round of the 2011 MLL Draft and are starting for their respective teams.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor also reported on the Salmonbellies victory over the Langley Thunder, where Kevin Crowley '11 included 4G, 1A. Jordan McBride '11 added 1G, 1A for the Salmonbellies in the 8-3 victory, and Kyle Belton '12 added an assist for the Langley Thunder. http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/18/last-night-bellies-draw-first-blood-rebels-only-undefeated-team-left-at-founders/


-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse reported on the upcoming MLL playoffs featuring Hamilton and Denver. Devitte included that Steve Waldeck '10 of Hamilton is fleet footed can "slide underneath and take away almost any easy feed": http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/24/major-league-lacrosse-kyle-devittes-blueprint-denver-hamilton


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the WLA All Stars, including forward Rhys Duch '08 on the First Team for the Victoria Shamrocks. http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/20/western-lacrosse-association-announces-2011-all-star-teams/


-Steve Kojima of IL Indoor announced a fan poll for the 2011 MVP of the WLA, in which Rhys Duch '08 finished in fourth place. http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/03/wla-notebook-2011-awards-edition/


Rhys Duch '08 registered 31G, 37A in only fourteen games with the Victoria Shamrocks, en route to a fourth place finish for MVP in the fan poll.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the New Westminster loss to Maple Ridge. The box score includes Jordan McBride '11 on the board with 2G, 1A and Kevin Crowley '11 scored 1G, 2A in the loss: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/08/08/last-night-grant-leads-lakers-back-into-msl-semi-burrards-hold-off-bellies-comeback-to-come-back-in-series/

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG11)

-Gene Morris of Ultimate Athlete Magazine published a four page feature article on Luke Miller '15, complete with interviews and photos: http://www.ultimateathletemagazine.com/articles/582-william-floyd-luke-miller


Click on the link above to see a four page spread from Ultimate Athlete Magazine featuring incoming midfielder Luke Miller '15, with photographs by Morgan Harrison.

Morris also wrote about Miller's contribution to Floyd's two consecutive Suffolk County football titles as a running back and his leadership on the lacrosse team. The spread features six photographs of Miller both on the football field and the lacrosse field. http://www.ultimateathletemagazine.com/articles/582-william-floyd-luke-miller


Morris interviewed Floyd coaches on the leadership and talent of Luke Miller '15 in big games on the football and field and the lacrosse field, focusing on his versatility and unselfishness.


-Jessica Peters of Ultimate Athlete Magazine featured Luke Miller '15 in a video profile and included video highlights of him playing: http://www.ultimateathletemagazine.com/videos-nj/viewvideo/358/ua-insider/ua-insider-season-2-episode-18


Click on the image above to see a video profile of Luke Miller '15 from Ultimate Athlete Magazine.


-James Sherrill of the Saratogian reported on Andrew Dorsey '15 being named Capital District 1st Team All Star for defense, including a photo. The article describes Dorsey as Shen's top defender and "crucial on a Shen squad that never allowed more than six goals" as the Plainsmen won their second straight Section 2 title: http://saratogian.com/articles/2011/07/20/sports/doc4e27a5b1bcce8677205592.txt?viewmode=fullstory


-John Maurer of the Rome Observer reported on Dylan Sbarglia '16 verbally committing to SB during his junior year. RFA head coach Guy Calandra said Sbarglia is "the whole package... physical, has finesse, great hands, vision to see his open teammates and unbelievable speed.” http://www.romeobserver.com/articles/2011/08/16/news/doc4e4a989b71e02511181993.txt


-Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse also reported on Dylan Sbarglia '16 verbally committing to SB, including that Sbarglia scored 40G, 15A as a junior en route to 2nd Team All League honors: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/22/recruiting-roundup-cuse-gets-two-2013-cny-commitments-2012-rundown

NEWSLETTER 23aug11

-The Colon Club featured cancer survivor Michael Giangrasso '86 in its March 2011 Calendar, including interviews with Giangrasso and his battle with stage III colon cancer. Giangrasso underwent surgery to remove 18 inches of his lower colon, lymph nodes, and his right kidney. After enduring months of chemotherapy, Giangrasso has mostly recovered. Read the interview and his story here: http://www.colonclub.com/2011March.html


Former SB Lacrosse letterman and cancer survivor Michael Giangrasso '86 is now healthy and runs his own company, NetworkCPR.com.

For a flashback to April 1982, then freshman Michael Giangrasso '86 scored 1G, 4A in the victory against Queens College (pg 23) and 1G, 2A in the victory against Iona (pg 50). http://dspace.sunyconnect.suny.edu/bitstream/handle/1951/42533/Statesman%2c%20V.%2025%2c%20n.%2065.pdf?sequence=1 (click to open PDF)


-John Westermann of the Times Beacon Record interviewed head coach Jim Nagle on taking over the program at SB and his local roots in the Three Village area: http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2011-08-11-89200.112114-sub18236.112114-Nagle-takes-over-as-head-coach-at-SBU.html


Head coach Jim Nagle played attack at Loyola, making the NCAA tournament all four years and reaching the national championship in 1990. At Colgate, Nagle was named Patriot Coach of the Year twice.


-SB Athletics reported on Joe Nathan '97 becoming the Minnesota Twins all-time saves leader, with a record with 255 saves. Nathan is a four time MLB all star. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/081211aac.html


-Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine wrote an article on the growth of lacrosse and the resulting turnover of coaches, including a photo of men's head coach Jim Nagle and women's head coach Brian Spallina. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150256341292596&set=a.10150155724927596.282075.19510552595&type=1&ref=nf


The former Colgate head coach Jim Nagle has already obtained verbal commitments from at least six high school juniors to attend SB in the fall of 2012.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 16aug11

-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor composed an article on the finalists for OLA Junior A players of the year, including Joe Laforet '13 for Defender of the Year: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/07/22/2011-junior-of-the-year-finalists-announced-plus-honourable-mentions-and-past-winners/


After being named to the OLA Junior A Second Team, Joe Laforet '13 was named a Finalist for OLA Junior A Defender of the Year.


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor reported on Kyle Belton '12 scoring 2 goals in the 9-7 victory over New Westminster: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/06/26/last-night-langley-slips-past-new-west/


-Mike Chalmers of Inside Lacrosse checked in with the Hamilton Nationals, including that Kevin Crowley '11 has: "made an immediate contribution to the club this season... since working with coach Gary Gait, Crowley seems to have found his game at just the right time." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/04/major-league-lacrosse-hamilton-nationals-week-11-check


-Forbes Magazine published photos of MLL action, including an image of Kevin Crowley '11 against the Chesapeake Bayhawks: http://billionaires.forbes.com/photo/028EaIEaaF4Po


Kevin Crowley '11 scored 1G, 2A in the 16-6 victory over the Chesapeake Bayhawks.


-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse analyzed whether the Hamilton Nationals can win the MLL title, including that Kevin Crowley '11 has "loads of enthusiasm" and that the Nationals rely on him heavily: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/09/espns-quint-kessenich-vs-joe-beninati-can-hamilton-nationals-win-it-all

Kessenich also mentioned that the play of defenseman Steve Waldeck '10 up top causes headaches for midfield-oriented teams.


Quint Kessenich said defenseman Steve Waldeck '10 handles the ball well and is strong in the clearing game.


-Major League Lacrosse reported on the Hamilton Nationals clinching a playoff berth with a 14-8 victory of the Long Island Lizards. Kevin Crowley '11 registered 3G on only five shots and Steve Waldeck '10 contributed to the defensive effort and the clearing game. http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/3575/nationals-clinch-playoff-spot-with-148-win


Steve Waldeck '10 scooped up 10 ground balls in the victory against Long Island to send the Nationals to the playoffs.

NEWSLETTER 9aug11

-Ron Rauch of the Times Colonist wrote an article featuring Rhys Duch '08 and his decision to play lacrosse. The article contains an interview and photo with Duch: http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Lacrosse+right+choice+Shamrocks+Duch/4970775/story.html#ixzz1PkdhaleU.html


-Jason Donville of IL Indoor did a study on Canadians playing NCAA lacrosse, including a statistical analysis of point scoring. He concluded that Kevin Crowley '11 was the second leading point scorer per game (4.0) and Jordan McBride '11 was the third leading goal scorer (41). Robbie Campbell '12 also appeared twice in the article: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/07/06/canadians-in-the-ncaa-the-final-numbers/


-Inside Lacrosse reported back in May that Dynamic Lacrosse (a training and coaching network) added Tom Compitello '11, Kevin Crowley '11, and Adam Rand '11 to its roster of specialty coaches. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/05/20/dynamic-lacrosse-adds-kevin-crowley-tom-compitello-adam-rand


Director George Breres said: “As an organization, we couldn’t be more pleased that these young men have decided to come aboard and help broaden our reach... I have been managing and running teaching lacrosse camps since graduating college over 10 years ago, and this is far and away the cream of the crop.

You can find more information on Dynamic Lacrosse and coaches profiles here: http://www.dynamiclacrosse.com/


-Inside Lacrosse reported on former coaches Rick Sowell and Ryan Wellner assuming new roles at Navy, including a nice summary of the careers of Steve Waldeck '10 and Adam Rand '11. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/07/28/navy-formally-announces-rick-sowells-staff-wellner-reppert-and-jarboe


-Christine Sampson of the Three Village Patch reported on incoming recruits Connor Duddy '15 and Matt Scalera '15 of Comsewogue HS. The article includes interviews and a photo. http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/lax-duo-from-comsewogue-ready-to-take-next-step-at-stony-brook


Both Connor Duddy '15 (left) and Matt Scalera '15 (right) were named 2011 All America during their senior year at Comsewogue HS.


-Inside Lacrosse published a Player Blog penned by Kevin Crowley '11, including his adjustment from college to professional lacrosse: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/04/player-blogs-kevin-crowley-adjusts-pro-lacrosse


Kevin Crowley '11 is currently leading the New Westminster Salmonbellies to first place and has declared eligibility for the upcoming NLL draft. Crowley also plays for the Hamilton Nationals of the MLL.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 8aug11

-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor reported on Canadian Junior A lacrosse, and stated that Joe Laforet '13 is a defensive leader for the Brampton Excelsiors and should be a contender for IL Indoor's Defender of the Year Award: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/06/07/junior-a-power-rankings-adanacs-arrows-still-perfect-more-than-a-month-in/

Joe Laforet '13 was named to the Junior A 2nd Team All-OLA: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/07/20/ola-junior-a-awards-bramptons-michael-burke-named-most-valuble-and-outstanding/


Joe Laforet '13 was one of only four defensemen to be named All-OLA in 2011.


-Dave Waddell of the Windsor Star reported that Graham Adams '12 signed with the Windsor Clippers of the OLA Junior B league. http://www.windsorstar.com/Clippers+players/4967273/story.html


-Quint Kessenich of Inside Lacrosse ranked the MLL's rookies, including Kevin Crowley '11 (#7), Adam Rand '11 (#11), and Jordan McBride '11 (#16): http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/01/major-league-lacrosse-quint-kessenich-ranks-2011-rookies


Kessenich said of Kevin Crowley '11: "his offensive impact is undeniable. Crowley draws a pole and is a proven passer who can post up and see over and through the defense"


-Paul Tutka of IL Indoor reported on Rhys Duch '08 of the Victoria Shamrocks scoring yet another overtime game winner against the Coquitlam Adanacs: http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/06/06/last-night-peterborough-lakers-inch-out-6-5-win-over-rivals-brampton-excelsiors/


-Ron Rauch of the Times Colonist penned an article featuring Rhys Duch '08 and his choice to play lacrosse, and his path from Canada to SB and on to professional lacrosse. The article includes an interview and a photo of Duch: http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/Lacrosse+right+choice+Shamrocks+Duch/4970775/story.html#ixzz1PkdhaleU.html


After graduating from SB, Rhys Duch '08 was drafted third overall into the NLL by the San Jose Stealth where he garnered Rookie of the Year honors and broke the rookie scoring record. Duch became a member of Team Canada for the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships and won a gold medal in 2010.

Rauch also reported on Duch scoring a hat trick in the victory over Maple Ridge. http://www.timescolonist.com/Shamrocks+bounce+back+with+Maple+Ridge/4972912/story.html

NEWSLETTER 3aug11

-Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse reported on Errol Wilson '06 being named Assistant Coach at St. John's University: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/08/03/princeton-delaware-st-johns-albany-hire-assistant-coaches

St. John's head coach Jason Miller said of Wilson "I'm very pleased to be able to bring in a guy with Errol's experience... he'll be able to make significant contributions at both ends of the field... I'm also really excited about the personality Errol will bring to our office.”


Errol Wilson '06 coached at Brown and Rutgers before being named Assistant Coach at St. John's.


-Jim Furlong of the Three Village Patch reported back in May on the successes of Russ Bonanno '12 during his first season in the scarlet & gray. The article focuses on how Bonanno fit into a prolific offense and how he contributed to the post-season berth: http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/bonnano-helps-lead-seawolves-towards-postseason-run


Russ Bonanno '12 scored 16G, 10A in his first season for SB. He scored at least one point in 13 of 14 games during the 2011 season.


-Todd Hefferman of The Southern reported on SB Football appearing for the first time ever in Phil Steele's Top 40 FCS Preseason Poll. The Seawovles come in at #15. http://thesouthern.com/sports/college/dawgblog/article_3a4a6cea-b3e8-11e0-bb30-001cc4c002e0.html


-Diamond Leung of ESPN reported on the emergence of SB Athletics in an article called "Stony Brook is Making Big Statements". The article focuses on the men's basketball team, which will be touring in Europe to prepare for the upcoming season. http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/32832/stony-brook-is-making-big-statements


-Pat Regan '05 will be married this weekend to Caitlin Bainbridge. Congratulations Pat!

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (AUG11)

-SB Lacrosse received a verbal commitment from Dylan Sbarglia '16, a midfielder from Rome Free Academy in Rome, NY. http://rise.espn.go.com/lacrosse/articles/Commitments/Commitment-Articles/Class-of-2012-boys/07/dylan-sbarglia_ny_stony-brook.aspx


Dylan Sbarglia '16 suits up for the CNY Roadhawks, an elite club team in central NY.



Dylan Sbarglia '16 registered 37G, 15A as a junior at Rome Free Academy, en route to 2nd Team All League honors. Click on the image above to see video of him playing.

Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse watched Sbarglia play at the Syracuse Shootout and said Sbarglia is a promising middie. http://insidelacrosse.com/blog/2010/07/10/recruiting-roundup-syracuse-shootout-day-1


Dylan Sbarglia '16 was named 2nd Team All League after his junior season. Click on the image above to see video of him playing.


-SB Lacrosse received another verbal commitment from rising senior Frank Lucatuorto '16 of national powerhouse Ward Melville HS. Lucatuorto is a faceoff specialist that can also play offense and defense.


Frank Lucatuorto '16 (#36 in green) delivers a body check. Lucatuorto took faceoffs and played both ways for Ward Melville HS, registering 10G, 4A during his junior season.

Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse watched Lucatuorto play at the Nike Blue Chip Camp and said Lucatuorto "caught his eye". Shannon named Lucatuorto "Specialist of the Session" for his faceoff acumen. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/06/24/recruiting-roundup-jake-reeds-nike-blue-chip-rising-seniors


Frank Lucatuorto '16 played in the Suffolk Rising Junior Showcase and the Suffolk Rising Senior Showcase. He was also named to the Inside Lacrosse Rising Sophomore Watchlist and the ESPN RISE Rising Junior Watchlist.


Frank Lucatuorto '16 is also an outstanding running back for WM football and is a physical player that can faceoff, play defensive and offensive midfield.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 2aug11

-Major League Lacrosse reported on Kevin Crowley '11 leading the Hamilton Nationals to victory on Canada Day. The article pictures Crowley as well. http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/press-release/3127/hamilton-celebrates-canada-day-with-win/


Kevin Crowley '11 scored 4G, 2A against Long Island and was named Bud Light Player of the Game.


-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse covered the Hamilton Nationals' loss against the Chesapeake Bayhawks, including Kevin Crowley '11 scoring a hat trick. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/07/19/major-league-lacrosse-kyle-devitte-breaks-down-week-8-upsets


-SB Athletics put together a report on SB Lacrosse Alums playing professional lacrosse in the MLL. It includes a photo gallery and an update with Kevin Crowley '11, Adam Rand '11, Steven Waldeck '10, and Jordan McBride '11. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/071111aac.html


Steven Waldeck '10 has played in every game this season for the Hamilton Nationals. In 2010, Waldeck lead Division I in scoring among all long poles with 10G, 4A and was named honorable mention All-America.


Adam Rand '11 was traded to the Long Island Lizards and won 15 of 28 draws against his former team. Rand is in the top five in SB history with 288 ground balls, tallying a career-high 96 in 2011.


-Mike Chalmers of Inside Lacrosse checked in with the Hamilton Nationals and said midfielder Kevin Crowley '11 "seems to be finding his groove and at the perfect time... it seems as though working with coach (Gary) Gait has been paying off... is finding his way to the net and the Nationals’ coaching staff could not ask for better timing." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/07/21/major-league-lacrosse-hamilton-nationals-week-9-check


-John Jiloty of Inside Lacrosse reported on faceoff specialist Adam Rand '11 getting the starting nod for the Long Island Lizards. Rand won 15 of 28 draws against Hamilton. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/07/13/major-league-lacrosse-face-update-week-8


Lizards Coach Jim Mule said Adam Rand '11 “did a really nice job for us and provided a lot of energy at the X and really scrapped pretty good."

Adam Rand '11 also won 12 of 23 draws in the victory against Boston. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/07/22/major-league-lacrosse-face-update-week-9


-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse analyzed each MLL teams' statistics and included that Jordan McBride '11 is "a bit more subversive; his ability to cut on the crease and finish from any angle cause defenses to second-guess their slides... McBride’s defender is oft-times held up by indecision." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/07/26/major-league-lacrosse-kyle-devittes-team-team-key-stat-analysis-part-i


-Christopher Osburn of Inside Lacrosse checked in with the Rochester Rattlers, including coverage of Jordan McBride '11 scoring three goals in the loss to Chesapeake. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/07/14/major-league-lacrosse-rochester-rattlers-week-8-check


Jordan McBride '11 has registered 13G, 6A in only six games with the Rattlers.