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/