NEWSLETTER 31jan12

-Ryan Rabidou of Inside Lacrosse featured the New Westminster Salmonbellies gear worn by Kevin Crowley '11 on the web here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/20/salmonbellies-swag-baits-gear-zone


Pictured above is the gear worn by Kevin Crowley '11 when he plays for in the WLA for New West.


-The Organization has recently added newly found alumnus Tim McCabe '03. Membership is now up to 195 alumni dating back to the Class of 1978.


-Inside Lacrosse announced the 2012 ESPN Television Schedule, which will include SB @ Virginia on Saturday, February 25th. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/23/espn-announces-college-lacrosse-schedule-2012


-Inside Lacrosse interviewed Steve Waldeck '10 of the Hamilton Nationals on the gear he uses when playing in the MLL: http://television.insidelacrosse.com/media/c5e12224b61248f8ba326a60e718cf54/weapon-of-choice---steven-waldeck


Click on the image above to see a video interview from Inside Lacrosse with Steve Waldeck '10.


-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse reported that SB Women's Lacrosse coach Joe Spallina was named head coach of the Long Island Lizards: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/29/breaking-joe-spallina-be-named-long-island-lizards-new-head-coach

You can read more about it from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/w-lacros/spec-rel/013012aaa.html

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 26jan12

-Alex Lee of NLL.com interviewed Kevin Crowley '11 on scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Washington Stealth. Crowley had 5G, 1A on the night. http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/130400?referrer_id=398485


-Graeme Perrow of IL Indoor published the latest Money Ballers column, stating that Kevin Crowley '11 is already a Rookie of the Year candidate in the NLL: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/23/money-ballers-thats-more-like-it-%e2%80%93-close-games-low-scores-and-overtime/

Brian Shanahan of IL Indoor also cites Crowley as a Rookie of the Year candidate: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/23/nll-power-rankings-week-3-2/


In his first two NLL games, Kevin Crowley '11 has totalled 8G, 6A including an overtime game winner against the Washington Stealth.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor interviewed Philadelphia Wings coach John Mouradian, who said Kevin Crowley '11 "is a big-game player... a No. 1 draft pick... in a lot of really important games... a rookie in the NLL, but he is not a rookie in being a game-breaker, a game-changer. That is why we were so excited when we had a chance to get him.” http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/22/junior-joins-millennium-club-to-keep-mammoth-perfect-jts-still-pretty-good-too/

Stamp also mentioned that Rhys Duch '08 of the opposing Washington Stealth scored 3A and picked up 13 loose balls in the one goal contest against the Wings. http://www.nll.com/game/game_sheet/2189792


Rhys Duch '08 is one of the top leading scorers in the NLL.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the Jacksonville Bullies (which includes Tom Compitello '11 and Adam Rand '11) moving forward with the 2012 season later this Fall, despite being disassociated with the NALL: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/23/nall-notebook-bullies-continue-to-prepare-for-fall-nall-announce-ireland-ex-game/


-Ty Pilson of IL Indoor conducted a roundtable discussion with IL contributors regarding the NLL season, in which Stephen Stamp included that after only two games, Kevin Crowley '11 "is already one of the best players in the league." : http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/20/ilindoor-roundtable-first-full-weekend-of-nll-games-is-full-of-unique-storylines/

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JAN12)

-Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News featured Tom Monzo '16 on his commitment to SB Lacrosse. Monzo stated that he chose SB Lacrosse “mainly for (Coach Nagle)... I like the size a lot better than a smaller school.” http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/01/19/mens-recruit-stony-brook-signs-penn-charter-pa-senior-defenseman-monzo/


Recruit Tom Monzo '16 plays for Braveheart Lacrosse (NJ), and was also named to the Philly Showcase Gait Fab 40 All-Stars in 2010.



-Ty Xanders of Inside Lacrosse reported that midfielder Gerard Cunningham '17 (Levittown, NY / MacArthur HS) has committed to SB Lacrosse. Cunningham, a rising junior, is the fourth commitment for the Class of 2017: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/11/recruiting-roundup-no-15-pifani-north-carolina-2013s-princeton-notre-dame-towson

Gerard Cunningham '17
Levittown, NY / MacArthur HS
Midfield
5'10'' 160lbs
#4


As a sophomore in 2011, Gerard Cunningham '17 registered 19G and garnered All Conference honors. Cunningham also played for the Long Island Express, the LI Showcase Nassau Team, and the Brine Shootout.

Chris Goldberg of LI Lacrosse News interviewed Cunningham on his commitment, stating that he chose SB because he "loved the campus and sports facilities... the coaching staff is great.” http://lilacrossenews.com/2012/01/09/mens-recruit-macarthur-junior-midfielder-cunningham-commits-to-stony-brook/

Dana Richard of the Levittown Patch interviewed Cunningham on his success on the football and lacrosse fields, in basketball and in the classroom (photos included): http://levittown-ny.patch.com/articles/whiz-kid-gerard-cunningham


In addition to lacrosse, Gerard Cunningham '17 (left) also plays football and basketball and is an honor student.

NEWSLETTER 23jan12

-The Delta Optimist published an article featuring Robbie Campbell '12 being selected as a 2012 Preseason All America candidate. http://www.delta-optimist.com/sports/Former+Islander+standout+named+season+American+Team/5891940/story.html


Robbie Campbell '12, formerly of the Delta Islanders, won the Minto Cup with the Coquitlam Adanacs in 2010.

-The Long Island Press named SB Athletics the Best College Sports Program on Long Island, beating out Hofstra and CW Post: http://bestof.longislandpress.com/li2012/education/college-sports.


-Andrew Coen of Inside Lacrosse previewed SB Lacrosse on the upcoming 2012 season, including photos and interviews with Coach Nagle: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/20/ncaa-preview-2012-five-things-you-need-know-about-no-29-stony-brook


Senior midfielder Russ Bonanno '12 is expected to become a focal point of the offense in 2012.


-Coach Nagle has received a commitment from midfielder Gerard Cunningham '17 (Levittown, NY / MacArthur HS), the fourth commitment for the Class of 2017: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/11/recruiting-roundup-no-15-pifani-north-carolina-2013s-princeton-notre-dame-towson

Coach Nagle also received a commitment from midfielder Dylan Curry '16 (East Meadow, NY / East Meadow HS) for the Class of 2016.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 21jan12

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor recapped the second week of NLL action, including Kevin Crowley '11 registering 3G, 5A, 6GB in his first NLL game. Stamp said Crowley "looked like he’s been in the league for years". http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/17/nll-three-stars-of-week-2/


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor named Kevin Crowley '11 his pick for Rookie of the Week for his performance against the Rochester Knighthawks. The article pictures Crowley as well: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/19/grant-thompson-crowley-and-hall-are-nll-players-of-the-week-plus-the-links/


Stamp said "many rookies shone in week two, but Kevin Crowley '11 was the brightest of them all."


-The NLL's Washington Stealth will air a weekly radio segment with Rhys Duch '08 at Stealth All-Access, found here: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/12/stealth-at-the-bellevue-mall-xbox-danceoff-and-all-access-radio/

For more detail, you can click here: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/12/stealth-at-the-bellevue-mall-xbox-danceoff-and-all-access-radio/


2009 NLL Rookie of the Year Rhys Duch '08 will have his own weekly radio segment with the Washington Stealth.


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor ranked NLL rookies, including Kevin Crowley '11 at #1 for his 8 points against Rochester, stating that Crowley "lived up to the hype... and looked totally at ease with the ball". http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/17/nll-week-2-rookie-report-talent-on-full-display-in-first-full-weekend-of-action/

The article also mention's Jordan McBride '11 scoring 1G, 1A in his rookie debut.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 20jan12

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor wrote Kevin Crowley '11 "may already be the best Philadelphia Wing" after his first game: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/15/nine-players-score-eight-or-more-points-in-wild-first-full-night-of-nll-schedule/


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor named his 2012 NLL preseason awards, including Kevin Crowley '11 for Rookie of the Year and Rhys Duch '08 for MVP. Chavez said Duch has "paid his dues and I think it’ll be his season to outshine all the other worthy candidates.” The article pictures Duch as well. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/06/ilindoors-nll-preseason-awards-picks/


Rhys Duch '08 (nicknamed "Clutch Duch") opened up his 2012 NLL season with 4G, 2A, 8GB and a shorthanded goal to tie the game in the fourth quarter.


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor ranked the NLL teams in the preseason, including the Washington Stealth at #1. Ty Pilson wrote Rhys Duch '08 is part of the "best 1-2 scoring punch in league." http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/06/nll-preseason-rankings-by-ilindoor-com-where-does-your-favorite-team-land/


Casey Vock of IL Indoor wrote that Rhys Duch '08 (right) is part of the NLL's "premier forward tandem" along with Lewis Ratcliff, Paul Rabil (left), and Cliff Smith.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on Jordan McBride '11 in his first NLL game, a behind the back shot for his first goal in his NLL career: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/01/17/nll-three-stars-of-week-2/


-Lacrosse Magazine named Kevin Crowley '11 the NLL Rookie of the Week: http://laxmagazine.com/nll/2011-12/news/011912_nll_week_2_awards_grant_thompson_hall_crowley

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 19jan12

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor previewed the 2012 Philadelphia Wings, including that Kevin Crowley '11 is a "consummate team player" and a key addition to the squad. http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/12/20/nll-2012-previews-philadelphia-wings/


-Corey McLaughlin of Lacrosse Magazine previewed the 2012 MLL Draft, including that senior goalkeeper Ryan Keneally '12 is a likely draft pick. http://www.laxmagazine.com/mll/2011-12/news/011012_corey_mclaughlins_major_league_lacrosse_draft_preview_2012


Senior transfer student Ryan Keneally '12 will battle for time at goalie for SB Lacrosse.


-SB Athletics reported on the 2012 MLL Draft, which two current SB Lacrosse seniors:

Kyle Moeller '12- Long Island Lizards (5th round, 36th overall)
Robbie Campbell '12- Long Island Lizards (8th round, 60th overall)

You can find more coverage here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/011412aab.html


-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse published a list of rosters and drafted players for the 2012 MLL season. Including the supplemental draft, the following SB alumni are listed:

Hamilton Nationals
-Kevin Crowley '11
-Tom Compitello '11
-Steve Waldeck '10
-Rhys Duch '08

Long Island Lizards
-Tim Trenkle '11
-Kyle Moeller '12
-Robbie Campbell '12

Rochester Rattlers
-Adam Rand '11

Denver Outlaws
-Jordan McBride '11

You can find the entire article here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/01/18/major-league-lacrosse-team-team-look-rosters-and-collegiate-draft-picks


-SB Athletics compiled the results of the first week of NLL games, including coverage with Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth, Jordan McBride '11 of the Colorado Mammoth, and Kevin Crowley '11 of the Philadelphia Wings. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/011812aaa.html


Though the Wings lost to the Knighthawks, rookie Kevin Crowley '11 debuted with 3G, 5A. Crowley was the first pick of the 2011 NLL Draft.

NEWSLETTER 18jan12

-SB Athletics reported on the 2012 MLL Draft, which included the following athletes:

Kyle Moeller '12- Long Island Lizards (5th round, 36th overall)

Robbie Campbell '12- Long Island Lizards (8th round, 60th overall)

Go here for more coverage: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/011412aab.html


Both Kyle Moeller '12 and Robbie Campbell '12 were named team captains and picked for the Preseason All America team.


-Gettysburg Sports reported that Bryan Reinert '11 has been named Assistant Coach for Gettysburg Men's Lacrosse. Reinert will also serve as an Athletic Communications Intern. http://www.gettysburgsports.com/news/2012/1/5/MLAX_0105123606.aspx

You can find Reinert's profile here: http://www.gettysburgsports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=523&path=mlax


Bryan Reinert '11 started for three seasons at defense, leading SB Lacrosse to an all time best #4 ranking in 2010.


-John Simanski of Saint Joseph's Athletics reported that Kevin Crowley '11 has been named Assistant Coach for Men's Lacrosse. Crowley will concentrate on coaching the midfielders and extra man offense. http://www.sjuhawks.com/blog/2012/01/simanski-winter-break.html


-SB Athletics published photographs of the first day of practice for SB Lacrosse here: http://www.goseawolves.org/view.gal?id=110564


After contributing as a freshman in 2011, sophomore Jak Wawrzyniak '14 looks to crack the starting lineup at defense in 2012.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (JAN12)

-Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse reported on Kyle Rowe '17 verbally committing to SB Lacrosse. Rowe has a career faceoff percentage of 71% after only his sophomore year of high school and won the STX National Face-Off Tournament: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2011/12/14/recruiting-roundup-2014s-unc-virginia-duke-2013s-umass-lehigh-stony-brook


-Attackman Jeffrey Reh '16 committed to SB Lacrosse by signing an NLI in November:

Jeffrey Reh '16
Miller Place, NY / Miller Place HS
Attack/Midfield
5'9'' 155lbs
#5

-Commits to SB: http://www.millerplace.k12.ny.us/webpages/llally/in.cfm

-NLI signing: http://millerplace-rockypoint.patch.com/articles/photo-of-the-day-five-miller-place-athletes-sign-ncaa-letters#photo-8485685


Pictured at left, Jeffrey Reh '16 suited up for Team Long Island U17 in 2011.


Jeff Reh '16 can play both attack and midfield and also plays WR/LB for Miller Place football.


-Former Duke University goalkeeper Sean Brady '13 has transferred to SB and will suit up for the Seawolves this spring: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/brady_sean00.html

Sean Brady '13 Huntington Bay, NY / Huntington HS / Duke University
Goalie
6'0'' 170lbs
#22

-2007 Under Armour All American
-42-1 record at Huntington HS
-2006 NY state title
-2006 New York Empire State Games (Gold Medalist)
-2006 All-Division B
-football player

-Profile from Duke University: http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=1390130


Sean Brady '13 was a top 30 national recruit coming out of Huntington HS in 2007, where he posted 200 saves in his senior year alone (.740%) en route to a 20-1 record.

NEWSLETTER 5jan12

-SB Athletics reported on the 2012 Captains for SB Lacrosse, attackman Kyle Belton '12, midfielder Robbie Campbell '12, and defenseman Kyle Moeller '12. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/010412aaa.html


Fellow Canadians Robbie Campbell '12 (#37) and Kyle Belton '12 (#12) have combined for 103G, 48A in three seasons at SB.


Kyle Moeller '12 will captain the 2012 squad after only one season at SB, where he was the team's top defender and named a 2012 Preseason All America candidate.


-SB Athletics posted the 2012 Roster for SB Lacrosse here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/ston-m-lacros-mtt.html


-Coach Nagle added to the 2012 roster goalkeeper Sean Brady '13, a transfer from Duke University. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/mtt/brady_sean00.html

Sean Brady '13 Huntington Bay, NY / Huntington HS / Duke
Goalie
6'0'' 170lbs
#28


Goalkeeper Sean Brady '13 was a top national high school recruit with a 42-1 record at Huntington HS and a 2006 NY State Championship. Brady also won a Gold Medal at the 2006 Empire State Games.