8/16/11

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.

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