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.

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-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.

NEWSLETTER 15jun10

-Coach Rick Sowell signed a contract extension with SB through 2015, on the heels of the most successful season in SB history. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/060210aab.html

2010 America East Coach of the Year Rick Sowell guided the Seawolves to their best season in the 27-year history of the program. Sowell is 37-22 in four seasons at the helm.


-2010 Cumulative Statistics are now published and complete for season and found here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/ston-m-lacros-CumulativeStats.html For comparisons on a national scale, please visit Lax.com.

-2010 Polls are now complete. SB finished #8 in the Coaches Poll, behind Cornell and in front of Denver. The latest Laxnews rankings slotted SB at #9, and the latest LP Forum Poll at #8. Inside Lacrosse published its final poll of the year with SB at #8. http://insidelacrosse.com/rankpoll/d1media/2010-06-07

-2010 Computer Rankings are also near complete, with SB ranked #8 in RPI; Krach at #9; Hymie at #6; Buster at #12; and LP Computer Ranking at #8. http://www.laxpower.com/update10/binmen/tsi01.php

-Steve Waldeck '10 was selected in the 3rd Round of the MLL Draft, 17th pick overall, by the Toronto Nationals. http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/news/631/toronto-nationals-draft-overview

Steve already appeared on defense in his first game and scored a goal. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/13/rookie-reports-toronto-nationals-newbies-make-their-debuts


Steve Waldeck '10 was named to the All-America East squad for last four seasons, USILA Honorable Mention All America, and SB Male Athlete of the Year.

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-The America East All-Conference Team was announced, including a record-best five First Team Selections (Kevin Crowley '11, Jordan McBride '11, Steve Waldeck '10, Charlie Paar '10, Tom Compitello '11); one Second Team Selection (Adam Rand '11); Coach of the Year (Rick Sowell); and Player of the Year (Kevin Crowley '11). This marks three consecutive First Team honors for Crowley, McBride, & Waldeck. http://www.americaeast.com/downloads2/377283.pdf?ATCLID=204940866&SPID=6539&DB_OEM_ID=14000&SPSID=59672

-Kevin Crowley '11 wins the Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award for being the most outstanding Division I lacrosse player amongst all positions. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/28/usila-announces-division-i-special-awards Kevin was also one of five finalists for the Tewaaraton Award, which is endorsed by the Mohawk Council Nation of Elders. http://www.tewaaratonaward.org/channel.cfm?s=148&c=681

Kevin Crowley '11, the 2010 AE Player of the Year, was named the most outstanding player in all of Division I college lacrosse.


-The USILA Division I All America Team includes four Seawolves, which is an all-time best for SB. Kevin Crowley '11 was named to the First Team (a first for SB); Jordan McBride '11 to the Third Team (also a first for SB), and Steve Waldeck '10 and Tom Compitello '11 to the Honorable Mention Team. This marks SB's first ever season with more than one selection. McBride is the first ever Seawolf to be named All America three times, and he returns for another season. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/27/usila-announces-division-i-all-america-honors


Tom Compitello '11 and Steve Waldeck '10 were named to the Honorable Mention All America Team.


-Inside Lacrosse published its 2010 Specialist Rankings, which included a cover photo of Steve Waldeck '10. Steve was listed at #2 for all LSMs in Division I, boasting 112 ground balls (6.59/game, 5th best in the NCAA), 2 caused turnovers per game, and lead all LSMs with 10G and 4A. Faceoff Specialist Adam Rand '11 came in at #6 for leading the country again in faceoff % by going 266 for 432 (61.6%, 3rd best in the NCAA). SB's faceoff unit of Waldeck, Rand, and Enners Award winner Kevin Crowley '11 were integral for SB's success in 2010. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/06/10/insidelacrossecoms-final-2010-specialist-rankings


Adam Rand '11 has nearly lead the entire NCAA in faceoff % for three seasons, twice ranked in the top 5.

NEWSLETTER 26may10

-Graduating Seniors Tyler Hope '10, Steve Waldeck '10, Chris Gignilliat '10, Mike Sopko '10, Charlie Paar '10, Chris Scott '10, and Paul Randazzo '10 say goodbye to the program after the most successful season in SBU Lacrosse history. Since 2007, the Seawolves have registered 37 wins and 22 losses, four AE Tournament appearances, two Regular Season Titles, one AE Championship, and never fell under .500 for the season. The Organization welcomes the Class of 2010 aboard.


-Charlie Paar '10 logged over 980 minutes in the cage in 2010, including 200 saves and a 13-4 record.


-LI Pulse wrote an article on the NCAA First Round win against Denver: http://www.lipulse.com/blog/article/landmark-win-for-stony-brook-lacrosse/


-The USILA North/South Senior All-Star Game will feature Steve Waldeck '10 on Friday, May 28 at Goucher College in Towson, MD at 5:30pm. Steve finished his career with 313 GBs, 17G, 11A, and started all 59 games since 2007. Steve was named to the AE First Team three times and the All-Rookie Team as a freshman. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/052510aaa.html


-The Times Beacon Record reports on SBU Lacrosse winning the 2010 AE Title. http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2010-05-13-84016.112114-sub_SBU_wins_AE_lacrosse_championship.html#123


-The Park Bench, owned & operated by Jeff Capri '89, features a congratulatory welcome to the 2010 AE Champs.

NEWSLETTER 25may10

-The NCAA Quarterfinal at LaValle Stadium featured #8 SBU in a tight game against #1 Virginia, but the Seawolves were ultimately defeated by a score of 10-9. Over 10,000 fans were in attendance and the game was televised on ESPNU. The 2010 season marks the most successful campaign in SBU Lacrosse history, falling just minutes short of a Final Four berth and a victory over a #1 ranked opponent. More coverage is below.


-Steve Waldeck '10 registered 1 goal, 8 ground balls, and 2 takeaways against #1 Virginia in the NCAA Quarterfinal at LaValle Stadium.


Lax.com coverage of the Quarterfinal includes statistics, game photos, and the writeup: http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2602

Inside Lacrosse published in game blog here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/23/ncaa-tourney-2010-quarterfinals-couch-blog-day-2

Inside Lacrosse published another in game blog here: http://insidelacrosse.com/game/46767/current

The SB Independent covered the game as well: http://www.sbindependent.org/node/4270

Goseawolves.org published stats and photos of the game here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/052310aaa.html

Virginia Sports also published a write up, complete with photos, video highlights, and video of the postgame press conference: http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=88761&SPID=10601&DB_OEM_ID=17800&ATCLID=204950057

NEWSLETTER 18may10

-SB Lacrosse registered its first ever NCAA Tournament victory against Denver, 9-7. The Seawolves advance to the Quarterfinals, which is incidentally being held at LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, NY. The Organization launched a successful tailgate that featured over 50 alums, multiple BBQs, and plenty of refreshments. Special thanks to Ed DeLaura '00 and Mike Poch '05 for providing the festivities for the day. Updated NCAA Brackets are available here: http://insidelacrosse.com/sites/all/themes/images/pdf/2010_di_bracket.pdf


-Steve Waldeck '10 registered 11 ground balls, 3 caused turnovers, 1 goal, and this crushing blow against Denver in the NCAA Tournament on May 15, 2010.


-NCAA Quarterfinals: #8 SB will play #1 Virginia on Sunday, May 23rd at 2:30PM. Reserved seating is sold out as of today, however the University will offer standing room only tickets. The schedule includes Army vs #7 Cornell at 12:00PM, followed by #8 SB vs #1 Virginia at 2:30PM. You can catch the action on ESPNU or radio at http://wusb.fm/.


-Tailgating: Sean Chamberlain '07 is organizing an alumni tent for tailgating in the parking lot, near the infirmary. For a $20 contribution, the tent will include food, beer and other refreshments from 8:30AM and go until 3:30PM. Please respond to livethedream39@aol.com if you are attending.


-Over 50 SB Lacrosse alums showed up for the pregame tailgate at LaValle Stadium for the NCAA Tournament First Round.


-SportsCenter's Top Ten Plays of the Weekend on ESPN featured two of SB's goals in the NCAA Tournament victory over Denver. Coming in at #5 was Tom Compitello '11 scoring a one handed wrap-around from behind the cage. #1 was Kevin Crowley '11 firing a no-look behind the back bounce shot from 12 yards out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL41y76YJWM


-Kevin Crowley '11 and Tom Compitello '11 were featured on SportsCenter's Top Ten Plays of the Week on ESPN. The above goals were rated #1 and #5, respectively.


-Inside Lacrosse ran a preview of the Denver game here: http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/13820526/1st-rd---denver-vs-stony-brook, and also published photos after the game: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/16/warrior-may-madness-photos-opening-round-ncaa-tournament-and-nll-champions-cup


-Lax.com also published a write up of the Denver victory and multiple photos: http://www.lax.com/story.phtml?story=2589

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-The Tewaaraton Committee narrowed the field of candidates to only five finalists last week, which includes Kevin Crowley '11. The award is the highest individual honor an NCAA lacrosse student-athlete can receive. Crowley is the only midfielder amongst the five finalists, and only three finalists are still actively playing in the NCAA Tournament. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/05/11/tewaaraton-award-finalists-2010-announced-clausen-crotty-crowley-dickson-and-white


-NLL Championship: Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth continues to dominate in the NLL after breaking the rookie scoring record and garnering Rookie of the Year honors in 2009. The Stealth won its first NLL Championship on the strength of Duch's 33G and 53A: http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=4530. Duch had 3G and 8A in the Championship game, which you can see video highlights here: http://video.insidelacrosse.com/video/view/14014189/nll-championship-highlights.

NLL Insider published an article exclusively covering Rhys Duch '08 here: http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=4520.


-Rhys Duch '08 of the NLL Champion Washington Stealth scored 33 goals and 53 assists in his second year in the NLL, including 3 goals and 8 assists in the Championship game.


-The America East Championship video is online, featuring video of the game, including play by play commentary from Mike Solano and color by Frank Barile '02. Watch the Seawolves win their seventh straight AE game by defeating the Albany Great Danes at home for the bid to the NCAA Tournament. http://www.americaeast.tv/archives/mlacrosse100508/index.html


-SB Lacrosse went 7-0 in the America East in 2010, claiming both the Regular Season Title, the Tournament Title, and an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Tournament.


-ESPN SportsNation invited Jordan McBride '11 and Kevin Crowley '11 to join them for a live chat where fans wrote in questions for them. You can read the transcripts here: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/32333/inside-lacrosse

NEWSLETTER 10may10

-2010 AE Championship: The Stony Brook Seawolves were awarded the AE Championship after defeating Albany 11-7 at home last week. Goalkeeper Charlie Paar '10 was named Tournament MVP. SB has now defeated Albany four times in a row.

Now a member of the AE for nine seasons, the team has qualified for all nine tournaments, and has advanced to the finals four times (winning in 2002 and 2010). By virtue of winning the AE Championship, SB qualified for the NCAA Tournament next week. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/050810aaa.html


SB defeated Albany in 2002 and 2010 to win the AE Championship and automatically qualified for the NCAA Tournament.


-Team Dinner: Last Friday night before the AE Finals, the Organization bought dinner for the team at the Park Bench. Special thanks goes to those who contributed, including Tris Gillen '02, Kevin Sheehan '88, Hunter Greene '05, Frank Barile '02, Billy Lowe '06, Steve Pollack '84, Mike Sakowich '02, Greg Giampaolo '82, Mike Poch '05, James Devins '04, and Jon Tompkins '02.

It's not too late to contribute, as the team will continue to dine at this local establishment and every donation helps. You can send cash/check to Frank Barile '02 (see address on latest email).


-NCAA Tournament: SB received an invitation to participate in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in its history. Seeded #8, SB has never been awarded a home game for this tournament until now. The team takes on Denver on Saturday, May 15 5:00PM at LaValle Stadium. Brackets are available here: http://www.laxpower.com/update10/tourney10/bracket_md1.php


Eric Hatkewitz '04 contests a ground ball against Cornell in SB's only NCAA Tournament appearance in 2002.


-Tailgate: The Organization and the Parents Assocation will hold a 1pm pregame tailgate for the NCAA Tournament at LaValle Stadium. It will be held in the Stadium Lot in between the Stadium and the infirmary (patch of grass). Wear your scarlet & gray! If you cannot appear at the game, you can catch the action remotely via radio/webradio with Matt Mankewicz '87, Brendan Chamberlain, and Frank Barile '02 on http://wusb.fm/.


-Dan Daponte '02 welcomes a new baby girl last month. Congrats Dan!

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-The 2010 AE Regular Season Championship goes to the Stony Brook Seawolves, sporting a 5-0 conference record. SB has secured home field advantage for the tournament, and has already defeated Vermont 10-6 to advance to the finals for the second consecutive year. SB (now 11-3, 6-0) will take on Albany on Saturday at 1pm. Last week, SB defeated the Great Danes 15-0 at John Fallon Field up in Albany. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/050110aab.html


Redshirt SR Chris Gignilliat '10 has been the team's primary shutdown defender since 2006.

-The DI Coaches Poll currently has SB Lacrosse ranked 6th in the country, its highest ranking ever. On a seven game winning streak, SB is currently behind Duke and in front of Cornell. http://www.laxpower.com/polls/matrix_poll.php?pollDate=2010-05-03&pollType=USILA&pollDiv=I

-New Helmets were issued to the team for the AE tournament, courtesy of Sean Chamberlain '07 and Coach Sowell. Further, the Organization is spearheading an effort to purchase dinner for the team on Friday night before the Finals. If you'd like to contribute, please contact Mike Poch '05 at michaelpoch@gmail.com or call 607-761-7024. We have a good start to so far on donations but need your help. The Organization would like to thank Sean, Mike, and Coach for their generosity and efforts.

-Pregame Tailgate: The Parents Association will be tailgating in the parking lot at 11am before the AE Final and has invited the alums to attend. If you cannot attend, listen in at 12:45pm on http://wusb.fm/.

-Skybox for AE Finals: For the AE Finals, Sean Chamberlain '07 has secured two skyboxes at LaValle Stadium. Please contact him directly for access at livethedream@aol.com or call 631-721-8855, donation required.

-The 2010 AE Player of the Year is Kevin Crowley '11 and the 2010 AE Coach of the Year is Rick Sowell. Crowley was a unanimous selection for the awards. Five other Seawolves have been honored by the conference, including an all-time best FIVE representatives on the AE First Team. Congrats to the team and Coach! http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=204940866&DB_OEM_ID=14000


Midfielder Kevin Crowley '11 leads the country in points wtih 43G and 25A in only 14 games.

-The 2010 AE All-Academic Team includes SO Robbie Campbell '12 (3.37 Business Management/Economics); JR Kevin Crowley '11 (3.32 Business Management/Psychology); and JR Timmy Trenkle (3.31 Business Management). All three student athletes are on the starting midfield and have accounted for 70G and 46A in only 14 games.

-SB Lacrosse Radio Personality Brendan Chamberlain, also head coach of the Suffolk CC Longhorns and former SB assistant coach, currently has the Longhorns in the JuCo Final Four. Suffolk CC is seeded #4 and will play Essex this weekend. http://public.teamzonesports.com/longhornslax

-Inside Lacrosse published its Specialist Positional Rankings last week, including LSM Steve Waldeck '10 and FOGO Adam Rand '11. When IL ran the article on 4/28, it pictured Waldeck on the front page against Virginia. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/04/28/inside-lacrosse-specialist-positional-rankings-april-28

-SUNY Chancellor Award Winner Jordan McBride '11 is the program's second all-time leading scorer with 132 goals in just three seasons. McBride leads the country in shooting percentage (.561), is second in goals per game (3.54) and eighth in points per game (4.0). McBride is also the first player in SB history with three straight seasons of 40 goals or more. http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/050310aaa.html

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-National Rankings have listed SB Lacrosse as high as #7, an all-time best. Find more info here:

USILA: #8
Nike/IL Media: #8
TSI: #11
LP CPU: #8
LP RPI: #9
QK: #7
Laxnews: #13
Krach: #8
Hymie: #12
Buster: #12
LP Forum: #8


-The 15th Annual Seawolves Golf Classic in memory of Charles Gordon Heuser will occur on June 14th at the Hamlet Willow Creek Golf and Country Club in Mt. Sinai, NY. If you are interested in contributing or playing, please email susan.abbott@stonybrook.edu.


-SB Basketball Coach Steve Pikiell signed a contract extension through 2015, after the most successful season in SB Basketball history. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042210aaa.html


-AE Fan's Choice Player of the Year- Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 are nominees for the 2010 America East Fan's Choice Player of the Year. Register your vote for Kevin or Jordan here: http://www.americaeast.com/quest/Questionaire.dbml?&QID=80706&DB_OEM_ID=14000


-The Varsity defeated the Albany Great Danes 15-0 last Saturday up in Albany. Find the press release here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/042410aaa.html


-Seniors Steven Waldeck '10 and Mike Sopko '10 combined for 5 ground balls and 4 caused turnovers in a 15-0 victory over Albany.


-Charlie Paar '10 was perfect in the 15-0 win against Albany, saving all 11 shots he faced and picking up 2 ground balls.

NEWSLETTER 17apr10

-The 2010 Odd/Even Alumni Game was yet another tremendous success this year. Over 60 alums attended from the Class of 1978 through 2010. The Odd Team won again, and the game was followed by dinner and drinks in the Press Box at LaValle Stadium, where the Alumni watched the Varsity defeat Hartford University 15-12.

The Alumni Organization raised over $2500 for the program, the Organization's most successful Alumni Game to date. The University's official press release is here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/paws/spec-rel/041210aaa.html

Special thanks: to Rob Emmerich for his efforts every year; to Mike Poch '05 for his assistance; to Jeff Capri '89 and John Dobias '02 for goaltending the entire game; and to Rich Misiano '90 and Dennis Nafte '03 for their attendance and generosity. Play of the Game goes to Marc Opisso '78 of the Even squad for converting a doorstep feed on the crease for a buzzer-beating goal.



Over 60 alums attended the 2010 Odd/Even Alumni Game at LaValle Stadium on April 10th, 2010.

-The Salmon Bellies continue to pile up points for SB Lacrosse, with both Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11 leading the country in scoring. Both juniors have been named finalists for the 2010 Tewaaraton Award. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/041410aaa.html
There are only 26 total finalist student athletes across all divisions for award for Men's Lacrosse. http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=204929463&DB_OEM_ID=14000


-The Lacrosse for Autism Doubleheader will feature Northport HS vs Ward Melville HS followed by Vermont University vs SBU at LaValle Stadium on May 1, 2010. Purchase tickets here: http://www.lacrosse4autism.com/events.html


-Ranked 14th in the country, SB Lacrosse is having a banner year, defeating the UMBC Golden Retreivers in Baltimore two weeks ago. Video highlights are here: http://www.e-lacrosse.com/content/videos/2010/umbcsb.php



Tom Compitello '11 is the third leading scorer for SB in 2010, totaling 20G and 23A through only ten games.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (APR10)

Some news on incoming recruits for next fall, the Class of 2015:


-KYLE ZORN (MID) Severna Park, MD/Severna Park HS- A lefty shooter from a storied program in Maryland, Zorn can shoot on the run and double at both midfield and attack. Zorn is a two way middie that plays defense, shows ability to shoot outside, can move quickly upfield in transition, and is adept at drawing slides from up top. Game film also shows that Zorn likes to invert and can shoot from low angles on a quick release. Severna Park lacrosse is currently ranked #3 among Maryland Public High Schools and #36 amongst the DC/MD/VA region. In 2009, the LP Rating ranked Severna Park at #135 nationally.

Zorn is a WR/DB on the football team, a distance runner, and an honor student.

You can find commentary on Zorn here: http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=33292&p=651526&hilit=+kyle+zorn+#p651526

And you can watch Zorn's highlight video here: http://lacrosserecruits.com/lacrosse/tour/player_tour/lacrosse_s1.swf/featured-videos.php?s=3&p=4


-DAN HUSSEY (ATT) Auburn, NY/Auburn HS- more info on this incoming recruit as it breaks.


-COLE MILLICAN (MID) Sunrise, FL/St. Thomas Aquinas HS- Millican is an unselfish midfielder for the Aquinas Red Raiders, currently ranked #37 in the National RPI. The Red Raiders currently sport a 10-2 record. Millican's resume includes the following: 2009 All District Team, 2009 1st Team Broward County, 2008 1st Team Broward County, 2008 2nd Team All League.

Millican was also named to the South Florida Select All Star Team http://leagues.lacrossewear.com/home.cfm?l=69

And also to the 2008 Southeast Regional Orlando Team http://www.digitalsports.com/article/id/28227.aspx

And to the South Florida Silver Elite U19 (WW U-19) http://fulc.stats.pointstreak.com/playerpage.html?playerid=2983467&seasonid=4284

A video of a fast break goal behind the back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q84detJA_CY


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More news on recruits already posted in The Recruiting Roundup (SEP09):

-George Benitez of Darien HS spoke with LaxLessons.com on his commitment to SB: http://laxlessons.com/blog/2009/08/your-source-for-the-latest-recruting-news-dariens-benitez-reflects-on-his-commitment-to-stony-brook/ See more on Benitez in the The Recruiting Roundup (MAR10).



George Benitez '15 is a team captain at Darien HS in Connecticut, the reigning CIAC State Champions for 5 consecutive seasons.


-Matt Bellando of St. Andrew's HS in Florida is on a tear, totalling 60G, 31A, and 52GB in only 16 games so far in 2010. St. Andrew's is currently sporting a 14-2 record and is ranked #2 in the South Region, #1 in the Florida South RPI, #14 in the National CCR, and #9 in the National RPI.

St. Andrew's suffered a one goal loss to perennial powerhouse Boys Latin (National CCR #7) in Maryland, in which Bellando registered 6 goals and 3 GB. Inside Lacrosse posted video of the game here (Bellando is #2 in white): http://insidelacrosse.com/blog/2010/03/17/southeast-region-hs-notebook-mccallie-wins-tough-loss-st-andrews-games-watch


-Dave Mitchell was incorrectly listed as an incoming recruit for the Class of 2014, while he will attend SB next fall and be part of the Class of 2015. The error has been fixed below on the blog.


More on the Class of 2015 is found in The Recruiting Roundup (SEP09).

NEWSLETTER 3apr10

-The 2010 Odd/Even Alumni Game is approaching. Please reply to reserve your spot (even if not playing), as we have to register alums for the game and festivities.

2010 ODD/EVEN ALUMNI GAME:

-April 10th, 2010
-Lavalle Stadium
-4pm Odd/Even Alumni Game (please arrive at 3:30 as we only have the stadium for a short while)
-Need to get a team photo before game that will go up on Jumbotron- your patience is appreciated!

POSTGAME FESTIVITIES:

-Please bring a check/cash for the event. There is no minimum, but as usual, we need to support the program and help finance the event

-Significant others are welcome into the press box for the postgame festivities, but please remember to contribute to the program as necessary

-7pm Hartford University Game

-The Varsity bounced back with am 8-7 victory at Bryant University last Saturday, after suffering back to back losses to Denver and Cornell. The team travels to Catonsville to take on rival UMBC at 1pm on April 3rd.

Sophomore Robbie Campbell '12 scored 1G and 2A against Cornell University on March 23rd, 2010.

-The Park Bench, SB's very own beloved longtime hangout and purveyor of fine spirits and culinary delights, gets some ink at Inside Lacrosse in a blog written by Denver University Assistant Coach Trevor Tierney. http://insidelacrosse.com/blog/2010/03/22/lacrosse-travel-pasta-and-root-beer-floats-recapping-denvers-spring-break

-The 2010 NCAA Quarterfinals North Bracket will occur at LaValle Stadium in May 2010. You can purchase tickets through www.GoSeawolves.org. The official press release from the NCAA is here: http://www.ncaa.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/080409aaa.html

-The Times Beacon Record, a local Three Village news publication, issued an article on SB athletics, its mascot Wolfie, and specifically covers lacrosse. http://www.northshoreoflongisland.com/Articles-i-2009-12-24-82548.112114-sub_Hairy_honoree_embodies_the_new_campus_spirit.html