NEWSLETTER 20aug10

-The Syracuse Post-Standard detailed the impact of Canadian athletes playing in the NCAA, quoting Coach Rick Sowell and discussing the Canada-to-SB pipeline with Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11. http://blog.syracuse.com/orangelacrosse/2010/05/canadians_make_an_impact_on_am.html

Kevin Crowley '11 is the first-ever Seawolf named to the USILA All America First Team.

-The Denver Post published an article on SB's NCAA victory over the Denver Pioneers and pictured Tom Compitello '11. http://www.denverpost.com/colleges/ci_15095161


-Rutgers University announced that former SB goalkeeper Errol Wilson '05 was named Associate Head Coach. Errol spent the previous four seasons at Brown, coaching one of the most successful goalies in Division I. http://www.scarletknights.com/lacrosse-men/news/release.asp?prID=9357


-The Long Island Pulse published an article detailing the career of Charlie Paar '10 from his high school days at Huntington, on to Towson, Nassau Community, and finally the NCAA Tournament with SB. http://www.lipulse.com/blog/article/stony-brook-lacrosse-charlie-paars-big-save/


Charlie Paar '10 was named All America in High School, JuCo, and received First Team All America honors.


-Lacrosse Magazine published an article quoting Athletic Director Jim Fiore on the recent successes of the Athletic Department, complete with a photo of Coach Rick Sowell. http://laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2009-10/news/052010_stony_brooks_no_fluke_athletic_director_says

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 19aug10

-Inside Lacrosse reported on Canada defeating the USA in the FIL World Games. The article covers scores from Kevin Crowley '11 and Rhys Duch '08. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/17/thoughts-and-notes-canadas-10-9-win-over-team-usa


-The Delta Islanders traded midfielder Robbie Campbell '12 to the Coquitlam Adanacs: http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/07/08/islanders-and-adanacs-ride-winning-streaks-into-playoffs-digby-takes-scoring-tile-plus-the-year-end-links/


Robbie Campbell scored 1G and 2A against #1 Virginia in the NCAA Quarterinals.


-NLL Insider created a mock draft of WLA prospects, including Kevin Crowley '11 at #3 and Jordan McBride '11 at #5: http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/06/16/looking-past-this-years-draft-why-2011-is-bigger-than-2010-early-top-10-prospect-rankings-who-would-you-draft/


-The 2010 FIL World Games have completed, but Team Rosters are listed here: http://www.2010worldlacrosse.com/results/?cmd=all-groups


Larry Cerasi '07 was chosen as an alternate for Team Poland.


-NLL Insider published a list of WLA All-Canadian Team honors, including forward Kevin Crowley '11 on the Second Team. http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/08/29/nll-insider-09-junior-of-the-year-awards-plus-all-canadian-teams/


-NLL Insider featured Kevin Crowley '11 as the first pick overall in the WLA Draft, complete with a photo: http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/02/03/2010-western-lacrosse-association-wla-kevin-crowley-goes-no-1-to-lakers/


-NLL Insider covered the WLA Draft and rookies that are holding out from playing for their new teams. The article included that Burnaby Lakers draftee Kevin Crowley '11 is holding out because he wants to play for the New Westminster Salmonbellies: http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/02/10/shootin-from-the-hip-1000-points-of-light-urban-warfare-and-wla-holdouts/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 9aug10

-InsideLacrosse ran a series of articles following four straight wins by Team Italy in the FIL World Games. Defenseman Greg Miceli '12 is pictured for Team Italy on the bottom right corner (white shirt)- http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/21/blogs-manchester-team-italys-tim-fuchs-ice-baths-win-streaks and on the right here (gray shirt)- http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/26/blogs-manchester-italy-finishes-17th-hits-scotland-celebrate

-The America East published an article on its representation in the 2010 FIL World Games Final, including a photo of Kevin Crowley '11, and it mentioned Rhys Duch '08 and Coach Rick Sowell. http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=59672&SPID=6539&ATCLID=204970297&DB_OEM_ID=14000


-The 2010 FIL World Games Final went to the USA (coached by Rick Sowell), however, Canada put up a fight. InsideLacrosse published a live game blog that included Kevin Crowley '11 scoring on a feed from Rhys Duch '08 for a Canada goal. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/24/fil-world-championships-usa-canada-gold-medal-game-blog A box score and post-game write up is here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/26/fil-world-championships-usa-takes-gold-with-12-10-win-over-canada


-Laxpower put up photos of Kevin Crowley '11 representing Canada in the FIL World Games: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=20672 (5th photo)

http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=20672&page=6 (1st photo)


Kevin Crowley '11 scored 6G and 5A in five contests in the FIL World Games in 2010.


-NLL Insider covered Canada's victory over Australia in the FIL World Games, mentioning scores by Kevin Crowley '11 and Rhys Duch '08. http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/07/19/canada-at-the-world-lacrosse-championships-8-australia-game-sunday/


And InsideLacrosse covered the game as well: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/18/canada-beats-australia-19-5-3-0-start

NEWSLETTER 5aug10

-The Class of 2014 is complete and the Athletic Department published the official release with the details of all incoming recruits for the 2011 season: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/072310aaa.html


-The ESPN Championship High School Showcase includes two incoming SB recruits on its rosters- Matt Bellando '14 and Cole Millican '14. http://network.laxpower.com/laxforum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=40786


-Lacrosse Magazine published an article and photo on the successes of incoming recruit Matt Bellando '14: http://www.laxmagazine.com/high_school/boys/2009-10/news/072010_bellando_shines_in_champion_hss


Matt Bellando '14 scored 5G and 2A in the ESPN Championship High School Showcase.


-The SB Athletic Department has annouced reorganization and staff promotions: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/072110aab.html


-The Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award was awarded to Kevin Crowley '11 for achieving the distinction of "NCAA's Most Outstanding Player", however, we have recently discovered that Suffolk County has its own Enners Award. SB has two recipients on the list: Chris Theofield '95 http://www.rayennersawardwinners.com/profile.php?id=38 and Larry Cerasi '07 http://www.rayennersawardwinners.com/profile.php?id=8.


Former team captain Larry Cerasi '07 played offensive and defensive midfield for the Seawolves and registered 31G and 17A from 2004-2007.


-NYC Happy Hour- Some of the alums will be meeting informally at Dewey's Flatiron in NYC (210 5th Avenue) on 8/12/10 at 6pm. Please join us if you can and let us know you are coming. http://www.deweysflatiron.com/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 29jul10

-Rhys Duch '08 profile & stats for the Victoria Shamrocks 2010 WLA season:
http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/playerpage.html?playerid=2954929&seasonid=5490

-Kyle Belton '12 profile & stats for the Langley Thunder 2010 WLA season:
http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/playerpage.html?playerid=2927758&seasonid=5490


Kyle Belton '12 registered 91 points in only 31 games from 2009-2010 for the Langley Thunder.


-Jordan McBride '11 profile & stats for the New Westminster Salmonbellies 2010 WLA season:
http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/playerpage.html?playerid=1939205&seasonid=5490


-The Team Canada roster includes a photo and profile of Rhys Duch '08 the FIL Games:
http://www.teamcanadalacrosse.com/Players/RhysDuch.aspx


-Inside Lacrosse published an article with Q&A on Rhys Duch '08 playing for team Canada in the FIL Games:
http://insidelacrosse.com/fanzone/rhys-duch-team-canada-midfield

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 28jul10

-Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth discusses his first two seasons in the NLL, breaking the rookie scoring record, and winning the title. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVPVJreXfzQ&feature=related

-Click below for a highlight reel of 2009 NLL Rookie of the Year Rhys Duch '08. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amjmHx0547U

Rhys Duch '08, pictured in his Team Canada uniform, is known for scoring "sock-tricks", or six goals in one game.

-NLL Insider published an article on Rhys Duch '08 and his first sock-trick of 2009, complete with a photo: http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/04/29/three-star-challenge-casey-powell-rhys-duch-and-josh-sanderson-lead-in-wins-kurtis-wagar-stands-ground-plus-2010-sock-tricks/

-Kingdom Lacrosse is launching a Rhys Duch Signature Line of lacrosse gear, purportedly socks. More on this as it develops. See the news from Duch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRmMGMFhCYw

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 24jul10

-The InsideLacrosse MLL Report stated that Steve Waldeck '10 of the Toronto Nationals is a player "to watch" due to his contributions on offense and his presence on groundballs. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2010/07/14/major-league-lacrosse-week-report-toronto-nationals

-The Seattle Times published an article on Rhys Duch '08 on his hot streak sending the Washington Stealth to the playoffs. He has registered a "sock-trick" in two consecutive games, which is six goals in a game. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/othersports/2011801504_stealth07.html?prmid=related_stories_section

-NLL Insider published an article on Rhys Duch '08 of the Washington Stealth, entitled "Un-Duch-able".
http://www.nllinsider.com/2010/05/05/shootin-from-the-hip-rhys-duch-the-stealth-and-yeardely-love/

Rhys Duch '08 registered 17 goals over four games in May, including two "sock-tricks", which is scoring six goals in one game.

-The NLL has posted an interview and highlights of Rhys Duch '08 following a 6 goal performance (sock-trick) against Rochester Knighthawks: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150177026065361&_fb_noscript=1

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.

NEWSLETTER 5jul10

-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.

NEWSLETTER 14jun10

-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

NEWSLETTER 17may10

-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!

NEWSLETTER 5may10

-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