5/8/12

NEWSLETTER 8may12

-The America East posted a video entitled "Title Game Reaction" including an interview with goalkeeper Sean Brady '13 and Coach Jim Nagle: http://www.americaeast.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=14000&SPID=6539&SPSID=59672


Click on the image above to see the team celebrating its third AE Title and interviews with Sean Brady '13 and Coach Jim Nagle.


-Johns Hopkins Athletics will be offering tickets for the NCAA First Round for sale starting on 5/8/12. You can find more information here: http://www.hopkinssports.com/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/050712aab.html


Robert Gibson '12, Sean Brady '13, JJ Laforet '13 and the SB defense have surrendered only 8 goals per game in the last eight contests.



-The America East has posted the complete video of the 2012 AE Final, in which SB defeated Albany 14-8: http://www.americaeast.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=14000&SPID=6539&SPSID=59672


Junior goalkeeper Sean Brady '13 turns away a shot against Albany in the AE Final.


-Stony Brook University is offering SB Lacrosse gear, including hats, shirts, pennants, jerseys, bags, blankets, shorts and other items for sale here: http://shopsb.fsa.sunysb.edu/index.php?categoryID=97&show_all=yes

The Lax Hut is also offering SB Lacrosse hats and shirts here: http://www.thelaxhut.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1

And more SB gear is available from the College Lacrosse Store: http://www.collegelacrossestore.com/search/stony%20brook



Junior JJ Laforet '13 scored 2G against Albany in the AE Final.

5/7/12

NEWSLETTER 7may12

-Quint Kessenich of the Baltimore Sun published his Stock Watch column, including that Russ Bonanno '12 is a player "you can count on for a consistent performance". http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-quint-kessenichs-stock-watch-20120315,0,2658364.photogallery


Senior Russ Bonanno '12 has registered at least one point in every game in his career at SB except one.


-Bob Herzog of Newsday reported on the 2012 NCAA Tournament, including that SB will take on #2 seeded Johns Hopkins University: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-to-face-johns-hopkins-1.3702688

SB @ JHU
5/13/12
3pm ET
Homewood Field
Baltimore, MD

TV: ESPNU
Web Radio: www.wusb.fm
Radio: WUSB 90.1 FM



Click on the image above to enlarge the unofficial 2012 Bracket from the Warrior Lacrosse.


You can also find the official 2012 Division I Tournament Bracket from the NCAA here: http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/jhop/sports/m-lacros/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/ncaamlaxbracket12.pdf


-ESPN has posted video of the 2012 NCAA Tournament Selection Show (subscription required): http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/id/457144/2012-ncaa-division-men-lacrosse-selection-show#


In addition to taking faceoffs and playing defense, JJ Laforet '13 registered 2G and 5GB against Albany in the AE Finals.


-Inside Lacrosse posted the Nike Division 1 Media Poll, which includes SB Lacrosse receiving votes for the Top 20: http://insidelacrosse.com/rankpoll/d1media/2012-05-07


In his first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament, senior captain Kyle Moeller '12 will lead the Seawolves into action against #2 Johns Hopkins next week in Baltimore.


-Youtube posted a preseason video of SB Lacrosse from February, previewing the team's 2012 season and new faces: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhSqG4oEmjg

5/6/12

NEWSLETTER 6may12

-Chris Mascaro of Newsday reported on SB Lacrosse defeating Albany 14-8 to win the AE Title: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-men-win-america-east-title-14-8-1.3701124

You can find the box score from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/050512aaa.html


SB Lacrosse celebrates its third AE Title after defeating Albany 14-8 at home.

And more pictures from the game are found at Newsday here: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-14-albany-8-1.3701143


-Christine Sampson of the Three Village Patch covered the victory over Albany as well here: http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/sbu-men-s-lacrosse-team-takes-america-east-title


The Bench celebrates the AE Title for SB Lacrosse right after the Albany game.


-The America East also reported on SB winning the 2012 AE Title, including a highlight video: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205423832

LinkClick on the image above to see highlights of SB defeating Albany in the AE Finals.

You can also find a photo gallery from the America East here: http://www.americaeast.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&PALBID=440360


-Frank Bucholtz of the Langley Times named Kyle Belton '12 the Player of the Week for his 5G, 1A performance against Albany during the regular season: http://www.langleytimes.com/sports/149909115.html


Senior captains Kyle Moeller '12, Kyle Belton '12, and Robbie Campbell '12 receive the America East Championship Trophy.


-The America East has posted the 2012 All Championship Team, which includes: Sean Brady '13, Jeff Tundo '13, Joe Laforet '13, and Kyle Moeller '12. Goalkeeper Sean Brady '13 was also named Most Outstanding Player: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205406336


Most Outstanding Player Sean Brady '13 hoists up the AE Championship Trophy after making 11 saves against Albany.

5/5/12

NEWSLETTER 5may12

-The America East posted details for the AE Finals here: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205423111

Albany at Stony Brook
5/5/12
3pm
LaValle Stadium
Webcast: ESPN3.com
Web Radio: WUSB.FM
Radio: 90.1FM

The contest will also be replayed on ESPNU on
Sunday 5/6/12 at 10am.


Jim Nagle leads the Seawolves to the AE Finals in his first season at SB.


-The America East announced its 2012 Awards here: http://www.americaeast.com/pdf8/843135.pdf

Rookie of the Year: Mike Rooney '14
Coach of the Year: Jim Nagle

AE All Conference 1st Team:
Robbie Campbell '12
Jeff Tundo '13
Kyle Moeller '12
Jared LeVerne '12
Sean Brady '13

AE All Rookie Team:
Mike Rooney '14

AE All Academic Team:
Robbie Campbell '12
Kyle Moeller '12




Goalkeeper Sean Brady '13 was named All Conference in his first season at SB, making 129 saves (.516%) so far. Click on the image above to see highlights.


You can find the official press release from the America East here:
http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205422424

You can find more coverage from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/050112aaa.html



Click on the image above to see Jared LeVerne '13 scoring against Vermont. LeVerne has been named to the All Conference team in 2009, 2011, and 2012, including the 2009 All Rookie Team.

You can find the highlight video of the honored players at the America East here: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205422424


-Coach Nagle has received a commitment from defenseman Patrick Vivian '16 (Slingerlands, NY / Christian Bros Albany) for the Class of 2016.

5/4/12

NEWSLETTER 4may12

-Zach Schonbrun of Newsday reported on SB Lacrosse defeating Hartford in the AE Semis at LaValle Stadium by a score of 9-8. The team now advances to the AE Final against Albany at home. http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/lacrosse/seawolves-top-hartford-gain-final-1.3695949

You can find more coverage from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/050212aab.html


SB Lacrosse advances to the America East Finals for the fourth consecutive season.

You can find photos from the Hartford game here: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-9-hartford-8-1.3695739

And you can find video highlights from the America East here: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205423111


Attackman Mike Rooney '14 scored 2G, 3A in the one goal victory against Hartford.


-Stephen Urban of Inside Lacrosse reported on Lehigh Lacrosse winning their first Patriot League Title and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. Lehigh is coached by former SB assistant Kevin Cassese, Brendan Callahan '07, Errol Wilson '06, and Tom Compitello '11. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/04/30/with-emotion-and-outburst-offense-lehigh-earned-patriot-league-title

Under the tutelage of former goalkeepers Brendan Callahan '07 and Errol Wilson '06, currently Lehigh has an outstanding goals-against average of 6.6 per game, a 14-2 record, and a #10 national ranking: http://www.lax.com/teams/Lehigh-lacrosse-1026-12.html


-Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse recapped the last weekend of lacrosse, including that by defeating Albany, SB Lacrosse is in the driver's seat for the AE Tournament. http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/04/30/staff-debate-winners-and-losers-weekend



Cole Millican '14 has registered 3G and 2A in the last three games from defensive midfield.


-Terry Foy of Inside Lacrosse picked SB as his favorite to win the AE here:
http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/05/02/may-madness-mens-division-i-bracketology-may-2

5/3/12

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 3may12

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust previewed the MLL's Hamilton Nationals, including that Steve Waldeck '10 "can hold his own in one on one battles". The article also pictures Waldeck: http://www.inlaxwetrust.com/2012/4/25/2973340/major-league-lacrosse-season-preview-hamilton-nationals


Steve Waldeck '10 begins his third season at defense for the Hamilton Nationals.


-Brooks Welsh of Inside Lacrosse previewed the MLL's Denver Outlaws, including that Coach Jim Stagnitta will be looking to newly acquired Jordan McBride '11 to be the "missing piece".
http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/04/27/mll-preview-2012-denver-outlaws


Recently traded to the Denver Outlaws, Jordan McBride '11 scored 16G, 3A as a rookie with the Rochester Rattlers.


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor published the NLL Week 17 Rookie Report, including that Jordan McBride '11 of the Colorado Mammoth scored 1G, 1A against Minnesota. McBride finished his rookie campaign with 10G, 10A in eleven games. http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/05/01/nll-week-17-rookie-report-playtime-is-over-as-rooks-get-ready-for-nll-playoff-heat/

Chavez also mentioned that Kevin Crowley '11 made 4A in his regular season finale in the loss to Rochester.


Kevin Crowley '11 put 36G, 35A, and 81 loose balls in his rookie season for the Philadelphia Wings.


-Graeme Perrow of IL Indoor published the regular Moneyballers column, including Rhys Duch '08 at #13 and Kevin Crowley '11 at #7: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/30/money-ballers-keogh-is-the-weekly-winner-but-john-grant-jr-wins-overall-season-title/


-Brendan Staudt of In Lax We Trust reported on Rhys Duch '08 scoring 4G, 4A against Buffalo to finish the regular season: http://www.inlaxwetrust.com/2012/4/29/2985840/nll-game-recap-stealth-vs-bandits


Rhys Duch '08 has registered 18 points in the last two games of the regular season.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor named Rhys Duch '08 the Offensive Player of the Week for his 4G, 6A, and 5 loose balls against Toronto: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/26/scigliano-steenhuis-duch-and-card-are-nll-players-of-the-week-plus-the-links/


-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust predicted the NLL postseason awards, putting Kevin Crowley '11 as Rookie of the Year. Ingemi said Crowley is "an elite player with the Wings, helping them to their best season in a long time". http://www.inlaxwetrust.com/2012/5/1/2991091/national-lacrosse-league-post-season-awards-predictions

5/2/12

NEWSLETTER 2may12

-SB Athletics reported on Kyle Belton '12 being named AE Player of the Week: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/043012aab.html


Senior attackman Kyle Belton '12 scored 5G, 1A against Albany in the one goal victory.


-The America East reported on Kyle Moeller '12 being named AE Fans Choice Player of the Year. Moeller commanded 29% of the votes: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205421989


Senior captain Kyle Moeller '12 currently leads SB in caused turnovers with 24.

You can find more coverage from SB Athletics here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/043012aaa.html


-The NCAA has contacted the Organization with an offer for discounted seating to the 2012 Men's Lacrosse Championships at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. If interested, please email the webmaster for contact information. Details below:

2012 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship
(Sat) May 26th Semifinals TBD
(Sun) May 27th Div II Championship 4:00 PM
(Sun) May 27th Div III Championship TBD
(Mon) May 28th Div I Championship TBD


-The America East has posted video highlights of the Albany game found here: http://americaeast.com/


Click on the image above to see highlight video of Kyle Belton '12 scoring against Albany.

Albany Athletics also posted video highlights of the contest here: http://www.ualbanysports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15800&SPID=7980&SPSID=70191


Robbie Campbell '12, Kyle Belton '12, and Matt Bellando '14 combined for 7G, 2A in the victory over Albany. Click on the image above to see video highlights.

5/1/12

NEWSLETTER 1may12

-Greg Logan of Newsday reported on SB defeating Albany to win the 2012 AE Regular Season Title: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/belton-helps-stony-brook-win-ae-crown-1.3688459


Team Captain Kyle Belton '12 had 5G, 1A in the 12-11 victory over Albany.


-The America East set the field for the 2012 AE Tournament, which includes SB vs Hartford at LaValle Stadium. http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205421278

SB vs Hartford
5/2/12
7:00pm
LaValle Stadium
Radio: wusb.fm
Webcast: http://www.americaeast.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml


-The America East posted a poll for AE Fans Choice Player of the Year. You can read more and vote for senior Kyle Moeller '12 here: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205418579


Click on the image above to vote for Kyle Moeller '12 for the AE Fans Choice Player of the Year.


-John Cucci '87 has volunteered to revive a project to create a Facebook alumni group. If anyone else is interested in helping, please contact the webmaster. Stay tuned for more details.


-SB Athletics reported on the Undergraduate Recognition awards, in which Robbie Campbell '12 and Kyle Moeller '12 were honored for athletics: http://www.goseawolves.org/genrel/042512aae.html


Team Captains Kyle Moeller '12 and Robbie Campbell '12 were both drafted to the MLL's Long Island Lizards.

4/30/12

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (APR12)

-Christine Sampson of the Three Village Patch reported on Frank Lucatuorto '16 signing an NLI to play lacrosse for SB: http://threevillage.patch.com/articles/photo-of-the-day-fifteen-seniors-declare-intent-to-play-college-athletics


Frank Lucatuorto '16 (bottom row, second) is a faceoff specialist from local powerhouse Ward Melville HS.


-Coach Nagle has secured another commitment for the Class of 2016, long stick midfielder Steven Ferreira '16 (Sayville, NY / Sayville HS).


Steven Ferreira '16 (right) currently plays for Sayville HS with fellow incoming recruit Jake Sichenzia '16.


-Peter Verry of the Smithtown Patch reported on Smithtown West HS athletes on signing day, including incoming attackman Matt Schultz '16: http://smithtown.patch.com/articles/photo-of-the-day-west-athletes-commit-to-schools-on-signing-day#photo-9041498


Matt Schultz '16 (third from left) signs an NLI to play lacrosse for SB in the fall of 2013.

4/28/12

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 28apr12

-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor published the weekly NLL Rookie Report, including that Kevin Crowley '11 is currently in second place for the Rookie of the Year award: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/24/rookie-report-crowley-jones-making-it-a-tough-call-for-awards-voters-in-2012/

Chavez also mentions rookie Jordan McBride '11 registering 2G, 2A in the contest against Toronto.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor posted video of Rhys Duch '08 scoring against Toronto, claiming the score to be a candidate for Goal of the Year: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/24/duchs-goal-of-the-year-candidate/


Click on the image above to see video of Rhys Duch '08 scoring one handed and behind the back against Toronto.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on the IL Indoor Franchise fan poll, for which voting is complete. Rhys Duch '08 finished in second place overall for forwards: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/18/nll-fan-poll-dream-quartet-chosen-for-your-new-franchise/


Rhys Duch '08 has scored 29G, 42A and picked up 77 loose balls in thirteen games with the Washington Stealth.


-Brendan Staudt of In Lax We Trust featured Kevin Crowley '11 in an MLL Player Preview here: http://www.inlaxwetrust.com/2012/4/12/2943074/mll-player-preview-kevin-crowley


Staudt wrote of Kevin Crowley '11: "There is probably not one other player who has been as big an impact in both the MLL and NLL, as a rookie, as Kevin Crowley has... brings his A-game with him every time he touches the field."

Staudt also mentioned that fellow alum Rhys Duch '08 has joined Crowley on the Hamilton Nationals for the 2012 season, along with Steve Waldeck '10 and Tom Compitello '11.

4/27/12

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 27apr12

-Brendan Staudt of In Lax We Trust covered the NLL's Colorado Mammoth loss to Edmonton, including 1G, 2A from Jordan McBride '11: http://www.inlaxwetrust.com/2012/4/21/2964129/nll-recap-rush-playoff-bound-mammoth-top-seed-dreams-dashed


-Kyle Devitte of Inside Lacrosse previewed the upcoming MLL season for the Chesapeake Bayhawks, including that Adam Rand '11 is the likely starter at faceoff: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/04/26/mll-preview-2012-chesapeake-bayhawks


Adam Rand '11 wins a faceoff against Virginia.


-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor reported on Rhys Duch '08 being named NLL Player of the Week, after scoring 4G, 6A against Toronto:
http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/26/scigliano-steenhuis-duch-and-card-are-nll-players-of-the-week-plus-the-links/


Rhys Duch '08 has been named NLL Player of the Week twice this season so far.

Stamp also named Rhys Duch '08 a Star of the Week for his performance against Toronto: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/24/nll-3-stars-week-16/


Rhys Duch '08 is the eleventh leading scorer in the NLL, despite missing multiple games due to injury.


-Graeme Perrow of IL Indoor published his weekly column entitled Moneyballers, including Kevin Crowley '11 in seventh place and Rhys Duch '08 in thirteenth place: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/23/money-ballers-its-a-frantic-fight-to-the-finish-heading-into-nlls-final-weekend/


-Bob Chavez of IL Indoor covered the Rookie of the Year race, including that Kevin Crowley '11 is head to head with Adam Jones, with only a few games left: http://www.ilindoor.com/2012/04/17/nll-week-15-rookie-report-crowley-jones-slugging-it-out-for-top-rookie-scoring-honors/

Chavez also listed Jordan McBride '11 for honorable mention for the Rookie of the Year award.


Kevin Crowley '11 (left) has totalled 36G, 31A so far as a rookie in the NLL. Jordan McBride '11 (right) has registered 9G, 9A in only ten games as a rookie.

4/26/12

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 26apr12

-Steve Guglielmo of Major League Lacrosse interviewed Kevin Crowley '11 on his upcoming second year in the MLL: http://www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/news/4902/no-1-crowley-returns-for-sophomore-season/


The first pick in the 2011 MLL Draft, Kevin Crowley '11 lead the Hamilton Nationals to the Championship game in his rookie season.


-Inside Lacrosse reported that the MLL released its 2012 Active Rosters, which include the following alumni:

Chesapeake Bayhawks:
Adam Rand '11

Denver Outlaws:
Jordan McBride '11 (inactive)

Hamilton Nationals:
Rhys Duch '08 (inactive)
Steve Waldeck '10
Tom Compitello '11
Kevin Crowley '11 (inactive)

Rochester Rattlers:
Vonzel Legall '11


Click on the image above to read more about Seawolves playing professional lacrosse.


You can find the article from Inside Lacrosse here: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/04/24/major-league-lacrosse-releases-active-rosters-ahead-weekends-openers


Defensive midfielder Vonzel Legall '11 will make his first appearance in the MLL this summer with the Rochester Rattlers.


After being drafted by the Boston Cannons in 2011, Tom Compitello '11 will suit up for the Hamilton Nationals in 2012.

4/25/12

NEWSLETTER 25apr12

-Adrian Szkolar of the SB Statesman reported on SB Lacrosse falling to Yale 9-8 at home: http://www.sbstatesman.com/stony-brook-mens-lacrosse-falls-to-yale786


Senior Russ Bonanno '12 scored 2G, 1A against Yale.


-SB Athletics reported on SB Lacrosse falling to Hartford in overtime at home: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/042112aaa.html


On Senior Day, Kyle Belton '12 scored 1G, 2A in his last regular season game at LaValle Stadium.


-Inside Lacrosse posted media information for the upcoming Stony Brook vs Albany game on 4/2812: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/02/16/where-watch-lacrosse-games-tv-online-week

You can watch video at Albany Athletics ($10) here: http://www.ualbanysports.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?SPID=7980&db_oem_id=15800


Senior Kyle Moeller '12 will lead SB against Albany in his final regular season game as a Seawolf.

4/24/12

NEWSLETTER 24apr12

-The 2012 Annual Odd/Even Alumni Game was a success, with the Even Years team defeating the Odd Years by a score of 11-9. Following the contest, Coach Nagle and Rob Emmerich addressed the alumni and thanked them for their support.

Later, the alums celebrated in the VIP Level of the press box at LaValle Stadium, made donations to the program, and watched the Varsity take on Hartford. The Varsity lost in overtime by a score of 11-10. You can find coverage of the game from the SB Statesman here: http://www.sbstatesman.com/16569786

Special thanks to Robert Henry '84 for his generosity and support to the program.


Robert Henry '84 (white jersey) feeds the ball from the goal line to Matt Campolettano '02 (grey jersey).


Defensive MVP goes to Rob Serratore '92 and Tom Bushy '01 for manning the cages the entire game.


Eric Schaeffer '00 carries the ball while Rob Serratore '92 mans the cage.


Offensive MVP Nick Maturro '09 registered 4G, 1A, despite being a defenseman.



The Alumni in action at LaValle Stadium.


Alums attended from the Class of 1983 through the Class of 2010, spanning 28 years of SB Lacrosse.


The 2012 Odd/Even Alumni Team.