Swarm's Kevin Buchanan Named NLL Rookie of the Week

Published on March 18, 2009 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Minnesota Swarm News Release


SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced today that Minnesota Swarm forward Kevin Buchanan has been named the NLL Rookie of the Week for the second time this season.

Buchanan, 22 (5/9/86), collected seven points (2-5=7) and seven loose balls in the Swarm's 13-12 win at Philadelphia March 14. He has 22 points (11-11=22) and 28 loose balls in five games this season. Minnesota selected the Ohio State University graduate in the first round (11th overall) of the 2008 NLL Entry Draft. The Swarm (5-5) has won three consecutive road games to move into fourth place in the West Division

Minnesota plays at the Colorado Mammoth Sunday before coming home to face the Calgary Roughnecks on Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Xcel Energy Center. Swarm single game tickets are on sale now at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 888-MN-SWARM or by visiting www.mnswarm.com. Single game tickets are available in all price categories and range from $13.00 to $65.00.

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