Jesse Schwartzman Named 2009 Warrior MLL Goalie of the Year
Published on August 17, 2009 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Denver Outlaws News Release
DENVER - Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and the Denver Outlaws announced today that Denver Outlaws goalie Jesse Schwartzman has been named as the 2009 Warrior Goalkeeper of the Year, according to MLL Commissioner David Gross. The award was based on the votes submitted by the head coaches and general manager of each of the League's six teams.
Schwartzman, a 2007 graduate of Johns Hopkins, appeared in the most games (12) and played the most minutes (675:28) of any goalie in the League this season. With a 9-2 record on goal, Schwarztman was a key component in leading the Outlaws to a League best 9-3 overall regular season record and the #1 overall seed in the MLL postseason.
Schwartzman also enjoyed a league best 11.28 goals against average. He twice earned Bud Light Game MVP honors for his performance in victories over the Toronto Nationals on June 20th and the Long Island Lizards on August 1. Schwartzman was also named the League's Defensive Player of the Week an impressive three times this season, in weeks 4, 6, and 11.
Completing his third season in Denver, Schwartzman has an all-time regular season record of 19-7 in 25 games played, and a career 12.38 GAA and .548 save percentage.
All-Time MLL Goalkeepers of the Year
2001 Greg Cattrano, Baltimore Bayhawks
2002 Greg Cattrano, Baltimore Bayhawks
2003 Brian Dougherty, Long Island Lizards
2004 Greg Cattrano, Baltimore Bayhawks
2005 Chris Garrity, Boston Cannons
2006 Brian Dougherty, Philadelphia Barrage
2007 Brian Dougherty, Philadelphia Barrage
2008 Mickey Jarboe, Los Angeles Riptide
2009 Jesse Schwartzman, Denver Outlaws
Schwartzman received a total of 52 points and 8 first-place votes. Brian Dougherty of the Long Island Lizards, who has won the award on three previous occasions, was second having received 28 points and 3 first-place votes.
Schwartzman will be in net this Saturday, August 22 as the #1 seed Denver Outlaws face the #4 seed Boston Cannons at 12:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2. The winner will advance on to the Championship Game to face either the Toronto Nationals or the Long Island Lizards on Sunday, August 23 at 1:00 PM ET.
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About Championship Weekend
The 2009 New Balance Major League Lacrosse Championship Weekend Presented by Smartlink takes place at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, one of the nation's premier athletic venues. Tailgating is permitted for both Saturday and Sunday beginning 9:00 AM. A number of great attractions will be featured in the fan zone on both days, including the Monster Energy Professional Ninja Motorcycle Stunt Team, the Warrior Lacrosse-Monster Energy Chop Shop, musical performances by Canadian Alt-Rockers MOBILE, the Bud Light Lounge, and much more.
Tickets for the 2009 New Balance Championship Weekend are still available. Complete MLL Championship Weekend packages which include tickets to all three playoff games start at just $25 and may be purchased by calling 866-MLL-TIXX or by visiting www.mllchamps.com. Single day tickets will go on sale beginning today Monday, August 17.
About the Denver Outlaws
Part of Major League Lacrosse's 2006 western expansion, the Outlaws have made the playoffs in each of their four seasons and have consistently led the league in attendance each year, averaging 10,000-11,000 fans per game. The organization is managed by Edge Sports & Entertainment - a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Denver Broncos Football Club. Outlaws 2010 season ticket specials are available now. For more information, contact the Outlaws ticket office at 303-OUTLAWS or visit www.DenverOutlaws.com.
About Edge Sports & Entertainment
Created in 2005, Edge Sports & Entertainment is a full-service event sports and entertainment company focused on the development of live events, event production, and broadcast. Edge Sports & Entertainment is owned by Pat Bowlen.
About Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse (MLL), the premiere professional outdoor lacrosse league, commenced play in June of 2001. The MLL is comprised of six teams located in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Long Island, Toronto, and Washington. The season will culminate with the New Balance MLL Championship Weekend, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.
Major League Lacrosse was founded by Jake Steinfeld and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit the Official League website at www.majorleaguelacrosse.com.
About Warrior
Headquartered in Warren, Michigan, Warrior Sports is recognized as one of the sporting goods industry's premier manufacturers of innovative, high performance, cutting-edge equipment, footwear and apparel for lacrosse and hockey athletes of all ages and abilities. Founded in 1992 by former champion lacrosse player David Morrow, Warrior was acquired by privately-held New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. in February 2004. The 2007 acquisition of Boston-based Brine Sporting Goods further established Warrior Sports as the dominant force in the lacrosse world.
Warrior is dedicated to a core set of philosophies and strengths: technical superiority, grassroots marketing, original and creative youthful expression, and strong partnerships with retailers and suppliers. Warrior's Players Club is the best players in the world helping to make the best equipment in the world and is reserved for the top professionals in lacrosse and hockey today.
Major League Lacrosse Stories from August 17, 2009
- MLL and ESPN to Telecast New Balance MLL Championship Weekend - MLL
- Jesse Schwartzman Named 2009 Warrior MLL Goalie of the Year - Denver Outlaws
- Denver's Jesse Schwartzman Named 2009 Warrior Goalkeeper Goalkeeper of the Year - MLL
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