Anaheim Storm field three players for 2004 Heritage Cup
Published on October 7, 2004 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Anaheim Storm News Release
Anaheim, CA (October 7, 2004) - The Anaheim Storm will be represented by a trio of standout players at the 2004 Heritage Cup on Saturday, October 16th in Denver, Colorado. The game, to be held at Pepsi Center at 6 p.m. (PST) will feature American versus Canadian stars, including three (3) Storm players; Chris Panos, John Rosa and Ryan Powell.
Team USA general manager Steve Govett, who assembled the 2002 American team that beat Canada 21-16 in the inaugural Heritage Cup match, chose three Anaheim Storm players for this year's team, including former Syracuse University standout Ryan Powell, gritty defenseman John Rosa and the team's second leading goal scorer in Chris Panos. Panos also participated in the 2004 Mann Cup as a member of the Peterborough Lakers. In three games, Panos had a total of five points, with two goals and three assists, which helped the Lakers, earn a victory over the Victoria Shamrocks. The Mann Cup is the most prestigious trophy of Canadian summer lacrosse. It is a best of seven series played between the best two teams from the Ontario Lacrosse Association and the Western Lacrosse Association.
Other notable American players include former Storm assistant coach Kevin Finneran, San Jose Stealth star Mike Regan, Colorado Mammoth standout defenseman Jay Jalbert and high scoring forward Brian Langtry from the Mammoth.
"It's the best American players versus the best Canadian players in one of the best sports markets in North America," Canada general manager Johnny Mouradian said.
Team USA will be under the tutelage of Mammoth Head Coach Tony Resch. Jimmy Rogers and Jamie Batley will serve as assistant coaches. Team Canada will be directed by Toronto Rock Head Coach Les Bartley. Walt Christianson, Ed Comeau and Bob McMahon will serve as assistant coaches.
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