Buffalo and Rochester Sweep Wins and Awards
Published on February 2, 2005 under National Lacrosse League (NLL) News Release
The National Lacrosse League weekly player awards have a Western New York feel to them for Week #5, as players from the Buffalo Bandits and Rochester Knighthawks swept the awards after sweeping their respective weekend opponents in home and home series matchups. Buffalo and Rochester were a combined 4-0 on the weekend after sweeping Philadelphia and Buffalo, respectively, in Week #5 action.
Buffalo Bandits forward John Tavares was named Overall and Offensive Player of the Week for Week #5. Tavares lead the Bandits to a pair of victories over the Philadelphia Wings in a home-and-home series last weekend. The Bandits forward scored three goals and added four assists for seven points and collected nine loose balls in a 15-10 road win over Philadelphia on Friday. Tavares also scored five goals and added four assists for nine points and collected eight loose balls in a 20-16 home win over Philadelphia on Saturday, helping Buffalo improve to 3-1 and first place in the East Division.
Rochester Knighthawks goaltender Pat O'Toole was named the Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in a pair of wins over the Toronto Rock in Week #5. O'Toole recorded 44 saves, allowed six goals, tallied four assists, and scooped up one loose ball in a 15-6 road win over Toronto on Friday. O'Toole also recorded 52 saves and allowed 11 goals in a 12-11 overtime win over Toronto at home on Saturday. The weekend sweep propelled the Knighthawks to a 3-2 record on the strength of three consecutive victories.
Buffalo Bandits rookie forward Delby Powless was named the Rookie of the Week for Week #5. Powless, the number one overall selection in the 2004 Entry Draft scored three goals and added four assists for seven points and collected eight loose balls in a 15-10 road win over Philadelphia on Friday. Powless also scored a goal and added four assists for five points and collected four loose balls in a in a 20-16 home win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
Week #5 Game Results
Friday, January 28th
Rochester at Toronto (15-6 ROC)
Anaheim at Minnesota (8-7 ANA)
Buffalo at Philadelphia (15-10 BUF)
Saturday, January 29th
Toronto at Rochester (12-11 ROC (OT))
Philadelphia at Buffalo (20-16 BUF)
Calgary at Anaheim (13-12 CAL)
Colorado at San Jose (12-10 SJ)
Week #5 Award Winners
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
John Tavares (Buffalo) â (2GP, 8G, 8A, 16pts, 17LB) scored three goals and added four assists for seven points and collected nine loose balls in a 15-10 road win over Philadelphia on Friday. Tavares also scored five goals and added four assists for nine points and collected eight loose balls in a 20-16 home win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Pat O'Toole (Rochester) â (2GP, 96 saves, 17GA, 4A, 1LB) recorded 44 saves, allowed six goals, tallied four assists, and scooped up a loose ball in a 15-6 road win over Toronto on Friday. O'Toole also recorded 52 saves and allowed 11 goals in a 12-11 overtime win over Toronto at home on Saturday.
ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
Delby Powless (Buffalo) â (2GP, 4G, 8A, 12pts, 12 LB) scored three goals and added four assists for seven points and collected eight loose balls in a 15-10 road win over Philadelphia on Friday. Powless also scored a goal and added four assists for five points and collected four loose balls in a in a 20-16 home win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
OVERALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
John Tavares (Buffalo) â (2GP, 8G, 8A, 16pts, 17LB) scored three goals and added four assists for seven points and collected nine loose balls in a 15-10 road win over Philadelphia on Friday. Tavares also scored five goals and added four assists for nine points and collected eight loose balls in a 20-16 home win over Philadelphia on Saturday.
The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers & Head Coaches of the league's ten member clubs.
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