Dallas Continues All-Star Winning Streak to 6-0

Published on February 25, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


The West Division was victorious in the 2006 NLL All-Star Game, in front of a crowd of 15,924 fans at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday. The East held a 13-9 lead in the fourth quarter, but Portland goaltender Dallas Eliuk and the West defense held their opposition scoreless for the final 12 minutes of the game, as the rest of the West stars rallied for five consecutive goals to win the game. Calgary's Lewis Ratcliff was named Game MVP, as he scored four goals, including the game-winner with 4.4 seconds remaining in regulation.

With Eliuk pulled for the extra attacker, Ratcliff corralled a behind-the-back pass from Colorado's Gavin Prout to score the game-winner. Edmonton's Cam Bergman had tied the game three minutes earlier, scoring a breakaway goal on a full-floor pass from Eliuk.

The win is the first ever for the West stars. The East was victorious in the previous two All-Star Games under the current format, at Pepsi Center in Colorado in 2004 and Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary last season.

The West was led offensively by Calgary's Lewis Ratcliff (4 goals), Calgary's Tracey Kelusky (2 goals, 1 assist), as well as Colorado's Dan Carey (2 goals, 1 assist) and Jay Jalbert (1 goal, 5 assists). Jax players Brodie Merrill (one assist) and Ryan Sharp (one goal, two assists) also contributed to the West Division's win.

San Jose's Anthony Cosmo (24 saves, 7 goals against) and Dallas Eliuk (17 saves, 6 goals against) split time in goal for the West. Eliuk, who is the only player in league history to play in every All-Star Game, was credited the win and now has a perfect 6-0 record.

The East was led by Buffalo's Mark Steenhuis (2 goals, 2 assists), Philadelphia's Glenn Clark (2 goals, 1 assist), and Rochester's John Grant (2 goals). Seven others scored one goal apiece for the East, including hometown favorite Colin Doyle (1 goal, 2 assists), as well as Philadelphia's Thomas Hajek (1 goal, 2 assists) and Jake Bergey (1 goal, 2 assists).

Rochester's Pat O'Toole (26 saves, 7 goals against) and Buffalo's Steve Dietrich (27 saves, 7 goals against) split time in goal.

The Jax play their next game at home on this Saturday, March 4 at 1p and broadcasted live on KCMD 970AM. The game will also be broadcasted live via B2 networks for $6.00. Go to PortlandJax.com and click on the B2 link. A high-speed connection is required. Live game night scores can be found at: http://pointstreak.com.

Tickets to the LumberJax for each of the six remaining home games range from $10.00-$30.00 in advance (Prices increase by $2.00 on the day of the game), with additional VIP seating available. Prorated season (starting as low as $70) and Group tickets can be purchased by calling 503.797.9739. Individual tickets can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box Office (M-Sa 10a-5p), all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 503.224.4400 or at PortlandJax.com. For single event suites call 503.963.3800. Prices do not include service charges.

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