Derks Named Player of the Week
January 11, 2006 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Arizona Sting News Release
GLENDALE, ARIZONA --- Arizona Sting forward Jonas Derks has been named the National Lacrosse League's Offensive and Overall Player of the Week for Week #2 of the season. Against the Toronto Rock on Saturday, Derks scored four goals and added four assists for eight points in Arizona's 14-13 win over the defending champs. Head Coach/General Manager Bob Hamley was very pleased with Derks' performance in Arizona's season opener.
"Jonas was fabulous Saturday," said Hamley. "Not only did he score, but scored at crucial times in the game. This is a well-deserved honor for Jonas."
The 5'9", 180lb. native of Whitby, Ontario amassed 40 points (18G-22A) for the Sting last season after being acquired through a trade with Buffalo on February 1, 2005. In 82 career games, Derks has registered 132G-114A-246P as a member of the Baltimore Thunder, New York Saints, Buffalo Bandits, and Arizona Sting. This is the 32-year old veteran's first time winning a Player of the Week award.
In other NLL news, Colorado Mammoth goaltender Chris Levis has been named Defensive Player of the Week for his superb performance in a 12-11 win over the Rochester Knighthawks. San Jose Stealth forward Jeff Zywicki earned Rookie of the Week honors after scoring three goals, including the overtime game winner, in a 10-9 road win over the Edmonton Rush.
Derks and his teammates will look to continue their strong play this Friday, January 13, when the Sting play host the expansion Portland Lumberjax at the Glendale Arena. Game time is 7:30 PM.
The Arizona Sting is a professional indoor lacrosse team playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). In only their second season in Arizona (after re-locating from Columbus, Ohio), the Sting finished the 2005 season with a 9-7 regular-season record prior to going on to win the West Division Championship before losing to the Toronto Rock in the Champion's Cup Final (NLL title game). For more information, please call (480) 563-7825 or visit ArizonaSting.com.
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National Lacrosse League Stories from January 11, 2006
- Levis named defensive player of the week - Colorado Mammoth
- Jonas Derks named Overall and Offensive Player of the Week - NLL
- Derks Named Player of the Week - Arizona Sting
- Toronto Rock prepares to bounce Bandits - Toronto Rock
- Knighthawks jersey auction to benefit CDS - Rochester Knighthawks
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