Jax Re-Sign Goalie, Matt King

Published on November 7, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


PORTLAND, Nov. 7, 2006 - The LumberJax signed goalie Matt King, 25, to his second consecutive one year contract, guaranteeing the netminder's return to the Jax for another year. King becomes the 21st player to join Portland for the 2007 season which begins on Dec. 30, 2006 vs. Buffalo at 7 p.m. in the Rose Garden.

Clocking 297 minutes in goal last year with the Jax, King averaged a 76.9 save percentage while stopping 183 shots and only allowing 55 through the regular season. During the Jax first-ever playoff appearance he saved two shots on goal and did not allow a goal for the night.

"Matt is one of the best young goalies in the game today," commented Head Coach and General Manager Derek Keenan. "With Matt teaming up with Dallas Eliuk we feel that we have the best goaltending tandem in the [National Lacrosse League]. Matt learned a lot last year under Eliuk's tutelage and developed a similar athletic style in goal. We expect Matt to continue his development this season."

The Victoria, BC native entered the NLL with the Calgary Roughnecks as the 29th overall pick (third round) in the 2001 Entry Draft. He registered 1,251 minutes in the net, saving 790 shots on goal during three seasons with the Roughnecks before being traded to the Anaheim Storm for the 2005 season. Despite being a young goaltender, King's statistics speak for themselves. The 6-foot, 190-pound goalie saved 1,136 shots on goal and has averaged a 72.17 save percentage throughout his five year career.

King joins the extensive list of LumberJax players signed for the 2007 season. The team and participants invited will travel to Vancouver, BC on Nov. 17 for one of their three weekend training camps.

The Jax open their second season at home in the Rose Garden on Dec. 30, 2006 at 7 p.m. Season Tickets for the LumberJax start as low as $90. Packages include the eight regular season home games and the 2007 NLL All Star Game. Enjoy the benefits of being a Season Ticket Holder! Also, it's not too early to plan ahead for friends and family or company outings. Receive discounts when you bring a group of fifteen or more. Group tickets start at $10 a seat with no applicable fees. For more information or to reserve your seats call the Jax ticket office at 503.797.9739. Who Wants More?

Tickets for the National Lacrosse League (NLL) 2007 All-Star Game are now on sale. The game will take place on March 10, 2007 at the Rose Garden, home of the Portland LumberJax. Tickets can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box office, all participating Safeway locations, RoseQuarter.com, or by calling 1.877.789.ROSE (7673).

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