Jax Re-sign Powell

November 20, 2007 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


PORTLAND, November 20, 2007 - The Portland LumberJax have re-signed forward Ryan Powell to a one-year contract, as was announced today by Head Coach/General Manager Derek Keenan.

Before he became a star of indoor lacrosse, Powell honed his pro game outdoors as he became a two-time Most Valuable Player in Major League Lacrosse. The West Carthage, New York native was the first player in MLL history to earn both the Offensive Player of the Year and Bud Light MVP awards in the same season.

"The transition Ryan made from the outdoor game to the indoor has been a key component to his development," said Keenan. "He's really learned how to play indoors. With some of the guys we have added this season, he will perform even better."

Powell was one of five National Lacrosse League All-Stars for the Jax in 2007 during his 23 goal, 31 assist and 54 point season. It was Powell's first All-Star nomination and he did not disappoint the record 12,856 lacrosse fans at the Rose Garden as he scored four goals.

The former three-time, First-Team All-American and Lt. Raymond J. Enners Award winner at Syracuse University will enter his third season with the Jax in 2008. Overall, Powell is second in team history in goals scored (35), first all-time in assists (57) and second all-time in points scored (92). Powell also holds the distinction of scoring at least one point in every game he's appeared with the Jax.

"This is the fourth year I will have Ryan and I can really depend on him," said Keenan. "He was part of the core that we started the franchise with and his overall performance speaks for itself."



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