Jax Sign Five More

Published on November 12, 2007 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


PORTLAND, November 12, 2007 - The Portland LumberJax have signed defenseman David Morgan to a one-year agreement, re-signed defenseman Brad MacDonald and forwards Peter Morgan and Matt Holman to one-year deals, and signed goalie Joel Weber to a two-year agreement, as was announced today by Head Coach/General Manager Derek Keenan.

D. Morgan played with the Jax during the 2006 season, scoring one goal and adding one assist in six games of action. Morgan has also played for the New Westminster Salmonbellies of the Western Lacrosse Association. The 6'10" enforcer scored one goal and added 11 assists during the Salmonbellies run to the Mann Cup finals this season.

MacDonald was the Jax's third selection in the NLL Dispersal Draft (25th overall). With the Arizona Sting last season, MacDonald scored one goal and added two assists in 10 games of action.

"We think Brad will come right in and be a significant contributor at the defensive end in transition," said Keenan. "I've always liked his tenacity and he's an intelligent player."

The franchise leader in goals scored, P. Morgan will enter his third season with the Jax in 2008. P. Morgan scored 17 goals and added 25 assists last season.

"With the players we've added on offense so far, we think that Peter will have a bounce back season," said Keenan. "He's a very committed athlete and we expect his commitment to turn into results on the floor."

P. Morgan will also be reunited for the second time with his two brothers, D. Morgan and defenseman Rich Morgan. The three previously played together with the Jax during the 2006 season.

"We figured we'd better complete the trifecta with the Morgan brothers by signing Dave," said Keenan. "He took last season off and we really missed his presence."

Holman was one of the Jax's most productive players at the end of the 2007 season during his rookie campaign. The University of Hartford product scored 12 goals in the final four games of the season. Overall, Holman scored 14 goals and added five assists in nine games of action.

"When we finally found a spot for Matt in the line-up late last season, he contributed in a big way with hat tricks in four consecutive games," said Keenan.

Weber was drafted by the Jax in the fourth round (44th overall) of the 2007 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft. He went 7-4-1 this past season for the Whitby Warriors in Major Series Lacrosse with a goals-against-average of 7.32.

"Joel was the best goalie in the draft this year and we were fortunate to get him," said Keenan. "He plays a very similar style to Dallas Eliuk, so he will get an opportunity this season to work with the master of the athletic goalie style."

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



National Lacrosse League Stories from November 12, 2007


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central