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Jax Sign Top Pick, Re-sign Two And Complete Trade

November 6, 2007 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


PORTLAND, November 6, 2007 - The Portland LumberJax have signed top draft pick Tyler Codron to a two-year agreement, as was announced today by Head Coach/General Manager Derek Keenan. The Jax also re-signed defenseman Ian Crashley to a two-year agreement, forward Spencer Martin to a one-year agreement and traded defenseman Jake Deane to the Chicago Shamrox for a conditional 6th round selection in the 2010 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft.

A transition player, Codron was the sixth overall selection (first round) in the 2007 NLL Entry Draft. Essentially a Canadian Bo Jackson, Codron split time between the Port Coquitlam Saints and the Coquitlam Adanacs in addition to playing defensive back for the University of British Columbia Thunderbird's this past summer.

Codron led the Saints with 35 assists and 48 points during the 2007 season in British Columbia's Junior A League. A big, tough, physical runner, Codron will compliment a projected LumberJax lineup that features Ryan Powell, Brodie Merrill and recently acquired Dan Dawson.

"As our first round draft pick in this year's Entry Draft, we're thrilled to sign Tyler to a two-year agreement," said Keenan. "We think he has the skill and athleticism to make an immediate impact in the NLL."

As a rookie last season, Crashley played in 12 games, scoring two goals and adding four assists. The 6'5" Whitby, Ontario native also spent 21 minutes in the penalty box and collected 52 loose balls.

"As a 20-year-old last season, Ian performed far beyond our expectations," said Keenan. "We think that experience under his belt will make a major impact for us in 2008."

Martin was acquired by the Jax in a draft day trade with the Minnesota Swarm. In 14 games of action last season, Martin scored 14 goals and added 27 assists. Martin brings veteran leadership and valuable postseason experience to the third year team.

"I've always admired the way that Spencer plays", said Keenan. "He's a grinding forward who can score, but his true strength is being a team player who is best at creating space for others on offense. He can also play solid defense if needed."

Deane was selected in the fourth round (49th overall) by the Jax in the 2006 NLL Entry Draft out of the University of Massachusetts. Deane did not appear in any games during the 2007 season due to prior work commitments.

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