MLL New York Lizards

Massey Named MLL Offensive Player of the Week

Published on June 6, 2005 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
New York Lizards News Release


Chris Massey was named MLL Offensive Player of the Week today, after scoring a career high five goals, including the game-winner, and adding one assist to lead the Lizards to their second straight win, a 19-14 decision over Philadelphia on Saturday evening. Massey is currently tied with teammate Blake Miller with 10 goals, which leads the league. He also has 3 assists for 13 points in only three games.

Chris has an occupation that is unique for a professional athlete. He's an attorney at the New York and New Jersey offices of Bressler, Amery & Ross, working in their Corporate Litigation department. While the MLL has a number of 'Weekend Warriors', such as stock brokers, teachers, accountants, and even actors, Massey is the only lawyer to ever play in Major League Lacrosse.

"Being an attorney can definitely be stressful sometimes," said Massey in an interview last week. "Playing lacrosse is a great way to vent frustrations that can arise from my full-time job."

Massey graduated Princeton University in 1998, and began attending Brooklyn Law School in 2001 while playing Major League Lacrosse. He worked at Bressler for the last two summers, and passed both the New York and New Jersey Bar exams during the 2004 MLL season. After graduating Law School, he accepted his current position with Bressler in September 2004.

"Playing in the MLL helped me pay for law school," said Massey. "I'll play as long as I can though, it's something I thoroughly enjoy. There's nothing better then playing against the highest level of competition." Massey also enjoys the camaraderie with teammates and people around the league. The Garden City native just recently moved to Manhattan.

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