Merrill Selected Player of the Week
Published on June 6, 2005 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Chesapeake Bayhawks News Release
Baltimore, MD (June 6, 2005) - In his first week as a professional lacrosse player Baltimore Bayhawks' number one draft pick, and third pick overall, Brodie Merrill proved he could play with the best of the best as he was chosen as the MLL's Rookie of the Week.
In Merrill's first appearance in the Bayhawks' uniform, the recent Georgetown graduate and defenseman showed fans why he was one of five finalists for the 2005 Tewaaraton Trophy, given to the top varsity collegiate lacrosse player in the United States. The rookie defenseman tallied two goals in the Bayhawks' 24 -8 win over the New Jersey Pride in the team's home opener. Merrill also added tallies to the stat book with five groundballs.
While attending Georgetown Merrill served as team captain in his senior year, earned First-team All-American status as both a junior and senior and was recently featured in Inside Lacrosse Magazine as one of the best long-poles in the nation.
About the Baltimore Bayhawks
The Baltimore Bayhawks were founded 1999 by Dave Pivec, owner of Pivec Advertising; Chris Hutchins, owner of Bacharach Raisin; Ray Schulmeyer, owner of Schulmeyer Animal Hospital in Baltimore, MD; and Gordon Boone of Ryan Commercial Real Estate. The Bayhawks were the MLL Champions in 2002 and have made the MLL playoffs in every season of the League's operation. The Bayhawks play their home games at Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University in Towson, MD. The Bayhawks 2005 season begins in Seattle, Washington on May 28th against the New Jersey Pride; the 2005 home schedule will consist of 6 games beginning on June 5th against the New Jersey Pride. For more information about the Bayhawks, visit www.baltimorebayhawks.com.
Major League Lacrosse Stories from June 6, 2005
- Massey, Garrity, Merrill Take Home Week Three MLL Awards - MLL
- Brodie Merrill chosen as MLL Rookie of the Week - Chesapeake Bayhawks
- Merrill Selected Player of the Week - Chesapeake Bayhawks
- Massey Named MLL Offensive Player of the Week - New York Lizards
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