Minnesota Swarm's Matt Disher Named NLL Defensive Player of the Week

January 26, 2005 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Minnesota Swarm News Release


SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced today that Minnesota Swarm goaltender Matt Disher was named the Defensive Player of the Week for Week #4 of the NLL season.

Disher, 28 (7/10/86), recorded 38 saves and allowed eight goals in a 9-8 win at San Jose on Saturday night. He also denied all nine Stealth power-play opportunities and collected six loose balls in the victory. Disher did not play in Friday's loss to the Buffalo Bandits. The Hagersville, Ontario-native is 2-1 with a 12.50 goals against average (GAA), a .769 save percentage and three assists in three games this season.

The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers & Head Coaches of the league's ten member clubs.

The Swarm will host the Anaheim Storm on Friday, January 28 at Xcel Energy Center at 7:30 PM. Minnesota Swarm single game tickets and the Fan Four Pack are on sale now at the Xcel Energy Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. The Fan Four Pack includes 4 lower level tickets, 4 sodas and 4 hot dogs for only $45.00. For more information on becoming a Minnesota Swarm season ticket holder please call (888) MN-SWARM.



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