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Minnesota Swarm's Ryan Benesch and Callum Crawford to Host Social Media Chats

March 16, 2012 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Minnesota Swarm News Release


SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Ryan Benesch and Callum Crawford, the Top Two scorers for the Minnesota Swarm in 2012, will participate in a series of social media chats with Swarm fans in the upcoming weeks on Twitter.

Crawford, who holds a Swarm record for most points in a single season (96), will host the first chat session on Tuesday, March 20 at 12:15 p.m. CT. To participate in the chat, fans should follow the Minnesota Swarm's official Twitter handle, @Minnesota_Swarm, and then submit questions using the #HiveChat hashtag. Both Benesch and Crawford will be tweeting from the @Minnesota_Swarm account.

"I'm looking forward to being able to interact with our fans, especially since I'm not living in the Twin Cities this year," Crawford said. "It will be fun to touch base with everyone, and have a few laughs. Hopefully we get some unique questions."

Fans are encouraged to submit questions in advance of Tuesday's chat. Fans that do not have a Twitter account can still email questions to swarmrewards@mnswarm.com . By using the #HiveChat hashtag, fans who are registered on Swarm Rewards - the Swarm's social media rewards program - will earn points. Transcripts of the Twitter chats will be posted shortly after the sessions conclude on mnswarm.com.

The Basics

Who: 2011 NLL scoring champ Ryan Benesch and Swarm single season points record holder Callum Crawford

What: Social media chat with fans on Twitter

When: Crawford on Tuesday, March 20 at 12:15 CT; Benesch TBD

How to Participate: Follow @Minnesota_Swarm on Twitter, and submit questions using the #HiveChat hashtag

Ryan Benesch #21 (46 points (22g, 24a) in eight games this season)

2011 NLL Scoring Champ - 95 points (46g, 49a) 2X NLL All-Star Swarm record holder for most points (11), goals (7), and assists (9) in a single game; also holds the record for most goals in an individual season (46) Four goals shy of becoming the third player in team history to score 100 goals in a Swarm uniform Nickname "Beni"

Callum Crawford #98 (46 points (12g, 34a) in eight games this season)

Finished in the Top Three in scoring in 2010 - 96 points (32g, 64a) 2X NLL All-Star Holds a franchise record for most games with 9+ points (5) Swarm record holder for most points (96) and assists (64) in a single season Nickname "Showtime"

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