MLL week one review
Published on May 25, 2004 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL) News Release
MLL Offensive Player of the Week
Ryan Powell (ROC), A, 6'0", 200
Powell erupted for a career-high ten points on seven goals and three assists in setting a new franchise single-game record for points. With the Rattlers down at half, Powell scored seven points (fi ve goals, two assists) as Rochester tried to mount a second-half comeback, falling short against the Baltimore Bayhawks, 24-18.
MLL Defensive Player of the Week
Peter Inge (BOS), M, 5'9", 180
Despite not registering a point, Inge's importance was clear in the box score; he won an MLL record-tying 28 faceoffs in 34 chancesâan amazing 82%âin helping Boston to a dramatic 17-16 comeback victory over the defending champion Long Island Lizards. Inge's key faceoff wins helped set up the gametying goal, initial go-ahead goal and game-winning score with eight seconds left. Inge also notched a game-high 11 ground balls.
Week One Game Recaps
New Jersey 17, Philadelphia 13 (May 22) - Adam Doneger registered fi ve goals and an assist and Jesse Hubbard scored a goal in every quarter to lead the Pride to a season-opening victory in Philadelphia. Doneger, acquired in a blockbuster trade during training camp, was named Bud Light Game MVP. Blake Miller scored four goals and added an assist, and newcomer Liam Banks registered a leaguehigh six assists for the Barrage.
Boston 17, Long Island 16 (May 22) - Tim Byrnes' behind-theback, underhanded goal with 8 seconds remaining gave the Cannons a dramatic comeback victory in front of a franchise record 6,312 fans. The defending champion Lizards jumped out to an 8-4 halftime lead behind two goals from Jay Jalbert, who fi nished with a game-high four tallies. David Evans (3 goals, Bud Light Game MVP) and Michael Watson (3 goals, 1 two-point goal, 1 assist) each netted a pair of goals in the second half to lead the Cannons' surge.
Baltimore 24, Rochester 18 (May 22) - Mark Millon notched four goals, including a two-pointer, and a pair of assists for seven points, and Jeff Sonke earned Bud Light Game MVP honors with four goals and an assist, as Baltimore pounded Rochester in a Wild West Tour game at Seahawks Stadium in Seattle, WA. Baltimore tied a record with 11 fi rst-quarter points and set a new MLL record with 18 points at halftime. The Rattlers put up quite a fi ght, led by Ryan Powell's careerhigh seven goals and added three assists for a league-high ten points.
Major League Lacrosse Stories from May 25, 2004
- Fourth Annual Warrior Major League Challenge Set for June 3 - MLL
- Rattler Ryan Powell named MLL Offensive Player of the Week - Dallas Rattlers
- MLL week one review - MLL
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