Philadelphia's Athan Iannucci named Player of the Week
April 16, 2008 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) News Release
Philadelphia's Athan Iannucci was named Offensive Player and Overall Player of the Week. The 26-year-old right-hander scored nine goals in two games to become the league's all-time single season scoring leader, lifting his season total to 63, two better than Hall of Famer Gary Gait's 61 goals in 2003 with Colorado. Iannucci scored six goals in Philadelphia's 13-10 win at Portland on Friday, and chipped in three in the Wings' 15-14 overtime loss at Minnesota on Saturday. He also added five assists and 17 loose balls. Philadelphia (9-5) is currently in second place in the East.
Rochester's Pat O'Toole was named Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. The 36-year-old goaltender made 38 saves and held Buffalo's offense to just six goals in the Knighthawks' 11-6 win at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday. Rochester (7-7) is currently tied for fifth place in the East.
Calgary's Nolan Heavenor was named Transition Player of the Week. Despite suffering a broken nose, the 25-year-old right-hander recorded two goals, nine loose balls and won 10 of 13 faceoffs in the Roughnecks' 18-7 win over Edmonton on Saturday. Calgary (5-9) is currently tied for third place in the West.
San Jose's Tom Johnson was named Rookie of the Week. The 22-year-old left-hander recorded a career-high five points on two goals and three assists in the Stealth's 14-6 win over Edmonton on Sunday. San Jose (8-6) is currently in first place in the West.
Week 16 Results
Friday, April 11
Philadelphia 13 at Portland 10
Saturday, April 12
Philadelphia 14 at Minnesota 15 (OT)
Chicago 13 at Toronto 12
Edmonton 7 at Calgary 18
Buffalo 6 at Rochester 11
Colorado 10 at New York 14
Sunday, April 13
Edmonton 6 at San Jose 14
The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's 12 teams.
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