Premier Lacrosse League Announces Finalists for 2023 MVP, All-Pro and End of Year Awards Presented by Ticketmaster
Published on August 24, 2023 under Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) News Release
LOS ANGELES - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) presented by Ticketmaster today announced 46 finalists for its 2023 End of Year Awards. The MVP, All-Pro, and other annual recognitions will be awarded to PLL players and coaches on Sept. 2, 2023 ahead of the PLL's Quarterfinals in Boston.
"From the first whistle of the 2023 season, PLL pros and coaches have put the best of lacrosse on display each week," said Rachael DeCecco, VP of Lacrosse at the PLL. "These finalists, as voted on by their peers, have elevated our sport and inspired countless fans this year. We look forward to honoring their accomplishments and contributions to the game in Boston next week.'
"I remember the days of seeing a lacrosse highlight on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays and feeling a sense of how rare that was", said co-founder and President, Paul Rabil. "In 2023, PLL players making SportsCenter became the norm. Each of these guys nominated and their teams have shown us a level of skill and championship pedigree that fans of lacrosse were surely treated to."
Finalists are the top vote-getters for each award as voted on by PLL players. Award winners will be determined through a second-round of voting by PLL coaches and general managers, members of the Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame, PLL front office and lacrosse advisors, and members of the media.
Jim Brown Most Valuable Player
Tom Schreiber
Blaze Riorden
Asher Nolting
Marcus Holman
Trevor Baptiste
Eamon McEneaney Attackman of the Year
Marcus Holman
Connor Fields
Ryder Garnsey
Asher Nolting
Gait Brothers Midfielder of the Year
Tom Schreiber
Zach Currier
Dhane Smith
Dave Pietramala Defensive Player of the Year
Graeme Hossack
Jack Rowlett
Garrett Epple
Jack Kielty
Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year
Blaze Riorden
Brett Dobson
Colin Kirst
Paul Cantebene Face-Off Athlete of the Year
Trevor Baptiste
Mike Sisselberger
TD Ierlan
Brodie Merrill Long Stick Midfielder of the Year
Michael Ehrhardt
Ethan Rall
Troy Reh
Jared Conners
George Boiardi Hard Hat Award - SSDM?
Latrell Harris
Zach Goodrich
Bubba Fairman
2023 Rookie of the Year
Will Bowen
Tucker Dordevic
Mike Sisselberger
Ethan Rall
Dick Edell Coach of the Year
Brian Holman
Chris Bates
Andy Towers
Dave Huntley Sportsmanship Award
Eric Law
Zed Williams
Mark Glicini
Welles Crowther Humanitarian Award
Eric Law
Trevor Baptiste
Romar Dennis
Jimmy Regan Teammate Award
Ryan Ambler
Austin Kaut
Jake Richard
Cole Kirst
Brendan Looney Leadership Award
Tom Schreiber
Blaze Riorden
Tucker Durkin
The 2023 PLL Cash App Playoffs kickoff on Sept. 4 at Gillette Stadium with quarterfinal games at 11:45am ET, 2:20pm ET and 5pm ET on ESPN2 and all games streaming on ESPN+. To view the remaining season schedule and purchase tickets, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com/schedule.
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