Rattlers Seek Revenge Against New Jersey this Weekend
July 11, 2003 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Dallas Rattlers News Release
(Rochester, NY)... The Rochester Rattlers will have a chance to avenge a tough 17-15 loss to New Jersey last Sunday, when they host the Pride on Saturday at Bishop Kearney Field. The 7:35 p.m. contest is the second of a home-and-home series against New Jersey.
The Rattlers are currently 2-4 and in third place in the National Division. Rochester hosts the second-place Pride (3-2) this weekend. The Rattlers lead the all-time series with a 6-3 record, but lost the last meeting on July 6th in New Jersey.
Rochester has dropped two straight divisional games entering Saturday's contest and is in search of its first win against a National Division opponent. The Rochester Rattlers are led on offense by Casey Powell and Josh Coffman. Powell is third in the league with 27 points (14+13) in six games and also leads the Rattlers in that offensive category. Coffman ranks ninth in the MLL with 20 points (14+6). Both players were recently selected to play for the National Division team in the 2003 MLL All-Star Game on July 17th. Rookie Gewas Schindler leads the team with 16 goals.
New Jersey brings the stingiest defense in the league to Bishop Kearney Field, allowing only 69 goals in five games. The Pride are in the midst of a three-game winning streak after suffering two losses to open the 2003 season.
New Jersey goalie Trevor Tierney is tied for third in the MLL with three wins. The Pride also have one of the league's top goal scorers in Jesse Hubbard. Hubbard is second in the MLL with 22 goals and eighth in points with 23. He was named the MLL Co-Offensive Player of the Week after scoring a season-high six goals against Rochester on Sunday.
Prior to Saturday's game, fans can enjoy the Rochester Rattlers pregame party. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. at Bishop Kearney Field. The event is sponsored by Bud Light, Foodlink, Zweigle's, Atlantis Pools & Spas, the Democrat & Chronicle, and Massage on University.
The game this Saturday is the first of a two-game homestand for the Rattlers. Rochester hosts the Boston Cannons at 7:35 p.m. on July 19th. Rochester won the first meeting against the Cannons 18-17 in overtime at Boston on June 21st. Both contests will be broadcast on News Talk 950 WROC and online at www.rochesterrattlers.com.
Two days before the Boston game, six players will represent Rochester at the 2003 MLL All-Star Game on Long Island. Powell, Coffman, Adam Doneger, John Glatzel, Marshall Abrams and Ryan Mollett will play for the National Division All-Star team at the Mitchel Athletic Complex at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17th. The game will be televised on ESPN2 at 10:00 p.m.
Snake Bites
Rattlers on display: The Rattlers will practice tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Bishop Kearney Field. The session is free and open to the public. And the winner is? Rochester Rattlers midfielder Kevin Cassese was named the Major League Lacrosse Rookie of the Week, following a three-goal effort against the New Jersey Pride last Sunday. Cassese was the third Rattler to win the honor this season, joining Schindler and Doneger. In addition, two other Rattlers have earned MLL weekly awards this season: Casey Powell (Week 4) and Jake Coon (Week 4).
Player of the Week winners:
MLL Offensive Player of the Week
Casey Powell (Week 4)
MLL Defensive Player of the Week
Jake Coon (Week 4)
Cascade MLL Rookie of the Week
Gewas Schindler (Week 1)
Adam Doneger (Week 4)
Kevin Cassese (Week 6)
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