Rochester's Grant named Player of the Week
February 20, 2008 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) News Release
Rochester's John Grant was named both the Overall Player and Offensive Player of the Week after scoring four goals and six assists in the Knighthawks' 15-12 win over the Calgary Roughnecks on Saturday at Blue Cross Arena. The 33-year-old left-hander recorded his 750th career point at 11:22 of the first quarter, assisting on a Scott Evans goal to give the Knighthawks a 5-1 lead. The 10 points were a season-high for Grant.
New York's Jordan Hall was named Rookie of the Week for the second time this season. The 23-year-old left-hander scored three goals and three assists in the Titans' 14-9 win over the Chicago Shamrox at Sears Centre on Saturday. Hall was selected by the Titans out of University of Delaware with the first overall pick in the 2007 Entry Draft.
Portland's Brodie Merrill was named Transition Player of the Week. The 26-year-old left-hander scored three goals in Portland's 14-8 win over the Edmonton Rush at Rose Garden on Sunday. The 2006 Rookie of the Year also added an assist and 10 loose balls for the LumberJax.
Toronto's Bob Watson was named Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. The 37-year-old goaltender allowed just eight goals, recording 45 saves and an assist in Toronto's 11-8 win over the Buffalo Bandits on Friday at Air Canada Centre.
Week 8 Results
Friday, February 15
Philadelphia 15 at Colorado 13
Buffalo 8 at Toronto 11
Saturday, February 16
New York 14 at Chicago 9
Minnesota 14 at Buffalo 16
Calgary 12 at Rochester 15
Sunday, February 17
Edmonton 8 at Portland 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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National Lacrosse League Stories from February 20, 2008
- Portland Seeks Back-To-Back Wins - Portland Lumberjax
- Jordan Hall earns NLL Rookie of the Week honors - Orlando Titans
- Bob Watson named NLL Defensive Player of the Week - Toronto Rock
- Merrill Earns Player Of The Week Honors - Portland Lumberjax
- Rochester's Grant named Player of the Week - NLL
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