Tracey Kelusky inducted into University of Hartford Sports Hall of Fame
June 5, 2006 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
Calgary, AB - Before he became an NLL team captain, All-Star and winner of the Champion's Cup, Tracey Kelusky was a standout college lacrosse player at the University of Hartford. The Calgary Roughnecks forward was honored for those achievements this past weekend, as he was inducted into the University of Hartford Alumni Atheltics Hall of Fame.
Kelusky, one of six former UofH atheletes inducted this past weekend, was honored as one of the greatest lacrosse players in the program's history, playing from 1997 to 2000. His accomplishments at Hartford include the following:
- Stands second among career leaders in points (209) and goals scored (139).
- Scored a season record 59 goals as a senior (2000) and tallied a career-best 83 points that year.
- Named the America East Conference Player of the Year in 2000, leading the Hawks to a 14-2 record, a Conference Championship and the program's first national ranking.
- A four-time All-America East selection.
- Studied in the College of Education Nursing and Health Professions.
Following his college playing career, Kelusky was the top overall player chosen in the 2000 NLL Entry Draft. In 2004, he led the Roughnecks to the Champions' Cup. As Calgary's team captain, the All-Star forward is one of the premier players in the game today.
National Lacrosse League Stories from June 5, 2006
- Tracey Kelusky inducted into University of Hartford Sports Hall of Fame - Calgary Roughnecks
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