U of O and Grant HS standout is living his dream - selected by LumberJax in sixth round

Published on August 30, 2005 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


University of Oregon and Grant High School graduate, Daniel Ernst, was selected by his hometown team the Portland LumberJax with the 64th pick overall in the 2005 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft Monday night. Ernst was a senior standout with University of Oregon lacrosse with 34 points (23 goals, 11 assists) in 15 games. The Portland native will look to earn a permanent spot on the LumberJax roster during team tryouts to be held in October.

Ernst was the fifth of five selections made by the LumberJax on Monday, including Brodie Merrill from Georgetown University at number one overall, Aaron Bold from Victoria Junior A at 29th overall, Jed Prossner from the University of North Carolina at 45th overall, and Shane Chalker from Victoria Junior A at 56th overall.

Ernst was Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League (PNCLL) Most Valuable Player in 2004 as a Duck and a 1st Team All-State (Midfield) in 2001 as a standout player at Grant High School.

Tickets to the LumberJax for each of the nine home games range from $10.00-$25.00, with additional VIP seating available. Deposits are now being accepted for season tickets starting at $90.00, by calling 503.797.9739 or go to www.PortlandJax.com.

The Portland LumberJax (www.PortlandJax.com) were founded on May 11, 2005 as an expansion franchise in the National Lacrosse League, which features the best lacrosse players in the world. LumberJax are owned by the youngest majority owner in professional sports, 24-year-old Angela Batinovich, who relocated permanently to Portland, OR from California. The LumberJax are one of 11 teams in the NLL and will play eight of the sixteen regular season games at the Rose Garden, which is owned by Portland Arena Management LLC. Global Spectrum, the facility management company for the Rose Quarter, serves as the sales, marketing, promotional, and publicity arm of the LumberJax.

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