Ward, Russell Earn MLL Weekly Honors
Published on July 10, 2006 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Chesapeake Bayhawks News Release
BOSTON, Mass. - Baltimore Bayhawks attackman Matt Ward and goalkeeper Matt Russell have been honored as the Major League Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week, respectively, for the week ending July 9, 2006, it has been announced by league officials.
Ward scored a game-high six goals with three assists in the Bayhawks' 19-12 win over Boston on Saturday night, setting a league rookie record for points in a game. Ward was also named as the Bud Light Game MVP for the first time in his brief career. His six-goal effort matched the league rookie record for goals in a game, joining Denver's Brendan Mundorf and Boston's Conor Gill as the only players to score six goals in a game during their rookie year. He currently ranks first among rookies with 22 points while his 14 goals rank second on the team.
Ward is the second Baltimore player to be honored as the league's Offensive Player of the Week this season. Attackman Mark Millon earned the honor after scoring six goals in a May 27 win over Chicago.
Making his Major League Lacrosse debut, Russell made 13 saves while allowing 12 goals in earning his first career win. He became the fourth goalkeeper to play for Baltimore this season, tying a team record. A 2006 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Russell was selected with the 51st and final selection in the May 31 Collegiate Draft.
Russell is the second Baltimore player to be honored as the league's Rookie of the Week this year. Ward earned the honor after scoring his first professional hat trick against Rochester on June 16. In addition, Russell will represent the Bayhawks on the Scotland National Team at this month's ILF World Championships in London, Ontario, Canada.
Now 3-5 on the season, the Bayhawks return to action on Saturday, July 22 when they host the New Jersey Pride at Unitas Stadium beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 866-99-HAWKS or by visiting www.baltimorebayhawks.com.
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