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Week 6 Preview: Bayhawks v. Lizards

May 15, 2015 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
New York Lizards News Release


Who: Chesapeake Bayhawks (3-1) v. New York Lizards (5-0)

When: Saturday, May 16th, 2015 at 5 p.m.

Where: James M. Shuart Stadium, Hofstra University

Watch: ESPN3

Week 6 Pregame Notes

The Lizards look to continue their winning streak with this game against the Bayhawks The Lizards just completed a successful home-and-home series against the Boston Cannons, beating them 14-15 (away) and 15-12 (home). The Lizards were not successful against the Bayhawks in the 2014 season, losing to them in both matches of the 2014 season.

After missing the past three games due to an injury sustained in the April 19th game at Rochester, Kyle Hartzell will be back on the field this week.

Week 5 Recap

Week 5 was yet another closely fought game in the series between the Cannons and Lizards, with the Lizards maintaining only a very slim lead throughout the entire game. However, with several players contributing goals, the Lizards were able to finish 15-12 and maintain their undefeated status.

Rob Pannell earned his first Coca-Cola Player of the Game Award this season for his performance this week, which included 3 goals, 2 assists and 7 points. Midfielder Greg Gurenlian was honored for a second time this season as the FOAthlete of the Week for his 76% face-off wins.

Paul Rabil, Jojo Marasco and Tommy Palasek all had great games, collectively earning the Lizards eight goals. Marasco and Palasek both netted hat tricks, while Rabil posted three points (two goals, one assist).

What to Look Out For

The Quest to 100 Wins

Following last week's win against Boston, the New York Lizards hold 96 regular season wins throughout their 15-year history. Four more wins this season will break the 100-win milestone. The Chesapeake Bayhawks are the only team in the MLL to have accomplished this feat thus far in MLL history.

Career Milestones

Paul Rabil is set to break another career milestone this season. This past Friday, in his second game against the Boston Cannons since being traded in the off-season, Rabil reached his 200th career goal. He now has a total of 151 all-time regular and post-season assists. He stands 14 points shy of 400. These statistics include all career games including playoffs.

Lizards Rally Towels

The first 1,000 fans in attendance to the Saturday, May 16th game will receive a Lizards rally towel commemorating the 15th anniversary of the 2001 inaugural team. Gates open at 3 p.m.

Inaugural Team 15th Anniversary Celebration

In celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the New York Lizards, several of the inaugural team members will be present at the May 16th game to participate in a special ceremony. Our current players will wear "throwback" jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit Lizards legend Tim Goettalmann's Monster's Kids Foundation.

Lizards Honor Police Appreciation Week

In light of Police Appreciation Week and the recent passing of Officer Brian Moore, the New York Lizards will be offering complimentary tickets to all active police officers in the tri-state area for our May 16th game. A portion of the proceeds from all tickets purchased at the game will go to the NYC Patrolmen's Benevolent Association Widow's and Children's Fund.

Coaches' Notes

Head Coach Joe Spallina's mindset on the team's 5-0 record: "We've been tested early in the season and it has shown that we have quality players on our team."

On Lizards' rookies: "Our rookies have had tremendous senior years. We're looking forward to having them join us this week at practice to see how they can add to our team."

Looking Ahead

The Lizards will be traveling to Charlotte to play the Hounds on Saturday, May 30th at 7 p.m. After that, the Lizards return home on Friday, June 5th to host the Florida Launch in their first match up for the season. The first 1,000 fans will receive 2015 New York Lizards Player Trading Cards.

For tickets to the June 5th game, please call 1-855-NYLizards or visit NYLizards.com/Tickets.

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