Wings' Athan Iannucci named Overall Player of the Week
Published on April 1, 2009 under National Lacrosse League (NLL) News Release
Philadelphia Wings forward Athan Iannucci has been named the Overall Player of the Week for the games played on the weekend of March 27-29 (Week #13 of the regular season). Iannucci scored four goals and tallied three assists as the Wings defeated the Colorado Mammoth, 17-13. The win improved the Wings' record to 5-7, and kept them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the East Division.
Edmonton Rush forward Andy Secore has been named Offensive Player of the Week. Secore scored five goals and tallied three assists in Edmonton's 16-12 win over the Toronto Rock. The win keeps the Rush (4-8) in contention for a playoff spot in the West Division.
New York Titans goaltender Matt Vinc was named Defensive Player of the Week. Vince stopped 50 out of 59 shots faced in the Titans' 11-9 win at Buffalo last weekend that moved New York into a tie for second place in the East Division.
Brodie Merrill wins the Transition Player of the Week Award. In two games against San Jose last weekend, Merrill fueled Portland's transition game with three goals, seven assists while picking up 24 loose balls. The LumberJax split the weekend series with the Stealth.
Rhys Duch was named Rookie of the Week. The San Jose Stealth forward scored five goals, tallied seven assists in two games against the Portland LumberJax this past weekend. Duch now has 70 points on the season (24 Goals, 46 Assists), and is within 12 points of the league record for points in a rookie season. The record is held by Gavin Prout, who had an 82-point season in his rookie year of 2002.
The Weekly Player Award are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's twelve member clubs.
National Lacrosse League Stories from April 1, 2009
- Josh Sims rejoins Mammoth - Colorado Mammoth
- Titans Goalie Matt Vinc Named NLL Defensive Player of the Week - Orlando Titans
- Merrill Earns Weekly Award - Portland Lumberjax
- Wings Athan Iannucci Named National Lacrosse League Player of the Week - Philadelphia Wings
- Wings' Athan Iannucci named Overall Player of the Week - NLL
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