2011 NLL season
| 2011 NLL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Lacrosse League |
| Sport | Indoor lacrosse |
| Duration | January 2011 – May 2011 |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Season MVP | Jeff Shattler |
| Top scorer | Ryan Benesch |
| Eastern champions | Toronto Rock |
| Eastern runners-up | Buffalo Bandits |
| Western champions | Washington Stealth |
| Western runners-up | Calgary Roughnecks |
| Finals champions | Toronto Rock |
| Runners-up | Washington Stealth |
| Finals MVP | Bob Watson |
The 2011 National Lacrosse League season, the 25th in the history of the NLL, began January 8, 2011, and ended with the Championship game, won by the Toronto Rock 8-7.
Team movement
The Orlando Titans announced in July 2010 that they would not participate in the 2011 season, due to financial troubles.[1] Some players were granted free agency while others were involved in a dispersal draft.
Final standings
Reference: [2]
| P | Team | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | GF | GA | Diff | GF/GP | GA/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Bandits – xy | 16 | 10 | 6 | .625 | 0.0 | 4–4 | 6–2 | 169 | 159 | +10 | 10.56 | 9.94 |
| 2 | Toronto Rock – x | 16 | 10 | 6 | .625 | 0.0 | 7–1 | 3–5 | 187 | 168 | +19 | 11.69 | 10.50 |
| 3 | Rochester Knighthawks – x | 16 | 10 | 6 | .625 | 0.0 | 4–4 | 6–2 | 176 | 159 | +17 | 11.00 | 9.94 |
| 4 | Boston Blazers – x | 16 | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.0 | 4–4 | 4–4 | 166 | 155 | +11 | 10.38 | 9.69 |
| 5 | Philadelphia Wings | 16 | 5 | 11 | .312 | 5.0 | 2–6 | 3–5 | 143 | 179 | -36 | 8.94 | 11.19 |
| P | Team | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | GF | GA | Diff | GF/GP | GA/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary Roughnecks – xyz | 16 | 11 | 5 | .688 | 0.0 | 6–2 | 5–3 | 198 | 181 | +17 | 12.38 | 11.31 |
| 2 | Minnesota Swarm – x | 16 | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.0 | 5–3 | 3–5 | 187 | 180 | +7 | 11.69 | 11.25 |
| 3 | Washington Stealth – x | 16 | 8 | 8 | .500 | 3.0 | 3–5 | 5–3 | 203 | 198 | +5 | 12.69 | 12.38 |
| 4 | Colorado Mammoth – x | 16 | 5 | 11 | .312 | 6.0 | 3–5 | 2–6 | 151 | 172 | -21 | 9.44 | 10.75 |
| 5 | Edmonton Rush | 16 | 5 | 11 | .312 | 6.0 | 4–4 | 1–7 | 175 | 204 | -29 | 10.94 | 12.75 |
x: Clinched playoff berth; c: Clinched playoff berth by crossing over to another division; y: Clinched division; z: Clinched best regular season record; GP: Games Played
W: Wins; L: Losses; GB: Games back; PCT: Win percentage; Home: Record at Home; Road: Record on the Road; GF: Goals scored; GA: Goals allowed
Differential: Difference between goals scored and allowed; GF/GP: Average number of goals scored per game; GA/GP: Average number of goals allowed per game
Playoffs
| Divisional Semifinal | Divisional Final | Champion's Cup Final | ||||||||||||
| E1 | Buffalo Bandits | 11 | ||||||||||||
| E4 | Boston Blazers | 10 | ||||||||||||
| E1 | Buffalo Bandits | 11 | ||||||||||||
| Eastern Division | ||||||||||||||
| E2 | Toronto Rock | 12 | ||||||||||||
| E2 | Toronto Rock | 10 | ||||||||||||
| E3 | Rochester Knighthawks | 8 | ||||||||||||
| E2 | Toronto Rock | 8 | ||||||||||||
| W3 | Washington Stealth | 7 | ||||||||||||
| W1 | Calgary Roughnecks | 10 | ||||||||||||
| W4 | Colorado Mammoth | 6 | ||||||||||||
| W1 | Calgary Roughnecks | 8 | ||||||||||||
| Western Division | ||||||||||||||
| W3 | Washington Stealth | 10 | ||||||||||||
| W2 | Minnesota Swarm | 8 | ||||||||||||
| W3 | Washington Stealth | 14 | ||||||||||||
Milestones and events
Pre-season
- July 30, 2010: The league announced that the Orlando Titans would not be participating in the 2011 season.[3]
Regular season
- John Tavares scores the first goal of the game against the Philadelphia Wings at the Wells Fargo Center in a 16–7 win, marking the first player in league history to reach 700 goals scored.
- The following week at home against the same team, Tavares would become the first person to tally 1,500 career points.
Awards
Annual
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Jeff Shattler [4] | Calgary Roughnecks |
| Goaltender of the Year | Matt Vinc [5] | Rochester Knighthawks |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Pat McCready [5] | Rochester Knighthawks |
| Transition Player of the Year | Jeff Shattler[5] | Calgary Roughnecks |
| Rookie of the Year | Curtis Dickson [6] | Calgary Roughnecks |
| Sportsmanship Award | Jordan Hall [7] | Rochester Knighthawks |
| GM of the Year | Curt Styres [8] | Rochester Knighthawks |
| Les Bartley Award | Mike Hasen [8] | Rochester Knighthawks |
| Executive of the Year Award | Curt Styres [9] | Rochester Knighthawks |
| Tom Borrelli Award | Budd Bailey [7] |
All-Pro teams
First Team
- Jeff Shattler, Calgary
- Pat McCready, Rochester
- Matt Vinc, Rochester
- Ryan Benesch, Minnesota
- Rhys Duch, Washington
- Dan Dawson, Boston
Second Team
- Lewis Ratcliff, Washington
- John Tavares, Buffalo
- Stephan Leblanc, Toronto
- Brodie Merrill, Edmonton
- Mike Carnegie, Calgary
- Anthony Cosmo, Boston
All-Rookie team
- Curtis Dickson, Calgary
- Cody Jamieson, Rochester
- Kyle Rubisch, Boston
- Aaron Pascas, Toronto
- Andrew Suitor, Minnesota
- Tyler Hass, Minnesota
Weekly awards
The NLL gives out awards weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best transition player, best defensive player, and best rookie.
| Month | Week | Overall | Offensive | Defensive | Transition | Rookie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | Bob Watson | Scott Ranger | Mike Poulin | Paul Rabil | Aaron Pascas |
| 2 | Ryan Benesch | Ryan Benesch | Nick Patterson | Mark Steenhuis | Cody Jamieson | |
| 3 | Stephan Leblanc | Luke Wiles | Nick Patterson | Brodie Merrill | Cody Jamieson | |
| 4 | Brandon Miller | Dane Dobbie | Bob Watson | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson | |
| February | 5 | Shawn Evans | Dan Dawson | Tyler Richards | Jordan Hall | Cody Jamieson |
| 6 | John Tavares | John Tavares | Anthony Cosmo | Paul Rabil | Aaron Pascas | |
| 7 | Bob Watson | Garrett Billings | Jeff Moleski | Ryan Hotaling | Curtis Dickson | |
| 8 | Colin Doyle | Colin Doyle | Sandy Chapman | Jordan Hall | Cody Jamieson | |
| March | 9 | Mike Thompson | Lewis Ratcliff | Mike Grimes | Jordan Hall | Rob Hellyer |
| 10 | Jeff Shattler | John Tavares | Chris Corbeil | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson | |
| 11 | Dane Dobbie | Dane Dobbie | Nolan Heavenor | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson | |
| 12 | Zack Greer | Zack Greer | Scott Campbell | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson | |
| April | 13 | John Grant | Shawn Williams | Matt Roik | Jordan Hall | Andrew Suitor |
| 14 | Rhys Duch | Dan Dawson | Mike Thompson | Tom Montour | Cody Jamieson | |
| 15 | Kevin Buchanan | Kevin Buchanan | Chris Levis | Brodie Merrill | Kyle Rubisch | |
| 16 | Ryan Benesch | Ryan Benesch | Nick Patterson | Jordan Hall | Cody Jamieson |
Monthly awards
Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.
| Month | Overall | Rookie |
|---|---|---|
| January | Bob Watson | Curtis Dickson |
| February | Garrett Billings | Kyle Rubisch |
| March | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson |
| April | Ryan Benesch | Cody Jamieson |
Statistics leaders
Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records.
| Stat | Player | Team | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | Ryan Benesch | Minnesota | 46 |
| Assists | Dan Dawson | Boston | 59 |
| Points | Ryan Benesch | Minnesota | 95 |
| Penalty Minutes | Geoff Snider | Calgary | 74 |
| Shots on Goal | John Grant, Jr. | Colorado | 203 |
| Loose Balls | Brodie Merrill | Edmonton | 187 |
| Save Pct | Matt Vinc | Rochester | .794 |
| GAA | Anthony Cosmo | Boston | 9.81 |
See also
References
- ↑ Tutka, Paul (July 28, 2010). "Source: Orlando Titans out, handful of players seeking unrestricted free agency". NLL Insider. Archived from the original on July 30, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
- ↑ "National Lacrosse League - 2011 Regular Season - Standings". NLL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Titans Look To Change Ownership Structure". NLL.com. July 30, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ↑ "Shattler Wins Most Valuable Player Award". NLL.com. May 12, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- 1 2 3 "Shattler, McCready, & Vinc Honored". NLL.com. May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
- ↑ "Calgary's Dickson Wins Rookie of the Year". NLL.com. May 10, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- 1 2 "Hall, Bailey Win First Two Awards of 2011". NLL.com. May 3, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
- 1 2 "Rochester Sweeps GM & Head Coach Awards". NLL.com. May 5, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
- ↑ "Curt Styres Named Executive of the Year". NLL.com. May 4, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
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