Nicky Polanco

Nicholas Polanco (born August 18, 1980) is an American lacrosse player. He currently plays defense for the Chesapeake Bayhawks. He is regarded as one of the best defensemen in MLL (and professional lacrosse in general) history. He attended Oceanside High School.

Nicky Polanco
Born (1980-08-18) August 18, 1980
NationalityUnited States
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight235 pounds (107 kg)
PositionDefense
NLL draft15th overall, 2002
New York Saints
NLL teamsNew York Saints
MLL team
Former teams
Long Island Lizards
Bridgeport Barrage
NCAA teamHofstra University
Nassau Community College
Pro career2002

Professional career

Polanco was drafted by the Bridgeport Barrage in the 1st round (4th overall) of the 2002 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft. In 2004, he was awarded the Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award and led the Barrage to winning the Steinfeld Cup.

In 2005, Polanco was traded to the Long Island Lizards where he was again given the Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award and was selected for his second consecutive All-Star game.

Polanco played just one season in the National Lacrosse League with the New York Saints in 2003.

His brother, Armando, played for the Philadelphia Barrage.

On May 17, 2012, Polanco was traded to the Chesapeake Bayhawks.

Collegiate career

Polanco transferred to Hofstra University, for his final two years of eligibility, after playing two seasons at Nassau Community College. While at Nassau, Polanco lead his team to win the National Junior College Athletic Association championships in 1999 and 2000. He was named National Junior College Athletic Association Player of the Year.

Following his transfer, Polanco earned All-America honors each of his two years at Hofstra, and as a senior he was named Colonial Athletic Association Player and Defensive Player of the Year.

Honors and awards

• Member of 2006 U.S. Men's National Team
• Named alternate to the 2002 U.S. Men's National Team
Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year (2002)
• 1st Team All-American (2002) & Honorable Mention All-American (2001)
National Junior College Athletic Association Player of the Year (1999, 2000 at Nassau C.C.) Richard D'Agostino is the former doctor for the Long Island Lizards.

Preceded by
Ryan Curtis
Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award
2004 & 2005
Succeeded by
Brodie Merrill

Statistics

MLL

    Regular Season   Playoffs
SeasonTeamGPG2ptGAPtsGBPIMGPG2ptGAPtsGBPIM
2002Bridgeport4200271-------
2003Bridgeport1210125311-------
2004Philadelphia120011474.520011140
2005Long Island1210014472000062
2006Long Island100000406-------
2007Long Island121012358-------
2008Long Island1200003818--------------
2009Long Island600001961000010
MLL Totals80503828361.550011212

NLL

    Regular Season   Playoffs
SeasonTeamGPGAPtsLBPIMGPGAPtsLBPIM
2003New York161459113------
NLL Totals161459113------

College

     
YearTeamGoalsAssistsPtsLB
2001Hofstra13470
2002Hofstra23573
Career369143
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.