2009 NLL season

2009 NLL season National Lacrosse League Indoor lacrosse 100px 12 16 January 3, 2009 – May 15, 2009 Regular season National Lacrosse League MVP Award Colin Doyle (San Jose) 2009 NLL season Playoffs Eastern New York Titans Buffalo Bandits Western Calgary Roughnecks San Jose Stealth Champion's Cup Champion's Cup Calgary Roughnecks (2nd title) New York Titans Josh Sanderson Champion's Cup#Most Valuable Players NLL 2008 NLL season 2008 season 2010 NLL season 2010 season The 2009 National Lacrosse League season, the 23rd in the history of the NLL, began January 3, 2009 in Buffalo, Portland, and Sunrise, Florida,http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3530 League announces revised 2009 schedule December 12, 2008 NLL.com 2008-12-14 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080704171034/http://nll.com/article.php?id=3530 2008-07-04 and concluded with the Calgary Roughnecks defeating the New York Titans 12—10 in the Champion's Cup on May 15, 2009 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Team movement After the 2008 season was cancelled and then reinstated, the Boston Blazers and Arizona Sting both announced that they would not participate in the 2008 season, and would return in 2009.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3141 NLL.com League Releases New 2008 Schedule November 2, 2007 2007-11-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20071106023459/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3141 6 November 2007 dead However, in the summer of 2008 the Arizona Sting ceased operations and its players were put in a dispersal draft.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3530 Dawson & Conn among available players June 27, 2008 NLL.com 2008-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20080704171034/http://nll.com/article.php?id=3530 4 July 2008 dead The Blazers drafted former Sting and LumberJax forward Dan Dawson first overall.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3533 Dawson Selected by Boston Blazers NLL.com June 30, 2008 2008-08-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20080815204924/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3533 15 August 2008 dead Just weeks prior to the start of the season, the Chicago Shamrox suspended operations due to financial troubles and the players were placed in another dispersal draft.http://chicagoshamrox.com/news/newsreleases/index.html?article_id=10 Shamrox web site December 12, 2008 Chicago Shamrox Suspend Operations of Team 2008-12-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20081216065519/http://chicagoshamrox.com/news/newsreleases/index.html?article_id=10 2008-12-16 dead Anthony Cosmo was selected 1st overall by the Boston Blazers in this draft.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3672 NLL.com December 12, 2008 Cosmo Selected First Overall By Boston 2008-12-13 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090417170043/http://nll.com/article.php?id=3672 April 17, 2009 Finally, while not a franchise relocation, the Minnesota Swarm were moved from the East Division to the West Division. Teams 2009 National Lacrosse League Division Team City Arena Capacity East Boston Blazers Boston, Massachusetts TD Garden 17,850 Buffalo Bandits Buffalo, New York HSBC Arena 18,690 New York Titans Newark, New Jersey Prudential Center 17,625 Philadelphia Wings Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wachovia Center 19,523 Rochester Knighthawks Rochester, New York Blue Cross Arena 10,662 Toronto Rock Toronto, Ontario Air Canada Centre 18,800 West Calgary Roughnecks Calgary, Alberta Pengrowth Saddledome 19,289 Colorado Mammoth Denver, Colorado Pepsi Center 18,007 Edmonton Rush Edmonton, Alberta Rexall Place 16,839 Minnesota Swarm Saint Paul, Minnesota XCEL Energy Center 18,064 Portland Lumberjax Portland, Oregon Rose Garden 18,280 San Jose Stealth San Jose, California HP Pavilion 17,496 Map of teams left 10px East Division 10px West Division 1320 650 350 425 460 North America North America laea location map (highlight USA & Canada).svg 1200 North America 42.37 -71.06 Blue pog.svg 94 top Blazers #ffe7 North America 42.88 -78.88 Blue pog.svg 94 bottom Bandits #ffe7 North America 40.73 -74.17 Blue pog.svg 94 right Titans #ffe7 North America 39.90 -75.17 Blue pog.svg 94 bottom Wings #ffe7 North America 43.15 -77.61 Blue pog.svg 94 right Knighthawks #ffe7 North America 43.64 -79.38 Blue pog.svg 94 left Rock #ffe7 North America 51.04 -114.05 Red pog.svg 94 right Roughnecks #ffe7 North America 39.75 -105.01 Red pog.svg 94 right Mammoth #ffe7 North America 53.57 -113.46 Red pog.svg 94 right Rush #ffe7 North America 44.94 -93.10 Red pog.svg 94 left Swarm #ffe7 North America 45.53 -122.67 Red pog.svg 94 right LumberJax #ffe7 North America 37.33 -121.90 Red pog.svg 94 right Stealth #ffe7 Final standings Playoffs Divisional Semifinal Divisional Final Champion's Cup Final Eastern Division Western Division E1 New York 11 E4 Rochester 10 E2 Buffalo 11 E3 Boston 8 W1 Calgary 15 W4 Colorado 8 W2 Portland 16 W3 San Jose 20 E1 New York 9 E2 Buffalo 3 W1 Calgary 17 W3 San Jose 5 E1 New York 10 W1 Calgary 12 Milestones and events Pre-season August 19, 2008: The NLL announced that the Minnesota Swarm would be moving from the East division to the West division, giving the West six teams to the East's seven.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3572 Division Alignment For 2009 Announced NLL.com August 19, 2008 2008-08-29 August 22, 2008: Chicago Shamrox goalie Matt Roik was traded to the San Jose Stealth with two first round draft picks in exchange for veteran goalie Anthony Cosmo.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3580 San Jose Deals Cosmo to Chicago NLL.com August 29, 2008 2008-08-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20080909210741/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3580 9 September 2008 dead September 2, 2008: The Rochester Knighthawks announce that Paul Suggate will be the new head coach. Freeman Bucktooth and former team captain Mike Hasen were also named assistant coaches.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3584 Knighthawks Name Suggate New Head Coach NLL.com September 2, 2008 2008-09-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20080909210949/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3584 9 September 2008 dead September 7, 2008: Just hours before the entry draft, the Toronto Rock, San Jose Stealth, and Rochester Knighthawks made a blockbuster trade. Toronto sent Aaron Wilson and a 2009 first round draft pick to Rochester, who sent Stephen Hoar back to Toronto. Toronto also received Luke Wiles from San Jose, while San Jose gets Rochester's first round pick in the 2008 entry draft.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3586 Draft Day Blockbuster: Wilson, Wiles Traded NLL.com September 7, 2008 2008-09-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20080909210523/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3586 9 September 2008 dead September 9, 2008: Rochester Knighthawks star John Grant, Jr. announced that he would miss the entire 2009 season after undergoing emergency surgery to remove an infection in the ACL in his left knee.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3588 Grant To Miss 2009 Season September 9, 2008 NLL.com 2008-10-15 September 25: The NLL announced that a regular season game will be played between the New York Titans and the Toronto Rock at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale. The game will be known as the Florida Lacrosse Cup. This will be the first pro lacrosse game ever played in the state. The event was spearheaded by former Rock and Philadelphia Wings forward Kevin Finneran.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3600 NLL To Play First-Ever Pro Game In Florida NLL.com September 25, 2008 2008-09-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20080927101051/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3600 27 September 2008 dead October 15, 2008: The Rochester Knighthawks acquired the rights to lacrosse legend Gary Gait from the Colorado Mammoth for forward Andrew Potter and first-round draft picks in both 2009 and 2010. Gait, whose single-season scoring record was shattered during the 2008 season by Athan Iannucci, originally retired from the NLL after the 2005 season.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3615 Gary Gait Traded To Rochester October 15, 2008 2008-10-15 NLL.com https://web.archive.org/web/20081016093614/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3615 16 October 2008 dead November 11, 2008: Legendary goaltender Dallas Eliuk announced that he will not play in 2009, taking a job as an assistant coach with the Portland LumberJax.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3636 Eliuk Tabbed Jax Assistant Coach NLL.com November 11, 2008 2008-11-11 Eliuk did not officially announce his retirement until December 9.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3667 NLL.com Dallas Eliuk Announces Retirement December 9, 2008 2009-12-09 Eliuk won four NLL championships, all with the Wings, and is the NLL's all-time leader in saves. November 25, 2008: Rochester Knighthawks GM Regy Thorpe signed a playing contract, becoming the first player-GM in NLL history.http://www.nllinsider.com/2008/11/25/rochester-knighthawks-gm-regy-thorpe-signs-playing-contract-for-2009/ https://archive.today/20120908221853/http://www.nllinsider.com/2008/11/25/rochester-knighthawks-gm-regy-thorpe-signs-playing-contract-for-2009/ dead September 8, 2012 Rochester Knighthawks GM Regy Thorpe signs playing contract for 2009 NLL season NLL Insider November 25, 2008 2008-11-25 Tutka, Paul December 24, 2008: Less than four months after taking the job and without a single regular season game under his belt, Paul Suggate resigned his position as Rochester head coach.http://www.nllinsider.com/2008/12/24/knighthawks-coach-suggate-resigns/ NLLInsider.com Knighthawks coach Suggate resigns Chavez, Bob December 24, 2008 2008-12-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20081227060946/http://www.nllinsider.com/2008/12/24/knighthawks-coach-suggate-resigns/ 2008-12-27 dead No reason was given for Suggate's resignation. Only two days later, the Knighthawks announced that lacrosse legend Paul Gait had been hired as head coach.http://www.nllinsider.com/2008/12/26/knighthawks-name-paul-gait-coach/ NLLInsider.com Knighthawks name Paul Gait coach Chavez, Bob December 26, 2008 2008-12-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20081227213013/http://www.nllinsider.com/2008/12/26/knighthawks-name-paul-gait-coach/ 2008-12-27 dead Regular season January 3, 2009: The Toronto Rock won the first-ever Florida Lacrosse Cup, defeating the New York Titans 15-14 to open the season. Blaine Manning scored the winner, his fourth goal of the game, with 38 seconds left in regulation time to seal the victory, and was named Overall Player of the Week.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3690 NLL.com Toronto edges New York in thriller, 15-14 January 4, 2009 2009-01-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20090122093914/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3690 22 January 2009 dead January 10, 2009: Jim Jennings announced his resignation as commissioner of the NLL, stating: "I feel that I have accomplished all the goals I set out to do at the NLL. I want to spend some time with my family before pursuing other opportunities and taking on the next challenge." NLL Deputy Commissioner and COO George Daniel was named Interim Commissioner.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3696 NLL.com Jim Jennings resigned as commissioner January 10, 2009 2009-01-11 January 10, 2009: Gary Gait scored five goals in his return to the NLL, but Rochester lost to Philadelphia 16-13.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3706 NLL.com Wings rally past Knighthawks, 16-13 January 10, 2009 2009-01-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20090124030850/http://nll.com/article.php?id=3706 24 January 2009 dead January 16, 2009: In a 23-6 loss at Buffalo, the Rochester Knighthawks allowed the most goals in a single game in their history. The 17-point defeat was also their most lopsided loss ever.https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/buffalo-wipes-the-floor-with-rochester-23-6/38601 Inside Lacrosse August 15, 2019 Buffalo wipes the floor with Rochester 23-6 January 17, 2009 January 20, 2009: Only three games into the season, the Toronto Rock fired head coach Glenn Clark and assistant coach Terry Bullen and hired former Chicago Shamrox and Colorado Mammoth coach Jamie Batley as the new head coach. Assistant coach Jim Veltman was relieved of his coaching duties, but remained with the Rock as an advisor.http://torontorock.com/index.php/article/toronto-rock-hire-new-coaching-staff TorontoRock.com Toronto Rock hire new coaching staff January 20, 2009 2009-01-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20090123061506/http://torontorock.com/index.php/article/toronto-rock-hire-new-coaching-staff 2009-01-23 dead February 10, 2009: The league announced that Dallas Eliuk and Jim Veltman will be inducted into the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame in March, 2009.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3787 NLL.com Eliuk & Veltman To Enter Hall of Fame February 10, 2009 2009-02-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20090212041252/http://nll.com/article.php?id=3787 12 February 2009 dead February 14, 2009: Mark Steenhuis of the Buffalo Bandits scored 13 assists and 17 points in a 25-10 win over Toronto breaking the league's single-game records for assists and points. The records were previously held by Derek Malawsky (11 assists in 2002) and John Grant Jr. (15 points in 2007) both of the Rochester Knighthawks.http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bandits/story/580108.html Buffalo News Steenhuis has record-setting night February 15, 2009 2009-02-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20090322191331/http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bandits/story/580108.html March 22, 2009 dead March 20, 2009: The San Jose Stealth announced that offensive coordinator Chris Hall has been named head coach, while former head coach Jeff Dowling will take over Hall's post as offensive coordinator.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3864 Stealth Make Changes To Coaching Staff NLL.com March 20, 2009 2009-03-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20090323170338/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3864 23 March 2009 dead April 11, 2009: San Jose Stealth rookie Rhys Duch scored five goals and added three assists, giving him 86 points for the season, breaking Gavin Prout's rookie scoring record. In the same game, Stealth captain Colin Doyle tied Josh Sanderson's single-season assists record of 71.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3917 NLL.com Stealth Clinch Playoff Berth With 11-10 OT Win April 11, 2009 2009-04-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20090414015520/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3917 14 April 2009 dead April 17, 2009: Calgary's Josh Sanderson finished the season with 74 assists, breaking his own single-season record of 71. The next night, Boston's Dan Dawson had five assists, tying him with Sanderson for the league lead and record.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3925 NLL.com April 17, 2009 2009-04-22 Sanderson & Dawson Set New Assists Record https://web.archive.org/web/20090417085815/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3925 17 April 2009 dead April 18, 2009: Rhys Duch extends his new rookie scoring record to 89, with one goal and two assists against the Toronto Rock. Post-season April 22, 2009: After missing the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years, the Philadelphia Wings fired GM Lindsay Sanderson. The Wings were 38-42 during Sanderson's five-year tenure, and only made the playoffs once.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3940 NLL.com Sanderson Out as Wings GM April 22, 2009 2009-04-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20090425055630/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3940 25 April 2009 dead April 29, 2009: Toronto Rock Director of Lacrosse Operations Mike Kloepfer announced his resignation. The Rock were 19-29 in three years under Kloepfer, missing the playoffs in both 2008 and 2009.http://www.torontorock.com/index.php/article/mike-kloepfer-resigns-from-toronto-rock Mike Kloepfer Resigns from Toronto Rock TorontoRock.com April 29, 2009 2009-05-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20090503074214/http://www.torontorock.com/index.php/article/mike-kloepfer-resigns-from-toronto-rock 2009-05-03 dead May 4, 2009: The Portland LumberJax announced that they will not be playing in Portland next season. Executive vice president Brian Silcott said that the team will not fold, but they are looking at either moving or selling the franchise; the franchise did fold, however.http://www.oregonlive.com/lumberjax/index.ssf/2009/05/lumberjax_done_in_portland_tea.html LumberJax done in Portland, team announces May 4, 2009 2009-05-05 OregonLive.com https://archive.today/20090507101833/http://www.oregonlive.com/lumberjax/index.ssf/2009/05/lumberjax_done_in_portland_tea.html 7 May 2009 live May 9, 2009: Both division final games featured outstanding performances by the winning goaltenders. In New York, Matt Vinc stopped 41 out of 44 shots and kept the Buffalo Bandits to only three goals as the Titans defeated Buffalo 9-3.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3961 Titans Shut Down Bandits 9-3, Advance To Final NLL.com May 9, 2009 2009-05-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20090511205333/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3961 11 May 2009 dead In Calgary, Matt King shut the San Jose Stealth out for the first three quarters and even scored a goal of his own - the game-winner - as Calgary destroyed the Stealth 17-5. May 15, 2009: The Calgary Roughnecks defeated the New York Titans 12-10 to capture their second Champions Cup title. May 19, 2009: The Edmonton Rush fired head coach and GM Bob Hamley after finishing last in the West for the second straight season.http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/05/19/breaking-bob-hamley-released-by-edmonton-rush/ Breaking: Bob Hamley released by Edmonton Rush May 19, 2009 2009-05-19 NLLInsider.com Tutka, Paul https://web.archive.org/web/20090523130844/http://www.nllinsider.com/2009/05/19/breaking-bob-hamley-released-by-edmonton-rush/ 2009-05-23 dead All-Star game The 2009 All-Star Game was held at Pepsi Center in Denver on March 7, 2009.http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3589 NLL.com Colorado To Host 2009 All-Star Game September 9, 2008 2008-09-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20080913200038/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3589 13 September 2008 dead The East beat the West 27-21 as Buffalo's Mark Steenhuis scored seven goals and six assists on his way to his third All-Star Game MVP award.http://nll.com/article.php?id=3819 NLL.com East tops West in All-Star Game, 27-21 March 7, 2009 2009-03-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20090312000815/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3819 12 March 2009 dead All-Star teams Eastern Division starters   Western Division starters Dan Dawson, Boston Colin Doyle, San Jose Casey Powell, New York * Josh Sanderson, Calgary Mark Steenhuis, Buffalo Dan Teat, Edmonton Geoff Snider, Philadelphia * Brodie Merrill, Portland Chris White, Buffalo Bruce Murray, Colorado Ken Montour, Buffalo (goalie) Matt Disher, Portland (goalie) Eastern Division reserves Western Division reserves Jason Crosbie, Toronto Brian Langtry, Colorado Gary Gait, Rochester Peter Morgan, Portland Pat Maddalena, New York Gavin Prout, Colorado John Tavares, Buffalo Tracey Kelusky, Calgary Roger Vyse, Buffalo Jeff Zywicki, San Jose Shawn Williams, Rochester Nick Carlson, Colorado Jordan Hall, New York Jeff Shattler, Calgary Mitch Belisle, Boston Ryan Cousins, Minnesota Greg Peyser, New York * Ian Hawksbee, Edmonton Kyle Sweeney, Philadelphia Nick Inch, Minnesota Cam Woods, Toronto * Jeff Moleski, Calgary Anthony Cosmo, Boston (goalie) Andrew Leyshon, Colorado (goalie) Drew Westervelt, Philadelphia (injury replacement)   Brendan Mundorf, New York (injury replacement)   Jarett Park, New York (injury replacement)   Stephen Peyser, New York (injury replacement)   * Unable to play due to injury Awards Annual AwardWinnerTeam Most Valuable Player Dan Dawsonhttp://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3966 Dan Dawson Wins Most Valuable Player Award NLL.com May 15, 2009 2009-05-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20090518060645/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3966 18 May 2009 dead Boston Blazers Goaltender of the Year Ken Montourhttp://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3962 Defense, Transition & Goaltender Awards NLL.com May 11, 2009 2009-05-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20090515020415/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3962 15 May 2009 dead Buffalo Bandits Defensive Player of the Year Billy Dee Smith Buffalo Bandits Transition Player of the Year Brodie Merrill Portland Lumberjax Rookie of the Year Rhys Duch San Jose Stealth Sportsmanship Award Dan Dawsonhttp://nll.com/article.php?id=3955 NLL.com Dawson Wins Sportsmanship Award May 5, 2009 2009-05-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508124509/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3955 8 May 2009 dead Boston Blazers GM of the Year Ed Comeauhttp://nll.com/article.php?id=3959 Cordingley Coach of the Year, Comeau GM NLL.com May 7, 2009 2009-05-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20090511205345/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3959 11 May 2009 dead New York Titans Les Bartley Award Troy Cordingley Calgary Roughnecks Executive of the Year Award John J. Arlotta http://nll.com/article.php?id=3957 NLL.com John J. Arlotta Named Executive of the Year May 6, 2009 2009-05-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20090509205136/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3957 9 May 2009 dead Minnesota Swarm Tom Borrelli Award Paul Tutka   All-Pro teams First Team Dan Dawson, Boston Colin Doyle, San Jose Casey Powell, New York Brodie Merrill, Portland Billy Dee Smith, Buffalo Ken Montour, Buffalo Second Team Josh Sanderson, Calgary John Tavares, Buffalo Jordan Hall, New York Mark Steenhuis, Buffalo Mac Allen, Rochester Anthony Cosmo, Boston All-Rookie team Rhys Duch, San Jose Daryl Veltman, Boston Kevin Buchanan, Minnesota Stephen Peyser, New York Jon Harnett, Boston Tyler Richards, San Jose 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 Blaine Manning Casey Powell Kevin Croswell Scott Stewart Andrew Watt 2 Gary Gait Pat Maddalena Ken Montour Brodie Merrill Sean Thomson 3 Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis Ken Montour Greg Peyser Daryl Veltman 4 Dan Teat Dan Dawson Michael Thompson Tyler Codron Daryl Veltman 5 Matt Disher Mike Accursi Matt Disher Curtis Hodgson Matt Danowski February 6 Gary Bining Tracey Kelusky Pat Campbell Chris Driscoll Gary Bining 7 Mark Steenhuis Mark Steenhuis Anthony Cosmo Jason Bloom Tyler Crompton 8 Dan Dawson Mark Steenhuis Jon Harnett Bobby McBride Rhys Duch 9 Shawn Evans Shawn Evans Matt Disher Kyle Ross Kevin Buchanan March 10 Shawn Evans Shawn Evans Sandy Chapman Pat McCready Kevin Buchanan 11 Bob Watson John Tavares Ken Montour Paul Rabil Tyler Crompton 12 Athan Iannucci Andy Secore Matt Vinc Brodie Merrill Rhys Duch 13 John Tavares Colin Doyle Tyler Richards Brodie Merrill Rhys Duch April 14 Anthony Cosmo Merrick Thomson Matt Disher Scott Stewart Rhys Duch 15 Pat O'Toole Sean Morris Ray Guze Steve Toll Daryl Veltman Monthly awards Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie. Month Overall Rookie January Casey Powell Daryl Veltman February Mark Steenhuis Daryl Veltman March Bob Watson Rhys Duch Statistics leaders Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records. StatPlayerTeamTotalGoalsMark SteenhuisBuffalo51John TavaresBuffalo51AssistsDan DawsonBoston74Josh SandersonCalgary74PointsColin DoyleSan Jose111Penalty MinutesEric MartinSan Jose89Shots on GoalMark SteenhuisBuffalo186Loose BallsGeoff SniderPhiladelphia220Save PctKen MontourBuffalo.813GAAKen MontourBuffalo9.57 Attendance Regular season + Home team Home games Average attendance Total Attendancehttp://d15k3om16n459i.cloudfront.net/prostats/attendance.html?leagueid=230&seasonid=3260 National Lacrosse League - attendance | Pointstreak Sports TechnologiesBuffalo Bandits 817,947143,581Colorado Mammoth 816,475131,800Toronto Rock813,921111,372Minnesota Swarm812,30898,465Philadelphia Wings810,53784,299Calgary Roughnecks 8 10,39883,189Edmonton Rush88,34766,783Rochester Knighthawks87,51660,132Portland LumberJax87,32058,564Boston Blazers 8 6,62052,966New York Titans84,69237,542San Jose Stealth 84,12933,038League9610,018961,731 Playoffs + Home team Home games Average attendance Total Attendancehttp://d15k3om16n459i.cloudfront.net/prostats/attendance.html?leagueid=230&seasonid=4139 National Lacrosse League - attendance | Pointstreak Sports TechnologiesBuffalo Bandits 113,34313,343Calgary Roughnecks310,81332,441Portland LumberJax16,0536,053New York Titans25,26110,522League78,90862,359 See also 2009 in sports References External links 2009 schedule 09 National Lacrosse League