2011 NLL season

2011 NLL season
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
SportIndoor lacrosse
DurationJanuary 2011 – May 2011
Games16
Teams10
Draft
Top draft pickCody Jamieson
Picked byRochester Knighthawks
Regular season
Top seedCalgary Roughnecks
Season MVPJeff Shattler (Calgary Roughnecks)
Top scorerRyan Benesch (Minnesota Swarm)
Playoffs
Finals championsToronto Rock (6th title)
  Runners-upWashington Stealth
Finals MVPBob Watson (Rock)

The 2011 National Lacrosse League season, the 25th in the history of the NLL, began on January 8, 2011, and ended with the Championship game, which was 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.

Teams

2011 National Lacrosse League
DivisionTeamCityArenaCapacity
East Boston Blazers Boston, Massachusetts TD Garden 17,850
Buffalo Bandits Buffalo, New York HSBC Arena 18,690
Philadelphia Wings Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wachovia Center 19,537
Rochester Knighthawks Rochester, New York Blue Cross Arena 10,662
Toronto Rock Toronto, Ontario Air Canada Centre 18,800
West Calgary Roughnecks Calgary, Alberta Scotiabank 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
Washington Stealth Everett, Washington Comcast Arena at Everett 8,513

Map of teams

East Division West Division


Final standings

Reference: [2]

East Division
PTeamGPWLPCTGBHomeRoadGFGADiffGF/GPGA/GP

1Buffalo Bandits – xy16106.6250.04–46–2169159+1010.569.94
2Toronto Rock – x16106.6250.07–13–5187168+1911.6910.50
3Rochester Knighthawks – x16106.6250.04–46–2176159+1711.009.94
4Boston Blazers – x1688.5002.04–44–4166155+1110.389.69
5Philadelphia Wings16511.3125.02–63–5143179−368.9411.19
West Division
PTeamGPWLPCTGBHomeRoadGFGADiffGF/GPGA/GP

1Calgary Roughnecks – xyz16115.6880.06–25–3198181+1712.3811.31
2Minnesota Swarm – x1688.5003.05–33–5187180+711.6911.25
3Washington Stealth – x1688.5003.03–55–3203198+512.6912.38
4Colorado Mammoth – x16511.3126.03–52–6151172−219.4410.75
5Edmonton Rush16511.3126.04–41–7175204−2910.9412.75

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

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; LB = Loose Balls

Player Team GP G A Pts PIM LB
Ryan BeneschMinnesota Swarm16464995479
Lewis RatcliffWashington Stealth16415192262
Dan DawsonBoston Blazers16315990665
Rhys DuchWashington Stealth16424890674
John Grant Jr.Colorado Mammoth163647831245
Casey PowellBoston Blazers153447811059
John TavaresBuffalo Bandits163246781059
Shawn WilliamsRochester Knighthawks16235477264
Stephan LeblancToronto Rock15334376875
Blaine ManningWashington Stealth162352751462
Jeff ShattlerCalgary Roughnecks152946752093
Dane DobbieCalgary Roughnecks153441753455
Garrett BillingsToronto Rock15314475864

Leading goaltenders

Note: GP = Games played; Mins = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses: GA = Goals Allowed; SV% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Player Team GP Mins W L GA SV% GAA
Anthony CosmoBoston Blazers16913871470.7679.66
Michael ThompsonBuffalo Bandits167631031230.7859.67
Matt VincRochester Knighthawks169331061520.7949.77
Chris LevisColorado Mammoth16840591400.7849.99
Bob WatsonToronto Rock168501041430.78810.09

Playoffs

Divisional Semifinal Divisional Final Champion's Cup Final
         
E1 Buffalo 11
E4 Boston 10
E1 Buffalo 11
Eastern Division
E2 Toronto 12
E2 Toronto 10
E3 Rochester 8
E2 Toronto 8
W3 Washington 7
W1 Calgary 10
W4 Colorado 6
W1 Calgary 8
Western Division
W3 Washington 10
W2 Minnesota 8
W3 Washington 14

Division Semifinals

(E1) Buffalo Bandits vs. (E4) Boston Blazers

April 30, 2011Buffalo Bandits11–10
(2–1, 5–3, 2–1, 2–5)		Boston BlazersHSBC Arena
Attendance: 11,273
Game reference
Michael ThompsonGoaliesAnthony Cosmo
14 minPenalties10 min
40Shots52

(E2) Toronto Rock vs. (E3) Rochester Knighthawks

May 1, 2011Toronto Rock11–8
(3–3, 3–0, 2–1, 2–4)		Rochester KnighthawksAir Canada Centre
Attendance: 10,228
Game reference
Bob WastsonGoaliesMatt Vinc
8 minPenalties12 min
54Shots41

(W1) Calgary Roughnecks vs. (W4) Colorado Mammoth

April 30, 2011Calgary Roughnecks10–6
(2–3, 4–0, 1–1, 2–3)		Colorado MammothScotiabank Saddledome
Attendance: 10,092
Game reference
Mike PoulinGoaliesMatt King
0–102:19 – A.Gajic (Prout, Grant) (PP)
Dobbie (Carnegie, Snider) – 02:461–1
Ranger (Dickson) – 10:582–1
2–212:48 – I. Gajic
2–313:08 – Carlson
Ranger (Shattler) – 18:363–3
Shattler (Ranger, Dobbie) (PP) – 24:344–3
Dickson (Veltman, Shattler) – 27:355–3
Dobbie (Carnegie, Snider) – 27:426–3
6–431:53 – Grant (Carey, Prout)
Dickson (Snider) – 32:077–4
Dobbie (Veltman, Shattler) – 46:088–4
8–547:40 – Grant (Langtry, Carey) (PP)
8–652:28 – Grant (Langtry) (PP)
McBride (Kilby) (ENG) – 58:359–6
Ranger (Shattler) (PP, ENG) – 59:5310–6
12 minPenalties12 min
43Shots49

(W2) Minnesota Swarm vs. (W3) Washington Stealth

April 30, 2011Minnesota Swarm8–14
(5–3, 1–3, 2–4, 0–4)		Washington StealthXcel Energy Center
Attendance: 5,878
Game reference
Nick PattersonGoaliesTyler Richards
Matt Roik
12 minPenalties20 min
48Shots52

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

Second Team

All-Rookie team

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.

MonthWeekOverallOffensiveDefensiveTransitionRookie
January1 Bob WatsonScott RangerMike PoulinPaul RabilAaron Pascas
2 Ryan BeneschRyan BeneschNick PattersonMark SteenhuisCody Jamieson
3 Stephan LeblancLuke WilesNick PattersonBrodie MerrillCody Jamieson
4 Brandon MillerDane DobbieBob WatsonJeff ShattlerCurtis Dickson
February5 Shawn EvansDan DawsonTyler RichardsJordan HallCody Jamieson
6 John TavaresJohn TavaresAnthony CosmoPaul RabilAaron Pascas
7 Bob WatsonGarrett BillingsJeff MoleskiRyan HotalingCurtis Dickson
8 Colin DoyleColin DoyleSandy ChapmanJordan HallCody Jamieson
March9 Mike ThompsonLewis RatcliffMike GrimesJordan HallRob Hellyer
10 Jeff ShattlerJohn TavaresChris CorbeilJeff ShattlerCurtis Dickson
11 Dane DobbieDane DobbieNolan HeavenorJeff ShattlerCurtis Dickson
12 Zack GreerZack GreerScott CampbellJeff ShattlerCurtis Dickson
April13 John GrantShawn WilliamsMatt RoikJordan HallAndrew Suitor
14 Rhys DuchDan DawsonMike ThompsonTom MontourCody Jamieson
15 Kevin BuchananKevin BuchananChris LevisBrodie MerrillKyle Rubisch
16 Ryan BeneschRyan BeneschNick PattersonJordan HallCody Jamieson

Monthly awards

Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.

MonthOverallRookie
January Bob WatsonCurtis Dickson
February Garrett BillingsKyle Rubisch
March Jeff ShattlerCurtis Dickson
April Ryan BeneschCody Jamieson

Attendance

Regular season

Home teamHome gamesAverage attendanceTotal attendance[10]
Buffalo Bandits 8 17,095 136,765
Colorado Mammoth 8 15,865 126,927
Calgary Roughnecks 8 10,384 83,074
Boston Blazers 8 8,712 69,696
Philadelphia Wings 8 8,661 69,294
Toronto Rock 8 8,513 68,108
Minnesota Swarm 8 8,287 66,302
Edmonton Rush 8 7,151 57,214
Rochester Knighthawks 8 5,331 42,648
Washington Stealth 8 3,226 25,808
League 80 9,322 745,836

Playoffs

Home teamHome gamesAverage attendanceTotal attendance[11]
Toronto Rock 2 12,358 24,716
Buffalo Bandits 2 11,811 23,622
Calgary Roughnecks 2 10,108 20,217
Minnesota Swarm 1 5,878 5,878
League 7 10,633 74,433

See also

References

  1. ↑ Tutka, Paul (July 28, 2010). "Source: Orlando Titans out, handful of players seeking unrestricted free agency". NLL Insider. Archived from the original on August 1, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2010.
  2. ↑ "National Lacrosse League - 2011 Regular Season - Standings". NLL.com. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Titans Look To Change Ownership Structure". NLL.com. July 30, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Shattler Wins Most Valuable Player Award". NLL.com. May 12, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 "Shattler, McCready, & Vinc Honored". NLL.com. May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Calgary's Dickson Wins Rookie of the Year". NLL.com. May 10, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  7. 1 2 "Hall, Bailey Win First Two Awards of 2011". NLL.com. May 3, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  8. 1 2 "Rochester Sweeps GM & Head Coach Awards". NLL.com. May 5, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Curt Styres Named Executive of the Year". NLL.com. May 4, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2011.
  10. ↑ "National Lacrosse League - attendance | Pointstreak Sports Technologies".
  11. ↑ "National Lacrosse League - attendance | Pointstreak Sports Technologies".
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