NEWSLETTER 10may13

-Justin LaFleur of Lacrosse Magazine reported on Lehigh winning the Patriot League title and a berth to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season: http://laxmagazine.com/college_men/DI/2012-13/news/050813_lehigh_assistant_compitello_helps_mastermind_mountain_hawks_attack

Lehigh assistant coach Tom Compitello '11 (left) has lead the Lehigh offense to scoring over 11 goals per game and a 12-4 record.

Lehigh is also coached by former SB assistant Kevin Cassesse, and assistants Brendan Callahan '07 and Errol Wilson '06.

Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassesse said Tom Compitello '11 at SB: "... was the quarterback of one of the most potent offensive units college lacrosse has seen this decade. He was a balanced player, a game day manager."

In the article, LaFleur also mentions former teammates of Compitello at SB, Kevin Crowley '11 and Jordan McBride '11. 

-Marisa Ingemi of In Lax We Trust listed the Top 50 Pro Lacrosse Prospects, including senior Joe Laforet '13 at #33: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/top-50-lacrosse-prospects-40-31/

Senior Joe Laforet '13 scored the overtime goal to clinch the AE Tournament berth for the Seawolves and was named All America East Second Team.

Ingemi also listed freshman Brody Eastwood '16 at #18: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/top-50-lacrosse-prospects-19-10/

Brody Eastwood '18 tied Jordan McBride '11 for the most goals scored by a freshman at SB with 44.

RECRUITING ROUNDUP (MAY13)

-Geoff Shannon of Inside Lacrosse reported that junior goalie Brandon Maciejewski '18 has committed to play for SB Lacrosse: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/04/12/recruiting-2015s-hofstra-army-bucknell-bryant-2014s-more

Brandon Maciejewski '18

Penn Yan, NY / Penn Yan HS

Goalie

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Brandon Maciejewski '18 has started for Penn Yan since his freshman year, logging over 2,100 minutes in the cage and 406 saves (63%) in his first two seasons. 

-2012, 2013 Rochester Democrat & Chronicle All-Greater Rochester Super 16

-2012 All Section Five First Team

-2012 NY Class C Section Five Tournament MVP

-2012 NY Class C All Tournament Team 

-2012 Brine National All American

-2011 Nike Upstate Rising Sophomore Team

-2011 All Section Five Second Team

Brandon Maciejewski '18 keeps busy in the offseason, playing in Summer Slam, Tri-State, the Yale Bulldog Tournament, and also plays for SweetLax Lacrosse Club and won a Brogden Cup.

Casey Vock of Inside Lacrosse published the High School Insider, remarking that Brandon Maciejewski '18 is "one of the top sophomore stoppers in the nation... helped them get past some highly skilled offensive teams." http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2012/06/08/high-school-insider-new-york-state-finals-preview

As a sophomore, Brandon Maciejewski '18 lead Penn Yan to a Class C final in 2012 and had a save percentage better than 68% for the season.

2013 Stats: 111 Saves (.681%); 4.0 GPG; 9-4

2012 Stats: 222 Saves (.685%); 4.5 GPG; 20-3
2012 Class C Section 5 Champions; NY State Class C Finalist

2011 Stats: 147 Saves (.600%); 6 GPG; 16-4

Chris Goldberg of Top Lax Recruits posted a photo of Brandon Maciejewski '18 in cage representing Team USA in the Brogden Cup: http://toplaxrecruits.com/brogden-cup-player-reaction-rochester-upholds-winning-tradition-for-usa/

Brandon Maciejewski '18 represented Team USA in the Brogden Cup against Canada in 2012, winning both games.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 8may13

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt listed Kyle Belton '12 as a Player to Watch for the Toronto Rock, after his 3 goal breakout performance against Philadelphia: http://laxdirt.com/news/edmonton-rush-will-try-close-out-weekend-win-over-top-team-nll-toronto-rock

Rookie Kyle Belton '12 (right) has scooped up 64 ground balls in 14 games this year.

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt reported that attackman Tom Compitello '11 has made the gameday roster for the Denver Outlaws: http://laxdirt.com/news/denver-outlaws-announce-their-25-man-roster-2013-major-league-lacrosse-season

Tom Compitello '11 was drafted by the Boston Cannons, started his MLL career with the Hamilton Nationals, and now plays for the Denver Outlaws.

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor polled the fans for the NLL Goal of the Year, including Rhys Duch '08 as a candidate. http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/05/04/nll-goal-of-the-year-fan-poll/

Click on the image above to see Rhys Duch '08 score against Edmonton, which is now a Goal of the Year candidate. 

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt covered NLL Week 3 action, including Jordan McBride '11 as his player of the week.  Thomas said of McBride: "...had his best game as a pro, 4 goals and 2 assists. He was all over the floor and stood out the entire game." http://laxdirt.com/news/national-lacrosse-league-3up-and-3down-week-11

Thomas also refers to Jordan McBride '11 as a "natural finisher", scoring 24G on the season.

-Rocco Granato of In Lax We Trust recapped the Philadelphia Wings' 2013 season, including that Kevin Crowley '11 lead the team in goals and points, and was tied for leading the team in assists and points per game: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/nll-season-recap-philadelphia-wings/

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 6may13

-Don Cooke of Lax Dirt listed the Chesapeake Bayhawks' Players to Watch, including faceoff middie Adam Rand '11: http://laxdirt.com/news/chesapeake-bayhawks-open-mll-season-against-rochester-rattlers

In 2012, Adam Rand '11 won 185 of 345 draws and lead the team with 55 ground balls.  Cooke wrote that "Rand’s continuing domination at the X will be critical" for the Bayhawks.

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt reported on Tom Compitello '11 scoring his first goal in a Denver Outlaw uniform, leading the team to a 2-0 record: http://laxdirt.com/mll-news/news/what-you-need-know-about-week-two-mll

-Cameron Ferguson of In Lacrosse We Trust previewed the NLL Playoffs, including that Rhys Duch '08 broke his previous point record of 90 by scoring 96 on the season, and he will be "depended on to carry the load for Washington". http://inlacrossewetrust.com/nll-playoff-preview-washington-stealth/

Rhys Duch '08 won his first scoring title with 45G, and finished third in the NLL with 96 points (45G, 51A).

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt graded the Charlotte Hounds' supplemental draft picks, including that Kyle Moeller '12: "possesses all the upside and is exactly what Charlotte needs, a physical defender who scoops ground balls and can cause turnovers." http://laxdirt.com/mll-news/news/charlotte-hounds-additions-major-league-lacrosse-supplemental-draft-2013-and-their

Rookie defenseman Kyle Moeller '12 (left) started both games so far for the Charlotte Hounds, picking up 4 ground balls.

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt posted an MLL preseason rookie report of current draftees playing in the NCAA.  Thomas included that Jeff Tundo '13, who was drafted to the NY Lizards, is: "...the catalyst in the Seawolves offense... able to dodge and feed... a great shot... slid to early by defenders." http://laxdirt.com/news/2013-major-league-lacrosse-pre-season-rookie-report

NEWSLETTER 7may13

-John Iadevaia of Inside Lacrosse posted a game blog and box score for the AE semi-final against Albany: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/05/03/il-scene-america-east-semis

Challen Rogers '16 finished his freshman season wtih 18G, 26A, which was good for third on the team in total points.


-The Organization congratulates and thanks to the graduating senior class for their contribution to the program: Savaughn Greene '13, JJ Laforet '13, and Jeff Tundo '13.



Graduate student Savaughn Greene '13 (right) has been part of the program since 2009, appearing in 45 games with 25 starts.  


-SB Communications posted a promotional video on Youtube of Stony Brook University, its achievements and future goals here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgv_OheqaPg&feature=youtu.be

Click on the image above to see a promotional video for SB, hosted by President Samuel Stanley.

-Mike Kaye of Bleeding Green Nation posted a scouting report of running back Miguel Maysonet, who recently signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2013/4/30/4280300/eagles-scouting-report-miguel-maysonet-rb-stony-brook

Miguel Maysonet is the second ever SB football alum to join an NFL team.

PRO & INTERNATIONAL UPDATE 5may13

-John Iadevaia of Inside Lacrosse reported on the new era of the NY Lizards, including that newly-acquired Steve Waldeck '10 finished his first game with 2G, 1A, and 3 ground balls.  
http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/04/30/new-era-starts-lizards-new-york

Defenseman Steve Waldeck '10 (left) celebrates a two point goal in his first game with the Lizards.

You can read more about Waldeck's goals from Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt: http://laxdirt.com/news/new-york-lizards-open-mll-season-win-over-boston-cannons

-In Lax We Trust reported on Rhys Duch '08 being named to the NLL All Pro First Team: http://inlacrossewetrust.com/billings-duch-vinc-and-more-on-nll-all-pro-teams/

Rhys Duch '08 was named All Pro in 2010, 2011, and 2013.  Duch scored in every game this year and lead the NLL with 45 goals.

-Graeme Perrow of Inside Lacrosse published his Money Ballers column, including Rhys Duch '08 in the lead for scoring 9 points and the game winner against Calgary: http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/05/06/team-22-money-ballers-stealths-rhys-duch-shoots-to-top-of-standings-for-nll-playoffs/ 

-Tim Thomas of Lax Dirt covered MLL Week Two, including a photo of Kevin Crowley '11: http://laxdirt.com/news/major-league-lacrosse-3up-and-3down-week-two-2013

Kevin Crowley '11 scored 4G, 3A against Boston to give Hamilton their first win of 2013.

-Stephen Stamp of IL Indoor wrote that Kyle Belton '12: "...just keeps getting better and playing a bigger role". http://www.ilindoor.com/2013/04/25/ilindoor-roundtable-on-tap-for-discourse-is-title-contenders-who-is-coach-of-the-year-and-is-nll-playoff-format-working/

Kyle Belton '12 (left) has scored 3G, 2A as a rookie for the Rock, including over 4 ground balls per game.

NEWSLETTER 4may13

-Laxpower posted the 2012 America East honors here: http://www.laxpower.com/laxnews/news.php?story=35290&page=2

Midfielders Jeff Tundo '13 (foreground), Challen Rogers '16 (back), and Chris Hughes '16 (left) were all honored by the AE.  Tundo was named to the AE First Team both in 2012 and 2013.  

SB Athletics also covered the awards here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/050113aab.html

Freshman Challen Rogers '16 was named to both the AE Second Team and the AE All Rookie Team.

The full listing of awards are below:

AE First Team
Jeff Tundo '13 (mid)
Bryan Judge '15 (def)

AE Second Team
Challen Rogers '16 (mid)
JJ Laforet '13 (lsm)

AE All Rookie Team
Brody Eastwood '16 (att)
Chris Hughes '16 (mid)
Challen Rogers '16 (mid)

Senior captain JJ Laforet '13 was named to the AE Second Team.  Laforet scored 4 goals, picked up 31 ground balls, and caused 13 turnovers in only 8 games this year.

The America East posted video highlights of the honored players here: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=207505665

NEWSLETTER 3may13

-Greg Logan of Newsday covered the AE semifinal match between Albany and SB, with Albany winning 17-15 to advance to the finals: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/albany-rallies-to-beat-stony-brook-17-15-in-america-east-tournament-semifinals-1.5187819

Freshman Brody Eastwood '16 scored ten goals against Albany in the last two games, finishing the year with 45 total goals.

You can find more game photos from Newsday here: 
http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/albany-17-stony-brook-15-1.5187932

Sophomore attackman Mike Rooney '15 scored 1G, 6A against Albany, including four assists to Brody Eastwood '16.

Albany Athletics posted video highlights of the game here: http://www.ualbanysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=207526361&DB_OEM_ID=15800




SB lead against Albany by as much as six, but could not hold on for the victory.  Click on the image above to see video highlights.

NEWSLETTER 2may13

-The America East is polling the fans for the AE Fan's Choice Player of the Year.  You can vote for Jeff Tundo '13 here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/042413aab.html

And you can find more information from the AE here: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=207380362

Senior Jeff Tundo '13 leads the team in goals and points, and is tied for most assists.  

-SB Athletics posted media links for the upcoming AE Semi-final against Albany: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/050113aaa.html

Video
Live Stats
Radio

Freshman Frank Lucatuorto '16 will handle the bulk of the faceoffs against Albany. 

-Lax.Com posted video of last week's Albany vs SB game here: http://www.lax.com/stories/Albany-vs-Stony-Brook-sid-3765.html

Click on the image above to see footage of Albany vs SB on Senior Day at LaValle Stadium.

-Congratulations to "Crazy" Phil Archabald '02 and Kristen Archabald on the birth of their first child, Clare.  At 8 pounds even and 20.5 inches, Clare was born on 4/25/13 at 9pm and everyone is healthy.

NEWSLETTER 1may13

-SB Athletics reported on Phase One of the Locker Room Project, in which SB Lacrosse supporters contributed to the program and received a dedicated locker in LaValle Stadium. http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/043013aaa.html

Lacrosse alums and donors gathered to view the new plaques above the lockers in LaValle Stadium.

Donors interested in participating in Phase Two should contact the Webmaster immediately.

Friends of the program and alums gathered for a tour of the locker room.  Click on the photo to enlarge.

You can find more photos of the event here: http://www.goseawolves.org/view.gal?id=141029

Rich Misiano '90 stands in front of his dedicated locker.  Each dedicated locker, to be used by the varsity, now has a plaque reflecting the name of the donors and a short message.

Rob Emmerich, the Associate Athletic Director for External Services, toured the alums around the locker room on Alumni Day on 4/27/13.  The donors and alums were able to see their dedicated lockers and take photographs.

Bob Henry '88 has been one of the most active contributors to the program.  Phase One of the Locker Room Project raised over $40,000 for SB Lacrosse. 

Special thanks to alums and donors in attendance: Matt Campolettano '02, Bob Henry '88, Hunter Greene '05, Sean Chamberlain '07, Christian Chamberlain '94, Richard Misiano '90, and Jim Hughes '93.  

Head coach Jim Nagle dedicated a locker for former head coach John Espey, who coached SB for 17 seasons and its first AE Championship and NCAA Tournament berth in 2002.

Also special thanks to those who have participated in the project but could not be present, including: Wayne Olan '84, Glenn Kaminska '93, Kevin Pall '02, Adam Rand '10, Michael Poch '05, and Dennis Nafte '03.

NEWSLETTER 30apr13

-SB Lacrosse held its 2013 Alumni Game at LaValle Stadium, which included over 40 alumni in attendance, spanning from the Class of 1978 to the Class of 2012.

Over 40 SB Lacrosse alums attended Alumni Day at LaValle Stadium.  Click on the photo to enlarge.

Before the contest, the team was given a guided tour through the facilities, including a tour of the Locker Room Project, a large-scale fundraiser for the program.

For Phase One of the Locker Room Project, participants were assigned a locker dedicated to their efforts, complete with a plaque and message of their choice above each locker.

Later, the Alumni suited up for an hour-long contest in LaValle Stadium.  

Erich Hohlman '06 and Jim Astea '07 battle for the faceoff.

The Red Team went on to defeat the White Team by a score of 6-5 to win the 2013 Alumni Game.

Chris Gignilliat '10 (#9) knocks down a pass in the crease.  Tom Bushy '01 (in goal) was brilliant in the cage for the Red Team and was awarded the game ball for his performance.

Jeff Capri '89 (in goal), an attackman, stepped in cage once again, turning away all shots except six.


The Organization thanks all of the participating alums for their continued support, and also Associate Athletic Director for External Services Rob Emmerich and Coach Nagle for their efforts.

Rob Emmerich and Coach Nagle address the team after the game.

Following the game, alums were invited into the VIP Suite in LaValle Stadium for refreshments and dinner.  The Varsity took on the Albany Great Danes, but fell by a score of 21-12.

The Organization extends very special thanks to those who contributed to the Locker Room Project and those who appeared on Alumni Day for the game and festivities.

NEWSLETTER 29apr13

-Greg Logan of Newsday reported on Albany defeating SB 21-12 at LaValle Stadium, snapping a seven game winning streak over the Great Danes: http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/stony-brook-loses-to-albany-in-men-s-lacrosse-21-12-1.5154469

Long stick midfielder Alex Harris '15 (right) scored his first collegiate goal against Albany.  

You can find the official box score here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/recaps/042713aab.html


-Greg Logan of Newsday reported on senior running back Miguel Maysonet signing a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. http://www.newsday.com/sports/college/stony-brook/miguel-maysonet-signs-free-agent-deal-with-eagles-1.5152838

Miguel Maysonet was projected to be chosen late in the NFL Draft, but instead signed with the Eagles as a free agent shortly after the draft.

SB Athletics also reported that wide receiver Kevin Norrell signed a free agent deal with the Buffalo Bills and cornerback Cedric Moore will join the Green Bay Packers: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042813aab.html

WR Kevin Norrell (left) and CB Cedric Moore (right) will attend NFL mini-camps this Spring.



-The America East announced the pairings, dates, and times for the 2013 AE Championship.  SB will host Albany on Thursday, May 2nd at LaValle Stadium in the semi-final: http://www.americaeast.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=14000&ATCLID=205912260

NEWSLETTER 26apr13

-SB Athletics posted media links for the upcoming Albany game here: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/m-lacros/spec-rel/042613aab.html

Coach Nagle leads the Seawolves into action at home against #10 Albany.  Nagle is currently 2-0 against Albany in his tenure at SB.

-Matt Kinnear of Inside Lacrosse discussed the various conference tournaments, including that if SB defeats Albany, it will clinch a berth in the AE Tournament: http://insidelacrosse.com/news/2013/04/24/conference-tournament-scenarios-outlook

-Just a reminder that the 2013 Alumni Game is on 4/27/13.  If you have not yet registered, please contact the Webmaster for more information.

The 2012 Alumni Game was won by the Even Team by a score of 11-9.  Please email the webmaster to attend the game in LaValle Stadium.



-Joshua Cornwall of the Bleacher Report the 15 best late round sleeper picks in the NFL Draft, including RB Miguel Maysonet at #3: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1614128-the-15-best-late-round-sleepers-in-the-2013-nfl-draft/page/3

Miguel Maysonet has performed for over 20 NFL scouts and attended Pro Day with the NY Giants and the NY Jets.

Russ Lande of the National Football Post also listed Miguel Maysonet as a late round sleeper pick, stating that he "...is a dangerous runner who is a legit touchdown threat on every play". http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/10-late-round-sleepers-who-could-surprise-Part-II.html

NEWSLETTER 24apr13

-Just a reminder that the 2013 Alumni Game is approaching.  Details below:

2013 Alumni Day
Saturday, April 27th
LaValle Stadium

3:30 - Locker Room Project Tour 

4:00pm Alumni Game (please arrive early)
6:00pm Reception in VIP Suites
7:00pm SB vs Albany

If you have not yet registered, please contact the Webmaster for more information.

Following the 2013 Alumni Game, Jeff Tundo '13 leads the Seawolves into action against #10 Albany.


-ESPN Analyst Paul Carcaterra posted on Twitter on 4/21/13: "Best freshman duo in college lacrosse? Next question. Stony Brook's Brody Eastwood (Att) 35g/0a & Challen Rogers (Mid)15g/20a." https://twitter.com/johnshopkins/jhu-lacrosse

Carcaterra wrote that freshmen Brody Eastwood '16 and Challen Rogers '16 are the best freshman duo in college lacrosse. 


-SB Women's Lacrosse has clinched a share of the AE title and is currently ranked #10 with a 13-2 record, including 5-0 against AE teams: http://www.goseawolves.org/sports/w-lacros/recaps/042113aad.html


-Ebenezer Samuel of the NY Daily News discussed the possibility of running back Miguel Maysonet being the first ever Seawolf chosen in the NFL Draft: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/maysonet-goods-1st-stony-brook-draft-pick-article-1.1323012

In 2013, Miguel Maysonet engineered the first ever SB Football win over an FBS opponent against Army.