Long Island Lizards
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| Long Island Lizards | |
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| Conference | Eastern |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Home stadium | Mitchel Athletic Complex |
| Based in | Uniondale, New York |
| Colors | black, green |
| Head coach | Jim Mule |
| General manager | Timothy Kelly |
| Local media | New York Newsday |
| Website | www.longislandlizards.com |
| Championships | 2001,2003 |
| Conference Championships | 2001, 2002, 2003 American |
The Long Island Lizards are a lacrosse team based in Uniondale, New York. Since the 2001 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse. They are currently in the Eastern Conference. Prior to 2006, they were in the American Division.
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[edit] Franchise history
The Lizards split their home games between Hofstra Stadium and EAB Park(now Citibank Park) in 2001. For 2002 they used Hofstra Stadium as their home field. The Lizards have won American Division championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. The team made the playoffs in 2005 as a wildcard despite a losing record.
[edit] Season-by-season
| Year | W | L | Regular season finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10 | 4 | 1st in American Division | Won semifinal 13-12 over Rattlers Won championship 15-11 over Bayhawks |
| 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1st in American Division | Won semifinal 19-11 over Pride Lost championship 21-12 to Bayhawks |
| 2003* | 8 | 3 | 1st in American Division | Won semifinal 20-14 over Cannons Won championship 15-14 (OT) over Bayhawks |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 | 3rd in American Division | - |
| 2005 | 4 | 8 | 2nd in American Division | Won semifinal 19-14 over Cannons Lost championship 15-9 to Bayhawks |
| 2006 | 5 | 7 | 4th Eastern Conference | - |
*one game canceled in 2003
[edit] Players of note
[edit] Current players:
| Jersey Number | Player Name |
|---|---|
| 2 | Greg Cattrano |
| 3 | Paul Rao |
| 4 | Jason Doneger |
| 5 | Nick Russo |
| 6 | Chris Massey |
| 7 | Keith Cromwell |
| 8 | Peter Vlahakis |
| 9 | Tim Goettelmann |
| 10 | Jay Jalbert |
| 11 | John Gagliardi |
| 12 | Ryan Moran |
| 13 | Stephen Berger |
| 14 | Peter LeSueur |
| 15 | Frank D'Agostino |
| 16 | Andrew Goldstein |
| 17 | Tom Naglieri |
| 18 | Darren Nicholas |
| 20 | Wes Green |
| 21 | Tim Byrnes |
| 22 | Andrew Lucas |
| 23 | Adam Borcz |
| 26 | Blake Miller |
| 27 | Austin Garrison |
| 28 | George Breres |
| 29 | Pat McCabe |
| 31 | Brian Zuchelli |
| 32 | Doug Kocis |
| 37 | Stephen Byrnes |
| 38 | Joseph McDermott |
| 41 | Nick Polanco |
| 53 | Andy Blechman |
| 54 | Wes Green |
| 55 | John Orsen |
| 56 | Pat Walsh |
| 57 | Jake Deane |
[edit] Not to be forgotten
[edit] Retired numbers:
- 29 Pat McCabe
[edit] Coaches and others
- John DeTommaso 2001-03
- Vinnie Sombrotto 2004
- Jim Mule 2005-
- Matt Schommburg 2005-
- David Kotowski President
- Timothy Kelly General Manager
- Maureen Cacioppo Director of Sales and Community Relations
- R. Casey Hilpert Director Of Marketing
- Owned by The Bishop family
[edit] External links
| Major League Lacrosse | |
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| Eastern Conference: Boston Cannons | Long Island Lizards | New Jersey Pride | Philadelphia Barrage | Rochester Rattlers | Washington Bayhawks | |
| Western Conference: Chicago Machine | Denver Outlaws | Los Angeles Riptide | San Francisco Dragons | |
| Related articles: Steinfeld Cup | All Star Game | Most Valuable Player | Rookie of the Year | Coach of the Year | Defensive Player of Year | Offensive Player of the Year | Iron Lizard Award | Goaltender of the Year | Sportsman of the Year | Most Improved Player | Community Service Award | First draft selections | MLL Seasons | Stadiums | |
