Rochester Rattlers
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Rochester Rattlers | |
Conference | Eastern |
Founded | 2001 |
Home stadium | PAETEC Park |
Based in | Rochester, New York |
Colors | black, gold, red |
Head coach | B.J. O'Hara |
General manager | |
Local media | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
Website | www.rochesterrattlers.com |
Championships | |
Conference Championships |
The Rochester Rattlers are a lacrosse team based in Rochester, 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 National Division.
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[edit] Franchise history
In 2001 and 2002 the team played home games at Frontier Field. They played at Bishop Kearney Field from 2003 to 2005, and moved into the new PAETEC Park in 2006. The Rattlers made the playoffs in 2001 and 2005 as a wildcard. They were the National Division champions in 2004.
[edit] Season-by-season
Year | W | L | Regular season finish | Playoffs |
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2001 | 8 | 6 | 2nd in National Division | Lost semifinal 13-12 to Lizards |
2002 | 6 | 8 | 3rd in National Division | - |
2003 | 5 | 7 | 3rd n National Division | - |
2004 | 7 | 5 | 1st in National Division | Lost semifinal 18-17 to Barrage |
2005 | 6 | 6 | 2nd in National Division | Lost semifinal 20-13 to Bayhawks |
2006 | 5 | 7 | 5th Eastern Conference | - |
[edit] Players of note
[edit] Current players:
- Kevin Cassese (Duke University Lacrosse Head Coach, 2006-)
- Nate Hill
- John Grant, Jr.
- Casey Powell (on leave for 2006)
- Brice Queener
- Joe Walters
[edit] Not to be forgotten:
[edit] Coaches and others
- Guy Van Arsdale 2001-2003
- B.J. O'Hara 2004-
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 | |