Christian Cook

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Born	June 3, 1975 (1975-06-03) (age 33)), Denver, CO
Position	Defense
Height Weight	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 pounds (91 kg)
NCAA Team	Princeton University
MLL Team F. Teams	Washington Bayhawks New Jersey Pride
Nationality	United States
Pro Career	2001 – present

Christian Cook (b. June 3, 1975 in Denver, CO) is a professional lacrosse player with the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. ^[1]

1 Professional Career
2 College Career
3 Personal
4 Awards
5 External Links
6 References

[edit] Professional Career

2007: Played in seven games as a defenseman recording six ground balls on the year. WAs named to the 2007 U.S. Men's Lacrosse Team and played in the US Lacrosse Champion's Challenge.

2006: Played in all eight games for the Bayhawks during the regular season and recorded seven ground balls. Missed four games due to participation in the World Games.

2005: Played in six games for the Bayhawks during the regular, starting five of the six games.

2004: Played in three games for the New Jersey Pride before being traded to the Bayhawks for a second round draft pick. Started in both games against Long Island tallying six ground balls and three caused turnovers in the series. Started against Philadelphia on July 31 and tied his season high with three ground balls.

2003: Missed the Season due to personal commitments. New Jersey retained his rights during the season.

2002: Made eleven starts for New Jersey. Scored 2 goals and had 1 assist while recording 46 ground balls on the season. Was named to the National Division All-Star team and was honored as the Warrior MLL Defensive Player of the Year.

2001: Appeared in all 14 regular season games making 11 starts for New Jersey. Scored one goal a picked up 32 ground balls. Had a career high eight ground balls against Boston. Was named to the National Division All-Star team.

[edit] College Career

Attended Princeton University where he won three straight national championships. Earned NCAA All-Tournament Team honors during 1998 title run. Was named a first-team All-American his senior year in addition to being a first team All-Ivy League selection for the second straight year. Received the William C. Schmeisser award after senior year as the nation's top defenseman. Was a captain during his senior season. Received third-team All-American honors as a junior and was named to Princeton's All-Decade team.

[edit] Personal

Currently working for the United States Government. Competed in the Junior Olympics in skiing in 1990. Was named to the Colorado Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2003. Sister, Lauren, played lacrosse at Davidson College in Charlotte, North Carolina. Son of Gary and Diane Cook.

[edit] Awards

Preceded by Brian Kuczma	William C. Schmeisser Award 1998	Succeeded by Ryan Curtis
Preceded by Rob Doerr	Major League Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year Award 2002	Succeeded by Ryan Curtis