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The San Francisco Dragons is a lacrosse team based in San Jose, California. Since the 2006 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse.
[edit] Franchise history
The inaugural season commenced on May 28, 2006, against the Denver Outlaws. They lost the game 15–11, but went on to beat the Outlaws two times later in the season. The Dragons had a strong inaugural season lead by league MVP and Offensive Player of the Year, Ryan Powell. They finished the season 7–5 and a playoff team. They lost in the semifinals to emerging rivals the Denver Outlaws, 23–14.
On April 4, 2007 the Dragons were acquired by a local Bay Area investment group from the Dragons' previous East Coast owner.
The 2007 season began on May 19, with a loss in Denver to the Denver Outlaws, 14–21. The 2007 Home Opener was played on June 2 with a loss against the Long Island Lizards, 12-14.
For the 2008 season it was announced the Dragons would be moving 50 miles south to San Jose, California to play at Spartan Stadium. They will however still be called the San Francisco Dragons.
[edit] Season-by-Season
| San Francisco Dragons |
| Year |
W |
L |
Regular season finish |
Playoffs |
| 2006 |
7 |
5 |
2nd in Western Conference |
Lost semifinal 23-14 to Outlaws |
| 2007 |
4 |
8 |
3rd in Western Conference |
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| 2008 |
|
|
|
|
| Totals |
11 |
13 |
Regular Season Win % = .458 |
Total Playoff Record 0 - 1
Playoff Win % = .000 |
[edit] Coaches and others
- President - Henry "Hank" Molloy
- Executive VP/General Manager - Doug Locker
- Head Coach - Tom Slate
- Assistant Coach - Ned Webster
- Director of Game Ops - Gary Podesta
- Ticket Sales Manager - Neil Hueston
- Media Relations Manager - Mandy Marks
[edit] Current Roster
| 2007 San Francisco Dragons |
| Number |
Player's Name |
Position |
Height |
Weight |
| 1 |
Dowd, Kyle |
M |
5 ft 9 in |
175 lb |
| 3 |
Alrich, Matt |
A/M |
6 ft 3 in |
220 lb |
| 4 |
LoGiudice, Adam |
M |
5 ft 9 in |
190 lb |
| 5 |
Martin, Eric |
D |
6 ft 2 in |
215 lb |
| 6 |
Reppert, Brad |
A |
5 ft 10 in |
180 lb |
| 7 |
Zummo, Tom |
M |
5 ft 8 in |
185 lb |
| 8 |
Looney, Steve |
M |
5 ft 10 in |
165 lb |
| 9 |
Virk, Drew |
M |
6 ft 2 in |
205 lb |
| 10 |
Byrne, Jake |
A/M |
5 ft 11 in |
195 lb |
| 12 |
Park, Jarett |
M |
6 ft 0 in |
205 lb |
| 14 |
Lattimore, Judd |
M |
5 ft 11 in |
210 lb |
| 15 |
Madalon, Matt |
G |
5 ft 10 in |
185 lb |
| 16 |
Vasold, Joe |
M |
5 ft 10 in |
200 lb |
| 17 |
Fairlie, Todd |
M |
5 ft 9 in |
175 lb |
| 19 |
Kelly, Brian |
D |
6 ft 5 in |
215 lb |
| 21 |
Rosyski, Gary |
A/M |
5 ft 8 in |
185 lb |
| 22 |
Powell, Ryan |
A |
6 ft 0 in |
205 lb |
| 23 |
Holmes, Steve |
D |
6 ft 0 in |
195 lb |
| 25 |
Rotelli, Chris |
M |
5 ft 10 in |
180 lb |
| 27 |
Treubig, Tim |
M |
6 ft 1 in |
200 lb |
| 28 |
Braziel, Andrew |
D |
6 ft 3 in |
225 lb |
| 32 |
Hays, Brandon |
D |
6 ft 3 in |
220 lb |
| 33 |
Booth, Tim |
M |
5 ft 10 in |
210 lb |
| 35 |
Watkins, Nate |
M |
6 ft 4 in |
200 lb |
| 41 |
Droge, Joe |
A/M |
5 ft 11 in |
170 lb |
| 42 |
Yevoli, Joe |
A |
5 ft 11 in |
185 lb |
| 44 |
Keysor, John |
M |
6 ft 1 in |
180 lb |
| 45 |
Vallone, Matt |
G |
6 ft 5 in |
215 lb |
[edit] References
- ^ Pro lacrosse team migrates to San Jose - Sports
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