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CHARLOTTE HOUNDS 2013 POSTSEASON MEDIA GUIDE

Twitter: @CharlotteMLL Facebook: /charlottehounds Instagram: @CharlotteMLL YouTube: /charlottemll

HOUNDS FRONT OFFICE

Jim McPhilliamy – President & Managing Partner

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @mcphilliamy

McPhilliamy has been President & Managing Partner since organizing and leading an investment group that helped bring the Hounds to Charlotte in January 2011. In his role, McPhilliamy runs all aspects of the Hounds business operations as well as overseeing the team’s operations. He also started the Foundation as a way to give back to the local community. Prior to founding the Hounds, McPhilliamy spent three years with the Charlotte Bobcats, serving as Senior VP/Brand Marketing.

With over 20 years of sports and entertainment marketing experience, McPhilliamy has worked with Dale Earnhardt

Inc, the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Vikings and Houston Rockets. He also was a partner in BRANDTHINK, one of the leading sports consulting agencies in the country, where he served as a senior marketing exec for numerous major agencies including DraftWorldwide and Digitas.

McPhilliamy is a graduate of Baylor Univ. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children and two dogs and they reside in the area of Charlotte.

Wade Leaphart – Vice President & General Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @Leaphart3

Leaphart officially joined the Hounds on March 1, 2011 as Dir of Sales & Marketing. He was promoted to his current role on June, 14, 2012. Leaphart manages business operations, outreach programs, player personnel, merchandise, fan engagement, social media, branding, marketing and sales with a focus on securing new team sponsors and tickets.

A Univ. of grad, Leaphart has held various sales and marketing positions, including two seasons with the ECHL Fresno Falcons, a four-year run with the Bobcats and a stint with

Revolution Racing, revamping the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program.

Leaphart enjoys grilled meat, breaking world records, watching mindless reality TV and his favorite athlete is a toss- up between Charles Barkley and Will Clark. He and his wife, Tracie, have three children and reside in the Mountain Island area of Charlotte.

Kristy Boyles – Community Relations Manager & Group Sales Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twiter: @kfboyles

Kristy joined the Hounds in January 2012. In her role, Kristy focuses on the growth of lacrosse in the . She is responsible for the team’s grassroots outreach programs, the development and execution of the Junior Hounds program with local youth organizations, as well as management of the Charlotte Hounds Foundation.

The Univ. of Richmond grad and Spider lacrosse alum has been actively involved with the lacrosse community in the Carolinas since moving to Charlotte in 2006.

Kristy has experience in both coaching and program direction at the youth and varsity levels, and serves as the current

girls varsity lacrosse head coach at Charlotte Country Day School.

Kristy and her husband, Jason, along with two wonderfully crazy Golden Retrievers, reside in the Elizabeth area of Charlotte.

Corbin Nyeste – Business & Ticket Operations Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @CNyeste

Corbin originally joined the Hounds in February 2012 as a ticket sales intern. He was promoted to his current role in October 2012, and now oversees the team’s ticket sales and service effort along with numerous aspects of business operations. Corbin also joined the Hounds practice squad midway through the inaugural season as a back-up goalie.

Before moving to Charlotte in June 2011, Corbin was a varsity goalie coach at his former high school, Upper Alrington, in Columbus, OH.

Corbin earned a B.A. in Marketing at Ohio Univ., where he served as President of the campus’ chapter of the American Marketing Association as well as VP & Captain of the men’s club lacrosse program. He also volunteered as a marketing and promotions assistant in the OU Athletic Dept.

In his free time, Corbin enjoys spending time outdoors, watching sports, beating Leaphart in racquetball and going Uptown with friends. He and his girlfriend, Anna, reside in the Briar Creek area of Charlotte with their dog, Rudy.

Jillian Fay – Communications & PR Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @jillfay

Jillian joined the Hounds in April 2012 after spending two seasons with the office in as a Reporter/Correspondent. In her role, Jillian handles a variety of responsibilities including publications, press releases, website content, media credentials and other requests as needed.

Before moving to Charlotte in September 2011, Jillian earned a B.A. in Broadcasting-Mass Communication from SUNY Oswego and a M.S. in Broadcast Journalism-Sports Reporting from Boston Univ. She began with MLL in 2010 and was responsible for coordinating and conducting interviews with players and coaches for feature assignments as well as postgame recaps. She also covered and assisted with special events such as the

Collegiate , All-Star Game and Championship Weekend. Previously, Jillian was a blogger/contributor for WEEI.com in Boston and a coach/supervisor for YMCA Gymnastics programs in both Batavia, NY and Melrose, MA.

Jillian also works as a Staff Writer for SportsBusiness Daily. In her free time she likes to remain active by running, playing intramural sports and cheering on the and Sabres. Jillian resides in the Cotswold neighborhood of Charlotte.

David Huson – Ticket Sales Associate

E-mail: [email protected]

David joined the Hounds on Feb. 15, 2013 and is primarily responsible for season- ticket sales and group sales. He also will be a consistent presence at business and community events.

A Marymount Univ. grad, David spent time with the Washington Redskins and Charlotte Bobcats before landing his position with the Hounds.

HOUNDS 2013 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Result Player of the Game Attendance Sat. 4/27 vs. Outlaws (L) 21-16 Chris Bocklet 3,192 Sun. 5/5 at Rochester Rattlers (W) 15-8 Peet Poillon 1,031 Sat. 5/11 vs. Rochester Rattlers (L) 13-10 Ryan Young 3,101 Fri. 5/17 at (L) 16-15 OT Matt Dolente N/A Fri. 5/31 at Lizards (W) 14-12 4,886 Sat. 6/8 vs. (W) 13-7 Eric Lusby 4,291 Sat. 6/15 vs. Boston Cannons (L) 15-13 Mike Stone 5,463 Sat. 6/22 vs. (W) 16-15 OT Matt Danowski 3,330 Sat. 6/29 at (L) 17-11 Jesse Schwartzman 4,588 Sat. 7/6 at Boston Cannons (L) 17-16 OT 5,111 Sat. 7/20 vs. (W) 13-11 Peet Poillon 3,012 Sat. 7/27 at Ohio Machine (W) 13-10 Peet Poillon 4,246 Sat. 8/3 vs. Hamilton Nationals (W) 14-11 Matt Danowski 4,317 Sat. 8/10 at Chesapeake Bayhawks (L) 16-14 Ben Rubeor 10,831 FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS

Team Win Loss GB ^Denver Outlaws 14 0 - ^Chesapeake Bayhawks 9 5 5 ^Hamilton Nationals 9 5 5 ^Charlotte Hounds 7 7 7 Rochester Rattlers 6 8 8 Boston Cannons 5 9 9 New York Lizards 4 10 10 Ohio Machine 2 12 12

^ = clinched playoff berth

GAME PREVIEW

MLL Championship Weekend Presented By Smartlink

No. 1 Denver Outlaws (14-0) vs. No. 4 Charlotte Hounds (7-7)

Saturday, August 24 at 1:00pm ET

PPL Park in Chester, PA

Where to Watch: ESPN2 (TV) ESPN3.com (Live Stream)

Join the Conversation: @CharlotteMLL @DenverOutlaws @MLL_Lacrosse #releasethehounds #ChampWeekend #DENvsCHA

The Outlaws swept the 2013 series against the Hounds, picking up wins in Charlotte Week 1 and Denver Week 9, en route to executing an undefeated regular season. The Hounds have yet to beat the Outlaws since joining the MLL as an in the 2012 season. The Outlaws are making their eighth consecutive postseason appearance, dating back to their inception in 2006, while the Hounds this season earned their first-ever playoff berth.

In the first week of play, Chris Bocklet paced the Outlaws to a 21-16 victory, notching six goals while registering a .667 shooting percentage. Terry Kimener and Jeremy Sieverts each added a hat trick while Drew Snider dished off three assists. The Hounds’ effort was led by team captain Matt Danowski, who scored five goals and added an assist. But the Hounds felt the absence of starting goalie Adam Ghitelman, as backup Mark Manos allowed a season-high 20 goals. The Outlaws, meanwhile, were anchored by , who went 19-29 (.655%) at the faceoff X.

When the teams met again in June, the Hounds boasted a much improved roster thanks to the addition of several rookies, but burned themselves by amassing 12 penalties minutes, allowing the Outlaws eight man-up opportunities. The Outlaws capitalized, scoring four power-play goals – including a 2-pointer – to build a six-point advantage early in the third quarter. The Hounds were never able to recover, despite Tim Fallon going 18-31 (.581%) at the faceoff X, as Jesse Schwartzman backstopped the Outlaws with 27 saves in the 17-11 win. Eric Law led the Outlaws with five points (4g, 1a), while Mike Sawyer paced the Hounds with three goals.

This weekend's matchup features two of the league’s top-scoring squads, both showcasing a core of veteran leadership complemented by young talent. The Outlaws may appear to be the obvious favorite, but the Hounds are riding high on momentum after winning three of their final four games to earn a spot in the semifinals. If the defense buckles down and the team keeps the penalties in check, the Hounds have a serious shot to end the Outlaws’ bid for perfection. Both teams are fighting to hoist the Steinfeld Torphy for the first time. COMPLETE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

MLL Championship Weekend Presented By Smartlink

PPL Park in Chester, PA

Semifinal #1:

No. 1 Denver Outlaws (14-0) vs. No. 4 Charlotte Hounds (7-7)

Saturday, August 24 at 1:00pm ET

Game will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN2

Semifinal #2:

No. 2 Chesapeake Bayhawks (9-5) vs. No. 3 Hamilton Nationals (9-5)

Saturday, August 24 at 4:00pm ET

Game will be broadcast LIVE on CBS Sports Network

Championship Final:

TBD vs. TBD

Sunday, August 25 at 3:00pm ET

Game will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN2

HOUNDS COACHING STAFF

Mike Cerino – Head Coach

E-mail: [email protected]

Cerino was named head coach of the Hounds on September 29, 2011 and led the team to a 5-9 record in its inaugural season. In addition to his role with the Hounds, Cerino serves as the Director of Athletics at Limestone College, a role he has held since 2008. He also was named VP/Intercollegiate Athletics in 2011.

Prior to taking on the AD role, Cerino had a 15-year tenure as head coach of the Limestone men’s lacrosse team. He founded the program in 1989 and built it into a national champion, winning the Division II title in 2000. The following year Cerino left Limestone to coach at the high school level, leading Charlotte Latin School to a NC state playoff appearance. He returned to the collegiate ranks in 2001 with Washington & Lee Univ., guiding that program to two NCAA Tournament appearances in five years. Cerino made his way back to Limestone in 2007, and coached the team to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances before stepping back in 2010 to concentrate on his AD role.

Cerino has collected many honors and awards over the years. He was named the Deep South Coach of the Year in 1994 and 1998, was Street & Smith’s USA Division II Coach of the Year in 2000, was the Old Dominion Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2004, and is a three-time recipient of the Jim “Ace” Adams National Sportsmanship Award. Cerino also has served on the IMLCA Board of Directors and on the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship Committee, operating as Committee Chair in 2000. He has been a member of the USILA Division III All- America Committee and the USILA National Ranking Committee.

A native of Cold Spring Harbor, NY, Cerino now resides in Greer, SC with his wife, Christine, and their three children, Ryan, Caitlyn and Allison.

Brad Touma – Assistant Coach

Touma, the current boys varsity lacrosse head coach at Charlotte Country Day School, returns for a second season with the Hounds. He has over 25 years of coaching experience within the Charlotte community. A nine-time NC State Champion, Touma has coached 17 HS All- Americans, 141 All-State selections, six Academic All-Americans and has helped 20 players realize their dream of playing lacrosse at the NCAA level. He also is President & co-Founder of the Dixie Top 150 and Charlotte Country Day Lacrosse camps.

Tom Carmean – Assistant Coach

Tom Carmean is entering his first season as an assistant coach for the Hounds. He has served as the head men’s lacrosse coach at Guilford College since 2010, after spending 11 seasons as the head men’s lacrosse coach at Amherst College. In addition, he co-founded the Elite 180 Recruiting Camp and Fall Combine in 2005.

A former attackman, Carmean graduated from UMass in 1988 and enjoyed an 11-season professional career with the Major Indoor Lacrosse League and , and also suited up for the inaugural season of Major League Lacrosse in 2001.

Greg Paradine – Assistant Coach

Greg Paradine is entering his first season as an assistant coach for the Hounds. He has served as the Director of Lacrosse at Lenoir-Rhyne Univ. since 2009, after spending seven years as an assistant men’s lacrosse coach at the Univ. of and four years as Chapel Hill High School head coach.

A former defenseman, Paradine graduated from North Carolina in December of 1993.

Jim Galloway – Equipment Manager

E-mail: [email protected]

Galloway returns for a second season as the Hounds’ “Jocks and Socks Guy.” He currently is the head JV coach and an assistant on varsity for Charlotte Catholic High School where he has helped the Cougars to back-to-back State Championships (2008-2009). Before Charlotte Catholic, Galloway was the head coach at Myers Park High School for nine years, was an assistant coach at Catawba College in the program’s first two years and was head coach of the Mecklenburg Lacrosse Club, Charlotte’s first public high school team. Galloway also co- founded the local Red Balloons Travel Team.

Nick Stevens – Strength & Conditioning Coach

E-mail: [email protected]

Stevens served as a fitness and conditioning consultant to the Hounds during 2012 and was named to his current position on January 21, 2013. He is responsible for planning and implementing the team’s strength and conditioning program, tailoring to each individual player in order to prevent injuries and improve strength, power, speed and recovery. Stevens also will work closely with the team doctor and athletic trainers in the rehabilitation of injuries that occur throughout the season.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Stevens moved to Charlotte in 1997. He has worked as a certified personal trainer since 2005 and has been proud to call Charlotte Athletic Club his employer

since 2008.

HOUNDS MEDICAL STAFF

Donald D’Alessandro, MD – Team Physician

Dr. D’Alessandro joined OrthoCarolina (formerly Miller Orthopaedic Clinic) in 1989, and has become a leading sports medicine physician in the orthopedic community, specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive knee surgery, sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery. He has been an innovator in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, bioresorbable suture anchors and advancing the "newest" techniques in ACL reconstruction. He has published numerous papers and lectures nationally on topics concerning knee and shoulder surgery.

From 1994 to 2001, Dr. D'Alessandro served as the first team physician for the . Today, he serves as team physician for not only the Hounds but and Charlotte Country Day School, as well as Assistant Team Physician for Hendrick Motorsports. The North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association in 1997 honored Dr. D’Alessandro with the Sports Medicine Person of the Year Award. In 2000 he earned the Walt Disney Award, which recognized his 10-plus years of service for his medical staff volunteer work with Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

Dr. D'Alessandro in 1991 was named Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center, where he is actively involved in training future orthopedic surgeons. He also serves as the Medical Advisor for OrthoCarolina Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, and participates in planning and leading educational courses for physical therapists and athletic trainers in the region.

He and his wife, Sally, live in Charlotte where they've raised their sons, Bill, Tommy and Dave, and are active in community service and recreational athletics.

EDUCATION

-- Bachelor of Science  -- Doctor of Medicine  , Deaconess Hospital Surgical Service -- Internship  Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery -- Residency  Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Sports Medicine -- Fellowship

Rebecca Rich, BA/ATC/LAT – Athletic Trainer

Rebecca enters her second season with the Hounds as a member of the OrthoCarolina Medical Team.

She is a full-time certified athletic trainer at Queens Univ. of Charlotte, where she has served for the men's Lacrosse, volleyball and swim teams, as well as the cheer squad. Rebecca has worked with lacrosse teams throughout her career at the high school (Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY and Weddington High School in Matthews, NC) and Division II and III collegiate levels (Queens, SUNY Cortland and Messiah College respectively). Prior to working at Queens, Rebecca was the head certified athletic trainer for the Weddington School District in Matthews, NC where she taught their sports medicine classes, and the head certified athletic trainer for Millersburg (PA) School District, where she also served as a physical therapy aide in their local physical therapy clinic. Rebecca started her B.S. degree at SUNY Cortland, where she majored in Athletic Training and Physical Education, and finished her degree at Messiah College in Harrisburg, PA, graduating with a degree in Kinesiology and concentration in Athletic Training. Rebecca grew up in Millwood, NY and currently resides in Tega Cay, SC.

Crissi Harrison, ATC/L – Athletic Trainer

Crissi enters her second season with the Hounds as a member of the OrthoCarolina Medical Team.

She works full time for OrthoCarolina in the Industrial Services/Physical Therapy Department, performing Functional Capacity Evaluations and work conditioning, as well as covers athletic teams and events around the Charlotte area.

Crissi graduated from Catawba College in 2005, with a B.S. degree in Athletic Training and Therapeutic Recreation. She then completed a master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2007. Crissi has been a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer for seven years.

HOUNDS NUMERICAL ROSTER

# Last Name First Name Pos. Height Weight Birthdate College Yrs Pro Hometown Twitter 0 Tripucka Jake M 6' 2" 200 lbs. 1/30/1991 Duke, 2013 N/A Boonton Township, NJ JakeTripucka7 1 White Matt M 6' 1" 195 lbs. Virginia, 2013 N/A Ridgefield, CT whiteout4 2 Schiller Chris M 6' 1" 195 lbs. 1/18/1977 Penn State, 1999 8 Penfield, NY sthernselectlax 3 Hawkins Josh M 6' 205 lbs. 3/1/1990 Loyola (Md), 2013 N/A Amherst, MA HankHawkins 4 Sawyer Mike A 6' 180 lbs. Loyola (Md), 2013 N/A Waxhaw, NC M_Sawyer4 5 Cittadino Casey M 5' 10" 187 lbs. 12/13/1982 Towson, 2006 7 Baldwin, NY caseycittadino 6 Aaron Sean G 6' 237 lbs. 9/4/1988 Union, 2012 1 Great Falls, VA SeanAaron1 7 Miller Jovan M 5' 11" 202 lbs. 5/11/1989 Syracuse, 2011 2 Syracuse, NY JoviNation23 8 Ghitelman Adam G 5' 9" 186 lbs. 4/25/1989 Virginia, 2011 2 Cold Spring Harbor, NY aghitelman8 12 Lusby Eric A 5'11 195 lbs. 9/12/1988 Loyola (Md), 2012 1 Severna Park, MD eLusby12 13 Blye Owen A 6' 2" 195 lbs. , 2013 N/A Chester Springs, PA 17 Snider Geoff M/FO 5' 10" 210 lbs. 4/2/1981 Denver, 2006 7 , Alberta GeoffSnider4 19 Drew Kevin M 6' 2" 192 lbs. 10/8/1990 Syracuse, 2012 1 Katonah, NY kevdrew19 24 Flanagan Ryan D 6' 4" 213 lbs. 8/29/1989 North Carolina, 2011 1 West Islip, NY RyanFlanagan24 26 Haus John M 6' 185 lbs. Maryland, 2013 N/A Chapel Hill, NC JohnHaus26 27 Young Ryan A 6' 175 lbs. 5/22/1989 Maryland, 2011 2 Manhasset, NY RyanYoung27 36 Carroll Brian M 6' 217 lbs. 11/17/1987 Virginia, 2010 3 Towson, MD bcarroll36 40 Danowski Matt A 6' 205 lbs. 8/12/1985 Duke, 2008 5 Farmingdale, NY mattdanowski 42 McCormack Michael D 5' 9" 170 lbs. Yale, 2013 N/A West Islip, NY H0leGart 44 Schmidt Brett D 6' 181 lbs. 7/20/1989 Maryland, 2011 2 Maple Glen, PA brettschmidt44 55 Poli Mason D 6' 225 lbs. 11/9/1990 Bryant, 2013 N/A Downingtown, PA longpoli55 57 Poillon Peet M 5' 9" 175 lbs. 5/21/1987 UMBC, 2009 4 Cranberry Township, PA Peet_Poillon57 58 Dircks Steve D 6' 1" 195 lbs. Loyola (Md), 2011 N/A Mountain Lakes, NJ Dirty_Dircks 77 Fallon Tim M/FO 5' 9" 203 lbs. 2/9/1988 Hartford, 2011 2 Lowell, MA timmyfallon11 84 Cinosky Joe D 6' 3" 235 lbs. 12/12/1985 Maryland, 2008 5 Boonton Township, NJ joecinosky

PRACTICE SQUAD 89 Bender Carter M 6' 4" 220 lbs. 4/5/1989 Hartford, 2012 1 Caledon, bendy_19 Bulken Corey M/FO 6' 2" 190 lbs. 2/13/1989 LeyMone, 2011 1 Baldwinsville, NY cbulken18 Harris Tom M 5'9" 151 lbs. 9/3/1984 Hartford, 2008 N/A New Canaan, CT top_left_lax 54 Manos Mark G 6' 2" 295 lbs. 6/8/1990 Drexel, 2012 1 West Chester, PA markmanos7 Tanneberger Andrew M 6'1 190lbs. 6/29/1989 Delaware, 2012 N/A Charlotte, NC ATan16 Wims Spencer D 6' 1" 200 lbs. 4/21/1987 Limestone, 2011 1 Waltham, MA wims19

HOUNDS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

# Last Name First Name Pos. Height Weight Birthdate College Yrs Pro Hometown Twitter 6 Aaron Sean G 6' 237 lbs. 9/4/1988 Union, 2012 1 Great Falls, VA SeanAaron1 13 Blye Owen A 6' 2" 195 lbs. Maryland, 2013 N/A Chester Springs, PA 36 Carroll Brian M 6' 217 lbs. 11/17/1987 Virginia, 2010 3 Towson, MD bcarroll36 84 Cinosky Joe D 6' 3" 235 lbs. 12/12/1985 Maryland, 2008 5 Boonton Township, NJ joecinosky 5 Cittadino Casey M 5' 10" 187 lbs. 12/13/1982 Towson, 2006 7 Baldwin, NY caseycittadino 40 Danowski Matt A 6' 205 lbs. 8/12/1985 Duke, 2008 5 Farmingdale, NY mattdanowski 58 Dircks Steve D 6' 1" 195 lbs. Loyola (Md), 2011 N/A Mountain Lakes, NJ Dirty_Dircks 19 Drew Kevin M 6' 2" 192 lbs. 10/8/1990 Syracuse, 2012 1 Katonah, NY kevdrew19 77 Fallon Tim M/FO 5' 9" 203 lbs. 2/9/1988 Hartford, 2011 2 Lowell, MA timmyfallon11 24 Flanagan Ryan D 6' 4" 213 lbs. 8/29/1989 North Carolina, 2011 1 West Islip, NY RyanFlanagan24 8 Ghitelman Adam G 5' 9" 186 lbs. 4/25/1989 Virginia, 2011 2 Cold Spring Harbor, NY aghitelman8 26 Haus John M 6' 185 lbs. Maryland, 2013 N/A Chapel Hill, NC JohnHaus26 3 Hawkins Josh M 6' 205 lbs. 3/1/1990 Loyola (Md), 2013 N/A Amherst, MA HankHawkins 12 Lusby Eric A 5'11 195 lbs. 9/12/1988 Loyola (Md), 2012 1 Severna Park, MD eLusby12 42 McCormack Michael D 5' 9" 170 lbs. Yale, 2013 N/A West Islip, NY H0leGart 7 Miller Jovan M 5' 11" 202 lbs. 5/11/1989 Syracuse, 2011 2 Syracuse, NY JoviNation23 57 Poillon Peet M 5' 9" 175 lbs. 5/21/1987 UMBC, 2009 4 Cranberry Township, PA Peet_Poillon57 55 Poli Mason D 6' 225 lbs. 11/9/1990 Bryant, 2013 N/A Downingtown, PA longpoli55 4 Sawyer Mike A 6' 180 lbs. Loyola (Md), 2013 N/A Waxhaw, NC M_Sawyer4 2 Schiller Chris M 6' 1" 195 lbs. 1/18/1977 Penn State, 1999 8 Penfield, NY sthernselectlax 44 Schmidt Brett D 6' 181 lbs. 7/20/1989 Maryland, 2011 2 Maple Glen, PA brettschmidt44 17 Snider Geoff M/FO 5' 10" 210 lbs. 4/2/1981 Denver, 2006 7 Calgary, Alberta GeoffSnider4 0 Tripucka Jake M 6' 2" 200 lbs. 1/30/1991 Duke, 2013 N/A Boonton Township, NJ JakeTripucka7 1 White Matt M 6' 1" 195 lbs. Virginia, 2013 N/A Ridgefield, CT whiteout4 27 Young Ryan A 6' 175 lbs. 5/22/1989 Maryland, 2011 2 Manhasset, NY RyanYoung27

PRACTICE SQUAD 89 Bender Carter M 6' 4" 220 lbs. 4/5/1989 Hartford, 2012 1 Caledon, Ontario bendy_19 Bulken Corey M/FO 6' 2" 190 lbs. 2/13/1989 LeyMone, 2011 1 Baldwinsville, NY cbulken18 Harris Tom M 5'9" 151 lbs. 9/3/1984 Hartford, 2008 N/A New Canaan, CT top_left_lax 54 Manos Mark G 6' 2" 295 lbs. 6/8/1990 Drexel, 2012 1 West Chester, PA markmanos7 Tanneberger Andrew M 6'1 190lbs. 6/29/1989 Delaware, 2012 N/A Charlotte, NC ATan16 Wims Spencer D 6' 1" 200 lbs. 4/21/1987 Limestone, 2011 1 Waltham, MA wims19

HOUNDS ACTIVE ROSTER PLAYER NOTES

Sean Aaron, #6 (Goalie): Acquired in 2013 MLL Supplemental Draft, #91 Overall

GP MP SVs GA SV% W-L MLL Career: 1 0:19 0 1 0% 0-0 2013 Season: 1 0:19 0 1 0% 0-0

Owen Blye, #13 (Midfield): Acquired in 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, #24 Overall

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 Season: 0 0 0 0 0 0

Brian Carroll, #36 (Midfield): Acquired in 2012 MLL Expansion Draft, #10 Overall

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 36 38 0 9 47 44.70% MLL Postseason: 3 6 0 2 8 75% 2013 Season: 9 6 0 2 8 46.20%

*Single-Game High: 4 points (3g, 1a) on 6/2/12 vs. Hamilton

Joe Cinosky, #84 (Defense): Acquired through trade with Denver in April 2012

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 63 4 5 9 116 34 MLL Postseason: 4 0 0 0 4 4.5 2013 Season: 12 1 0 1 16 14.5

*Won Steinfeld Trophies with the Nationals in 2009 and Bayhawks in 2010

*Was a 2009 MLL All-Star selection

*Member of U.S. Men’s National Team

Casey Cittadino, #5 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Denver in September 2012

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 83 6 10 16 83 31.5 MLL Postseason: 6 4 0 4 8 0.5 2013 Season: 11 1 2 3 14 1.5

Matt Danowski, #40 (Attack): Acquired through trade with in December 2011

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 71 135 26 86 247 36.40% MLL Postseason: 3 3 0 5 8 25% 2013 Season: 12 33 6 10 49 39.30%

*Single-Game High: 9 points (4g-2-3a) on 7/13/08 at Long Island

*Single-Game High: 6 goals on 8/3/13 vs. Hamilton

*Four-time MLL All-Star selection (2008-11)

*Two-time 2013 MLL Warrior Offensive Player of the Week

*U.S. Men’s National Team Member

Steve Dircks, #58 (Defense): Acquired through MLL player pool in May 2013

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 5 0 2 2 12 0 2013 Season: 5 0 2 2 12 0

Kevin Drew, #19 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Rochester in September 2012

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 25 7 5 12 37 2 2013 Season: 14 2 3 5 22 2

Tim Fallon, #77 (Midfield/Faceoff): Acquired in 2013 MLL Supplemental Draft, #11 Overall

GP G A PTS FO FO% GBs MLL Career: 22 6 4 10 253-558 45.30% 137 2013 Season: 14 5 2 7 164-362 45.30% 104

*Single-Game High: 2 points (two times)

Ryan Flanagan, #24 (Defense): Acquired through trade with Hamilton in October 2011

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 26 2 0 2 93 5.5 2013 Season: 12 2 0 2 34 4.5

*Single-Game High: 8 groundballs on 7/20/12 at Rochester

*Two-time MLL All-Star Selection (2012-13)

*Invited to 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team tryouts

Adam Ghitelman, #8 (Goalie): Acquired in 2012 MLL Expansion Draft, #30 Overall

GP MP SVs GAA SV% W-L GBs MLL Career: 30 1469 347 13 52.30% 12-15 87 2013 Season: 13 783:10 156 12.1 49.70% 7-6 46

*Fewest GA in a full game: 7 on 6/8/13 vs. Ohio

*Most GA in a full game: 17 on 7/6/13 at Boston

*Most Saves in a full game: 20 on 7/17/12 vs. Chesapeake

*Tallied 3 points (1g, 2a) in 2013

*Named 2013 MLL Warrior Defensive Player of the Week (Week 11)

*2012 MLL All-Star Selection

*Invited to 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team tryouts

John Haus, #26 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Hamilton in January 2013

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 8 3 0 2 5 21.40% 2013 Season: 8 3 0 2 5 21.40%

Josh Hawkins, #3 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Hamilton in July 2013

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 8 5 0 5 20 1 2013 Season: 8 5 0 5 20 1

*Played three games with Hamilton and five with Charlotte

Eric Lusby, #12 (Attack): Acquired through waivers on June 6, 2012

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 16 20 1 4 25 52.60% 2013 Season: 14 16 1 4 21 48.50%

*Single-Game High: 5 points (5g) on 6/8/13 vs. Ohio

Michael McCormack, #42 (Defense): Acquired in 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, #51 Overall

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 7 1 0 1 12 0 2013 Season: 7 1 0 1 12 0

Jovan Miller, #7 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Rochester in January 2012

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 26 21 2 12 35 51.20% 2013 Season: 5 4 0 2 6 57.10%

*Single-Game High: 3 points (five times)

*2012 MLL All-Star Selection

Peet Poillon, #57 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Denver in September 2012

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 50 98 11 37 146 48.30% MLL Posteason: 5 8 0 2 10 44.40% 2013 Season: 13 23 5 5 33 51.10%

*Single-Game High: 7 points (four times); 5 goals (two times)

*Four-time MLL All-Star Selection (2010-13)

*Invited to 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team tryouts

*2010 MLL Most Improved Player of the Year *Won Steinfeld Trophy with the Bayhawks in 2010

Mason Poli, #55 (Defense): Acquired in 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, #27 Overall

GP G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 10 6 5 11 16 1 2013 Season: 10 6 5 11 16 1

*Single-Game High: 3 points (two times)

Mike Sawyer, #4 (Attack/Midfield): Acquired in 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, #8 Overall

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 11 14 0 6 20 37.80% 2013 Season: 11 14 0 6 20 37.80%

*Single-Game High: 3 points (two times); 3 goals on 6/29/13 at Denver

*2013 MLL All-Star Selection

*Set world record for fastest lacrosse shot at 114mph

*Named 2013 MLL Cascade Rookie of the Week (Week 4)

*Invited to 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team tryouts

Chris Schiller, #2 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Chesapeake in December 2012

GP G A PTS GBs PIM 2013 Season: 7 0 0 0 6 3

Previous MLL Experience: Schiller played eight seasons with the Rochester Rattlers from 2001-08, amassing 335 groundballs and 28 goals. He was a member of the Rattlers’ 2008 Steinfeld Cup championship team.

*U.S. Men’s National Team Member

Brett Schmidt, #44 (Defense): Acquired through trade with Denver in November 2011

GP G 2G A PTS GBs PIM MLL Career: 26 3 1 2 6 63 7.5 MLL Postseason: 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 2013 Season: 14 2 1 1 4 40 6.5

*Single-Game High: 6 groundballs on 6/8/13 vs. Ohio

*2013 MLL All-Star Selection

*Invited to 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team tryouts

Geoff Snider, #17 (Midfield/Faceoff): Acquired through trade with Hamilton in 2012

GP G A PTS FO FO% GBs PIM MLL Career: 58 39 23 63 851-1657 51.40% 363 55.5 MLL Postseason: 6 2 1 3 63-127 49.70% 23 3 2013 Season: 2 0 0 0 26-45 57.80% 14 5

*Won Steinfeld Trophy with the Nationals in 2009

*Canada Men’s National Team Member

Jake Tripucka, #0 (Midfield): Acquired through trade with Hamilton in January 2013

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 8 10 0 1 11 62.50% 2013 Season: 8 10 0 1 11 62.50%

*Single-Game High: 3 goals (two times)

Matt White, #1 (Midfield): Acquired in 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, #28 Overall

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 9 7 0 4 11 43.80% 2013 Season: 9 7 0 4 11 43.80%

*Single-Game High: 2 points (two times)

Ryan Young, #27 (Attack): Acquired through trade with New York in February 2013

GP G 2G A PTS SOG% MLL Career: 32 47 0 17 64 59.50% MLL Postseason: 1 1 0 0 1 100% 2013 Season: 13 30 0 10 40 66.70%

*Single-Game High: 8 points (7g, 1a) on 5/11/13 vs. Rochester

*Riding a 16-game point streak dating back to 8/11/12 (including postseason)

*2013 MLL All-Star Selection

*Invited to 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team tryouts

HOUNDS 2013 HIGHS & LOWS

Goals Scored Groundballs

High: 15 vs. Denver, 4/27 High: 38 at Hamilton, 5/17; at Denver 6/29

Low: 10 vs. Rochester, 5/11 Low: 23 at Boston, 7/6

Goals Allowed Faceoffs

High: 20 vs. Denver, 4/27 High: 22-32 (.688%) at Chesapeake, 8/10

Low: 7 vs. Ohio, 6/8 Low: 8-35 (.229%) at Boston, 7/6

2-point Goals Scored Saves

High: 3 at Rochester, 5/5 High: 17 at Boston, 7/6

Low: 0 (three times) Low: 7 at Hamilton, 5/17

2-point Goals Allowed Penalty Minutes

High: 3 vs. Hamilton, 8/3 High: 12 at Denver, 6/29

Low: 0 (eight times) Low: .5 at Hamilton, 5/17

Shots on Goal Margin of Victory

High: 37 at Denver, 6/29 High: 7pts (15-8) at Rochester, 5/5

Low: 21 vs. Rochester, 5/11 Low: 1pt (16-15 OT) vs. Chesapeake, 6/22

Assists Margin of Defeat

High: 11 at Hamilton, 5/17 High: 6pts (17-11) at Denver, 6/29

Low: 2 (three times) Low: 1pt (two times in OT)

HOUNDS 2013 INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Goals

Ryan Young – 7 goals vs. Rochester, 5/11

Points

Ryan Young – 8 points (7g, 1a) vs. Rochester, 5/11

Assists

Adam Ghitelman, Peet Poillon, Matt White, Mason Poli, Matt Danowski (x3), Ryan Young (x2), Mike Sawyer – 2 each, multiple games

2-point Goals

Peet Poillon – 2 at Rochester, 5/5; Matt Danowski – 2 vs. Chesapeake, 6/22

Groundballs

Tim Fallon – 16 at Denver, 6/29

Faceoffs

Geoff Snider – 18-28 (.643%) at Chesapeake, 8/10

Saves

Adam Ghitelman – 17 at Boston, 7/6

Goals Allowed (Fewest)

Adam Ghitelman – 7 vs. Ohio, 6/8 HOUNDS 2013 SEASON BY THE NUMBERS

Overall Record: 7-7 When leading after 1st Q: 4-3 Home: 4-3 2nd Q: 3-2 Away: 3-4 3rd Q: 5-2 When tied after 1st Q: 1-1 vs. Boston: 0-2 2nd Q: 2-1 Chesapeake: 1-1 3rd Q: 0-0 Denver: 0-2 When trailing after 1st Q: 2-3 Hamilton: 1-1 2nd Q: 2-4 New York: 2-0 3rd Q: 2-5 Ohio: 2-0 Rochester: 1-1 In overtime games: 1-2

On Friday: 1-1 When we outshoot opponent: 7-3 Saturday: 5-6 When outshot by opponent: 0-4 Sunday: 1-0 When we collect more GBs: 6-3 In Day Games: 2-1 When we collect less GBs: 1-3 Night Games: 5-6 When we control FOs: 4-3 In April: 0-1 When oppenent controls FOs: 3-4 May: 2-2 June: 2-2 In games decided by 1: 1-2 July: 2-1 2-4: 4-3 August: 1-1 5-8: 2-2

Longest win streak: 3 games (7/20-8/3) Longest loss streak: 2 games (2x)

Longest home win streak: 3 games (6/22-8/3) Longest home loss streak: 2 games (4/27-5/11)

Longest away win streak: 1 game (3x) Longest away loss streak: 2 games (6/29-7/6)

HOUNDS 2013 INDIVIDUAL SEASON LEADERS

Points Goals Assists Matt Danowski 49 Matt Danowski 33 T - Danowski/Young 10 Ryan Young 40 Ryan Young 30 Mike Sawyer 6 Peet Poillon 33 Peet Poillon 23 T - Poillon/Poli 5 Eric Lusby 21 Eric Lusby 16 T - Lusby/White 4 Mike Sawyer 20 Mike Sawyer 14 Kevin Drew 3

2 -Point Goals Power -Play Goals Faceoff Percentage Matt Danowski 6 Peet Poillon 4 Geoff Snider 57.80% Peet Poillon 5 T - Young/Lusby 2 Tim Fallon 45.30% T - Lusby/Schmidt 1 Matt Danowski 1

Shooting Percentage (at least 12 SOG) Groundballs Mason Poli 50% Tim Fallon 104 Jake Tripucka 48% Adam Ghitelman 46 Ryan Young 45.50% Brett Schmidt 40 Tim Fallon 41.70% Ryan Flanagan 34 Brian Carroll 31.60% Kevin Drew 22

Saves Save Percentage Goals Against Average Adam Ghitelman 156 Adam Ghitelman 49.70% Adam Ghitelman 12.1 Mark Manos 15 Mark Manos 42.90% Mark Manos 20

HOUNDS ALL-TIME INDIVIDUAL SEASON LEADERS

Points Goals Assists Matt Danowski 49 ('13) Matt Danowski 33 ('13) Matt Danowski 19 ('12) Matt Danowski 43 ('12) Ryan Young 30 ('13) Stephen Berger 13 ('12) Ryan Young 40 ('13) Peet Poillon 23 ('13) Jeremy Boltus 12 ('12) Stephen Berger 39 ('12) Stephen Berger 23 ('12) T - Danowski/Young 10 ('13) Peet Poillon 33 ('13) Matt Danowski 19 ('12) Mike Sawyer 6 ('13)

2 -Point Goals Power -Play Goals Faceoff Percentage Matt Danowski 6 ('13) Brian Carroll 6 ('12) Geoff Snider 64.3% ('12) Peet Poillon 5 ('13) Peet Poillon 4 ('13) Geoff Snider 57.8% ('13) Matt Danowski 5 ('12) Matt Danowski 3 ('12) Tim Fallon 45.3% ('13) Stephen Berger 3 ('12) T - Young/Lusby 2 ('13) Jerry Ragonese 41.8% ('12) Jovan Miller 2 ('12) T - Berger/Boltus 2 ('12) Corey Bulken 38.7% ('12)

Shooting Percentage (at least 12 SOG) Groundballs Mason Poli 50% ('13) Tim Fallon 104 ('13) Ricky Pages 50% ('12) Ryan Flanagan 59 ('12) Jake Tripucka 48% ('13) Adam Ghitelman 46 ('13) Ryan Young 45.5% ('13) Brett Schmidt 40 ('13) Tim Fallon 41.7% ('13) Adam Ghitelman 39 ('12)

Saves Save Percentage Goals Against Average Adam Ghitelman 185 ('12) Joe Marra 56.6% ('12) Adam Ghitelman 12.1 ('13) Adam Ghitelman 156 ('13) Adam Ghitelman 55.1% ('12) Adam Ghitelman 13.9 ('12) Joe Marra 143 ('12) Mark Manos 52.9% ('12) Joe Marra 14.6 ('12)

MLL 2013 TEAM STATS

Team GF 2pt GF GA 2pt GA SOG SOG% GBs FO FO% Denver Outlaws 226 10 136 3 413 62.90% 461 219-415 52.80% Chesapeake Bayhawks 181 12 149 7 405 64.30% 389 178-381 46.70% Hamilton Nationals 170 10 168 10 363 60.90% 483 190-390 48.70% Charlotte Hounds 178 15 179 10 379 62.40% 443 192-411 46.70% Rochester Rattlers 152 9 171 12 345 61.60% 430 166-378 43.90% Boston Cannons 178 5 202 15 391 65.10% 461 248-431 57.50% New York Lizards 144 6 173 7 315 56.10% 441 234-370 63.20% Ohio Machine 130 3 181 6 332 61.50% 348 140-360 38.90%

MLL 2013 INDIVIDUAL SCORING LEADERS

Player Team POS GP G 2G A PTS Chris Bocklet DEN A 14 42 0 13 55 HAM M 14 38 3 14 55 Paul Rabil BOS M 14 32 3 19 54 Matt Danowski CHA A 12 33 6 10 49 CHE A 13 36 0 12 48 HAM A 12 22 0 26 48 Drew Snider DEN M 14 31 1 14 46 Jeremy Sieverts DEN M 13 27 6 11 44 NY A 10 25 0 17 42 Ben Rubeor CHE A 14 30 0 11 41 Brendan Mundorf DEN A 11 23 0 18 41 Ryan Young CHA A 13 30 0 10 40

TEAM DIRECTORIES

Sports Authority Field at Mile High Dir. Marketing & Sales - Ted Tseng 1701 Bryant Street, Suite 700 General Manager - Tony Seaman Denver, CO 80204 Marketing Manager - Samantha Roman Phone: (303) 688-5297 Head of Ticketing - Brendan Neeson Fax: (720) 258-3050 Dir. Gameday Entertainment - Liz Coates Public Relations Coordinator - Stuart Zaas Head Coach - Jim Stagnitta Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Natural Grass) Assistant Coach - Stan Ross 1701 Mile High Stadium Circle Assistant Coach - BJ O'Hara Denver, CO 80204 Assistant GM- Jon Cohen

Hamilton Nationals Owner - Curt Styres c/o Arrow Express Sports GM - Stu Brown 3201 2nd Line Assistant GM - Jody Gage Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 VO of Operations - Tracy Johnson Phone: 905-768-2225 Director of Communications - Craig Rybczynski Fax: 905-768-2228 Head Coach - Dave Huntley Assistant Coach - Jason Johnson Stadium Assistant Coach - Brian Hobart Ron Joyce Stadium (Field-Turf) Equipment Manager - Wade Thompson 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8

1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Owner - Brendan Kelly Suite 200 President/Head Coach - Annapolis, MD 21401 Director of Operations - Lindsay Burns Phone: (443) 482-6094 Director of Ticket Sales - Dave May Fax: (410) 263-5470 Ticket Sales Executive - Will Dalton Stadium Ticket Sales Executive- Andrew Sclama Navy-Marine Corps Stadium (Field-Turf) Assistant Coach - 550 Taylor Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401

ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE

20 Guest Street, Suite 125 Commissioner - David Gross Boston, MA 02135 Sponsorship Fullfillment, Special Events & IP Manager - Kerry Pucillo Phone: (617) 746-2233 Broadcast and Digital Media Manager - Chris Day Fax: (617) 746-9988 Lacrosse Operations Director - John Cunningham Marketing and PR Manager - Marco Rosa Multimedia Specialist - Ryan Sweeney League Accountant - Amy Saulen Marketing Consultant - Alex Fitzpatrick Graphic Designer - Cassie Watson

BACKGROUND:

During the summer of 1998, Jake “Body By Jake” Steinfeld was inspired to start a professional outdoor lacrosse league after reading a magazine article about the growth of the sport of lacrosse. Steinfeld sought out a contributor to the article, Owner and President of Warrior Lacrosse Dave Morrow, a leading lacrosse equipment manufacturer, to discuss formation of such a league.

In February 1999 Steinfeld and Morrow joined forces with Steinfeld’s friend and business associate Tim Robertson, Chairman of Bay Shore Enterprises and former CEO of the Family Channel, to form Major League Lacrosse, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company. In 2003, Athletic Shoe Inc. came on board as a Founding Member of Major League Lacrosse, as well as an Anchor Level League Sponsor.

Major League Lacrosse began play in 2001 to capitalize on the growing demand for world-class driven by dramatic growth in the U.S. lacrosse market. The MLL was praised and heralded for its on-field play, regarded as the best ever seen. With a year-on-year attendance increase, Major League Lacrosse has continued to lead the sport of lacrosse into the mainstream of competitive team sports.

OUR TEAMS:

MLL is comprised of eight teams across the US and Canada. The Boston Cannons, Chesapeake Bayhawks (formerly and Washington), New York Lizards (formally Long Island) and Rochester Rattlers are original teams starting in 2001. The Denver Outlaws began play in 2006 as part of the League’s western expansion. The Hamilton Nationals (formerly ) joined MLL in 2009 as the League’s first international team. The Charlotte Hounds and Ohio Machine began play in 2012 as a part of the League's expansion initiative to have 16 teams in the next decade. Current teams include:

Boston Cannons Hamilton Nationals

Charlotte Hounds New York Lizards

Chesapeake Bayhawks Ohio Machine

Denver Outlaws Rochester Rattlers

OUR PLAYERS:

Major League Lacrosse boasts the best 230 lacrosse players in the world. They hail from some of the top academic institutions, including Princeton, Johns Hopkins, Syracuse, Duke, and Virginia. MLL icons include , , John Grant Jr., and .

The League also features current stars in lacrosse such as Paul Rabil, , , Brendan Mundorf, Brodie Merrill, Jovan Miller, and Matt Danowski.

OUR SEASON:

The 2013 Major League Lacrosse season consists of a total of 56 regular season games running from April to August with the following league-run special events: The Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft (January 11), MLL All-Star Weekend (July 12-13), and the MLL Championship Weekend (August 24 & 25). The thirteenth season of MLL action begins April 27, 2013.

OUR GAME:

Major League Lacrosse has implemented some innovative dynamics to the traditional game of field lacrosse that bring the sport into the next millennium. MLL rule changes include the addition of a two-point goal line located 16 yards from each goal and a 60-second shot clock. .

ANCHOR LEVEL PARTNERS:

Warrior Lacrosse, Coke-Zero.

OFFICIAL PARTNERS:

Brine, Cascade, POWERADE, Great Atlantic Lacrosse Company, Ford and Body by Jake Global.

SPONSORSHIP:

A full range of integrated sponsorship packages are available. Partnerships can include league/team category exclusivity, special events rights, corporate branding on player uniforms, national TV commercial units and in-game TV features, field signage, SLASH Magazine ads, web site banners, tickets/hospitality, game footage, photo usages, player appearances, customized activation, and cross-promotional programs.

TELEVISION:

Past Seasons:

ESPN2 has been the national television home of Major League Lacrosse since 2003, when the two parties agreed on a two-year commitment. In 2004, ESPN aired the New Balance Championship Game, making it the first live national telecast of a Major League Lacrosse competition. Today, MLL and ESPN's relationship is the longest commitment that any television outlet has given to a lacrosse entity.

The partnership between the MLL and ESPN continued to grow when on June 9, 2007, ESPN360.com, ESPN’s signature broadband network, streamed its first MLL game live from Sports Authority Field at Mile High. ESPN360.com went on to stream 5 more MLL events that season. In 2008, all 64 MLL games, including the All-Star game, both, Semi-Finals, and the NB ZIP MLL Championship Game were streamed live on ESPN360.com. After airing live, the games were archived on the website for a period of one week.

In 2008, MLL licensed its broadcast and digital media rights to Lax United Marketing (LUM). The 2008 season also marked the first time in League history that every regular season MLL game was broadcast live on regional sports networks throughout the country. Lax United Marketing syndicated every game not available on ESPN2, including the second MLL Semi-Final from Boston to top regional sports networks such as Comcast Sports Net, Fox Sports Net, Cox Sports, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications, Brighthouse, Charter Sports and CN8.

In 2010, ESPN2 aired a total of 6 MLL games, including live broadcasts of the All-Star Game (July 8) from Boston, as well as the first Semi-Final game (August 21) and the MLL Championship Game presented by Warrior (August 22) from Annapolis.

In 2011, all 36 regular season games in addition to the 2011 Sports Authority MLL All-Star Game (July 9) and the 2011 Sports Authority MLL Championship Weekend presented by Warrior (August 27 and 28), were broadcast in syndication. Every MLL game was streamed live on ESPN3.com in HD, and a total of six MLL games including the All-Star Game and the Championship Weekend were broadcast live on ESPN2.

In 2012, MLL announced a major television agreement with CBS Sports Network that brought 14 live games in HD to CBS along with all 18 episodes of "Inside the MLL.” Six games also aired live on ESPN2, bringing the total number of nationally televised live games to 20 last season. ESPN3 also streamed 46 live games on ESPN3.com.

This Season:

MLL recently announced an increase to their television agreement with CBS Sports Network that will bring 20 live games, up from 14 in 2012, in HD to CBS along with all 18 episodes of "Inside the MLL,” the league's 30-minute magazine show. Additionally, six games will again be aired live on ESPN2, which brings the total number of nationally televised live games to 26 in the 2013 season. Please visit www.majorleaguelacrosse.com/watchMLL/ for more information.

MEDIA INFORMATION

Contact: Jillian Fay, Communications/PR Manager [email protected] Cell: 585-993-4321

“Media” consists of the following categories of people, regardless of race or gender: writers, photographers, radio and television sportscasters and their crews, and internet press. All media interested in covering the Hounds are required to possess proper team or league issued press credentials. Credential requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis through the Communications/PR Manager. All credential requests should be submitted (via e-mail or phone) at least 48 hours before the game’s scheduled start time. All media will be required to show proper identification prior to the issuing of credentials.

Approved media will be allowed access to players and coaches for pregame interviews for a period of up to 45 minutes, ending 60 minutes before the game’s scheduled start time. Media wishing to access players and coaches prior to a game must make their requests to the Communications/PR Manger no later than 4pm the day before the game.

Following each game, players will be required to remain at field level for fan autographs and media access. Media wishing to interview players or coaches postgame may do so on the field. Requests for further player or coach access must be made to the Communications/PR Manager.

All off-day team practices will be open to media for the final 30 minutes. Upon the conclusion of practice, players and coaches will be made available on the field for interview opportunities. Requests to attend a practice will be handled in the same manner as requests to attend a game.

Photographers should be aware that photos of a MLL game may be used for editorial purposes only. Photographers may not sell or otherwise present or display for private and/or commercial benefit the photos taken at a MLL game.

Requests for MLL images shall be made to the League Marketing & Communications Manager, Marco Rosa via e-mail at [email protected].

If you would like to be added to the team’s media distribution list, please send a request via e-mail to the Communications/PR Manager. Inquiries for any other type of coverage should be directed to the Communications/PR Manager for review.

Violations of this policy may result in revocation of credentials, refusal of admission to future events or fines to the offending party.