Cannons Add 5 Players from Open Tryout

The Boston Cannons recently held open tryouts and informed 5 players that they will be invited to the Cannons training Camp which starts on April 2nd and goes through the 3rd, at Endicott College.

The five players invited were James Fahey (UMass Amherst), Andrew Newbold (Sacred Heart), and Jak Wawrzyniak (Providence) all defensemen. They also added midfielder Peter Vlahakis (Fairfield) and attackmen Chris Breiner (Lemoyne).

Now it's time for the overview of each player, and what I have found about them.

Andrew Newbold Sacred Heart '14

Andrew Newbold had an outstanding career in his time at Sacred Heart, and Newbold is far from home being from Loveland, Ohio. Newbold stands tall at 6'3 210 lbs., and with his size he is not afraid to toss around the body. Newbold was able to see time in just his sophomore year at Sacred Heart starting all 13 games that year, Newbold did manage to see time in 5 games though his freshmen year. But his sophomore year his career at Sacred Heart really took off, in his junior year he started 11 games out of the teams 14 games and lead the team with 22 caused turnovers and was second on the team with 40 ground balls. Newbold was also chosen to the All-NEC first team for the first time during his Junior year. Newbold followed up a great Junior year with an even better Senior season this time starting all 15 games for the Pioneers and leading the team in groundballs with 43 and caused turnovers with 27. Once again Newbold was selected to the All-NEC first team, as well as being selected to the All-NEC tournament team. What Newbold left behind at Sacred Heart was a great career finishing with 127 groundballs, and caused 61 turnovers. He also scored 10 goals, and added 3 assists in his time at Sacred Heart. What I think Newbold gives the Cannons is a young defender who is a big guy who is not afraid to toss the body around and someone who can help the Cannons cause turnovers, and help them possible in transition if they need it from the close defense position.

Jak Wawrzyniak Providence '14

Let me just say Jak Wawrzyniak is a bad man, the defender stands at 6'4 and weighs 235 lbs, and the crazy part is he is not from the United States either he hails from Manchester, England. I was not really able to find much about Wawrzyniak, but from what I could he had a pretty decent career. He initially started his college career at Stony Brook where he played for two years where he played in just 21 games. Following the end of his sophomore year Wawrzyniak decided he wanted to transfer, and decided to go to Providence. I couldn't really find much about Wawrzyniak career at Providence, but from what I could find his time playing for the England National team has been pretty successful. In 2012 Wawrzyniak was a gold medalist for England in the European games, he was also chosen to the England World Champions team in 2010, and in 2008 he was a member of the U-19 England National team. What Wawrzyniak, provides the Cannons with is a young player who has international experience that is not for the United States.

Peter Vlahakis Fairfield '04

Peter Vlahakis, to be honest I had never heard of him, until I looked his name up, and let me tell you this might be one of the game changing addition for the Cannons. Vlahakis had a great career at Fairfield as a tremendous face-off guy, in his four years with Fairfield he always finished in the top 10 in face-off percentage every year. In his junior year he broke and finished 7th in the country with a face-off percentage of 63.3% and then his senior year he finished with a winning percentage of 65.4%. In his senior season he also led the Stags in groundballs and was eighth in the nation averaging 5.93 groundballs per game. In his career at Fairfield he was also a two time All-New England selection. Vlahakis also had a great MLL career but it just came at the beginning of Major League Lacrosse. In 2004 he was selected in the fourth round by the New Jersey Pride (no longer exist). Vlahakis might not be a big name to many people to this day but if you look at the numbers in his career, he is arguably one of the most dominating faceoff men in Major League Lacrosse. He holds four MLL All-Time faceoff records. Vlahakis holds the MLL career face-off wins (1,053), career faceoff percentage 56.6%, single game faceoff wins and single game faceoff percentage records. He was also selected to participate in the 2007 and 2008 MLL All-Star Game. In that 2008 season he set the league record for faceoff wins and percentage by winning 35 of 48 or 72.91% of his faceoffs in a single game. In 2012 he was selected in the Supplemental draft in the 12^th round 90^th overall by the Hamilton Nationals (No longer exist). Entering the 2013 MLL season (his 10^th) he ranks fourth in faceoff attempts (1,861) and eighth in ground balls (352). At the end of the 2013 season the Nationals were dissolved and that was the last we heard until the Cannons gave him the invite to training camp. I think Vlahakis could provide the Cannons with another great face-off guy along side Craig Bunker and Joe Nardella, now that's scary.

Chris Breiner LeMoyne '15

The recent division two graduate Chris Breiner had a good career as an attackmen for the LeMoyne Dolphins. Just by looking at the numbers it seems like Breiner did not see much time on the field till his senior year. Breiner never really had one of those breakout years in which he produced a lot of points or anything but was just a solid all around player. His senior year he had 16 goals and 14 assists to total 30 points in 19 games for the Dolphins. The crazy part is the fact that Breiner had 46 career points and almost 2/3 of those points came during his senior season. Looking at the numbers it seems like Breiner was smart with his shots and put a high percentage on goal. In fact in his four year career for the Dolphins 55.1% of his shots were on goal taking 95 shots in his career. Of those 95 shots, 49 were on goal, and 27 of those found the back of the net. I don't really know what to think of this addition, I think they might like Breiner because he takes quality shots, and gets his shots on net, or maybe it's the fact he can be clutch scoring 2 game winning goals in his senior season for the Dolphins. It will be interesting to see what happens with Breiner.

James Fahey UMass Amherst '14

James Fahey he is the last one because of the connection we have, Fahey attended the same high school as me St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts and lead our high school to it's only state championship so far in school history. James Fahey is the original CJ Costabile to me, the only difference is Fahey didn't win a face-off to score a the game-winning goal in overtime, but instead took a clear all the way up the field to score the game winning-goal. Not only was it the program's first state championship in lacrosse but it ended the dynasty of Duxbury lacrosse who was a powerhouse at the time and still is. Duxbury had won 6 straight division one state titles but Fahey was not gonna let them get their 7th, and took a full field clear all by himself to score the game winner. So you can say I was happy to see, a former alum of my high school being added to the Cannons roster, and I am pretty sure he is the first person to ever play in the MLL from our high school, so congrats James!! Once Fahey got to UMass the defensemen had a hard time seeing the field until his Junior year, where he got to make his first 2 career starts in the 12 games he played that year. Fahey started the first 2 games that year before he suffered in an injury that caused him to miss a couple games that year. Fahey did not start the rest of the year but still saw appearances in games, and helped the Minutemen any way he could, but come Senior year Fahey was back. In his final season he started all 13 games at close for UMass and had a great conclusion to his career, causing 20 (career high) of his 28 career turnovers that year. He also scooped a career high 31 groundballs, he finished his career with 53 groundballs. Also bad news for Fahey his last career goal in an actual game was not the OT winner against Duxbury, but he scored 1 goal and his only career college goal in his senior season in fact it was his only career shot. I think Fahey could really help the Cannons as a defensemen whether it be at the possibility of playing LSM or close. I would love to see Fahey possibly play LSM because he can score goals trust me Coach Quirk, he can just watch the tape of the Duxbury game.

I had to do it here is the picture of Fahey celebrating that State Title victory!

Cannons Position Preview: Short-Stick Defensive Midfielders

As we get closer and closer to the season kicking off, I am going to take a look at the Cannons roster and give you my thoughts on the players at all positions Attack, Midfield, Defense, Long-Stick Midfielder, Short-Stick Defensive Midfielder, Goalie, to Face-off. As of now the Cannons have a pretty deep roster, and have the potential to make a shot at a title run this year. Just all depends on how these players play together as a team.

When you look at short-stick defensive unit for the Cannons it's pretty scary to see how much talent they have at this position. These three players really bring a great mind-set of defense first to this team.

The Rookie:

Jake Matthai North Carolina '16

In this years' Collegiate Major League lacrosse draft the Cannons selected a big guy from North Carolina in the 5th round 41st overall his name Jake Matthai. Matthai has been a impact player for the Tar Heels since he stepped on campus has been a big part of the Tar Heels in his time there on the defense of side of the ball. Let me just say this Jake Matthai is a beast he stands at 6'6 230 lbs. that is one bad man right there, one of those guys you don't want to have running at you in any game. In his freshmen year Matthai saw action in 17 games that year but had not been completely turned into a defensive midfielder yet. That year he had four goals and two assists and scooped up 10 ground balls and had two caused turnovers. Matthai's sophomore year saw him officially change to a full time defensive midfielder playing in every game that year, Matthai recorded five goals on the season had 14 ground balls, and had caused three turnovers on the year. Matthai continued to play well and his junior year he once again played in every game, he had 21 ground balls on the year and caused 5 turnovers on the year. Matthai also added 2 goals and 3 assists on the year. Matthai entered his senior year this season, as a captain for the Tar Heels, Matthai has played well so far this season for the Tar Heels, so far this year Matthai has one goal and two assists on the season as well as 12 ground balls in only 5 games played. Matthai should have a big impact this season for the Cannons he has the size and the strength to play in the MLL so it won't surprise me if he immediately steps in and sees sometime at the position as a one-two punch along side Josh Hawkins.

Young Gun:

T.A. Demoulas Bentley '15

Just last year the Cannons selected T.A. Demoulas in the 8th round 56th overall. The Lowell, Massachusetts native was a key part of Bentley lacrosse in his time there seeing time in 54 games in his time at Bentley starting in 51 of those games. In his four years Demoulas scooped up 150 ground balls including a career high 58 ground balls in his Junior year. That year Demoulas also had a career high 15 turnovers that season, and had 41 caused turnovers in his career at Bentley. Demoulas did not see any time playing for the Cannons last year but it is possible he could see some playing time this year. Demoulas is a local guy so in all honesty it would not surprise me if played a game since he lives close.

The Stud:

Josh Hawkins Loyola '13

Josh Hawkins is the dream short-stick midfielder, people aspire to play like him and have the impact he has when he steps on the field. Hawkins really came into the spotlight in his junior year at Loyola when he helped lead the GreyHounds to a National Championship that year, and left behind a fantastic career finishing with 172 ground balls, but Hawkins also has some offensive game to scoring 26 goals in his 4 years at Loyola. In the 2013 MLL collegiate draft Hawkins was selected in the 1st round 5th overall by the Hamilton Nationals (no longer exist). Sadly Hawkins did not get to spend much time in Hamilton only playing in 3 games for them scoring 2 goals and had 8 ground balls. Approaching the trade deadline in Hawkins rookie year he was traded to the Charlotte Hounds to help them make a post-season run. Hawkins played in 5 more regular season games for the Hounds scoring 3 goals and picking up 12 ground balls. Hawkins did have the chance to help the Hounds in a playoff run that season but it did not end the way he probably dreamed it to end, seeing the Hounds lose in the title game that year to the Chesapeake Bayhawks 10-9. Hawkins in the playoff run had 1 assist and picked up 5 ground balls. In Hawkins 2nd season in the MLL things seemed to be looking good for Hawkins he played in every game that year for the Hounds scoring 6 goals and dishing out 2 assists and had a career high 32 ground balls that season. Then came the 2015 season Hawkins started the year playing for the Hounds playing in their first 7 games he had 3 goals and had added 14 ground balls. But come trade deadline time Hawkins was once against dealt away this time he was coming home, traded to the Boston Cannons. The Amherst, Massachusetts native was coming home and in his time returning back to Boston he continued to play well. Hawkins finished the season playing for the Cannons playing in 6 games, he scored 3 goals and dished out 3 assists as well as picking up 14 ground balls. Hawkins added an even better defense first player to the Cannons roster to make them look even better. Hawkins also helped the Cannons give the Lizards a game in the playoffs last year scoring 2 goals and picking up 1 ground ball in the game. The way Hawkins plays is a little different from other defensive midfielders, he does have that defense first mentality but he can play offense. In fact Hawkins has a really good shot, and knows how to put his shot on net, and he doesn't take bad shots either. I expect Hawkins to play in every game this year since his job is located in Boston working for the newly started Lacrosse Sports Network which is a TV network completely dedicated to lacrosse, where he co-hosts his own show, check out some quality stuff.

Short-Stick Defensive Midfielders Depth Chart:

Starter: Josh Hawkins

2nd: Jake Matthai

3rd: T.A. Demoulas 

Cannons Position Preview: Midfielders

As we get closer and closer to the season kicking off, I am going to take a look at the Cannons roster and give you my thoughts on the players at all positions Attack, Midfield, Defense, Long-Stick Midfielder, Short-Stick Defensive Midfielder, Goalie, to Face-off. As of now the Cannons have a pretty deep roster, and have the potential to make a shot at a title run this year. Just all depends on how these players play together as a team.

The Midfield position gives the Cannons a real added depth this season after making some moves to bring in some big name Midfielders during the off-season. Guys who can add depth to the Cannons Midfield unit and can help them make a deep unit that has a scary 1-2 punch line of Midfield units. This Cannons Midfield unit can honestly hang with some off the best group of Midfielders on any other team as well. This unit might be the best core group the Cannons have had at the Midfield position ever.

Practice Squad Players:

Mike Begley Marist '15

Mike Begley was a 2016 Supplemental draft pick by the Cannons in the 4th round. Begley had a successful career at Marist scoring 76 goals 36 assists in his career giving him 112pts in his time at Marist. Begley was a goal scoring threat at Marist but just right now I don't think he will see any playing time for the Cannons because the Cannons already have a strong 7 Midfielders right now.

Martin Bowes Hartford '12

Martin Bowes who hails from Quincy, Massachusetts is a local guy which makes sense why the Cannons selected him in the 8th round 64th overall in the 2012 college draft. Bowes being a local guy will mean he can help the Cannons as a member of the practice squad but I can't seeing him seeing any serious time anytime soon with this deep core of Midfielders the Cannons have.

Harrison Cotter Endicott College '15

Harrison Cotter is an Endicott College guy, he was selected in this years Supplemental draft. It makes sense because he played for Quirk in his time at Endicott and I am sure he knows the work ethic Coach Quirk is looking for. I think having someone who knows the way Quirk likes his team to play will help the team a little bit but can't see Cotter touching the field at least this season.

Sean Lawton Western New England '14

Sean Lawton was on Cannons practice Squad last year, and I don't think that is changing anytime soon. He had an outstanding career at Western New England and I think he brings something unique to the Cannons practice team.

Micheal Maggio Lasell College '09

Micheal Maggio was selected in 10th Round (75th Overall) in the 2014 Supplemental Draft. Maggio the Winchester, MA native has spent the last couple of season with the Cannons. Maggio first played for the Cannons in 2013 playing in one game for them and registered his only career MLL goal in that game. Maggio did not play a game in the 2014 season for the Cannons but did play in one game last season doing nothing in the game though. Maggio who graduated from Lasell College in 2009 did leave behind a good legacy there. He is seventh on their all-time scoring list with 95 goals and 40 assists, a total of 135 points. Maggio is a local guy so it's possible he might suit up for the Cannons in one game this year.

Spencer Schnell Ohio Wesleyan University '14

Spencer Schnell joined the Boston Cannons origination last February when the Cannons added from the MLL Player pool. Schnell had a successful career at Ohio Wesleyan University where he graduated in 2014. In his time there he recorded 148 points with 102 goals and 46 assists. Schnell seems to have the ability to score and could be a great scoring threat if the Cannons need one. But Schnell spent last season on the Cannons practice squad and I think that might stay the same this year as well.

The Rookie:

Challen Rogers Stony Brook '16

Challen Rogers was the sole Midfielder the Cannons selected in the 2016 MLL Draft draft him with the 32nd pick overall in the 4th round. Rogers was the Cannons 3rd overall pick at the time. But after dealing Greg Coholan who the Cannons picked with their first selection for the team and sixth overall. Coholan was dealt in the trade for goalie Tyler Fiorito, so now Rogers is the only Midfielder that the Cannons selected in the draft this year, that can play both ways. The Canadian product has been a big part of Stony Brook's offense since he stepped on campus. Rogers is a slick midfielder who uses his big 6'4 frame and 220 lbs. of weight to body and bully his defenders to the net. Rogers has played in every game for the Seawolves since he stepped on campus and only did not start one game his Sophomore year, but outside of that game he started every other career game. Entering Rogers' senior season he already has had an impressive career totaling 149 points coming into this season with 70 goals, and 79 assists. So far this season Rogers has 5 goals and 12 assists giving him 17 points for the season. Rogers' has been a big part of the Seawolves success so far this season helping them to a 4-1 record and being ranked the #15 team in the country to date. Rogers is the due it all guy on the offensive end he can score he can pass he can do it all and he could be a big part of this Cannons core midfield group if he wants to be. The big question is though will he choose Box or field lacrosse? If he chooses field there is no doubt he could be an impact this season with his size and ability.

The Playmakers:

  

Rob Emery Virginia '14

Rob Emery was selected in the 2014 collegiate MLL draft in the 3rd round 17th overall. Emery has helped the Cannons ever since he stepped on the field. Emery left behind a solid career at Virginia with 96 points and 73 career goals. Emery was a big time goal scorer coming to the Cannons and really tried to continue to bring his ability to score to the Cannons and he has done that. Emery got the chance in his rookie season to show what he was made of in 2014. Emery played in 10 games that year scoring 10 goals on the year and dished out 2 assists. Emery showed the Cannons that he had the ability to score goals and could still do that in the big time. Emery followed up his rookie season with a better 2015 season. Emery played in 12 games last year scoring 12 goals (1 2-pt goal) and dished out 5 assists finishing with 18 points on the year. Emery has displayed a great scoring ability in his time with the Cannons. In fact in his MLL career he is averaging a goal a game, not to bad. Expect Emery to build on the season he had last year and maybe even have a little better if the Cannons give him more chances to play.

Michael Rooney Stony Brook '15

Michael Rooney the recent Stony Brook graduate spent the season following his college graduation not playing in Major League Lacrosse at all! If you look at his career numbers at Stony Brook you would wonder why no one took a shot on him last year. But this year the Cannons decided not to miss out on Rooney when the Cannons selected him in this years Supplemental Draft  taking him in the 1st round (6th overall). Rooney left behind a remarkable career at Stony Brook. Rooney graduated as the all-time leader in assists (121) and points (253) in school history. Rooney also set single-season school records for assists (63) and points (111). Rooney is also one of two players in Stony Brook history to record 100 goals and 100 assists in a career. If you look at the numbers Rooney looks like a stud, and it is possible he might. The one thing that might be against Rooney is his size standing at only 5'9. But the way you have to look at Rooney I think is as such great feeder. Rooney set records at Stony Brook with assists so expect him to be a big time feeder from the Midfield for the Cannons. And you can't forget he will be teaming up with his teammate from his time at Stony Brook Rogers. The duo had played together on the same Midfield line since Rooney's sophomore year, Rogers' freshmen year. Now that will be exciting just looking at the ability that Rooney has to find the open guys will be something fun to watch this year when he has the chance to suit up for the Cannons. From the way it looks I think he might be a second line Midfielder and the Cannons second line will have some great players. 

Justin Turri Duke '12

Justin Turri was acquired by the Cannons on the Collegiate draft day in which the Cannons dealt Scott Ratliff along with some other pieces to the new expansion team the Atlanta Blaze. Part of the trade sent Turri to Boston trade from Atlanta. Turri who had an outstanding career at Duke producing 122 points in his career there. Turri was originally selected in 2012 MLL Collegiate draft by the Charlotte Hounds in the second round 9th overall. In Turri's rookie season things just did not seem to work for him he only saw the field in 8 games scoring 4 goals and dishing out 5 assists. Turri was then dealt to the Denver Outlaws in the following season for a 2nd round collegiate draft pick in 2013. Turri played well in Denver playing in 15 games (1 of them being a playoff game), Turri finished the year 9 goals (2 2pt-goals) and dished out 4 assists totaling 15 points. The chance for a breakout year was there but just hadn't happened yet, But then in 2014 it all clicked but not before some crazy off-season moves. The Outlaws parted ways with Turri shipping him to the Lizards for Matt Gibson. Then Turri once again got traded this time on collegiate draft day when Turri was shipped to the Rattlers for the 3rd and 4th picks overall in the draft, along with the Lizards giving up their 2nd and 32nd overall picks. That trade must have changed the way Turri played because everything clicked once he stepped foot in Rochester in 2014 he played in every game for the Rattlers scoring 19 goals (2 2pt-goals) and dished out 13 assists giving him 34 points on the season. Turri was named the MLL's Most Improved Player. Turri helped lead the Rattlers all the way to the title game before they fell to the Outlaws in the Championship game but in the playoffs Turri also added 2 goals and 3 assists. After a remarkable 2014 season people would think things would only get better but for Turri they didn't he only played in 11 games and had 5 goals (2 2pt-goals) and had 4 assists giving him 11pts on the year. Turri was eventually made available in the Expansion draft with the new team of the Atlanta Blaze and Turri was actually selected by the Blaze before he was traded on draft day to the Cannons. Turri is probably hoping this will be his last stop and won't be traded anymore if he plays like the way did in 2014 it's possible this could be his last stop. Turri provides even more depth to this great Cannons team and the thing seems to be whenever Turri is surrounded by good players he makes those players look even better which makes him look better too. So expect another breakout year from Turri.

Brent Adams Fairfield '12

Brent Adams has been a big part of the Cannons since he arrived in Boston. Adams was originally selected in the 7th round 53rd overall by the Cheasapeake Bayhawks, before the Cannons acquired Adams via a trade. Adams had a successful college career at  Fairfield University where he was a 2012 All-American selection and two time All-ECAC First Team selection following the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In Adams time at Fairfield Adams started 40 of 53 games, recorded 100 points (68 goals, 32 assists). Adams actually spent his rookie season with the Bayhawks playing in only 6 games and scoring 1 goal and dished out 1 assist. Going into the 2013 season Adams was dealt to the Cannons. In his first season with the Cannons Adams didn't do much scoring only 4 goals and had 1 assist in 12 games.  Adams had a better second season with the Cannons scoring 15 goals (1 2pt-goal) and had 1 assist playing in all 14 games. Then last year Adams once again had a great season playing every game scoring 17 goals (1 2pt-goal) and had 6 assists giving him 24pts in the regular season. He also had 1 goal in the Cannons playoff loss last year to the Lizards. Adams provides the Cannons with a great goal scoring threat. Adams numbers show that he is more of a scorer then a feeder, although he does have the ability to set guys up he is more of a scoring threat. Don't expect that to change this year and do not expect Adams goal scoring to go down much either.

The Generals:

Kevin Buchanan Ohio St. '08

Kevin Buchanan has been in the league since 2008 that is a long time. In Buchanan rookie year he spent his time with the Los Angeles Riptide (No longer exist) Buchanan played in 9 regular season games for them scoring 8 goals and had 5 assists. Buchanan also got to play in the postseason that year scoring a goal in their only tournament game. In 2009 Buchanan spent his season with the Washington Bayhawks (became the Chesapeake Bayhawks). In that season Buchanan played in 6 games scoring 6 goals and had 7 assists. Then in 2010 Buchanan was traded from Washington with 3 Draft Picks in exchange for John Christmas, Ray Megill and Mike Levin on January 28, 2010 and was sent to the Cannons. Once the Cannons acquired him Buchanan really became a stud player in the MLL, and almost the face of the Cannons. In his first season with the Cannons Buchanan played in 12 games scoring 20 goals (2 2pt-goals) and handed out 11 assists giving him 33 points for the regular season. The Cannons made the postseason that year but fell in the first round, Buchanan though had 3 goals and 1 assist in the loss. He was also chosen to the All-Star game for the first time that season. In 2011 things were different Buchanan only played in 9 games but still scored 20 goals (1 2pt-goal) and had 5 assists. Buchanan helped lead the Cannons to a title in the 2011 season. In the postseason Buchanan played in both games and scored 2 goals in the title run. In 2012 he Played in 12 games for the Cannons had a 31 goals (1 2pt-goal) and added 10 assists, for a career high total of 42 points. He was also named to the 2012 MLL All-Star game for the the 2nd time in his career. In the playoffs that year he scored 2 goals and added 1 assist in the Cannons playoff loss to the Bayhawks. 2013 he played in 12 games 20 goals (1 2pt-goal) and 10 assists. He added 2 goals and a assist in a playoff loss that year. In 2014 he played in 13 games for the Cannons had a career high 32 goals and added 9 assists. Last season Buchanan played in 11 games scored 21 goals (1 2pt-goal) and added 8 assists for 30 points on the season, this was Buchanan's 6th straight season with at least 20 goals, and his 6th straight season with at least 25 points. He is currently 7th on the Cannons all-time games played list with 70, currently 3rd on the Cannons all-time goals scored list with 144, currently 5th on the Cannons all-time assist list with 53, and currently 5th on the Cannons all-time points list with 203. Buchanan is pretty much a stud for the Cannons and he is really one of the anchors not only of the Midfield but the team in general. Even though Buchanan has been in the league for a while don't expect that to slow him down, expect another great year from the seasoned veteran.

Max Seibald Cornell '09

What can you say but Max Seibald has been great ever since he came into the league. In the 2009 collegiate draft Seibald was drafted 2nd overall by the Denver Outlaws after having a historic career as a member of the Cornell Big Red. In Seibald's rookie season he played in 10 games scoring 9 goals (2 2pt-goals) and added 1 assist. Seibald also played in two playoff games that year and had a assist in the playoff run but the Outlaws would fall in the title game to the Toronto Nationals (who became the Hamilton Nationals who now don't exist). The following year Seibald really settled into his own and had a breakout year scoring 20 goals (2 2pt-goal) and added 8 assists in only 9 games. Seibald also added 2 goals in the Outlaws first round playoff loss.  In 2011 he played in 9 games scored 12 goals (3 2pt-goals) and added 2 assists. In 2012 Seibald was traded to the Long Island Lizards (now New York), their he played in 13 games scored a career high 24 goals, including a career high 4 two point goals, and added 11 assists, and had a career high 39 points. In 2012 he also had two goals and a assist in the Lizards playoff loss. In 2013 he played in 6 games scored 5 goals, including 2 two point goals and added 2 assists. In 2014 he played in 11 games scored 17 goals, including 2 two point goals and added 2 assists. Seibald also had 2 goals in the Lizards playoff loss. By the end of that season a change was made and it was a big time move. On January 5th 2015 the New York Lizards made a deal that got their hands on Paul Rabil but the twist was Max Seibald would be sent to the Cannons. Seibald joined the Cannons and helped impact the team right away. Seibald played well for the Cannons playing in all 14 games. Seibald had 17 goals (2 2pt-goals) and dished out 9 assists. Seibald would be a big factor in the Cannons playoff battle against his former team a game the Cannons would lose in dramatic overtime fashion but Seibald never gave up. Seibald had 2 goals in that game both 2 point goals. Seibald was a big factor in the Cannons offense last year and things won't be changing this year.

Here is my Midfield depth Chart for the Cannons:

Line 1: Max Seibald, Kevin Buchanan, Brent Adams

Line 2: Justin Turri, Michael Rooney, Rob Emery

7th man: Challen Rogers