Boys Lacrosse
s y o B sse o r c a L
Game Day Program Irondale
2017
2017 Irondale Knights Roster No.
Player
Year
Ht.
Wt.
Position
1
Chase Kvaal
Sophomore
5'7''
140
Goalie
2
Ryan Solz
Sophomore
5'11''
165
Attack
3
Ben Crandall - C
Senior
5'8"
160
Goalie
3
Joe Clark
Freshman
5’2”
125
Midfield
4
Quinton Peterson
Freshman
5'8''
150
Midfield
5
Matt Brooks
Sophomore
5'8''
150
Attack
5
Kevin Lothrop
Junior
5'11''
140
Attack
6
Nathan Erickson
Freshman
6'1''
145
Defense
7
Joe Frischman
Sophomore
6'0
170
Attack
7
Alex Schmidt
Senior
5’8”
190
Attack
8
Darby Hanson
Sophomore
5'9''
140
Midfield
8
Tanner Eskro
Senior
5’11”
190
Attack
9
Stewart Hofer
Senior
6'0''
175
Defense
Ben Sherva
Junior
5’1”
150
Midfield
10
9
Ben Jacobson
Senior
5’10”
150
Midfield
10
Conner Dickson
Junior
5'11''
165
Midfield
11
Parker Freiberg
Sophomore
6'0
180
Midfield
11
Mason Nieves
Senior
5'8''
135
Midfield
12
Dre Clarke - C
Senior
5'7''
185
Midfield
13
Sean LaFleur
Senior
5'10''
170
Midfield
13
Zack Elwell
Sophomore
6’0”
160
Goalie
14
Griffin Bourassa
8th Grade
6’0”
175
Midfield
15
Jamie Frischman - C
Senior
5'8''
160
Midfield
15
Eujay Doe
Sophomore
6’0”
175
Midfield
16
Nick Best
Junior
5'11''
185
Defense
17
Elijah Kaasa
8th Grade
5’9”
180
Defense
Joe Krystofiak
Senior
5’9”
175
Attack
Sophomore
5'10
185
Midfield
17 18
Koonphel Tsanjhang
19
Kevin Kvaal
Sophomore
5'7''
140
Midfield
20
Josh Apperson
Sophomore
6’0”
185
Defense
21
Connor Ifkewitsch
Junior
6'0''
205
Defense
22
Paul Jideofor
Senior
6'0''
225
Defense
22
Ben Delvo
Junior
5’9”
175
Midfielder
23
Isaiah Baldwin
Senior
5'9''
225
Defense
23
Dan Parkin
Junior
6’1”
210
Midfield
24
Ryan Mangels
Junior
6’2”
200
Attack
24
Tristan Schmalzbauer
Sophomore
5’10”
185
Defense
25
Jack Bina
Senior
6’0”
220
Defense
26
Jamie Gallegos
Sophomore
6’2”
200
Defense
COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH - Eric Burtness - 4th Year as Irondale Lacrosse Coach OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/MIDFIELD COACH - Dan Brueske - 1st Year on the staff DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/DEFENSE COACH - Brian Jenson - 1st Year on the staff SHOOTING COACH/ATTACK COACH - Ryan Lofgren - 4th Year on the staff WEIGHTS COACH/GOALIES COACH - Adam Burtness - 2nd Year on the staff JV/B SQUAD HEAD COACH - Ray Kidd - 2nd Year on the staff 7th/8th GRADE TEAM HEAD COACH/WEIGHTS COACH - Ben Fuller - 1st Year on the staff 7th/8th GRADE ASSISTANT/FACEOFF COACH - Dom Mauricio - 2nd Year on the staff
Senior Knights!
3
Ben Crandall Goalie - Captain
12
Dre Clarke Midfield- Captain
15
Jamie Frischman Midfield - Captain
Senior Knights!
7
Alex Schmidt Attack
8
10
Ben Jacobson Attack
12
17
Joe Krystofiak Attack
25
Jack Bina Defense
22
Tanner Eskro Attack
Mason Nieves Midfield
Paul Jideofor Defense
9
13
23
Stewart Hofer Defense
Sean LaFleur Midfield
Isaiah Baldwin Defense
Meet the KNIGHTS!
1
Chase Kvaal Sophomore - Goalie
2
Ryan Solz Sophomore - Attack
3
Joe Clark Freshman - Midfield
4
Quinton Peterson Freshman - Midfield
5
Matt Brooks Sophomore – Attack
5
Kevin Lothrop Junior - Attack
6
Nathan Erickson Freshman - Defense
7
Joe Frischman Sophomore - Attack
8
Darby Hanson Sophomore - Midfield
9
Ben Sherva Junior - Midfield
13
Zack Elwell Sophomore - Goalie
14
Griffin Bourassa 8th Grade– Midfield
Elijah Kaasa 8th Grade - Defense
18
Koonphel Tsanjhang
17
Sophomore - Midfield
10
15
19
Conner Dickson Junior - Midfield
Eujay Doe Junior - Midfield
Kevin Kvaal
Sophomore - Midfield
11
Parker Freiberg Junior - Midfield
16
Nick Best Junior - Defense
20
Josh Apperson Junior - Defense
Meet the KNIGHTS!
21
24
Connor Ifkewitsch Junior - Defense
Tristan Schmalzbauer Junior - Defense
22
26
Ben Delvo Junior - Defense
23
Dan Parkin Junior - Defense
24
Ryan Mangels Junior - Defense
Jamie Gallegos Junior - Defense
Player Autograph Space
Knights Game Varsity /JV Schedule Date Fri Apr 14
JV Time
V Time
Opponent
W-L-T
Address
N/A
7:00 PM
@ North St. Paul
740 Greenway Ave No Oakdale, MN 55128
Mon Apr 17
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Maple Grove
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Fri Apr 21
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Spring Lake Park
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon Apr 24
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Osseo/Park Center
7300 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Wed Apr 26
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Andover
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Fri Apr 28
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
Grand Rapids
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 1
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Totino-Grace
1350 Gardena Ave NE Fridley, MN 55432
Wed May 3
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Robbinsdale Armstrong
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 8
5:15 PM
7:00 PM
@ Anoka
3939 N 7th Ave Anoka, MN 55303
Wed May 10
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Centennial
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 15
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Blaine
12555 University Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Fri May 19
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Coon Rapids
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 22
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Champlin Park
6025 109th Ave N Champlin, MN 55316
Wed May 24
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Elk River
900 School St NW Elk River, MN 55330
2017 Irondale Knights B Squad and 7/8 Rosters No.
Player
Year
Position No.
Player
Year
Position
1
Bryan Taft
9
M
31
Michael Kemp
11
A
6
Zach Springborn
9
M
34
Jared Zeiher
10
D
12
Diego Hernandez
9
M
36
John Corona
11
M
13
Zach Elwell
10
G
37
Marcus Herlofsky
9
M
14
Anthony Rothen
10
M
38
Nathan Stearley
9
M
39
Nathan Tran-Nguyen
9
M
16
Jordan Gullickson
9
M
40
Vincent Lai
11
M
18
Trent Vanyo
9
G
41
Will Holz
9
M
19
Anthony Mengelkoch
9
D
42
Xavier Hall
11
M
20
Enis Avdiu
9
D
43
Chandler Seehusen
10
A
21
Mark Collins
0
A
44
Asahel Gaytan
9
M
25
Quincy Jones
9
D
46
Jaycob Olson
10
M
26
Cole Hellend
9
M
48
Ramon Beaulieu
9
M
27
Dan Wessberg
9
M
50
Blake Campbell
10
D
51
Dirk Kuiken
9
D
28
Gary Woodward
9
M
52
Keshon Grant
10
M
30
Jon Kemp
9
A
Date
BS Time
Mon Apr 24 6:15 PM
W-L-T
7/8 Time Opponent 7:30 PM
@Benilde - @Benilde @Benilde vs. Blake
Fri Apr 28
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
@Blake - vs. Blake @Blake - vs. Breck
Fri May 5
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
@Irondale - vs. St. Thomas @Irondale - vs. Blake - 6:30
Fri May 12
5:05 PM
6:10 PM
@St. Thomas - vs. Benilde @St. Thomas - vs. Breck
Fri May 19
TBA
5:30 PM
@St. Thomas - vs. St. Thomas
Sun May 21
TBA
TBA
Player
Year
@Benilde - Playoffs
Player
Year
Baker, Caden
7
Kraft, Alexander
8
Bard, Isaac Allen
8
Krueger, Gabriel
8
Boleman, Braden
8
Kvaal, Connor
7
Loahr, David 7
7
Ness, Jared
7
Noer, Maxwell 8
8
Braman, Wyatt
8
Findell, Gabriel
8
Helland, Blake
7
Player
Year
Remore, Keagan
7
Rolow-girling, Jesse
7
Jack Senden
8
Tisdale, Hunter
8
Walsh, Luke
8
Woldt, Joseph
7
Zupfer, Samuel
7
Glossary - words you may hear in the stands or from the field Body check: Contact from the front that is permitted between the shoulders and waist when an opponent has possession or is within five yards of a loose ball. Clamp: Quickly covering the ball with the backside of the head of the stick during a face-off. Clearing: Transferring the ball from the defensive half of the field across the midfield line. Cradle: Running with the stick in either one or both hands in a manner that keeps the ball in the pocket. Cutting/Cutter: When an attacker runs toward the goal to receive a pass and take a clear shot. Face-off: A player from each team stands face-to-face with their sticks on the ground along the centerline. The official places the ball between the two stick heads and blows the whistle. The two players then attempt to gain control of the ball using their sticks. Typical face-off moves include the clamp and rake. If a penalty is called before or during a face-off, possession goes to the opposing team. Fake: To make a throwing motion with the stick just before shooting it to deceive the goalie. Fast break: When the offense exploits an unsettled defense with a quick transition downfield. Many goals are scored this way. Feed: Passing the ball to a player to create a scoring opportunity. Ground ball: A loose ball that is on the ground. Players scoop the ball with the stick to pick it up. Illegal body check: A late hit, or contact from behind, above the shoulders, or below the waist. Interference: Limiting the free movement of an opponent who does not have possession of the ball and is not within five yards of a loose ball. Isolation: Offensive players clear out of the way to allow an opening for a teammate to drive towards the goal with the ball. Loose ball: Ball not controlled by a player (e.g. on the ground or in the air). Man-down: When the defense is at a disadvantage due to a penalty. Also called penalty kill. Man-to-man defense: Each player guards one specific player. Each defenseman matches up with an attacker, and each midfielder matches up with an opposing midfielder. Man-up: When the offense has an advantage following a penalty. Also called a power play. Offsides: Violation called when a team has fewer than four players on its defensive side of the field, or fewer than three players on its attacking side. On-the-fly: Substituting during play. When one player exits the field through the penalty box, another can enter. Pick: Attackers or middies stand in a position to block the path of a teammate’s defender to create space for the teammate to receive a pass. Pushing: Illegal shoving of an opponent from behind. Rake: Face-off move in which a player sweeps the ball to the side for a teammate to pick up. Release: When a penalized player re-enters the game. Riding: Attempting to prevent a team from clearing the ball. Scoop: Picking up a ground ball in the crosse pocket. Screen: Offensive player stands outside the crease in front of the goalie to block the goalie’s view. Slashing: Illegal stick check to the body of a player that results in a personal foul. Slow whistle: Permitting play to continue during a penalty until the offense loses possession of the ball to allow an offense to maintain its advantage. Stalling: Intentionally holding the ball without advancing toward the goal. Stick check: Defenders attempt to dislodge the ball from an opponent’s stick by executing a poke check or a slap check. Tripping: Impeding an opponent at or below the waist and causing him to fall. Unnecessary roughness: Excessively violent and usually calculated contact to the opposition. Unsportsmanlike conduct: Physical or verbal actions considered to be abusive, obscene, or threatening by a game official. Warding off: While in possession of the ball, using a free hand to control an opponent’s stick or body. Zone defense: Strategy in which players defend a specific part of the field, close to the goal, instead of guarding a single opponent
HOW TO FIGURE Two to Three officials—a referee, umpire, and field judge—usually govern the game to ensure fair and safe play. Any violation of the rules results in a penalty. A player called for a foul is sent to the penalty box and his team must play without that player, or man down, until the penalty is over or the opposition scores. If the defensive team commits a penalty when the opposing team has the ball, play is allowed to continue until the opponent loses possession of the ball, at which time the penalty is enforced. This delayed penalty is called a slow whistle and allows the offense to maintain its advantage. Personal fouls, such as slashing, tripping, cross checking, unnecessary roughness, and unsportsmanlike conduct are major violations. The official determines the length of the penalty, which ranges from one to three minutes. Procedure fouls are minor infractions that lead to a 30-second penalty. These fouls include crease violation, offsides, interference, holding, illegal screens, illegal procedure, stalling, and warding off. A player is ejected from the remainder of the game if he commits five fouls. Additionally, players can be ejected from the game for fighting, playing too violently, or arguing with an official.
Go Knights!
Team
W
L
T
GB
WPCT
GF
GA
Overall
Anoka
11
1
0
0.0
0.917
145
70
12-1-0
Robbinsdale Armstrong
10
2
0
1.0
0.833
115
63
11-2-0
Osseo/Park Center
9
3
0
2.0
0.750
135
87
9-4-0
Elk River
9
3
0
2.0
0.750
94
78
9-4-0
Blaine
9
3
0
2.0
0.750
87
52
10-4-0
Maple Grove
7
5
0
4.0
0.583
117
74
7-6-0
Totino-Grace
6
6
0
5.0
0.500
79
87
6-7-0
Spring Lake Park
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
64
91
6-8-0
Champlin Park
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
80
89
5-9-0
Andover
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
108
110
5-9-0
Centennial
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
95
117
4-9-0
Irondale
1
11
0
10.0
0.083
57
161
3-11-0
Coon Rapids
0
12
0
11.0
0.000
41
138
0-14-0
Game Day Program Irondale
2017
2017 Irondale Knights Roster No.
Player
Year
Ht.
Wt.
Position
1
Chase Kvaal
Sophomore
5'7''
140
Goalie
2
Ryan Solz
Sophomore
5'11''
165
Attack
3
Ben Crandall - C
Senior
5'8"
160
Goalie
3
Joe Clark
Freshman
5’2”
125
Midfield
4
Quinton Peterson
Freshman
5'8''
150
Midfield
5
Matt Brooks
Sophomore
5'8''
150
Attack
5
Kevin Lothrop
Junior
5'11''
140
Attack
6
Nathan Erickson
Freshman
6'1''
145
Defense
7
Joe Frischman
Sophomore
6'0
170
Attack
7
Alex Schmidt
Senior
5’8”
190
Attack
8
Darby Hanson
Sophomore
5'9''
140
Midfield
8
Tanner Eskro
Senior
5’11”
190
Attack
9
Stewart Hofer
Senior
6'0''
175
Defense
Ben Sherva
Junior
5’1”
150
Midfield
10
9
Ben Jacobson
Senior
5’10”
150
Midfield
10
Conner Dickson
Junior
5'11''
165
Midfield
11
Parker Freiberg
Sophomore
6'0
180
Midfield
11
Mason Nieves
Senior
5'8''
135
Midfield
12
Dre Clarke - C
Senior
5'7''
185
Midfield
13
Sean LaFleur
Senior
5'10''
170
Midfield
13
Zack Elwell
Sophomore
6’0”
160
Goalie
14
Griffin Bourassa
8th Grade
6’0”
175
Midfield
15
Jamie Frischman - C
Senior
5'8''
160
Midfield
15
Eujay Doe
Sophomore
6’0”
175
Midfield
16
Nick Best
Junior
5'11''
185
Defense
17
Elijah Kaasa
8th Grade
5’9”
180
Defense
Joe Krystofiak
Senior
5’9”
175
Attack
Sophomore
5'10
185
Midfield
17 18
Koonphel Tsanjhang
19
Kevin Kvaal
Sophomore
5'7''
140
Midfield
20
Josh Apperson
Sophomore
6’0”
185
Defense
21
Connor Ifkewitsch
Junior
6'0''
205
Defense
22
Paul Jideofor
Senior
6'0''
225
Defense
22
Ben Delvo
Junior
5’9”
175
Midfielder
23
Isaiah Baldwin
Senior
5'9''
225
Defense
23
Dan Parkin
Junior
6’1”
210
Midfield
24
Ryan Mangels
Junior
6’2”
200
Attack
24
Tristan Schmalzbauer
Sophomore
5’10”
185
Defense
25
Jack Bina
Senior
6’0”
220
Defense
26
Jamie Gallegos
Sophomore
6’2”
200
Defense
COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH - Eric Burtness - 4th Year as Irondale Lacrosse Coach OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/MIDFIELD COACH - Dan Brueske - 1st Year on the staff DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/DEFENSE COACH - Brian Jenson - 1st Year on the staff SHOOTING COACH/ATTACK COACH - Ryan Lofgren - 4th Year on the staff WEIGHTS COACH/GOALIES COACH - Adam Burtness - 2nd Year on the staff JV/B SQUAD HEAD COACH - Ray Kidd - 2nd Year on the staff 7th/8th GRADE TEAM HEAD COACH/WEIGHTS COACH - Ben Fuller - 1st Year on the staff 7th/8th GRADE ASSISTANT/FACEOFF COACH - Dom Mauricio - 2nd Year on the staff
Senior Knights!
3
Ben Crandall Goalie - Captain
12
Dre Clarke Midfield- Captain
15
Jamie Frischman Midfield - Captain
Senior Knights!
7
Alex Schmidt Attack
8
10
Ben Jacobson Attack
12
17
Joe Krystofiak Attack
25
Jack Bina Defense
22
Tanner Eskro Attack
Mason Nieves Midfield
Paul Jideofor Defense
9
13
23
Stewart Hofer Defense
Sean LaFleur Midfield
Isaiah Baldwin Defense
Meet the KNIGHTS!
1
Chase Kvaal Sophomore - Goalie
2
Ryan Solz Sophomore - Attack
3
Joe Clark Freshman - Midfield
4
Quinton Peterson Freshman - Midfield
5
Matt Brooks Sophomore – Attack
5
Kevin Lothrop Junior - Attack
6
Nathan Erickson Freshman - Defense
7
Joe Frischman Sophomore - Attack
8
Darby Hanson Sophomore - Midfield
9
Ben Sherva Junior - Midfield
13
Zack Elwell Sophomore - Goalie
14
Griffin Bourassa 8th Grade– Midfield
Elijah Kaasa 8th Grade - Defense
18
Koonphel Tsanjhang
17
Sophomore - Midfield
10
15
19
Conner Dickson Junior - Midfield
Eujay Doe Junior - Midfield
Kevin Kvaal
Sophomore - Midfield
11
Parker Freiberg Junior - Midfield
16
Nick Best Junior - Defense
20
Josh Apperson Junior - Defense
Meet the KNIGHTS!
21
24
Connor Ifkewitsch Junior - Defense
Tristan Schmalzbauer Junior - Defense
22
26
Ben Delvo Junior - Defense
23
Dan Parkin Junior - Defense
24
Ryan Mangels Junior - Defense
Jamie Gallegos Junior - Defense
Player Autograph Space
Knights Game Varsity /JV Schedule Date Fri Apr 14
JV Time
V Time
Opponent
W-L-T
Address
N/A
7:00 PM
@ North St. Paul
740 Greenway Ave No Oakdale, MN 55128
Mon Apr 17
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Maple Grove
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Fri Apr 21
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Spring Lake Park
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon Apr 24
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Osseo/Park Center
7300 Brooklyn Blvd Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Wed Apr 26
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Andover
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Fri Apr 28
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
Grand Rapids
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 1
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Totino-Grace
1350 Gardena Ave NE Fridley, MN 55432
Wed May 3
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Robbinsdale Armstrong
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 8
5:15 PM
7:00 PM
@ Anoka
3939 N 7th Ave Anoka, MN 55303
Wed May 10
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Centennial
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 15
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Blaine
12555 University Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434
Fri May 19
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Coon Rapids
2425 Long Lake Rd New Brighton, MN 55112
Mon May 22
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Champlin Park
6025 109th Ave N Champlin, MN 55316
Wed May 24
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
@ Elk River
900 School St NW Elk River, MN 55330
2017 Irondale Knights B Squad and 7/8 Rosters No.
Player
Year
Position No.
Player
Year
Position
1
Bryan Taft
9
M
31
Michael Kemp
11
A
6
Zach Springborn
9
M
34
Jared Zeiher
10
D
12
Diego Hernandez
9
M
36
John Corona
11
M
13
Zach Elwell
10
G
37
Marcus Herlofsky
9
M
14
Anthony Rothen
10
M
38
Nathan Stearley
9
M
39
Nathan Tran-Nguyen
9
M
16
Jordan Gullickson
9
M
40
Vincent Lai
11
M
18
Trent Vanyo
9
G
41
Will Holz
9
M
19
Anthony Mengelkoch
9
D
42
Xavier Hall
11
M
20
Enis Avdiu
9
D
43
Chandler Seehusen
10
A
21
Mark Collins
0
A
44
Asahel Gaytan
9
M
25
Quincy Jones
9
D
46
Jaycob Olson
10
M
26
Cole Hellend
9
M
48
Ramon Beaulieu
9
M
27
Dan Wessberg
9
M
50
Blake Campbell
10
D
51
Dirk Kuiken
9
D
28
Gary Woodward
9
M
52
Keshon Grant
10
M
30
Jon Kemp
9
A
Date
BS Time
Mon Apr 24 6:15 PM
W-L-T
7/8 Time Opponent 7:30 PM
@Benilde - @Benilde @Benilde vs. Blake
Fri Apr 28
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
@Blake - vs. Blake @Blake - vs. Breck
Fri May 5
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
@Irondale - vs. St. Thomas @Irondale - vs. Blake - 6:30
Fri May 12
5:05 PM
6:10 PM
@St. Thomas - vs. Benilde @St. Thomas - vs. Breck
Fri May 19
TBA
5:30 PM
@St. Thomas - vs. St. Thomas
Sun May 21
TBA
TBA
Player
Year
@Benilde - Playoffs
Player
Year
Baker, Caden
7
Kraft, Alexander
8
Bard, Isaac Allen
8
Krueger, Gabriel
8
Boleman, Braden
8
Kvaal, Connor
7
Loahr, David 7
7
Ness, Jared
7
Noer, Maxwell 8
8
Braman, Wyatt
8
Findell, Gabriel
8
Helland, Blake
7
Player
Year
Remore, Keagan
7
Rolow-girling, Jesse
7
Jack Senden
8
Tisdale, Hunter
8
Walsh, Luke
8
Woldt, Joseph
7
Zupfer, Samuel
7
Glossary - words you may hear in the stands or from the field Body check: Contact from the front that is permitted between the shoulders and waist when an opponent has possession or is within five yards of a loose ball. Clamp: Quickly covering the ball with the backside of the head of the stick during a face-off. Clearing: Transferring the ball from the defensive half of the field across the midfield line. Cradle: Running with the stick in either one or both hands in a manner that keeps the ball in the pocket. Cutting/Cutter: When an attacker runs toward the goal to receive a pass and take a clear shot. Face-off: A player from each team stands face-to-face with their sticks on the ground along the centerline. The official places the ball between the two stick heads and blows the whistle. The two players then attempt to gain control of the ball using their sticks. Typical face-off moves include the clamp and rake. If a penalty is called before or during a face-off, possession goes to the opposing team. Fake: To make a throwing motion with the stick just before shooting it to deceive the goalie. Fast break: When the offense exploits an unsettled defense with a quick transition downfield. Many goals are scored this way. Feed: Passing the ball to a player to create a scoring opportunity. Ground ball: A loose ball that is on the ground. Players scoop the ball with the stick to pick it up. Illegal body check: A late hit, or contact from behind, above the shoulders, or below the waist. Interference: Limiting the free movement of an opponent who does not have possession of the ball and is not within five yards of a loose ball. Isolation: Offensive players clear out of the way to allow an opening for a teammate to drive towards the goal with the ball. Loose ball: Ball not controlled by a player (e.g. on the ground or in the air). Man-down: When the defense is at a disadvantage due to a penalty. Also called penalty kill. Man-to-man defense: Each player guards one specific player. Each defenseman matches up with an attacker, and each midfielder matches up with an opposing midfielder. Man-up: When the offense has an advantage following a penalty. Also called a power play. Offsides: Violation called when a team has fewer than four players on its defensive side of the field, or fewer than three players on its attacking side. On-the-fly: Substituting during play. When one player exits the field through the penalty box, another can enter. Pick: Attackers or middies stand in a position to block the path of a teammate’s defender to create space for the teammate to receive a pass. Pushing: Illegal shoving of an opponent from behind. Rake: Face-off move in which a player sweeps the ball to the side for a teammate to pick up. Release: When a penalized player re-enters the game. Riding: Attempting to prevent a team from clearing the ball. Scoop: Picking up a ground ball in the crosse pocket. Screen: Offensive player stands outside the crease in front of the goalie to block the goalie’s view. Slashing: Illegal stick check to the body of a player that results in a personal foul. Slow whistle: Permitting play to continue during a penalty until the offense loses possession of the ball to allow an offense to maintain its advantage. Stalling: Intentionally holding the ball without advancing toward the goal. Stick check: Defenders attempt to dislodge the ball from an opponent’s stick by executing a poke check or a slap check. Tripping: Impeding an opponent at or below the waist and causing him to fall. Unnecessary roughness: Excessively violent and usually calculated contact to the opposition. Unsportsmanlike conduct: Physical or verbal actions considered to be abusive, obscene, or threatening by a game official. Warding off: While in possession of the ball, using a free hand to control an opponent’s stick or body. Zone defense: Strategy in which players defend a specific part of the field, close to the goal, instead of guarding a single opponent
HOW TO FIGURE Two to Three officials—a referee, umpire, and field judge—usually govern the game to ensure fair and safe play. Any violation of the rules results in a penalty. A player called for a foul is sent to the penalty box and his team must play without that player, or man down, until the penalty is over or the opposition scores. If the defensive team commits a penalty when the opposing team has the ball, play is allowed to continue until the opponent loses possession of the ball, at which time the penalty is enforced. This delayed penalty is called a slow whistle and allows the offense to maintain its advantage. Personal fouls, such as slashing, tripping, cross checking, unnecessary roughness, and unsportsmanlike conduct are major violations. The official determines the length of the penalty, which ranges from one to three minutes. Procedure fouls are minor infractions that lead to a 30-second penalty. These fouls include crease violation, offsides, interference, holding, illegal screens, illegal procedure, stalling, and warding off. A player is ejected from the remainder of the game if he commits five fouls. Additionally, players can be ejected from the game for fighting, playing too violently, or arguing with an official.
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Team
W
L
T
GB
WPCT
GF
GA
Overall
Anoka
11
1
0
0.0
0.917
145
70
12-1-0
Robbinsdale Armstrong
10
2
0
1.0
0.833
115
63
11-2-0
Osseo/Park Center
9
3
0
2.0
0.750
135
87
9-4-0
Elk River
9
3
0
2.0
0.750
94
78
9-4-0
Blaine
9
3
0
2.0
0.750
87
52
10-4-0
Maple Grove
7
5
0
4.0
0.583
117
74
7-6-0
Totino-Grace
6
6
0
5.0
0.500
79
87
6-7-0
Spring Lake Park
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
64
91
6-8-0
Champlin Park
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
80
89
5-9-0
Andover
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
108
110
5-9-0
Centennial
4
8
0
7.0
0.333
95
117
4-9-0
Irondale
1
11
0
10.0
0.083
57
161
3-11-0
Coon Rapids
0
12
0
11.0
0.000
41
138
0-14-0
