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.: October, 6 2008 | Sun Devils Announce Goal-A-Thon to help fund the Team’s 2009 Season Travel
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Please support the Devils by pledging an amount for each goal the team scores during its 2009 regular season schedule. For details, download the pledge form. Minimum contribution is only $.25 per goal. Visa and Mastercard accepted. |
.: August 28, 2008 | Alumni Weekend
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The following details have been made available. Further information will be available soon.
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October 24, 2008
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| Alumni Game |
October 25, 2008
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.: August 11, 2008 | Fall Practice Schedule
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9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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.: June 27, 2008 | PJ Rovinelli Named Assistant Coach for ASU Men’s Lacrosse
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Tempe, AZ (June 27, 2008) The Arizona State University Club Lacrosse Head Coach Chris Malone announced the hiring of PJ Rovinelli to serve as an assistant coach for the 2009 Sun Devils. PJ comes to ASU from the University of Arizona staff.
 Rovinelli served as the Head Coach at U of A in 2008 and as an assistant coach in 2007. As an assistant, PJ was the recruiting coordinator and worked closely with the defense and goalies. As the Head Coach, PJ was in charge of the entire program on and off the field. PJ’s other coaching experience was an assistant coach for Framingham High School in Massachusetts for two seasons.
PJ graduated magna-cum laude in 2005 from NCAA Division III’s Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts with a degree in Business Management. While attending Springfield, he competed for four years in varsity wrestling and lacrosse. His four years on the Pride’s lacrosse team were split between defense and goal. Coach Rovinelli earned several honors while at Springfield. Among those highlights included 2-time Academic All-American, Springfield’s Duel Sport Athlete of the Year, and Male Scholar Athlete of the Year honors. Prior to attending Springfield College, PJ graduated from Framingham High School, where he was an US Lacrosse All-American goalie. He also played high school football and wrestled.
“I am very excited to have PJ apart of the ASU family. He brings a lot of energy, passion, and leadership skills to our program. PJ will be very beneficial to our goalies, defensemen, and our recruiting efforts. I’m very confident that he will help take this program to another level.”
The ASU Men’s Lacrosse Club, formed in 1968, is for the benefit of the students of Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. The Club plays in the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League, South A Division. The 2008 Sun Devils had a regular season record of 13-3. The Sun Devils are coming off their most successful season in their 40 year history where they finished second in the WCLL Division 1. They made their second consecutive trip to the MCLA National Championship Tournament in May where they made the final four. This was the Devil’s second consecutive top 10 ranking. For more information see www.laxdevils.com. |
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.: May 19, 2008 | 2008 ASU Men’s Lacrosse Team advanced to the MCLA Division 1 Final Four.
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Team has its best season in its 40 year history.
Under the guidance of first year head coach and WCLL Coach of the Year, Chris Malone, the 2008 Sun Devils recorded their best season in team history. The Devils posted an overall record of 15-4. The team was a WCLL Finalist, a MCLA Final Four participant, and won the WCLL Division 1 - South. Three accomplishments that have never been done. The team's only losses were to National Champion Michigan, and the other Final Four teams – BYU and Chapman. During 2008, the Sun Devils outscored their opponents by 95 goals as they averaged 14.5 goals per game, while giving up 9.5 goals per game.
The Sun Devils lost a thriller to #2 Chapman on May 15 in Texas Stadium, 18-15. This was the team's third game in four days. This was the final game for seniors Nick Johnson, Tyler Ludwig, Pete Noel, Jon Savino, Ben Vosika and Dallas Sessions. These seniors had 3 coaches while playing for ASU and they leave the program having more MCLA Tournament appearances then any other ASU lacrosse alum. They got to experience what it's like to play in a Final Four, which no other senior class has ever done. "These were a great group of seniors that had to make more adjustments then any other player on the team since I was their third coach. This season wouldn't have gone the way it did if it wasn't for them. I appreciate everything they did for the team and these 6 guys will truly be missed."
The team improved from its successful 2007 season where it lost in the first round of the WCLL playoffs and also lost in the quarter finals of the MCLA Championship Tournament. ASU plays in the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League (WCLL), which was the strongest league in the country for the 2008 season. Of the nine leagues that comprise the MCLA, two of the Final Four were from the WCLL – ASU and Chapman. Four of the sweet sixteen teams invited to the MCLA Tournament were from the WCLL.
The team improved from its successful 2007 season where it lost in the first round of the WCLL playoffs and also lost in the quarter finals of the MCLA Championship Tournament. ASU plays in the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League (WCLL), which was one the strongest conferences in the country for the 2008 season. Four teams from The WCLL were invited to the MCLA Tournament.
Two Sun Devils were named to the MCLA First All-America Team – brothers Tyler (attack) and Ryan Westfall (midfield). Anthony LaFlam was named as a Third Team All-America midfielder. Eric Nelson earned Academic All-America recognition and was also named to the 2008 MCLA All-Tournament Team with teammate Ryan Westfall.
Read below for other news on the 2008 Devils, including the WCLL All Conference Awards. Also check out www.collegelax.us for news stories, scores and photos of the MCLA Tournament.
Please support the Devils as they are still raising funds to pay for the MCLA Tournament Travel. Support can be in the form of donations to the ASU Foundation (click on Support Tab above) or by purchasing team merchandise.
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.: 05.17.08 :. The following player was selected to the 2008 MCLA Academic All-America Team
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Eric Nelson
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Academic All-America |
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The following players were selected to the 2008 MCLA All-America Team
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Tyler Westfall
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1st Team Attack |
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Ryan Westfall
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1st Team Midfield |
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Anthony LaFlam
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3rd Team Midfield |
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The following players were selected to the 2008 MCLA All-Tournament Team
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Ryan Westfall
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MCLA All-Tournament Team-Midfield |
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Eric Nelson
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MCLA All-Tournament Team-Attack |
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.: 05.16.08 :.
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The Sun Devils come out hot against, the #2 seed, Chapman and run up a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. By the begining of the 4th quarter, the Panthers had brough the score back to a 10-10 tie. The fourth quarter goes in favor of Chapman witha final score of 18-15. |
.: 05.14.08 :.
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ASU beats the 3rd seed Minnesota-Duluth to move on the final four at Texas Stadium. Eric Nelson led the team with 6 Goals on 8 shots, 5 unassisted. Both Anthony LaFlam and James Kennedy contributed 1 goal each. Face-off Specialist Ben Vosika won 14 of 18 face offs for the Sun Devils. |
.: 05.13.08 :.
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The Sun Devils beat UCSB for the 3rd time this season to advance to the Quarter Final Game of the MCLA National Championship Tournament. ASU 11 UCSB 8. Eric Nelson 4G, 2A - Tyler Westfall 2G, 1A - Ryan Westfall 2G - Antony LaFlam 1G, 1A - Pete Noel, Tyler Loring 1G. |
.: 05.05.08 :. The following awards were given by the WCLL.
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Tyler Westfall
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1st Team Attack All-Confernce |
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Ryan Westfall
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1st Team Midfield All-Confernce |
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Anthony LaFlam
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1st Team Midfield All-Confernce |
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Eric Nelson
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2nd Team Attack All-Conference |
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Nick Johnson
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2nd Team Defense All-Conference |
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Head Coach Chris Malone
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WCLL Coach of the Year |
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