Prossner Named To U.S. Indoor National Lacrosse Team
March 21, 2007 | Men's Lacrosse
March 21, 2007
NEWS YORK, N.Y. - Former UNC men's lacrosse player Jed Prossner has been named to the U.S. men's indoor national lacrosse team. U.S. Indoor Lacrosse announced the team's 33-man roster for the upcoming World Indoor Lacrosse Championships. Notables on the roster include forwards Casey Powell (Titans/Rattlers), Ryan oyle (Titans/Barrage) and Dan Marohl (Wings/Riptide), transition players Chris Schiller (K-Hawks/Rattlers), Jon Christmas (Wings/Cannons) and Scott Stapleford (LumberJax), defensemen Regy Thorpe (K-Hawks), Shawn Nadelen (Wings/Bayhawks) and Jamie Hanford (Mammoth), and goaltenders Erik Miller (Titans) and Dwight Maetche (LumberJax).
"Jed is one of the few offensive lefties that have broken into the league in the past few years. He is a quality shooter that will help strengthen the left side," said Coach Tom, Ryan.
"After a four month selection process, we are satisfied that the team we have assembled is both deserving of the honor, as well as committed to representing the United States in Halifax." said Tom Ryan, Head Coach of the U.S. National Team. "Indoor lacrosse has come a long way in the US over the past decade. I am confident that this group will do everything we can to make our friends and families proud."
30 of the 33 players on the United States roster are currently on a National Lacrosse League roster. The NLL Championship Game will take place the weekend of May 12th, with the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship commencing on May 14th.
The U.S. roster will be divided into a 23-man active roster and a 10-player reserve list shortly before the tournament. The U.S. National Indoor Lacrosse team is currently seeking sponsorships and donations. For more information, please contact Graham D\'Alvia at 704.906.1777 or visit www.usindoorlacrosse.org.
The 2007 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship will take place from May 14-20, at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Eight nations will compete in the 2007 Championship - USA, Canada, Australia, England, Ireland, Czech Republic, Scotland, and the Iroquois Nationals. For more information, please visit www.usindoorlacrosse.org.
Monday, May 14th, 5:00 PM - United States vs. Australia
Tuesday, May 15th, 1:00 PM - United States vs. Ireland
Wednesday, May 16th, 8:00 PM - United States vs. Canada
Friday, May 18th, 5:00/8:00 PM - Quarterfinals (if necessary)
Saturday, May 19th, 5:00/8:00 PM - Semifinals
Sunday, May 20th, 11:00/2:00 PM - Bronze & Gold Medal Games
