MLL Announces 2019 Regular Season Schedule
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MLL Announces 2019 Regular Season Schedule
Thu Nov 29 2018 | Press Release | Pro
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Matt Abbott and the Bayhawks will open their MLL season against the Atlanta Blaze on June 2.
BOSTON – Major League Lacrosse announced Thursday a robust 2019 regular season schedule, opening during the weekend of May 31-June 2, that includes a five-game slate highlighted by the defending champion Denver Outlaws facing the New York Lizards.
The 2019 schedule (listed below) includes many changes advocated for by the league’s players, including a season start date after Memorial Day and an emphasis on playing weekend games. In addition, each team will play each other twice, the first time that has occurred since 2015, before the league expansion to include the Atlanta Blaze.
In conjunction with its schedule announcement, MLL will continue its partnerships with both ESPN and Lax Sports Network (LSN) to bring games to screens across the country. ESPN, via its ESPN+ service, will feature a Game of the Week. The league’s All-Star Game, taking place July 27, will be broadcast on ESPN2, while the Championship on Sept. 29, will be shown on ESPNEWS. The All-Star game will be played in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on July 27. Championship Weekend will be Sept. 27-29 and the location will be announced at a later date.
“This schedule is the result of input from our players, coaches, GMs and team presidents,” said Alexander Brown, MLL Commissioner. “It reflects our commitment to consistently improve the experience for our fans, our players, and our teams. The schedule highlights the best rivalries in the game and features a great lineup for our broadcast partners.”
In addition to the Outlaws-Lizards match, MLL opening weekend will see the Atlanta Blaze traveling to face their Southern rivals the Florida Launch on Friday, May 31. On Saturday, June 1, the 2017 champion Ohio Machine travel to face the Boston Cannons, one of the league’s original franchises. Closing out the opening slate on Sunday, June 2, the Blaze will face the Chesapeake Bayhawks and the Dallas Rattlers will host the Charlotte Hounds.
The 2019 schedule features 58 weekend games and only 14 weekday games, something players and fans alike called for. In addition, the league took player input into account in limiting doubleheader weekends.
“As I enter into my 11th season playing in Major League Lacrosse, I can confidently say that this new schedule will offer the greatest experience for the player,” said Bayhawks midfielder Matt Abbott, a 10-year veteran of the league. “Starting the season after Memorial Day allows us to get all of our rookies in from day 1, cutting back on weekday games makes it easier for players to travel and the additional games added to the season gives us more opportunities to get out in front of the fans.”
Other schedule highlights include the Outlaws opening their home slate with a 2018 championship game rematch against the Dallas Rattlers on June 27. In what has become a league tradition, the Outlaws will also host their annual Fourth of July game. Typically the largest regular season game of the year with crowds between 20,000-30,000, this year’s edition will feature a 2018 semifinal rematch against the Chesapeake Bayhawks.
“We had a fantastic season last year, and as we look at next year’s schedule we are looking forward to holding onto the Steinfeld Trophy in 2019,” said Mac Freeman, President of the Denver Outlaws and Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Denver Broncos. “In our first home game of the season we will face off against Dallas, who I am sure will be out for revenge; but with home field advantage and the best fans in lacrosse behind us, we look forward to putting on a great show.”
The league partnered with GotPro, a sports software company, in creating this year’s schedule. This state-of-the-art scheduling software helped find the best slate of games given each teams’ specific needs.
“GotPro is pleased to have helped MLL on the 2019 season schedule,” said GotPro founder and president Gavin Owen-Thomas. “While we work with professional sports leagues from all around the globe, we were excited to enter into a partnership with MLL for the next three years. Our best-in-class software is now pairing with the best lacrosse has to offer. As lacrosse continues to grow, GotPro looks forward to bringing our tailor made software products to lacrosse leagues and teams across the country.”
MLL 2019 Regular Season Schedule
Date | Away | Home |
---|---|---|
May 31 | Denver | New York |
May 31 | Atlanta | Florida |
June 1 | Ohio | Boston |
June 2 | Atlanta | Chesapeake |
June 2 | Charlotte | Dallas |
June 7 | Chesapeake | Florida |
June 8 | New York | Ohio |
June 8 | Boston | Charlotte |
June 8 | Denver | Atlanta |
June 9 | Florida | Dallas |
June 15 | Boston | Florida |
June 15 | Chesapeake | New York |
June 15 | Charlotte | Ohio |
June 21 | New York | Atlanta |
June 22 | Denver | Charlotte |
June 22 | Chesapeake | Boston |
June 27 | Dallas | Denver |
June 28 | Atlanta | Charlotte |
June 29 | Denver | Boston |
June 29 | Dallas | New York |
June 29 | Ohio | Chesapeake |
June 30 | Charlotte | Florida |
July 4 | Chesapeake | Denver |
July 6 | New York | Florida |
July 6 | Charlotte | Chesapeake |
July 6 | Boston | Dallas |
July 7 | Ohio | Atlanta |
July 11 | Boston | New York |
July 11 | Atlanta | Denver |
July 13 | Denver | Ohio |
July 13 | Florida | Atlanta |
July 14 | Chesapeake | Dallas |
July 20 | Atlanta | Boston |
July 20 | New York | Chesapeake |
July 20 | Dallas | Charlotte |
July 21 | Florida | Denver |
July 27 | MLL All-Star Game | |
Aug. 2 | Florida | Ohio |
Aug. 3 | Dallas | Atlanta |
Aug. 3 | Boston | Chesapeake |
Aug. 3 | Charlotte | Denver |
Aug. 4 | Ohio | New York |
Aug. 10 | Chesapeake | Atlanta |
Aug. 10 | New York | Charlotte |
Aug. 10 | Florida | Boston |
Aug. 10 | Ohio | Dallas |
Aug. 17 | Boston | Ohio |
Aug. 17 | Atlanta | New York |
Aug. 17 | Florida | Chesapeake |
Aug. 17 | Denver | Dallas |
Aug. 24 | New York | Boston |
Aug. 24 | Charlotte | Atlanta |
Aug. 24 | Ohio | Denver |
Aug. 25 | Dallas | Chesapeake |
Aug. 29 | Dallas | Florida |
Aug. 31 | Ohio | Charlotte |
Aug. 31 | New York | Dallas |
Aug. 31 | Boston | Denver |
Sept. 7 | Charlotte | Boston |
Sept. 7 | Florida | New York |
Sept. 7 | Atlanta | Dallas |
Sept. 8 | Chesapeake | Ohio |
Sept. 13 | Chesapeake | Charlotte |
Sept. 14 | Dallas | Ohio |
Sept. 14 | Boston | Atlanta |
Sept. 14 | New York | Denver |
Sept. 15 | Florida | Charlotte |
Sept. 20 | Denver | Chesapeake |
Sept. 20 | Ohio | Florida |
Sept. 21 | Charlotte | New York |
Sept. 21 | Dallas | Boston |
Sept. 22 | Denver | Florida |
Sept. 22 | Atlanta | Ohio |
Sept. 27-29 | MLL Championship |
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Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Team Record: 10-6
Finishing 1st in MLL
Postseason: 2-0
Won Championship
Coach: Dave Cottle (10-6)
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Attendance: 57,165, Avg. 7,146 in 8 home dates
2019 Chesapeake Bayhawks Statistics
The Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse ended the 2019 season with a record of 10 wins, 6 losses and 0 ties for points, finishing first in MLL, and compiled a postseason mark of 2-0.
The Bayhawks topped the league with just 193 goals allowed. Chesapeake chalked up 214 goals. Lyle Thompson scored 46 goals for the squad, while Andrew Kew, Matt Abbott, Steele Stanwick, Colin Heacock, Nick Mariano and Brendan Bomberry each contributed ten or more, too. Lyle Thompson and Steele Stanwick each accounted for 27 assists. Brian Phipps recorded a 10.51 goals against average, pacing regular keepers.
Dave Cottle coached the team. The 2019 Chesapeake Bayhawks won the Championship.
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Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Matt Abbott | M | September 10, 1986 | 6’1″ | 178 | Syracuse, NY |
Niko Amato | G | 5’8″ | 185 | ||
Tyler Barbarich | F | 5’10” | 210 | Martinsville, NJ | |
Jesse Bernhardt | D | September 7, 1990 | 6’1″ | 200 | Longwood, FL |
Brendan Bomberry | F | June 12, 1995 | 5’11” | 160 | Six Nations, ON |
CJ Costabile | D | December 4, 1989 | 6’1″ | 197 | New Fairfield, CT |
Greg Danseglio | D | ||||
Isaiah Davis-Allen | M | February 22, 1995 | 6’3″ | 180 | Springfield, VA |
Jack Doyle | M | 6’2″ | 185 | Towson, MD | |
Chris Fennell | D | 6’2″ | 211 | Milford, NJ | |
Jon Garino | D | 5’10” | 180 | Newtown Square, PA | |
Colin Heacock | A | April 7, 1994 | 6’3″ | 210 | Catonsville, MD |
Thomas Hoggarth | T | October 20, 1995 | 6’3″ | 195 | Lakefield, ON |
Ryan Hursey | M | 6’4″ | 205 | Finksburg, MD | |
Warren Jeffrey | D | March 19, 1997 | 6’3″ | 210 | Mimico, ON |
Ryan Keenan | F | September 10, 1994 | 6’1″ | 180 | Oshawa, ON |
Andrew Kew | A | May 19, 1996 | 6’3″ | 210 | Oakville, ON |
Nick Manis | M | 6’0″ | 190 | Annapolis, MD | |
Nick Mariano | M | 6’0″ | 182 | Yorktown Heights, NY | |
Kenny Massa | FO | September 18, 1995 | 5’11” | 180 | Huntington, NY |
Kevin Massa | M | 5’10” | 200 | ||
Sean Mayle | M | January 12, 1996 | 6’0″ | 195 | Redwood City, CA |
Kevin McNally | M | 6’0″ | 200 | Hillburn, NY | |
Eric O’Brien | F | December 27, 1984 | 6’3″ | 220 | Columbus, OH |
Adam Osika | M | April 17, 1990 | 6’3″ | 205 | Mason, OH |
Michael Panepinto | M | 5’11” | 200 | Needham, MA | |
Brian Phipps | G | November 26, 1987 | 5’9″ | 185 | Annapolis, MD |
DJ Plumer | M | 6’3″ | 200 | Stevensville, MD | |
Zac Prattson | D | 6’0″ | 180 | Tolland, CT | |
Shane Simpson | D | July 18, 1994 | 6’2″ | 170 | Hamilton, ON |
Steele Stanwick | A | September 12, 1989 | 6’0″ | 190 | Baltimore, MD |
Lyle Thompson | F | September 9, 1992 | 6’0″ | 180 | Onondaga Nation, NY |
Kyle Tucker | D | 6’0″ | 195 | Chester Springs, PA | |
Ryan Tucker | M | October 11, 1992 | 6’1″ | 195 | |
Mike Unterstein | M | June 5, 1986 | 5’11” | 195 | Shoreham, NY |
John Wagner | A | May 7, 1994 | 6’2″ | 200 | St. Catharines, ON |
Colton Watkinson | T | April 6, 1993 | 6’4″ | 195 | Burlington, ON |
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