RYAN BENESCH – Lacrosse (Kitchener)
After a stellar Jr. A career as Captain of the K-W Braves where he amassed 400 points, (2nd All-Time), Ryan was drafted 1st overall in the 2006 National Lacrosse League, (NLL), draft. He went on to score 33 goals and 25 assists in 15 games and was honoured with the NLL Rookie of the Year Award. He will join his home town K-W Kodiaks this summer to continue honing his skills for what looks like a very bright professional career.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
· Rookie of the Week – 3 times
· Rookie of the Month – March 2007
· 33 Goals with 25 Assists
· NLL Rookie of the Year
· Major Series of Lacrosse Rookie of the Year
Click below as appropriate for biographical information on other Athlete of the Year (2007) Finalists
Selection Criteria Previous Years' Awards Awards of Excellence
