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In July 2007, Wray was traded to the [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]] in a three-team blockbuster trade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3021|title=Three Team Blockbuster Trade Announced|work=NLL.com|date=July 24, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-24}}</ref>
In July 2007, Wray was traded to the [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]] in a three-team blockbuster trade.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=3021|title=Three Team Blockbuster Trade Announced|work=NLL.com|date=July 24, 2007|accessdate=2007-07-24}}</ref>


Prior to the 2008 NCAA season, Wray was named Assistant Coach of the [[Lehigh University]] lacrosse team, under Head Coach [[Kevin Cassese]]. Prior to this, He had served as Assistant Coach for [[Queens University of Charlotte]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/coach/bio.asp?COACH_ID=336|title=Taylor Wray's Lehigh University Coaches Bio |accessdate=2008-03-04 |format= |work=LehighSports.com}}</ref>
Prior to the 2008 NCAA season, Wray was named Assistant Coach of the [[Lehigh University]] lacrosse team, under Head Coach [[Kevin Cassese]]. Prior to this, He had served as Assistant Coach for [[Queens University of Charlotte]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080320120643/http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/coach/bio.asp?COACH_ID=336|title=Taylor Wray's Lehigh University Coaches Bio |accessdate=2008-03-04 |format= |work=LehighSports.com}}</ref>


During the summer of 2011, Wray was named Head Coach of the Saint Joseph's University men's lacrosse team. Prior to the start of the 2013 season, Philadelphia head coach Johnny Mouradian announced that Wray has told the team he will not be returning to Wings.
During the summer of 2011, Wray was named Head Coach of the Saint Joseph's University men's lacrosse team. Prior to the start of the 2013 season, Philadelphia head coach Johnny Mouradian announced that Wray has told the team he will not be returning to Wings.
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Revision as of 07:48, 4 January 2024

Taylor Wray
Born (1981-06-27) June 27, 1981 (age 43)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight230 pounds (104 kg)
ShootsRight
PositionDefense
NLL draft2nd overall, 2003
Calgary Roughnecks
NLL team
Former teams
Philadelphia Wings
Calgary Roughnecks
Pro career2004–2012

Taylor Wray (born June 27, 1981) is a Canadian lacrosse coach and former player. Wray is the current Head Coach of the Saint Joseph's University men's lacrosse team. Wray played for the Calgary Roughnecks and Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League. Taylor's older brother Devan Wray is a former NLL player and former assistant coach for the Edmonton Rush.[1]

Professional career

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Wray began his career with the Calgary Roughnecks in 2004, and won the NLL Championship with the Roughnecks that year. Wray was named both Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in 2004.

In July 2007, Wray was traded to the Philadelphia Wings in a three-team blockbuster trade.[2]

Prior to the 2008 NCAA season, Wray was named Assistant Coach of the Lehigh University lacrosse team, under Head Coach Kevin Cassese. Prior to this, He had served as Assistant Coach for Queens University of Charlotte.[3]

During the summer of 2011, Wray was named Head Coach of the Saint Joseph's University men's lacrosse team. Prior to the start of the 2013 season, Philadelphia head coach Johnny Mouradian announced that Wray has told the team he will not be returning to Wings.

Statistics

NLL

    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team GP G A Pts LB PIM GP G A Pts LB PIM
2004 Calgary 14 8 8 16 82 44 3 4 2 6 24 4
2005 Calgary 11 2 13 15 90 26 1 0 1 1 13 4
2006 Calgary 14 6 16 22 102 33 1 0 0 0 8 0
2007 Calgary 16 5 9 14 119 45 1 0 1 1 8 0
2008 Philadelphia 12 3 8 11 86 31 1 0 1 1 7 0
2009 Philadelphia 12 2 9 11 60 24
2010 Philadelphia 13 0 3 3 51 29
2011 Philadelphia 12 0 1 1 44 18
NLL Totals 104 26 67 93 634 250 7 4 5 9 60 8

Awards

Preceded by NLL Rookie of the Year
2004
Succeeded by
Preceded by NLL Defensive Player of the Year
(tie with Cam Woods)

2004
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ "Devan Wray hired as assistant coach". NLL.com. November 4, 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
  2. ^ "Three Team Blockbuster Trade Announced". NLL.com. July 24, 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-24.
  3. ^ "Taylor Wray's Lehigh University Coaches Bio". LehighSports.com. Retrieved 2008-03-04.