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| former_nll_teams = [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]]<br>[[San Jose Stealth]]<br>[[Boston Blazers]] |
| former_nll_teams = [[Rochester Knighthawks]]<br>[[San Diego Seals]]<br>[[Rochester Knighthawks (1995-2019)]]<br>[[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]]<br>[[San Jose Stealth]]<br>[[Boston Blazers]] |
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Dawson was drafted as a goaltender in the first round (7th overall) in the [[National Lacrosse League entry draft#2006 NLL|2006 National Lacrosse League entry draft]]. As a goaltender, Dawson played with the [[Brampton Excelsiors (MSL)|Brampton Excelsiors]] in the Senior A [[Major Series Lacrosse]] League. The San Jose Stealth converted him from a goaltender to a defenseman starting with the [[2008 NLL season]].<ref name="stealth">{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3712833|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=September 2, 2008|accessdate=December 21, 2012|title=Boston Blazers Acquire Defenseman Paul Dawson}}</ref> He was then traded to the [[Boston Blazers]],<ref name="stealth" /> where he played two seasons with his brother Dan. |
Dawson was drafted as a goaltender in the first round (7th overall) in the [[National Lacrosse League entry draft#2006 NLL|2006 National Lacrosse League entry draft]]. As a goaltender, Dawson played with the [[Brampton Excelsiors (MSL)|Brampton Excelsiors]] in the Senior A [[Major Series Lacrosse]] League. The San Jose Stealth converted him from a goaltender to a defenseman starting with the [[2008 NLL season]].<ref name="stealth">{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3712833|work=OurSportsCentral.com|date=September 2, 2008|accessdate=December 21, 2012|title=Boston Blazers Acquire Defenseman Paul Dawson}}</ref> He was then traded to the [[Boston Blazers]],<ref name="stealth" /> where he played two seasons with his brother Dan. |
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In 2010, Dawson was traded to the [[Calgary Roughnecks]], who subsequently traded him to the [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]],.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/123411|work=NLL.com|title='Necks Trade Paul Dawson To Wings|date=October 5, 2010|accessdate=December 21, 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://articles.philly.com/2010-10-07/sports/24980045_1_soccer-club-field-hockey-fed-cup Sports in Brief: Injury ends season for Venus Williams]</ref> A year later, Dawson was reunited with his brother when Dan Dawson was acquired in the Boston Blazers [[National Lacrosse League dispersal draft|dispersal draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=5161|title=Philadelphia acquires Dan Dawson|date=September 9, 2011|accessdate=2011-09-09|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927083034/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=5161|archivedate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> Both Dawsons played one season in Philadelphia before being traded together to the Rochester Knighthawks for a package of four players including [[Paul Rabil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/202344|work=NLL.com|title=Wings acquire Paul Rabil, trade both Dawsons to Knighthawks|date=December 14, 2012|accessdate=December 21, 2012}}</ref> |
In 2010, Dawson was traded to the [[Calgary Roughnecks]], who subsequently traded him to the [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]],.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/123411|work=NLL.com|title='Necks Trade Paul Dawson To Wings|date=October 5, 2010|accessdate=December 21, 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://articles.philly.com/2010-10-07/sports/24980045_1_soccer-club-field-hockey-fed-cup Sports in Brief: Injury ends season for Venus Williams]</ref> A year later, Dawson was reunited with his brother when Dan Dawson was acquired in the Boston Blazers [[National Lacrosse League dispersal draft|dispersal draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=5161|title=Philadelphia acquires Dan Dawson|date=September 9, 2011|accessdate=2011-09-09|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927083034/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=5161|archivedate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> Both Dawsons played one season in Philadelphia before being traded together to the Rochester Knighthawks for a package of four players including [[Paul Rabil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/news_article/show/202344|work=NLL.com|title=Wings acquire Paul Rabil, trade both Dawsons to Knighthawks|date=December 14, 2012|accessdate=December 21, 2012}}</ref> Paul Dawson remained in Rochester until being traded to the [[San Diego Seals]] during the middle of the 2019 season. The following season he returned to Rochester, joining the newly formed [[Rochester Knighthawks]], after the original [[Rochester Knighthawks (1995–2019)|Knighthawks]] franchise moved to Canada becoming the [[Halifax Thunderbirds]]. After 3 seasons Paul became a free agent and was signed by the [[Colorado Mammoth]] for the 2024 season. |
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Revision as of 00:06, 11 January 2024
| Born | September 16, 1985 Oakville, Ontario |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 225 pounds (102 kg) |
| Position | Defense |
| NLL draft | 7th overall, 2006 San Jose Stealth |
| NLL team Former teams | Colorado Mammoth Rochester Knighthawks San Diego Seals Rochester Knighthawks (1995-2019) Philadelphia Wings San Jose Stealth Boston Blazers |
| Pro career | 2008– |
Paul Dawson (born September 16, 1985) is a lacrosse player who plays defense for the Rochester Knighthawks. His older brother Dan, plays for the Toronto Rock.
Dawson was drafted as a goaltender in the first round (7th overall) in the 2006 National Lacrosse League entry draft. As a goaltender, Dawson played with the Brampton Excelsiors in the Senior A Major Series Lacrosse League. The San Jose Stealth converted him from a goaltender to a defenseman starting with the 2008 NLL season.[1] He was then traded to the Boston Blazers,[1] where he played two seasons with his brother Dan.
In 2010, Dawson was traded to the Calgary Roughnecks, who subsequently traded him to the Philadelphia Wings,.[2][3] A year later, Dawson was reunited with his brother when Dan Dawson was acquired in the Boston Blazers dispersal draft.[4] Both Dawsons played one season in Philadelphia before being traded together to the Rochester Knighthawks for a package of four players including Paul Rabil.[5] Paul Dawson remained in Rochester until being traded to the San Diego Seals during the middle of the 2019 season. The following season he returned to Rochester, joining the newly formed Rochester Knighthawks, after the original Knighthawks franchise moved to Canada becoming the Halifax Thunderbirds. After 3 seasons Paul became a free agent and was signed by the Colorado Mammoth for the 2024 season.
References
- ^ a b "Boston Blazers Acquire Defenseman Paul Dawson". OurSportsCentral.com. September 2, 2008. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ "'Necks Trade Paul Dawson To Wings". NLL.com. October 5, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ Sports in Brief: Injury ends season for Venus Williams
- ^ "Philadelphia acquires Dan Dawson". September 9, 2011. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ^ "Wings acquire Paul Rabil, trade both Dawsons to Knighthawks". NLL.com. December 14, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
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