Ryan Benesch
Appearance
Born | January 30, 1985 Kitchener, Ontario, CA |
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Nationality | Canada |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 180 pounds (82 kg) |
Shoots | Left |
Position | Forward |
NLL team | Toronto Rock |
Pro career | 2007– |
Nickname | The Bullet |
Ryan Benesch (b. January 30, 1985 in Kitchener, Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Benesch was drafted first overall by the San Jose Stealth in the 2006 NLL entry draft,[1] but was traded to Toronto along with Chad Thompson and Kevin Fines for 2005 NLL MVP Colin Doyle.[2]
Benesch was named Rookie of the Week three times in the 2007 season, in weeks 4, 11, and 12.
References
- ^ Philly, R.A. (September 13, 2006). "Stealth doubles up with Benesch, Sorensen atop draft". Outsider's Guide to the NLL. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
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(help) - ^ "Colossal trade as season nears". NLL.com. December 27, 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
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