2007 NLL season
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The 2007 National Lacrosse League season began on December 30, 2006 and will conclude with the championship game during the weekend of May 11-13, 2007. This marks the second straight season beginning on December 30.
Team Movement
The 2007 season features two new expansion teams, both in the East Division: the Chicago Shamrox and the New York Titans.
Rule Changes
A number of rule changes were made for the 2007 season[1]. The main changes are:
- Cross-checks to the head are more severely punished
- Cross-checking a player without the ball is now illegal
- Scoring from behind the net is now allowed, provided there is no contact between the ball and the goalie or his equipment (this effectively allows the "Air Gait" move invented by Gary Gait)
- When a penalty shot is awarded, the coach can choose any player on the team to take the shot
Milestones
- January 6:
- Chicago and New York play their first ever games
- Chicago records its first win and first home win
- New York's first goal was scored by Gewas Schindler
- Chicago's first goal was scored by Jason Clark
- Edmonton wins its first ever home game, defeating the Philadelphia Wings 13-12
All Star Game
The 2007 All-Star Game will be held at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon on March 10, 2007.
Awards
Weekly Awards
The NLL gives out awards weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best transition player (new for 2007), best defensive player, and best rookie.
| Week | Overall | Offensive | Defensive | Transition | Rookie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Langtry | Brian Langtry | Dallas Eliuk | Josh Sims | Jed Prossner |
| 2 | Gee Nash | Chris Gill | Brandon Miller | Josh Sims | Bill McGlone |
See also
References
- ^ "NLL Announces Rule Changes For 2007". NLL web site. December 12, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-01.
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