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Encyclopedia > Boston Cannons
Boston Cannons
Conference Eastern
Founded 2001
Home stadium Harvard Stadium
Based in Boston, Massachusetts
Colors navy blue, red, silver
Head coach Bill Daye
General manager Jason Chandler
Local media Boston Globe
Website www.bostoncannons.com
Championships
Conference Championships American Division: 2004, 2005


The Boston Cannons are a professional lacrosse team based in Boston, Massachusetts. Since the 2001 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse. They are currently in the Eastern Conference. Prior to 2006, they were in the American Division. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 600 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (772 × 772 pixel, file size: 47 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Boston Cannons logo, claiming fair use This is a logo of an organization, item, or event, and is protected by copyright and/or trademark. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Harvard Stadium is a football stadium in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. ... Nickname: Location in Massachusetts, USA Coordinates: , Country United States State Massachusetts County Suffolk County Settled 1630 Incorporated (city) 1822 Government  - Governor Deval Patrick (D) Area  - City  89. ... The Boston Globe is the most widely-circulated daily newspaper in Boston, Massachusetts and in the greater New England region. ... The Dive Shot. Lacrosse is a team sport that is played with ten players (mens field), six players (mens box), or twelve players (womens field), each of whom uses a netted stick (the crosse) in order to pass and catch a hard rubber ball with the aim... Nickname: Location in Massachusetts, USA Coordinates: , Country United States State Massachusetts County Suffolk County Settled 1630 Incorporated (city) 1822 Government  - Governor Deval Patrick (D) Area  - City  89. ... Major League Lacrosse is a professional field lacrosse league played in the United States. ...

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Franchise history

The Boston Cannons is one of the original six teams of Major League Lacrosse (MLL). MLL was founded by Jake Steinfeld, Dave Morrow, and Tim Robertson. The Cannons Founder and President is Matt Dwyer. From their inaugural season of 2001 through 2003, the Cannons played their home games at Cawley Memorial Stadium in Lowell, Massachusetts. In 2004, they moved to Nickerson Field at Boston University where they played through the 2006 season. In 2007, they moved to Harvard Stadium in Allston a neigbhorhood in Boston, Massachusetts[1] which is less than 2 miles from Nickerson Field and also less than 2 miles from the Cannons' main office in Brighton, Massachusetts. Boston has qualified for the MLL playoffs 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. The Cannons won the 2004 and 2005 American Division championships. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cawley Memorial Stadium is a 6 000 seat multipurpose stadium in Lowell, Massachusetts. ... Nickname: Motto: Art is the Handmaid of Human Good Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: Country United States State Massachusetts County Middlesex County Settled 1653 Incorporated 1826 A city 1836 Government  - Type Manager-City council  - Mayor William F. Martin, Jr. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickerson Field is a stadium on the site of Braves Field, in Boston, Massachusetts the former home of the National League Boston Braves baseball team, now located in Atlanta, Georgia. ... For similarly-named academic institutions, see Boston (disambiguation). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Harvard Stadium is a football stadium in the Allston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. ... Allston is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, located in the western part of the city. ... Look up Mile in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Brighton is a section of the City of Boston in the US Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ...


On March 20, 2007, the Cannons completed a trade with the Washington Bayhawks. In the trade, the Cannons gave up Connor Gill and Ryan Curtis and in return they got Michael Powell, Ben DeFelice, and a 2008 conditional draft choice. [2] March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in leap years). ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... The Washington Bayhawks are a lacrosse team based in Washington, D. C.. Since the 2001 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse. ... Conor Gill (February 6, 1980) plays attack for the Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. ... Michael Powell (born October 29, 1982) is an American lacrosse player. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Community Involvement

The Cannons often attempt to reach out to the local community, hosting a variety of lacrosse camps and events for local youth. In addition, the Cannons support MetroLacrosse, their official charity, by donating a block of tickets for each home game to MetroLacrosse players and families. MetroLacrosse also maintains a booth in the Fan Zone for each home game.


Season-by-season

Boston Cannons
Year W L Regular season finish Playoffs
2001 3 11 2nd in American Division Lost semifinal 12-11 to Bayhawks
2002 7 7 2nd in American Division Lost semifinal 15-10 to Bayhawks
2003 7 5 2nd in American Division Lost semifinal 20-14 to Lizards
2004 8 4 1st in American Division Won semifinal 24-16 over Bayhawks
Lost championship 13-11 to Barrage
2005 10 2 1st in American Division Lost semifinal 19-14 to Lizards
2006 8 4 2nd Eastern Conference Lost semifinal 17-12 to Barrage
2007 3 4 Eastern Conference

The 2001 Major League Lacrosse season was the 1st season of the league. ... The Baltimore Bayhawks are Baltimore, Marylands professional lacrosse team. ... 2002 Major League Lacrosse season was the 2nd season of the league // For the first time, a regular season game is played at a neutral site as the Rochester Rattlers defeated the New Jersey Pride at HERSHEYPARK Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania on June 22. ... 2003 Major League Lacrosse season was the 3rd season of the league. ... The Long Island Lizards are Uniondale, New Yorks professional lacrosse team. ... 2004 Major League Lacrosse season was the 4th season of the league // The Bridgeport Barrage relocated to Philadelphia and became the Philadelphia Barrage before the season started. ... The Philadelphia Barrage is a lacrosse team based in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. ... 2005 Major League Lacrosse season was the 5th season of the league. ... 2006 Major League Lacrosse season is the 6th season of the league. ... 2007 Major League Lacrosse season will be the 7th season of the league. ...

Current Roster

2007 Boston Cannons
Number Player's Name Position Height Weight
0 Michael Powell Attack 5ft 10in 165 lb
1 Johnny Christmas Midfield 5 ft 9 in 170 lb
2 Chris Mucciolo Attack 6 ft 0 in 180 lb
3 Chazz Woodson Attack 5 ft 9 in 165 lb
4 Chris Passavia Defense 6 ft 1 in 210 lb
6(p) Chris Hettler Goal 6 ft 2 in 205 lb
7 Matt Poskay Midfield 6 ft 0 in 204 lb
8 Rodger Colbert Defense 6 ft 0 in 206 lb
9 Spencer Wright Midfield 6 ft 3 in 200 lb
10 Jake Coon Goal 6 ft 0 in 200 lb
11 Pat Myers Midfield 5 ft 11 in 185 lb
12 Chris Vallone Attack 6 ft 3 in 220 lb
14 Ben DeFelice Midfield 6 ft 2 in 195 lb
16 Stephen McElduff Defense 6 ft 0 in 200 lb
17 Ryan Danehy Attack 6 ft 1 in 215 lb
20 Brett Bucktooth Attack 6 ft 2 in 191 lb
21 Chris Fiore Midfield 6 ft 4 in 225 lb
24 Drew Pfar Midfield 6 ft 0 in 190 lb
27(p) Nate Evans Midfield 6 ft 3 in 210 lb
29 David Jenkins Midfield/FO 6 ft 1 in 200 lb
31(p) BJ Majeski Defense 5 ft 10 in 185 lb
32 Joe Kostolansky Attack 5 ft 11 in 195 lb
39 DJ Andrzejewski Midfield 6 ft 3 in 190 lb
41 Greg Havalchaka Goal 6 ft 1 in 225 lb
42 Reece Pacheco Defense 6 ft 3 in 200 lb


Michael Powell (born October 29, 1982) is an American lacrosse player. ... John Christmas (b. ... Chazz Woodson (b. ...

  • updated 05/18/2007

(p) - denotes assigned to the practice squad


Note - the following players were assigned the “Did Not Report” tag: John Glatzel, Bill Glading and Jamie Hanford.[3] John Glatzel is lacrosse player who plays with the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse. ... Jamie Hanford is a lacrosse player for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League. ...


Coaches and others

  • Mitch Whiteley 2001
  • Scott Hiller 2002-05
  • Bill Daye 2006-
  • Jason Chandler (General Manager) 2006-

This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

References

  1. ^ Cannons move to Harvard Stadium. BostonCannons.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
  2. ^ Cannons get Powell, DeFelice & Pick. BostonCannons.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
  3. ^ Cannons announce 2007 Roster. BostonCannons.com. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
 v • d • e Major League Lacrosse
Eastern Conference: Boston Cannons | Long Island Lizards | New Jersey Pride | Philadelphia Barrage | Rochester Rattlers | Washington Bayhawks
Western Conference: Chicago Machine | Denver Outlaws | Los Angeles Riptide | San Francisco Dragons
Related articles: Steinfeld Cup | All Star Game | Most Valuable Player | Rookie of the Year | Coach of the Year | Defensive Player of Year | Offensive Player of the Year | Iron Lizard Award | Goaltender of the Year | Sportsman of the Year | Most Improved Player | Community Service Award | First draft selections | MLL Seasons | Stadiums
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Sports teams based in New England
Baseball MLB: Boston Red Sox - IL: Pawtucket Red Sox - EL: Connecticut Defenders • New Britain Rock Cats • New Hampshire Fisher Cats • Portland Sea Dogs - NYPL: Lowell Spinners • Vermont Lake Monsters - AtL: Bridgeport Bluefish - Can-Am: Brockton Rox • Nashua Pride • New Haven County Cutters • North Shore Spirit • Worcester Tornadoes
Basketball NBA: Boston Celtics - WNBA: Connecticut Sun - PBL: Bridgeport - ABA: Cape Cod Frenzy • Vermont Frost Heaves
Football NFL: New England Patriots - af2: Manchester Wolves - CIFL: New England Surge - NWFA: Central Mass Ravens • Connecticut Crush • Maine Freeze • Mass Mutiny - WPFL: Connecticut Cyclones
Hockey NHL: Boston Bruins - AHL: Bridgeport Sound Tigers • Hartford Wolf Pack • Lowell Devils • Manchester Monarchs • Portland Pirates • Providence Bruins • Springfield Falcons • Worcester Sharks - NEHL: New England Stars - QMJHL: Lewiston MAINEiacs
Soccer MLS: New England Revolution - USL-2: New Hampshire Phantoms • Western Mass Pioneers - PDL: Cape Cod Crusaders • Rhode Island Stingrays • Vermont Voltage - NPSL: Boston Aztec - W-League: Boston Renegades • Vermont Lady Voltage • Western Mass Lady Pioneers
Lacrosse MLL: Boston Cannons - NLL: Boston
Softball NPF: New England Riptide
Rugby league AMNRL: Connecticut Wildcats • New Haven Warriors
Rugby union RSL: Boston Irish Wolfhounds RFC • Boston RFC
Tennis WTT: Boston Lobsters
College athletics
(NCAA Div. I)		 Boston College • Boston University • Brown • Central Connecticut • UConn • Dartmouth • Fairfield • Hartford • Harvard • Holy Cross • Maine • UMass • New Hampshire • Northeastern • Providence • Rhode Island • Quinnipiac • Sacred Heart • UVM • Yale
Gaelic Games Boston GAA: Hurling and Gaelic football
Main Article: Sports in New England

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