2015 Charlotte Hounds Media Guide

HOUNDS FRONT OFFICE

Jim McPhilliamy - President & Managing Partner

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @McPhilliamy

Hometown: Kansas City, MO College & Degree: Baylor University, B.B.A Year moved to Charlotte: 2003 Neighborhood currently living in: Myers Park Family: Wife Kelly, two kids Keira and Connor, two yellow labs Dutch and Daisy Favorite local coffee shop: Prefer hot tea One thing on your bucket list: To win a North American championship Best book you’ve read this year: “Money: Master The Game” by Tony Robbins Since organizing and leading the investment group that helped bring the Hounds to Charlotte in 2011, Jim has served as the team’s Managing Partner and President. In his role, Jim oversees all aspects of the Hounds’

business operations. Additionally, Jim started the Charlotte Hounds Foundation as a way to give back to the community and help grow the sport of lacrosse in the Carolinas. Jim has over 20 years of sports and entertainment marketing experience. Prior to founding the Hounds, Jim spent three years with the Charlotte Bobcats, where he served as Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing and was responsible for the team’s marketing and ticket sales. He also has worked with Dale Earnhardt Inc, the Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Vikings and Houston Rockets. In addition, Jim was a partner in BRANDTHINK, one of the leading sports consulting agencies in the country, and served as a senior marketing executive with numerous major agencies, including DraftWorldwide and Digitas. Outside of the office, Jim is an avid tennis player and enjoys cold beer.

Wade Leaphart - Vice President & General Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @Leaphart3

Hometown: Columbia, SC College & Degree: University of South Carolina, B.S. in Retailing Year moved to Charlotte: 2005 Neighborhood currently living in: Mountain Island Family: My wife, Tracie, and four kids Favorite local coffee shop: Coffee House at Mountain Island One thing on your bucket list: Attend a Liverpool match Best book you’ve read this year: “The Manager” by Mike Carson Leaphart officially joined the Hounds as Director of Sales & Marketing on March 1, 2011. He was instrumental in the team's formation, establishing business operations, managing outreach programs, player personnel,

merchandise, fan engagement, social media, branding, marketing and sales with a focus on securing new team sponsors and season tickets. He was promoted to his current role on June 14, 2012. Before delving into Major League Lacrosse, Wade held various sales and marketing positions, including two seasons with the ECHL’s Fresno Falcons, a four-year run with Bobcats Sports & Entertainment and a stint with Revolution Racing, where he was responsible for revamping the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program. Outside of the office, Wade spends his time watching “Peppa Pig,” attending tea parties and playing with legos.

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Corbin Nyeste - Business Manager & Ticket Operations

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @cnyeste

Hometown: Upper Arlington, OH College & Degree: Ohio University, B.A. in Marketing Year moved to Charlotte: 2011 Neighborhood currently living in: FreeMoreWest Family: My wife, Anna, and two rescue dogs, Rudy & TJ Favorite local coffee shop: Kenilworth Espresso One thing on your bucket list: To see the Aurora Borealis Best book you’ve read this year: “Paddle Your Own Canoe” by Nick Offerman Corbin originally joined the Hounds as a Ticket Sales Intern in February 2012, but was brought on full time in October of that same year. He manages all aspects of our Ticketmaster Archtics system, oversees all box

office operations, creates various ticket reports for league tracking, records team expenses, tracks budgets, assists in team travel arrangements, coordinates game day field set-up and reconciles bank deposits. Corbin also handles several other office-related administrative tasks as needed. Before moving to Charlotte, Corbin coached Varsity lacrosse goalies at his former high school, Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, OH. He even joined the Hounds’ Practice Squad as a back-up goalie halfway through the team's inaugural season. During his time at OU, Corbin served as President of the campus' American Marketing Association chapter, as well as Vice President and Captain of the Ohio Men's Club Lacrosse Program. He also volunteered as a Marketing & Promotions assistant with the OU Athletic Department. When not in the office or on the lacrosse field, Corbin enjoys spending time outside with his dogs, playing golf, going to concerts, traveling, cooking and sampling craft beers

Kristy Boyles - Community Relations & Group Sales Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @kfboyles

Hometown: Skaneateles, NY College & Degree: University of Richmond, B.S. in Biology & Business Administration Year moved to Charlotte: 2006 Neighborhood currently living in: Chantilly Family: Husband Jason, son Liam, golden retrievers Kennedy and Addy Favorite local coffee shop: Starbucks on 7th Street because it’s walkable, they know my name and order, and I always run into someone I know One thing on your bucket list: Become a “46er” – hike all 46 high peaks in the Adirondack Mountains (NY) Best book you’ve read this year: "The Talent Code" by Daniel Coyle Kristy has been with the Hounds since their inception in January 2012. As Community Relations Manager, she

is focused on group sales and the growth of lacrosse in the Carolinas. Specifically, Kristy is responsible for grassroots outreach programs and building relationships with area youth programs. She also manages the Hounds’ retail and merchandise operations. Prior to joining the Hounds, Kristy spent five years as an operational healthcare consultant for Premier Inc. In addition to her duties with the Hounds, Kristy serves as co-Director of the Queen City Stars girls lacrosse club and Head Coach of Charlotte Country Day’s varsity girls lacrosse team. When she is not on the lacrosse field, Kristy enjoys hiking and running.



Jillian Fay - Communications & Marketing Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @jillfay

Hometown: Batavia, NYCollege & Degree: SUNY Oswego, B.A. in Broadcasting-Mass Communication; Boston University, M.S. in Broadcast Journalism-Sports ReportingYear moved to Charlotte: Fall 2011Neighborhood currently living in: UptownFavorite local coffee shop: Nova’s BakeryOne thing on your bucket list: Pet a Koala bear in AustraliaBest book you’ve read this year: “The Price of Silence” by William D. Cohan Jillian joined the Hounds on a part-time basis in April 2012, but was brought on full-time in September 2014.

She handles a variety of responsibilities including publications, press releases, media relations, website content, social media, press credentials and other requests as needed. Prior to accepting her position with the Hounds, Jillian spent three years at SportsBusiness Daily, including two as a Staff Writer. Before moving to Charlotte, Jillian was an intern in the Major League Lacrosse office during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, serving as a reporter/correspondent for game recaps, feature assignments and special events. She also interned at Boston's WEEI.com, creating content for the site's various team blogs. Jillian got her start in sports as a YMCA gymnastics coach, and later was promoted to Gymnastics Program Director. Outside of the office, Jillian enjoys playing intramural sports (flag football, kickball and softball), exploring Charlotte’s craft beer offerings and cheering on the Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres.

Dave Huson - Ticket Sales Associate

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @dhuson2807

Hometown: Long Valley, NJ College & Degree: Marymount University, B.B.A. in Sport Management Year moved to Charlotte: 2012 Neighborhood currently living in: Sedgefield Family: Fiancée Taryn (Wife as of 10/24/15) and dog named Tucker Favorite local coffee shop: Dave’s Deluxe Coffee (My kitchen coffee pot) One thing on your bucket list: Drive across country on a motorcycle Best book you’ve read this year: “Soccernomics” by Simon Kuper

Dave joined the Hounds’ front office in February 2013 and is responsible for all aspects of ticket sales. He generates new business via phone and in-person appointments, as well as maintains and develops season-

ticket services. Dave handles new sales, renewals, up-sells, group sales and customer service. He is involved in many of the Hounds’ community events, promoting the brand whenever he can. While pursuing a degree in Sport Management, Dave interned with the Washington Redskins in their premium sales and marketing department. He was then hired by the Charlotte Bobcats as part of the Inside Sales staff, where he was part of the 2012 sales team to generate over $1M in revenue. When not in the office, Dave enjoys spending time outdoors and going on hikes with his fiancee and dog. He remains active in lacrosse as both a coach and player. Dave also enjoys grilling, cooking, playing ping-pong, playing corn hole and being American!



Patrick O’Leary - Ticket Sales Associate

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @Patanooga

Hometown: New Orleans, LA College & Degree: University of South Carolina, B.A. in Management & Marketing Year moved to Charlotte: 2015 Neighborhood currently living in: Myers Park Favorite local coffee shop: Hot green tea is the way to go. I like to throw some pomegranate in there. One thing on your bucket list: I’d like to attend a World Cub Final at some point. That’s one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, championship in the world. So few people get the opportunity to experience something like that in their life. Best book you’ve read this year: I’m currently in the middle of both Questlove’s autobiography, “Mo’ Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove,” and Roman Abromovich’s biography, “Abramovich: The Billionaire from Nowhere.” I’ll have to let you know my choice when I’m finished, as they have completely different tones.

Patrick joined the team in February 2015, and is responsible for ensuring that all of the fans have the best experience possible. He wants to make sure everyone is not just satisfied but ecstatic about our games. Patrick is here to help bring fans out and keep them coming back with new friends, family members, and co-workers. He always wants to ensure that our fans are getting an experience tailor made to them and will not attempt to push someone to packages that don’t fit their wants or needs. Born in Greensboro, NC, Patrick has since lived in New Orleans, LA, Chattanooga, TN, Columbia, SC, and Blaine, MN. While he has moved around quite a bit, Patrick has always had a connection to the Carolinas. His mom grew up in Charlotte and his grandparents lived in Rock Hill. The opportunity to move to Charlotte and help build two great teams was an exciting opportunity that Patrick jumped to get on board with. Prior to joining the the Hounds, Patrick worked with Major League Soccer’s National Sales Center, which helped prepare him for a role in a growing sport. That experience allowed him to see the unique ways that each team handles their organization and their fans. Patrick is excited to bring that knowledge to Charlotte as we continue to grow lacrosse in the Queen City. When not in the office, Patrick enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee, watching any soccer that happens to be on TV, playing soccer, exploring Charlotte (he’s still new here) and sitting in his giant foof chair (which is basically a couch sized bean bag chair with foam instead of beans).

Brittany Philip - Community Relations Assistant

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter & Instagram: @brittany_philip

Hometown: Corning, NY College & Degree: Queens University of Charlotte, B.A. in Sports Communication & Marketing Year moved to Charlotte: 2008 Neighborhood currently living in: Montford Area Favorite local coffee shop: Central Coffee Co. One thing on your bucket list: To go on a European River Cruise. Best book you’ve read this year: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein Brittany joined the team in January 2015 to assist in coordinating community outreach initiatives and on-site event activations. She also helps manage merchandise and our internship program.

While attending Queens University, Brittany played lacrosse and decided Charlotte was not a place she was quite ready to leave after graduating. In addition to her duties with the Hounds, Brittany is currently the Director of the South Park Youth Association Girls Lacrosse Program, assistant coach of the Marvin Ridge Mavericks Girls Varsity Lacrosse Team and a Queen City Stars Lacrosse Coach. She spent the past summer/fall traveling the country as part of a College Football mobile tour for Advantage International, a brand experience and consulting company. She previously worked for an eCommerce company, serving as the director of consumer relations and marketing, while also assisting in buying. Outside of work, Brittany LOVES traveling to new places more than anything. She also enjoys running and getting sucked into a great book — as long as a new season of “House of Cards” was not recently released, then you will find her binge watching Netflix.



HOUNDS 2015 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE

American Legion Memorial Stadium — Home of the Hounds

310 N. Kings Dr. Charlotte, N.C. 28204

Week Day Date Visitor Home ET Time

1 Sunday April 12 Rattlers @ Hounds 1:00PM

2 BYE

3 Sunday April 26 Hounds @ Cannons 4:00PM

4 Sunday May 3 Hounds @ Outlaws 5:00PM

5 Sunday May 10 Bayhawks @ Hounds 1:00PM

6 Saturday May 16 Hounds @ Machine 7:00PM

7 Saturday May 23 Cannons @ Hounds 7:00PM

8 Saturday May 30 Lizards @ Hounds 7:00PM

9 Friday June 5 Machine @ Hounds 7:30PM

Saturday June 13 ALL STAR GAME 7:00PM

10 Saturday June 20 Hounds @ Lizards 7:00PM

11 Saturday June 27 Outlaws @ Hounds 7:00PM

12 Friday July 3 Hounds @ Launch 7:30PM

13 Saturday July 11 Launch @ Hounds 3:30PM

14 Friday July 17 Hounds @ Rattlers 7:30PM

15 Saturday July 25 Hounds @ Bayhawks 7:00PM

HOUNDS COACHING STAFF

Mike Cerino - Head Coach

E-mail: [email protected]

Cerino was named Head Coach of the Hounds on September 29, 2011. In three seasons at the helm he has amassed a 16-26 record, including a playoff victory over the previously undefeated Denver Outlaws to earn a trip to the 2013 MLL Championship Game. In addition to being the Hounds' Head Coach, Cerino serves as Director of Athletics at Limestone College. He was named the fifth AD in school history in the fall of 2008 and added the title of Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics in 2011. Cerino previously had served as Senior Associate AD from the summer of 2006 through his promotion in 2008. Cerino founded the Limestone Saints' men's lacrosse program in 1989 and built it into a national champion, winning a Division II title in 2000. His tenure as Saints head coach lasted 15-years and he remains the school's all-time wins leader with a record of 128-66 (.660). Cerino spent an additional five years coaching at Washington & Lee University, taking the team to the NCAA Division III Semifinal in 2002. He has compiled an

overall collegiate record of 181-90 (.668) and has won a total of eight conference championships between the two schools. Cerino was named Deep South Athletic Conference Coach of the year in 1994 and 1998, as well as Old Dominion Athletic Conference Coach of the year in 2002 and 2004. Following the 2000 season, Cerino was named Street & Smith’s College Lacrosse USA Division II Coach of the Year. He also is a three-time recipient of the Jim "Ace" Adams National Sportsmanship Award. Throughout his career, Cerino has served on the Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) Board of Directors and the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship Committee, operating as Committee Chair in 2000. He has been a member of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) Division III All-America Committee, the USILA National Ranking Committee and was selected to be a presenter at the 2000 and 2004 US Lacrosse Clinics and at the 2006 IMLCA Clinic. During his 20-year coaching career, Cerino also guided the Charlotte Latin School boy’s lacrosse team to an appearance in the NCISAA 2001 State Playoffs. He has mentored 51 USILA All-Americans and was a coach for the South team in the 1996 Division I North/South Classic All-Star Game. A native of Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., Cerino resides in Greer, S.C., with his wife Christine and their three children, Ryan, Caitlyn and Allison.

Tom Carmean - Assistant Coach

Carmean joined the Hounds' coaching staff prior to the 2013 season. In addition to his duties with the Hounds, Carmean is the head men's lacrosse coach at Guilford College, a position he has held since 2010. The Quakers enjoyed their best season (9-7) since 1993 in 2011 and opened the 2014 campaign with an unprecedented 5-0 record. In addition to wins, Guilford’s team roster size, grade point average and community engagement have increased significantly in Carmean’s tenure. Prior to taking the reins at Guilford, he spent 11 seasons as the head men’s lacrosse coach at Amherst College, where he guided the Lord Jeffs to an 82-76 record. He coached three All-Americans and 25 All-New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) selections in his tenure, including two-time league Player of the Year Derek Cherney. Carmean also co-founded the Elite 180 Recruiting Camp and Fall Combine in 2005. The Elite 180 program is geared towards potential student-athletes interested in playing lacrosse at some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities.

A former attackman, Carmean graduated from UMass in 1988. He led the Minutemen’s scorers in each of his three seasons and played in two NCAA Tournaments for legendary coach Dick Garber. Carmean earned USILA honorable mention All-America selection in 1985 before securing second-team laurels in 1986 and first-team recognition in 1987. He tallied 186 career points (88 goals, 98 assists), which still stand among the Minutemen’s all-time leaders. Carmean went on to enjoy an 11-season professional career with the Major Indoor Lacrosse League and National Lacrosse League. He also suited up for the inaugural season of Major League Lacrosse in 2001. The Ithaca, N.Y. native currently resides in Greensboro.


Chris Schiller - Assistant Coach

A longtime MLL veteran, Schiller was an active player on the Hounds' roster in 2013, appearing in seven games before moving to the sidelines as an assistant coach in 2014. In addition to his duties with the Hounds, Schiller is serving as an assistant coach for the 2015 U.S. Men's National Indoor Team.

The defensive midfielder previously played eight seasons with the Rochester Rattlers from 2001-08, amassing 335 groundballs and 28 goals. He was a member of the 2008 Steinfeld Cup championship team. Schiller also is a 12-year NLL veteran, having spent nine years with the Rochester Knighthawks and another two seasons with the Philadelphia Wings. He was a member of the 2007 Knighthawks NLL Championship team and was named to the NLL All-Rookie Team in 2002-03. Additionally, Schiller has been a member of both the U.S. Men’s Indoor and Outdoor teams, having won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2010 FIL World Championships. He attended Penn State University from 1995-99. During his final year, Schiller served

as team captain, was named team MVP and received USILA Honorable Mention All-American honors.

A native of Rochester, N.Y., Schiller co-founded Southern Select Lacrosse with Boston Cannons defenseman Brodie Merrill in 2010, and with the help of Cornell University head men's lacrosse coach Peter Milliman, expanded the company in 2014 to include Northern Select Lacrosse. The recruiting camps provide great exposure for young athletes, bringing in the top lacrosse programs from all collegiate divisions. Schiller lives locally in the Charlotte area with his wife Jennifer and three daughters, six-year-old Bryn and one-year-old twins Aubrie and Brooklyn.

Brad Touma - Assistant Coach

Touma, the current head boy's varsity lacrosse coach at Charlotte Country Day School, returns for a fourth season with the Hounds. He has over 28 years of coaching experience within the Charlotte community. A nine-time North Carolina State Champion, Touma has coached 17 High School All-Americans, 141 All-State selections, six Academic All-Americans and has helped 20 players realize their dream of playing lacrosse at the NCAA level. Touma has served as the state representative to US Lacrosse for over 25 years and has been a member of various US Lacrosse committees in the past. He currently is a member of the board of directors of the US Lacrosse Western North Carolina Chapter. He also is President & co-Founder of the Dixie Top 150 and Charlotte Country Day Lacrosse camps. A native of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, Touma currently resides in South Charlotte with his wife Ginny Dabbs Touma and their three children, Carter, Rene and Virginia Hart.

Drew Delaney - Advanced Scout

Twitter: @Drew_Delaney

In his role as Advanced Scout, Delaney prepares all of the team’s scouting reports, focusing on key analytics of opposing teams and insight on individual player evaluation. In addition to his duties with the Hounds, Delaney serves as the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach at Elizabethtown College. He spent the previous two seasons as Arcadia University’s first-ever Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach. In their first varsity season, Delaney mentored three all-conference selections and league Rookie of the Year Chris Jacovino. Delaney, who has over 10 years of coaching experience, also worked with Cerino as an assistant for three years at Limestone College and two years at Washington & Lee University. Outside of coaching, Delaney has experience as a physical education instructor, assistant sports information director and equipment manager.

Delaney is a 2003 graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, where he was a four-year letter-winner for the Diplomats on defense and helped F&M reach the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals during his senior season.

A native of Maplewood, N.J., Delaney currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife Linda.

Travis Gillespie - International Scout

Gillespie begins his first season as an international scout for the Hounds after most recently serving as an assistant coach with the Hong Kong National Team. Prior to that, he served as assistant coach to the Dutch National Team for the 2010 FIL World Games. A long time youth coach, Gillespie lead a very successful U-16 Team BC program that under his direction won three National Championships and has helped place over 50 players with NCAA schools and various National Teams including Canada, Germany, Scotland and Wales.

Gillespie attended Limestone College under Coach Cerino, where he was a two-time DII National Champion, three-time All-American and an Academic All-American. He went on to play six seasons in the NLL. A firefighter with the City of Coquitlam, Gillespie is married to Christine and a father to two children, Carson

and Elizabeth.

Jim Galloway - Equipment Manager

E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @giggles2929

In addition to being the Hounds' equipment manager, or the ”Jocks and Socks Guy,” Galloway currently serves as the head JV boy's lacrosse coach and varsity assistant coach for Charlotte Catholic High School. He helped lead the Cougars to back-to-back State Championships in 2008 and 2009. Galloway also co-founded the Red Balloons Travel Team. Before joining the Charlotte Catholic staff, he was the head boy's lacrosse coach at Myers Park High School for nine years. Galloway also was an assistant coach at Catawba College in the first two years of the program's history, as well as the head coach of the Mecklenburg Lacrosse Club, Charlotte’s first public high school team.

A native of Watertown, N.Y., Galloway currently resides in the South Park neighborhood of Charlotte.

Curt Lamb - Strength & Conditioning Coach

Lamb begins his first season as the strength & conditioning coach for the Hounds. He currently is in his third year as Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance and his ninth overall as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Limestone College. In addition to his administrative oversight responsibilities for baseball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s cross country and wrestling, he also supervises one of the largest Strength and Condition programs in Conference Carolinas with two full-time assistant coaches. Named the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Limestone in 2005, Lamb is directly responsible for developing all facets of the staff, program and facility operations in addition to the design, implementation, instruction and monitoring of various training programs for over 700 student-athletes competing in 25 sports. He also works with several junior varsity and reserve teams as well as Limestone’s cheerleading and dance squads.

Lamb also served as a strength & conditioning consultant and coach for the New Zealand Men’s National Lacrosse Team as they prepared for and competed in the 2010 and 2014 FIL World Championships.

A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Lamb also is a Level 1 Club Coach through the United States Weightlifting Association (USWA) and holds First Aid, CPR and AED certification through the American Red Cross.

Lamb graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences from Iowa State in 1999 and a Master of Science in Physical Education/Exercise and Sport Sciences from Central Missouri in 2001. He currently resides in Gaffney, SC with his wife, Renae, and their two sons, Alex and Erik.


HOUNDS MEDICAL STAFF

Donald D’Alessandro, MD - Team Physician

Since joining Miller Orthopaedic Clinic in 1989 (now OrthoCarolina), Dr. D'Alessandro has been a leading sports medicine physician in the orthopedic community specializing in arthroscopic and reconstructive knee surgery, sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery. He has been an innovator in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, bioresorbable suture anchors and advancing the "newest" techniques in ACL reconstruction. From 1994 to 2001, Dr. D'Alessandro served as the first team physician for the NFL's Carolina Panthers. Today, in addition to working with the Hounds, he serves as the team physician for Davidson College, Queens University, Stewart-Haas Racing and Charlotte Country Day School. Dr. D’Alessandro also is an assistant team physician for Hendrick Motorsports and Gardner-Webb University. Dr. D'Alessandro has served as the Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center since 1991, and is a faculty member for the OC Sports Medicine Fellowship, where he is actively involved in training future orthopedic surgeons. Recognized as a leader in his field, Dr. D’Alessandro has published numerous papers and lectures nationally on topics concerning knee and shoulder surgery. He

participates on a regular basis in leading educational courses for physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers in the region. Dr. D’Alessandro was recognized for meritorious community service by the North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association in 1997, when he received the Sports Medicine Person of the Year Award. In 2000 he earned the Walt Disney Award, which recognized his 10-plus years of service for his medical staff volunteer work with Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. He and his wife, Sally, live in Charlotte where they have raised their sons, Bill, Tommy and Dave. The family remains active in community service and recreational athletics. EDUCATION• Princeton University -- Bachelor of Science• Georgetown University -- Doctor of Medicine• Harvard University, Deaconess Hospital Surgical Service -- Internship• Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery -- Residency• Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Sports Medicine -- Fellowship

Catherine Rainbow, MD/SMCAQ - Assistant Team Physician

Dr. Rainbow returns for a third season as the Hounds’ assistant team physician. With clinical interests in gait analysis, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, concussion management and joint injections, Dr. Rainbow is committed to keeping her patients informed and inspired in all areas of their health. In addition to her duties with the Hounds, Dr. Rainbow assists as a primary care physician for the South Mecklenburg High School football team.When not practicing medicine, she enjoys tennis, running and traveling.EDUCATION

• Eastern Virginia Medical School • Carolinas Medical Center — Residency • Moses Cone Health System — Fellowship

Ray Beltz, ATC/LAT - Athletic Trainer

Beltz enters his second year with the Hounds, and is a nationally certified and state licensed Athletic Trainer who received his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in 2000. He joined OrthoCarolina in 2012 after working in the Athletic Training department at Davidson College since 2002. Over that 10 year period, Beltz worked with a variety of sports including men’s and women’s swimming, football, and field hockey, but served as the primary Athletic Trainer for men’s basketball, soccer and golf, as well as women’s cross country/track & field. Beltz received internation experience and exposure by serving as the Athletic Trainer for USA Basketball during the 2013 World University Games in Kazan, Russia. He has worked with a number of professional athletes in the NBA and Europe, as well as the MLS.

In addition to his duties with the Hounds, Beltz serves as an outreach Athletic Trainer for William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, N.C. Ray resides in Cornelius with his wife, Meghan, and daughter, Haley.

Rebecca Rich, BA/ATC/LAT - Athletic Trainer

Rebecca returns for a fourth season as an Athletic Trainer with the OrthoCarolina Medical Team. In addition to her duties with the Hounds, Rebecca is a full-time staff member at Queens University of Charlotte, where she has had the opportunity to be the certified athletic trainer for men's lacrosse, volleyball, swimming and cheerleading. Rebecca has worked with lacrosse teams throughout her career at the high school (Horace Greeley in Chappaqua N.Y. and Weddington in Matthews N.C.) and Division II and III collegiate levels (Queens, SUNY Cortland and Messiah College respectively). Prior to joining Queens, Rebecca was the head certified athletic trainer for the Weddington School District in Matthews, N.C., where she taught their sports medicine classes. She also served the Millersburg, PA school district as a physical therapy aide in their local physical therapy clinic along with the head athletic trainer for the Millersburg School District. Rebecca started her bachelors degree at SUNY Cortland, where she majored in Athletic Training and Physical Education, and finished her degree at Messiah College, graduating with a degree in Kinesiology concentrating

in Athletic Training.

Rebecca grew up in Millwood, N.Y. and currently resides in Tega Cay, S.C.

Crissi Harrison, ATC/L - Assistant Athletic Trainer

Crissi works for OrthoCarolina in the Industrial Services/Physical Therapy Department, performing Functional Capacity Evaluations and work conditioning, as well as covering athletic teams and events around the Charlotte area.

She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Catawba College in 2005 after completing studies in Athletic Training and Therapeutic Recreation. She then completed a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2007.

Crissi has been a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer for seven years, working with the Hounds since the inaugural 2012 season.

HOUNDS NUMERICAL ROSTER (Active Players)

# Last Name First Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate College Hometown Twitter

3 Fowler Brendan M/FO 5'11 195 12/27/1991 Duke ‘14 Wantagh, NY BRabbit_3

4 Sawyer Mike A 5'11 195 6/7/1989 Loyola '13 Waxhaw, NC Mjsawyer4

5 Hawkins Josh M 6' 195 3/1/1990 Loyola '13 Amherst, MA HankHawkins

6 Aaron Sean G 6’ 237 9/4/1988 Union ‘12 Great Falls, VA SeanAaron1

7 Tripucka Jake M 6'2 200 1/30/1991 Duke '13 Boonton Township, NJ JakeTripucka7

8 Dionne Josh A 5'7 170 4/13/1991 Duke ‘14 Merrimack, NH joshdionne8

10 Edmonds Greg M 6’3 215 11/13/1991 Johns Hopkins '14 Ellicott City, MD gbe_123

15 Ward Justin A 5'10 210 4/9/1992 Loyola '14 Glen Burnie, MD ThisJust_In15

16 Kimener Terry M 6'2 190 12/1/1984 UMBC ‘08 Oakton, VA TKimna16

18 Cittadino Casey M 5’10 185 12/13/1982 Towson ‘06 Baldwin, NY CaseyCittadino

19 Drew Kevin M 6'1 195 10/8/1990 Syracuse ‘12 Katonah, NY kevdrew19

24 Flanagan Ryan D 6'5 215 8/29/1989 North Carolina ‘11 West Islip, NY RyanFlanagan24

26 Haus John M 6’ 185 9/21/1990 Maryland '13 Chapel Hill, NC johnhaus26

28 Ehrhardt Michael D 6'5 220 1/7/1992 Maryland '14 Westbury, NY AirHeart12

30 Zomerfeld Alex M 5'10 185 9/4/1992 Bryant ‘14 Port Jefferson, NY Alex_Zomerfeld

33 Bassett Pierce G 6’4 203 7/15/1991 Johns Hopkins ‘13 Scottsdale, AZ 33fierce

34 Laconi Pat M 5'9 200 5/2/1992 Loyola '14 Mooristown, NJ CONI_ISLAND

42 Runkel Jack G 6'4 225 Loyola '14 Fairfield, CT Jack_Runkel24

44 Schmidt Brett D 6' 185 7/20/1989 Maryland '11 Maple Glenn, PA BrettSchmidt44

45 Dalton JP M/FO 6'3 220 Loyola ‘12 Queenstown, MD JPDalton45

51 Meagher Sean D 6'5 215 Robert Morris ‘14 Chesterfield, MO meagherbombs51

76 Ward Billy A 5'9 175 Syracuse '14 Baldwinsville, NY bward03

77 Lobb Henry D 6'3 215 10/5/1991 Duke ‘14 Narberth, PA luckyslevins

84 Cinosky Joe D 6'3 220 12/12/1985 Maryland ‘08 Boonton Township, NJ JoeCinosky

88 DeNapoli Thomas M 6' 195 8/8/1992 Towson '14 East Rockaway, NY tdenap8

HOUNDS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER (Active Players)


6 Aaron Sean G 6’ 237 9/4/1988 Union ‘12 Great Falls, VA SeanAaron1

33 Bassett Pierce G 6’4 203 7/15/1991 Johns Hopkins ‘13 Scottsdale, AZ 33fierce

84 Cinosky Joe D 6'3 220 12/12/1985 Maryland ‘08 Boonton Township, NJ JoeCinosky

18 Cittadino Casey M 5’10 185 12/13/1982 Towson ‘06 Baldwin, NY CaseyCittadino

45 Dalton JP M/FO 6'3 220 Loyola ‘12 Queenstown, MD JPDalton45

88 DeNapoli Thomas M 6' 195 8/8/1992 Towson '14 East Rockaway, NY tdenap8

8 Dionne Josh A 5'7 170 4/13/1991 Duke ‘14 Merrimack, NH joshdionne8

19 Drew Kevin M 6'1 195 10/8/1990 Syracuse ‘12 Katonah, NY kevdrew19

10 Edmonds Greg M 6’3 215 11/13/1991 Johns Hopkins '14 Ellicott City, MD gbe_123

28 Ehrhardt Michael D 6'5 220 1/7/1992 Maryland '14 Westbury, NY AirHeart12

24 Flanagan Ryan D 6'5 215 8/29/1989 North Carolina ‘11 West Islip, NY RyanFlanagan24

3 Fowler Brendan M/FO 5'11 195 12/27/1991 Duke ‘14 Wantagh, NY BRabbit_3

26 Haus John M 6’ 185 9/21/1990 Maryland '13 Chapel Hill, NC johnhaus26

5 Hawkins Josh M 6' 195 3/1/1990 Loyola '13 Amherst, MA HankHawkins

16 Kimener Terry M 6'2 190 12/1/1984 UMBC ‘08 Oakton, VA TKimna16

34 Laconi Pat M 5'9 200 5/2/1992 Loyola '14 Mooristown, NJ CONI_ISLAND

77 Lobb Henry D 6'3 215 10/5/1991 Duke ‘14 Narberth, PA luckyslevins

51 Meagher Sean D 6'5 215 Robert Morris ‘14 Chesterfield, MO meagherbombs51

42 Runkel Jack G 6'4 225 Loyola '14 Fairfield, CT Jack_Runkel24

4 Sawyer Mike A 5'11 195 6/7/1989 Loyola '13 Waxhaw, NC Mjsawyer4

44 Schmidt Brett D 6' 185 7/20/1989 Maryland '11 Maple Glenn, PA BrettSchmidt44

7 Tripucka Jake M 6'2 200 1/30/1991 Duke '13 Boonton Township, NJ JakeTripucka7

15 Ward Justin A 5'10 210 4/9/1992 Loyola '14 Glen Burnie, MD ThisJust_In15

76 Ward Billy A 5'9 175 Syracuse '14 Baldwinsville, NY bward03

30 Zomerfeld Alex M 5'10 185 9/4/1992 Bryant ‘14 Port Jefferson, NY Alex_Zomerfeld

INACTIVE HOUNDS PLAYERS

Practice Squad


Blakely Bill A 5'8 155 1/9/1990 Greensboro ‘12 Charlotte, NC LB3NC_Bill

Capron Nico D 6'5 225 5/17/1990 Canisius ‘12 Waxhaw, NC nicbro32

Hogan Pat M 5'11 190 RPI ‘14 Sinai, NY

Sawyer Matt M 6'2 205 Loyola '14 Waxhaw, NC mwsawyer10

Scheich John A 6'1 185 Catawba ‘14 Waxhaw, NC JohnScheich

White Jeff G 5'10 220 Le Moyne ‘13 Buffalo, NY jeffwhite4

MLL Inactive


55 Poli Mason D 6’ 225 11/9/1990 Bryant '13 Downington, PA longpoli55

PUP


1 Chanenchuk Mike M 5'11 180 5/22/1990 Maryland '14 Poquott, NY M_Channy

Military Inactive


9 Thul Garrett A 6'3 231 5/31/1990 Army ‘13 Flemington, NJ gtlax09

Collegiate Inactive


Belka Ryan M 5'10 Drexel ‘15 Crofton, MD savedbythebelka

German Tyler M 6' 200 Virginia ‘15 Centreville, MD T_Germ

Haus Will M 6'1 183 Duke '15 Palmyra, PA

Kelly John D 6'2 205 7/17/1993 Johns Hopkins '15 Sandy Spring, MD

Massa Kevin M/FO 5'10 200 8/5/1993 Bryant '15 Huntington, NY

Orban Kip M 6'2 200 2/13/1993 Princeton ‘15 Westport, CT OrbanPU13

Sankey Joey A 5'5 160 North Carolina '15 Warminster, PA jsankey11

Pronunciation Guide

#84 Joe Cinosky — (Sin-aw-ski)#18 Casey Cittadino — (Sit-ah-dean-oh)#8 Josh Dionne — (Dye-On)#28 Michael Ehrhardt — (Air-Heart)#26 John Haus — (Hoss)#51 Sean Meagher — (Mayor)#9 Garrett Thul — (Thool)

HOW THE TEAM WAS BUILT

Supplemental Drafts Collegiate DraftsPierce Bassett (G) - 2014 Mason Poli (D) - 2013Sean Meagher (D) - 2015 Mike Sawyer (A) - 2013Jack Runkel (G) - 2015 Mike Chanenchuk (M) - 2014Garrett Thul (A) - 2015 Tom DeNapoli (A/M) - 2014Billy Ward (A) - 2015 Josh Dionne (A) - 2014Alex Zomerfeld (M) - 2015 Mike Ehrhardt (D) - 2014

Brendan Fowler (FO) - 2014Pat Laconi (M) - 2014Henry Lobb (M) - 2014Justin Ward (A) - 2014

Trades Player PoolRyan Flanagan (D) - October 2011 Sean Aaron (G) - 2014Brett Schmidt (D) - November 2011 J.P. Dalton (FO) - 2015Casey Cittadino (M) - September 2012 Greg Edmonds (M) - 2015Kevin Drew (M) - September 2012John Haus (M) - January 2013Jake Tripucka (M) - January 2013Josh Hawkins (M) - July 2013Terry Kimener (M) - December 2014Joe Cinosky (D) - January 2015

RECORD BOOK

Hounds All-Time Season Leaders

Points Goals AssistsMatt Danowski 49 ('13) Matt Danowski 33 ('13) Justin Ward 21 ('14)Matt Danowski 43 ('12) Ryan Young 30 ('13) Matt Danowski 19 ('12)Ryan Young 40 ('13) T - Danowki/Sawyer 24 (’14/‘14) Stephen Berger 13 ('12)Stephen Berger 39 ('12) T - Berger/Poillon 23 ('12/'13) Jeremy Boltus 12 ('12)T - Poillon/Ward 33 ('13/'14) John Haus 21 ('14) T - Danowski/Young 10 (’13/‘13)

2-Point Goals Power-Play Goals Faceoff PercentageMatt Danowski 6 (’13) Brian Carroll 6 ('12) Geoff Snider 64.3% ('12)T - Poillon/Danowski 5 (’13/’14) Peet Poillon 4 ('13) Geoff Snider 57.8% ('13)T - Berger/Sawyer/Poli 3 ('12/'14/'14) Matt Danowski 3 ('12) Tim Fallon 48.1% ('14)T - Miller/Danowski 2 ('12/'14) 7 Players Tied at 2 Tim Fallon 45.3% ('13)

Brendan Fowler 43.0% (’14)

Shooting Percentage (20+ Shots)Jake Tripucka 47.6% (’13)Ryan Young 45.5% (’13)Jeremy Boltus 39.5% (’12)John Haus 33.3% (’14)Brian Carroll 31.5% (’12)

Saves Save Percentage Goals Against AverageAdam Ghitelman 185 ('12) Pierce Bassett 57.0% ('14) Pierce Bassett 10.7 ('14)Adam Ghitelman 156 ('13) Joe Marra 56.6% ('12) Adam Ghitelman 12.1 (13)Joe Marra 143 ('12) Adam Ghitelman 55.1% ('12) Adam Ghitelman 13.6 ('14)

GroundballsTim Fallon 104 ('13)Ryan Flanagan 62 ('14)Ryan Flanagan 59 ('12)Adam Ghitelman 46 ('13)Tim Fallon 44 ('14)

Hounds All-Time Highs & Lows

Goals Scored GroundballsHigh: 17 vs. Denver, 6/7/14 High: 42 at Chesapeake, 8/9/14Low: 5 at Rochester, 7/20/12 Low: 18 at Denver, 5/30/14

Goals Allowed FaceoffsHigh: 21 at Denver, 7/14/12 High: 22-32 (69%) at Chesapeake, 8/10/13Low: 7 vs. Ohio, 6/8/13 Low: 5-24 (21%) at Boston, 5/17/14

vs. Chesapeake, 5/10/14Saves

2-point Goals Scored High: 25 vs. Ohio, 5/12/12High: 3 vs. Rochester, 8/11/12 Low: 7 at Hamilton, 5/17/13

at Rochester, 5/5/13Low: 0 (multiple) Penalty Minutes

High: 12 at Denver, 6/29/132-point Goals Allowed Low: 0.5 vs. Chesapeake, 7/7/12

High: 4 vs. Denver, 4/28/12 at Hamilton, 5/17/13Low: 0 (multiple)

Margin of VictoryShots-on-Goal High: 7 points (15-8) at Rochester, 5/5/13

High: 38 vs. Hamilton, 6/12/12 Low: 1 point (multiple)Low: 16 at Boston, 5/17/14

Margin of DefeatAssists High: 14 points (21-7) at Denver, 7/14/12

High: 13 vs. Ohio, 5/12/12 Low: 1 point (multiple)Low: 2 (multiple games)

Most goals scored in a single quarter

8 in 3rd quarter vs. Ohio, 6/8/13; 8 in 4th quarter vs. Boston (includes one 2-point goal), 6/28/14

Most goals allowed in a single quarter

10 in 1st quarter at Denver, 7/14/12

Most saves made in a single quarter

9 in 3rd quarter vs. Ohio, 5/12/12 (Joe Marra); 9 in 4th quarter at Denver, 7/14/12 (Mark Manos)

Highest Home Attendance

7,034 vs. Boston, 6/16/12

Hounds All-Time Individual Game Highs

Goals

Ryan Young: 7 vs. Rochester, 5/11/13

Points

Ryan Young: 8 vs. Rochester, 5/11/13

Assists

Stephen Berger, Jeremy Boltus, Matt Danowski, Justin Ward: 3 each, multiple games

2-point Goals

Peet Poillon: 2 at Rochester, 5/15/13

Matt Danowski: 2 vs. Chesapeake, 6/22/13; 2 vs. Rochester, 8/11/12

Groundballs

Tim Fallon: 16 at Denver, 6/29/13

Faceoffs

Tim Fallon: 67% (14-21) vs. Chesapeake, 5/10/14

Saves

Adam Ghitelman: 20 vs. Chesapeake, 7/7/12

Pierce Bassett: 20 at New York, 8/1/14

Goals Against (Fewest)

Adam Ghitelman: 7 vs. Ohio, 6/8/13

Pierce Bassett: 7 vs. Chesapeake, 5/10/14

Penalty Minutes

Joe Cinosky: 7 at Denver, 6/29/13

Hounds All-Time By The Numbers

Overall Record: 16-26 vs. Boston: 1-5

Chesapeake: 3-3 in April: 0-3

Home: 11-10 Denver: 1-5 May: 4-7 on Friday: 1-4

Away: 5-16 Florida/Hamilton: 1-1/2-2 June: 6-6 Saturday: 14-22

New York: 2-4 July: 3-7 Sunday: 1-0

in Day Games: 3-2 Ohio: 4-2 August: 3-3

Night Games: 13-24 Rochester: 2-4

When leading after 1Q: 9-5 When tied after 1Q: 2-3 When trailing after 1Q: 4-19 in Overtime: 1-3

2Q: 10-5 2Q: 3-4 2Q: 2-18

3Q: 10-2 3Q: 2-4 3Q: 3-21

in Games decided by 1: 5-5

2-4: 8-9

5+: 3-11

When we outshoot opponent: 11-7 When we collect more GBs: 11-7 When we control FOs: 6-5

When outshot by opponent: 4-17 When we collect less GBs: 4-17 When opponent controls FOs: 10-20

When shots are tied: 1-2 When GBs are even: 1-1 When FOs are even: 0-1

Longest win streak: 3 games (7/20/13-8/3/13) Longest loss streak: 5 games (7/5/14-8/9/14)

Longest home win streak: 4 games (5/10/14-6/28/14) Longest home loss streak: 3 games (5/19/12-6/16/12)

Longest away win streak: 1 game (2012 and 2014) Longest away loss streak: 7 games (5/3/14-8/9/14)

2014 Hounds Schedule & Results

2014 MLL Final Standings

Date Opponent Result Player of the Game Attendance

4/26 vs. Machine (L) 15-8 Kyle Harrison 5,097

5/3 at Launch (L) 11-8 Garrett Thul N/A

5/10 vs. Bayhawks (W) 12-7 Mike Sawyer 2,517

5/17 at Cannons (L) 14-6 Paul Rabil 10,386

5/30 at Outlaws (L) 13-11 John Grant Jr. 7,118

6/7 vs. Outlaws (W) 18-15 Ryan Young 5,099

6/14 vs. Launch (W) 14-13 Mike Sawyer 4,705

6/21 at Lizards (L) 14-12 Rob Pannell 5,046

6/28 vs. Cannons (W) 15-12 John Haus 2,563

7/5 vs. Rattlers (L) 15-13 Jordan Wolf 2,980

7/19 at Machine (L) 13-12 OT Tom Schreiber 2,119

7/26 at Rattlers (L) 13-9 Jordan Wolf N/A

8/1 vs. Lizards (L) 12-11 Rob Pannell 3,101

8/9 at Bayahwks (L) 19-13 Drew Westervelt 6,322

Team W L GB

Rochester Rattlers 10 4 -

Denver Outlaws 9 5 1

New York Lizards 9 5 1

Ohio Machine 8 6 2

Boston Cannons 6 8 4

Chesapeake Bayhawks 5 9 5

Florida Launch 5 9 5

Charlotte Hounds 4 10 6

2014 MLL Scoring Leaders

2014 MLL Team Statistics

Player Team POS GP G 2pt G A PTSCasey Powell FLA A 14 30 0 33 63Rob Pannell NY A 13 33 0 3 56John Grant Jr. DEN A 12 28 0 26 54Paul Rabil BOS M 12 20 1 33 54Eric Law DEN A 14 36 0 16 52Will Manny BOS A 14 32 0 20 52Marcus Holman OH A 13 37 3 10 50Peter Baum OH M 14 35 1 14 50Kieran McArdle FLA A 12 34 0 15 49Jeremy Sieverts DEN M 14 23 7 18 48Kevin Buchanan BOS A 13 32 0 9 41Stephen Berger BOS M 13 30 0 11 41Joe Walters CHE M 9 15 0 24 39Logan Schuss OH A 12 28 0 10 38Steele Stanwick OH A 11 13 0 23 36

Team GF 2pt GF GA 2pt GA SOG SOG% GB FO%Boston Cannons 187 2 185 7 380 61.7% 410 54.5%Charlotte Hounds 153 9 182 4 369 59.6% 405 45.6%Chesapeake Bayhawks 160 6 173 6 375 59.7% 420 47.0%Denver Outlaws 188 8 176 6 377 64.8% 369 47.3%Florida Launch 172 2 193 6 346 61.5% 399 48.4%New York Lizards 177 6 166 7 379 61.2% 425 58.9%Ohio Machine 200 6 189 4 402 64.6% 397 49.4%Rochester Rattlers 188 5 161 4 375 63.3% 469 48.6%

2014 Hounds Season Leaders

Points Goals AssistsJustin Ward 33 T - Danowski/Sawyer 24 Justin Ward 21Matt Danowski 31 John Haus 21 Jake Tripucka 6Mike Sawyer 29 Ryan Young 14 T - Danowski/Haus 5John Haus 26 Justin Ward 12 T - Young/Chanenchuk 5Ryan Young 19 Jake Tripucka 11 Thomas DeNapoli 3

2-Point Goals Power-Play Goals Faceoff PercentageT - Sawyer/Poli 3 T - Haus/Young/DeNapoli 2 Tim Fallon 48.1%Matt Danowski 2 T - Ward/Danowski/Sawyer 1 Brendan Fowler 43.0%Brett Schmidt 1 Geoff Snider 38.5%

Shooting Percentage (20+ Shots)John Haus 33.3%Justin Ward 30.0%Ryan Young 28.0%Matt Danowski 25.8%Mike Sawyer 24.7%

Saves Save Percentage Goals Against AverageAdam Ghitelman 130 Pierce Bassett 57.0% Pierce Bassett 10.7Pierce Bassett 61 Adam Ghitelman 50.0% Adam Ghitelman 13.6

GroundballsRyan Flanagan 62Tim Fallon 44Josh Hawkins 32Brett Schmidt 31Adam Ghitelman 27

2014 Hounds Highs & Lows

Goals Scored Groundballs

High: 17 vs. Denver, 6/7 High: 42 at Chesapeake, 8/9

Low: 6 at Boston, 5/17 Low: 18 at Denver, 5/30

Goals Allowed Faceoffs

High: 19 at Chesapeake, 8/9 High: 14-21 (67%) vs. Chesapeake, 5/10

Low: 7 vs. Chesapeake, 5/10 Low: 5-24 (21%) at Boston, 5/17

2-point Goals Scored Saves

High: 2 at Denver, 5/30 High: 20 vs. New York, 8/1

Low: 0 (six games) Low: 8 vs. Rochester, 7/5

2-point Goals Allowed Penalty Minutes

High: 2 at New York, 6/21 High: 7 vs. Florida, 6/14

Low: 0 (nine games) Low: 1 at Denver, 5/30

Shots on Goal Margin of Victory

High: 34 at Chesapeake, 8/9 High: 5pts (12-7) vs. Chesapeake, 5/10

Low: 16 at Boston, 5/17 Low: 1pt (14-13) vs. Florida, 6/14

Assists Margin of Defeat

High: 8 vs. Florida, 6/14 High: 8pts (14-6) at Boston, 5/17

Low: 2 (three games) Low: 1pt (13-12 OT) at Ohio, 7/19;

1pt (12-11) vs. New York, 8/1

2014 Hounds Individual Game Highs

Goals

Matt Danowski (x4), Mike Sawyer (x3), John Haus (x3), Justin Ward (x2), Ryan Young – 3 each, multiple games

Points

John Haus – 5 points (3g, 2a) vs. Denver, 6/7; Justin Ward – 5 points (2g, 3a) vs. Boston, 6/28

Assists

Justin Ward (x6) – 3, multiple games

2-point Goals

Mason Poli (x3), Mike Sawyer (x3), Matt Danowski (x2), Brett Schmidt – 1 each, multiple games

Groundballs

Ryan Flanagan – 12 at Chesapeake, 8/9

Faceoffs

Tim Fallon – 67% (14-21) vs. Chesapeake, 5/10

Saves

Pierce Bassett – 20 at New York, 8/1

Goals Allowed (Fewest)

Pierce Bassett – 7 vs. Chesapeake, 5/10

Penalty Minutes

Brett Schmidt, Geoff Snider, Ryan Flanagan, Ryan Young, Henry Lobb, Matt Danowski – 2 each, multiple games

2014 Hounds Season By The Numbers




Away: 0-7 Florida: 1-1 June: 3-1 Saturday: 4-8

New York: 0-2 July: 0-3 Sunday: N/A




2Q: 2-2 2Q: 1-3 2Q: 0-6

3Q: 2-0 3Q: 1-3 3Q: 0-8


2-4: 2-5

5+: 1-3



When shots are tied: 1-1 When GBs are even: 0-1 When FOs are even: 0-1

Longest win streak: 2 games (6/7-6/14) Longest loss streak: 5 games (7/5-8/9)

Longest home win streak: 4 games (5/10-6/28) Longest home loss streak: 2 games (7/5-8/1)

Longest away win streak: N/A Longest away loss streak: 7 games (5/3-8/9)




Sat. 4/27 vs. Outlaws (L) 21-16 Chris Bocklet 3,192

Sun. 5/5 at Rattlers (W) 15-8 Peet Poillon N/A

Sat. 5/11 vs. Rattlers (L) 13-10 Ryan Young 3,101

Fri. 5/17 at Nationals (L) 16-15 OT Matt Dolente N/A

Fri. 5/31 at Lizards (W) 14-12 Matt Danowski 4,886

Sat. 6/8 vs. Machine (W) 13-7 Eric Lusby 4,291

Sat. 6/15 vs. Cannons (L) 15-13 Mike Stone 5,463

Sat. 6/22 vs. Bayhawks (W) 16-15 OT Matt Danowski 3,330

Sat. 6/29 at Outlaws (L) 17-11 Jesse Schwartzman 4,588

Sat. 7/6 at Cannons (L) 17-16 OT Paul Rabil 5,111

Sat. 7/20 vs. Lizards (W) 13-11 Peet Poillon 3,012

Sat. 7/27 at Machine (W) 13-10 Peet Poillon 4,246

Sat. 8/3 vs. Nationals (W) 14-11 Matt Danowski 4,317

Sat. 8/10 at Bayhawks (L) 16-14 Ben Rubeor 10,831

Team Win Loss GB

Denver Outlaws 14 0 -


Hamilton Nationals 9 5 5


Rochester Rattlers 6 8 8


New York Lizards 4 10 10

Ohio Machine 2 12 12



Player Team POS GP G 2pt G A PTS

Chris Bocklet DEN A 14 42 0 13 55

Kevin Crowley HAM M 14 38 3 14 55

Paul Rabil BOS M 14 32 3 19 54

Matt Danowski CHA A 12 33 6 10 49

Drew Westervelt CHE A 13 36 0 12 48

Joe Walters HAM A 12 22 0 26 48

Drew Snider DEN M 14 31 1 14 46

Jeremy Sieverts DEN M 13 27 6 11 44

Rob Pannell NY A 10 25 0 17 42

Ben Rubeor CHE A 14 30 0 11 41

Brendan Mundorf DEN A 11 23 0 18 41

Ryan Young CHA A 13 30 0 10 40

Kevin Cunningham HAM A 14 17 0 22 39

Ned Crotty ROC A 13 15 1 20 36

Logan Schuss OH A 11 28 0 7 35

Team GF 2pt GF GA 2pt GA SOG SOG% GB FO%Boston Cannons 178 5 202 15 391 65.1% 461 57.5%Charlotte Hounds 178 15 179 10 379 62.4% 443 46.7%Chesapeake Bayhawks 181 12 149 7 405 64.3% 389 46.7%Denver Outlaws 226 10 136 3 413 62.9% 461 52.8%Hamilton Nationals 170 10 168 10 363 60.9% 483 48.7%New York Lizards 144 6 173 7 315 56.1% 441 63.2%Ohio Machine 130 3 181 6 332 61.5% 348 38.9%Rochester Rattlers 152 9 171 12 345 61.6% 430 43.9%


Points Goals AssistsMatt Danowski 49 Matt Danowski 33 T - Danowski/Young 10Ryan Young 40 Ryan Young 30 Mike Sawyer 6Peet Poillon 33 Peet Poillon 23 T - Poillon/Poli 5Eric Lusby 21 Eric Lusby 16 T - Lusby/White 4Mike Sawyer 20 Mike Sawyer 14 Kevin Drew 3

2-Point Goals Power-Play Goals Faceoff PercentageMatt Danowski 6 Peet Poillon 4 Geoff Snider 57.8%Peet Poillon 5 T - Young/Lusby 2 Tim Fallon 45.3%T - Lusby/Schmidt 1 Matt Danowski 1

Shooting Percentage (20+ Shots)Jake Tripucka 47.6%Ryan Young 45.5%Eric Lusby 31.4%Peet Poillon 27.7%Matt Danowski 26.6%

GroundballsTim Fallon 104Adam Ghitelman 46Brett Schmidt 40Ryan Flanagan 34Kevin Drew 22

Saves Save Percentage Goals Against AverageAdam Ghitelman 156 Adam Ghitelman 49.7% Adam Ghitelman 12.1Mark Manos 15 Mark Manos 42.9% Mark Manos 20



High: 15 vs. Denver, 4/27 High: 38 at Hamilton, 5/17; at Denver 6/29

Low: 10 vs. Rochester, 5/11 Low: 23 at Boston, 7/6


High: 20 vs. Denver, 4/27 High: 22-32 (69%) at Chesapeake, 8/10

Low: 7 vs. Ohio, 6/8 Low: 8-35 (23%) at Boston, 7/6


High: 3 at Rochester, 5/5 High: 17 at Boston, 7/6

Low: 0 (three games) Low: 7 at Hamilton, 5/17


High: 3 vs. Hamilton, 8/3 High: 12 at Denver, 6/29

Low: 0 (eight games) Low: .5 at Hamilton, 5/17


High: 37 at Denver, 6/29 High: 7pts (15-8) at Rochester, 5/5

Low: 21 vs. Rochester, 5/11 Low: 1pt (16-15 OT) vs. Chesapeake, 6/22


High: 11 at Hamilton, 5/17 High: 6pts (17-11) at Denver, 6/29

Low: 2 (three games) Low: 1pt (two games in OT)


Goals

Ryan Young – 7 goals vs. Rochester, 5/11

Points

Ryan Young – 8 points (7g, 1a) vs. Rochester, 5/11

Assists

Matt Danowski (x3), Ryan Young (x2), Adam Ghitelman, Peet Poillon, Matt White, Mason Poli, Mike Sawyer – 2 each, multiple games

2-point Goals

Peet Poillon – 2 at Rochester, 5/5; Matt Danowski – 2 vs. Chesapeake, 6/22

Groundballs

Tim Fallon – 16 at Denver, 6/29

Faceoffs

Geoff Snider – 18-28 (64.3%) at Chesapeake, 8/10

Saves

Adam Ghitelman – 17 at Boston, 7/6


Adam Ghitelman – 7 vs. Ohio, 6/8

Penalty Minutes

Joe Cinosky – 7 minutes at Denver, 6/29





Away: 3-4 Hamilton: 1-1 June: 2-2 Saturday: 5-6

New York: 2-0 July: 2-1 Sunday: 1-0




2Q: 3-2 2Q: 2-1 2Q: 2-4

3Q: 5-2 3Q: 0-0 3Q: 2-5


2-4: 4-3

5+: 2-2

Longest win streak: 3 games (7/20-8/3) Longest loss streak: 2 games (2x)


Longest away win streak: 1 game (3x) Longest away loss streak: 2 games (6/29-7/6)






4/28 vs. Outlaws (L) 21-12 Peet Poillon 6,734

5/5 at Cannons (L) 20-12 Matt Poskay 9,273

5/12 vs. Machine (W) 18-15 Josh Amidon 4,782

5/19 vs. Lizards (L) 10-9 Ryan Young 3,548

6/2 vs. Nationals (L) 18-17 Joe Walters 6,843

6/9 at Bayhawks (L) 15-7 Drew Westervelt 8,192

6/16 vs. Cannons (L) 16-8 Jordan Burke 7,034

6/23 at Machine (W) 17-16 Kevin Kaminski 2,269

7/7 vs. Bayhawks (W) 13-12 Matt Danowski 5,013

7/14 at Outlaws (L) 21-7 Mark Matthews 5,164

7/20 at Rattlers (L) 14-5 Matt Striebel 3,365

7/28 at Lizards (L) 13-9 Brian Langtry N/A

8/4 at Nationals (W) 11-9 Adam Ghitelman N/A

8/11 vs. Rattlers (W) 15-14 Matt Danowski 6,034

Team W L GB

Denver Outlaws 11 3 -



Long Island Lizards 8 6 3

Rochester Rattlers 7 7 4


Hamilton Nationals 4 10 7

Ohio Machine 2 12 9



Player Team POS GP G 2pt G A PTS

Paul Rabil BOS M 14 27 7 38 72

Brendan Mundorf DEN A 12 32 0 27 59

Ryan Boyle BOS A 14 19 0 39 58

Kyle Dixon CHE M 14 21 15 12 48

Joe Walters HAM M 11 17 1 28 46

Matt Danowski CHA A 13 19 5 19 43

Kevin Buchanan BOS A 12 31 1 10 42

Matt Poskay BOS A 13 38 0 3 41

Jeremy Sieverts DEN M 14 26 7 7 40

Peet Poillon DEN M 11 24 3 13 40

Max Seibald LI M 13 24 4 11 39

Stephen Berger CHA M 14 23 3 13 39

Jordan McBride DEN A 11 29 0 9 38

Chazz Woodson OH A 14 24 0 14 38

Kevin Crowley HAM M 12 24 0 13 37

Team GF 2pt GF GA 2pt GA SOG SOG% GB FO%

Boston Cannons 207 10 159 13 421 61.4% 485 58.8%

Charlotte Hounds 146 14 200 14 335 58.1% 423 36.4%

Chesapeake Bayhawks 174 28 142 14 391 60.8% 430 53.1%

Denver Outlaws 216 13 157 11 385 62.0% 482 47.7%

Hamilton Nationals 167 5 193 17 360 64.9% 474 54.3%

Long Island Lizards 165 13 166 8 342 58.6% 503 59.9%

Ohio Machine 160 15 204 21 354 62.8% 389 45.7%

Rochester Rattlers 157 13 171 13 348 60.2% 427 44.4%


Points Goals AssistsMatt Danowski 43 Stephen Berger 23 Matt Danowski 19Stephen Berger 39 Matt Danowski 19 Stephen Berger 13Jeremy Boltus 30 T - Boltus/ Carroll 17 Jeremy Boltus 12Billy Bitter 22 Billy Bitter 14 Billy Bitter 8Jovan Miller 21 Jovan Miller 13 Jovan Miller 6

2-Point Goals Power-Play Goals Faceoff Percentage

Matt Danowski 5 Brian Carroll 6 Geoff Snider 64.3%

Stephen Berger 3 Matt Danowski 3 Jerry Ragonese 41.8%

Jovan Miller 2 T - Berger/Boltus 2 Corey Bulken 38.7%

Shooting Percentage (20+ Shots)Jeremy Boltus 39.5%Brian Carroll 31.5%Billy Bitter 29.2%Kevin Kaminski 25.7%Jovan Miller 25.5%

GroundballsRyan Flanagan 59Stephen Berger 27Ricky Pages 26Matt Danowski 22T - Cinosky/Miller 21

Saves Save Percentage Goals Against AverageAdam Ghitelman 185 Joe Marra 56.6% Adam Ghitelman 13.9Joe Marra 143 Adam Ghitelman 55.1% Joe Marra 14.6Mark Manos 18 Mark Manos 52.9% Mark Manos 16.9



High: 16 vs. Ohio, 5/12 High: 39 vs. Ohio, 5/12

Low: 5 at Rochester, 7/20 Low: 23 at Ohio, 6/23


High: 21 at Denver, 7/14 High: 18-28 (64.3%) vs. Rochester, 8/11

Low: 8 at Hamilton, 8/4 Low: 7-31 (22.6%) at Denver, 7/14


High: 3 vs. Rochester, 8/11 High: 25 vs. Ohio, 5/12

Low: 0 (seven games) Low: 11 at Rochester, 7/20


High: 4 vs. Denver, 4/28 High: 5 at Long Island, 7/28; at Hamilton, 8/4

Low: 0 (eight games) Low: 0.5 vs. Chesapeake, 7/7


High: 38 vs. Hamilton, 6/2 High: 3 (18-15) vs. Ohio, 5/12

Low: 17 at Long Island, 7/28 Low: 1 (three games)


High: 13 vs. Ohio, 5/12 High: 14 (21-7) at Denver, 7/14

Low: 2 at Long Island, 7/28 Low: 1 (10-9) vs. Long Island, 5/19;

(18-17) vs. Hamilton, 6/2


Goals

Stephen Berger, Jeremy Boltus, Kevin Kaminski, Matt Danowski – 4 each, multiple games

Points

Stephen Berger (x3), Matt Danowski (x2), Josh Amidon, Jeremy Boltus – 6pts each, multiple games

Assists

Matt Danowski (x4), Jeremy Boltus (x2), Stephen Berger – 3 each, multiple games

2-point Goals

Matt Danowski – 2 vs. Rochester, 8/11

Groundballs

Ryan Flanagan -8 at Rochester, 7/20

Faceoffs

Geoff Snider – 18-28 (64.3%) vs. Rochester, 8/11

Saves

Adam Ghitelman – 20 vs. Chesapeake, 7/7


Adam Ghitelman – 8 at Hamilton, 8/4

Penalty Minutes

Stephen Berger, Joe Cinosky, John McFadyen - 2 each, multiple games





Away: 2-5 Hamilton: 1-1 June: 1-3 Saturday: 5-8

Long Island: 0-2 July: 1-3 Sunday: N/A




2Q: 5-1 2Q: N/A 2Q: 0-8

3Q: 3-0 3Q: 1-1 3Q: 1-8


2-4: 2-1

5+: 0-6



When shots are tied: 0-1 When GBs are even: 1-0 When FOs are even: N/A

Longest win streak: 2 games (2x) Longest loss streak: 4 games (5/19-6/16)


Longest away win streak: 1 game (2x) Longest away loss streak: 3 games (7/14-7/28)

ACTIVE PLAYER BIOS

#1 Mike Chanenchuk Midfield Maryland ’14 @M_Channy

2014: The Hounds used a second-round pick (11th overall) in the 2014 Collegiate Draft to acquire Chanenchuk. He joined the team in early June and appeared in the final nine games of the season. The midfielder finished the year with 14 points (9g, 5a) and two groundballs. Chanenchuk scored a personal best four points (2g,2a) in two different games this season.Collegiate: Chanenchuk spent his freshman season in 2010 at Princeton before transferring to Maryland the following year. In a combined 65 collegiate games, the midfielder accumulated 157 points (105g, 52a) and added 75 groundballs. He was a two-time USILA second-team All American selection.

#3 Brendan Fowler Midfield/Faceoff Duke ’14 @BRabbit_3

2014: The Hounds drafted Fowler in the second round (13 overall) of the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. He appeared in six games and went 49-114 (43%) on faceoffs. The rookie added an assist and 20 groundballs.Collegiate: Fowler in four seasons at Duke went 816-1340 (60.9%) at the X, while adding six goals and two assists for the Blue Devils. The six-foot, 210 pound FOGO also registered 474 groundballs and caused nine turnovers. He was a USILA first-team All American honoree in ’13 and was instrumental in the Blue Devils winning back-to-back National Championships.

#4 Mike Sawyer Attack Loyola ’13 @mjsawyer4

2014: Sawyer continued to improve in his second MLL season, playing a mix of midfield and attack. In 14 games, he posted a team-high 24 goals, of which three were 2-pointers, marking another team high. Sawyer added two assists for a total of 29 points, which ranks third on the Hounds roster. He registered a hat trick in three different games this season.2013: The Hounds selected Sawyer with their first pick (8th overall) of the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft and he more than lived up to expectations. Sawyer made his MLL debut on May 17 against the Nationals, tallying his first professional goal and adding two assists. He appeared in a total of 11 regular-season games, compiling 14 goals and six assists. Not only did Sawyer earn a spot on the MLL All-Star roster, he set a new record during the game for

fastest lacrosse shot at 114mph. But it was during the Hounds’ postseason run that Sawyer truly broke out, scoring six goals in two games, including his first career 2-pointer.Collegiate: In four years at Loyola, Sawyer racked up 154 points on 128 goals plus 26 assists, as well as played a key role in the Greyhounds’ run to a national title in 2012. That same season he was a Tewaaraton Award finalist and earned USILA All-America Second Team honors in addition to All-ECAC First Team and ECAC All-Championships Team.

#5 Josh Hawkins Midfield Loyola ’13 @HankHawkins

2014: Hawkins has developed into one of the Hounds’ most consistent and reliable players. He appeared in all 14 games for the Hounds in 2014, and his 32 groundballs were the third-highest on the team. Hawkins also contributed six goals and two assists. 2013: Hawkins was drafted fifth overall by the Nationals in the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, and appeared in three games for the team, scoring two goals. The Hounds traded for Hawkins at the July deadline to bolster the transition game for a postseason run. The midfielder recorded three goals in five games for the Hounds and added an assist during the postseason. In addition, Hawkins collected a total of 25 groundballs -- eight with the Nationals and 17 with

the Hounds.Collegiate: In four years at Loyola, Hawkins tallied 26 goals and nine assists, while adding 172 groundballs. He was an integral part of the Championship team in 2012.

#6 Sean Aaron Goalie Union ’12 @SeanAaron1

2014: Aaron was reacquired by the Hounds via the MLL player pool in mid season, however he did not see any gameday action with the team.2013: The Hounds selected Aaron in the 2013 Supplemental Draft. He spent most of the season as a backup goalie, appearing in one game for a 19-minute span during which he allowed one goal.2012: Aaron went undrafted out of college, but was selected by the Hamilton Nationals out of the player pool midseason and dressed for the team as a backup goaltender.Collegiate: Aaron finished his four-year career at Union as a three-time USILA All-American and a two-time Liberty

League Defensive Player of the Year honoree. During that time he was 37-13 with a 6.52 goals-against average. In his senior season, Aaron put up a 6.49 GAA (13th NCAA) and a .650 save percentage (6th NCAA).

#7 Jake Tripucka Midfield Duke ’13 @JakeTripucka7

2014: The sophomore player appeared in all 14 games for the Hounds this season. He tallied 11 goals and ranked second on the team in assists with six. Tripucka also scooped up seven groundballs.2013: Tripucka originally was selected 42nd overall by the Hamilton Nationals in the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, but the Hounds acquired his rights through a trade in January of that same year. While the midfielder got off to something of a slow start in his first few weeks of MLL action, Tripucka found his groove -- not coincidently -- as the Hounds surged into the playoffs. Tripucka appeared in eight regular-season games, and of the 10 goals he scored over that time, six came in the final two weeks of the season. The momentum kept rolling for the rookie as he tallied four points

(2g, 2a) in two postseason games.Collegiate: In four seasons with the Blue Devils, Tripucka tallied 47 goals and 48 assists, while adding 74 groundballs and 16 caused turnovers. He also contributed to two National Championship titles, the first as a freshman in 2010 and most recently as a senior in 2013.

#8 Josh Dionne Attack Duke ’13 @joshdionne8

2014: The Hounds selected Dionne in the second round (13th overall) of the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. However, the attackman remained on the collegiate inactive roster through the end of the season.Collegiate: Dionne helped lead Duke to consecutive NCAA Championships in 2013 and 2014. He finished his collegiate career with 140 goals and 22 assists. His goal total ranks eighth in Duke scoring history, while his 162 points were 20th at the time of graduation. Dionne was a 2014 honorable mention USILA All-American.

#9 Garrett Thul Attack Army ’13 @gtlax09

2014: Thul appeared in eight games during the Launch's inaugural season. The lefty scored 14 goals and added two assists.2013: The Hamilton Nationals drafted Thul in the third round (21st overall) of the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft. He appeared in six games for the team that year, recording 10 goals (including three 2-pointers).Collegiate: In 51 career games at Army, Thul tallied 163 goals and 21 assists. The attackman holds the Army record for most career goals scored at the school. He is a three-time USILA All American and four-time All Patriot League honoree.

#10 Greg Edmonds Midfield Johns Hopkins ’14 @gbe_123

Collegiate: A 2014 graduate of Johns Hopkins, Edmonds appeared in 37 total regular-season games for the Blue Jays. He finished his collegiate career with 11 goals, one assist, 13 groundballs and four caused turnovers.

#15 Justin Ward Attack Loyola ’14 @ThisJust_in15

2014: The Hounds drafted Ward 23rd overall in the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. He joined the team during the last week of May and made an immediate impact. The rookie appeared in just 10 games, but lead the Hounds in points (33) and assists (21). Ward received Rookie of the Week honors in Week 6 following a four-point performance (1g, 3a) against the Denver Outlaws. His season high was five points (2g, 3a) versus the Boston Cannons in Week 9.Collegiate: Ward in his senior season led the Greyhounds with 71 points and 53 assists, earning him the honors of 2014 Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year. In four years at Loyola, he amassed 57 goals and 120 assists for a total of 177 points. Ward holds Loyola’s career assists record (120), the single-season assist record (53) and ranks

sixth in school history with 177 points. He was a two-time USILA All-American selection.

#16 Terry Kimener Midfield UMBC ’08 @TKimna16

2014: Kimener appeared in eight games for the Outlaws, tallying three goals, five assists and five groundballs. 2013: The veteran middie matched his career high, scoring 17 goals in 13 regular-season games with the Outlaws. Kimener finished the season ranked second on the team with 15 assists. He also added 12 groundballs. Kimener participated in one postseason game for the Outlaws, registering one assist.2012: Kimener played in all 14 regular-season games for the Denver Outlaws, scoring 17 goals, including one 2-pointerl, and had 18 assists for 36 total points. He also tallied a career-high 16 groundballs. Kimener appeared in two postseason games, earning two assists.2011: The Denver Outlaws acquired the midfielder in the Supplemental Draft, and in six games with his new team Kimener registered six goals, five assits and and six groundballs. He also scored one goal in the Outlaws' playoff game.2010: Kimener played eight games with the Machine prior to being traded to the Toronto Nationals. In his first eight games, the midfielder scored five goals - including his first 2-pointer - and while added five assists and six groundballs. In his final two games with the Nationals, Kimener logged one goal and one groundball.2009: The midfielder appeared in 11 games with the Machine, registering eight goals and five assists. He also added 13 groundballs.2008: Kimener orignally was drafted by the former Chicago Machine in the first round (8th overall) of the 2008 MLL Collegiate Draft. He finished his rookie season ranked fourth on the Machine with 16 goals, while adding 6 assist, in nine games.Collegiate: Kimener was a two-time first-team All-America East Conference and All-American honoree at UMBC. In 63 games as a Retriver, the midfielder tallied 71 goals and 63 assists. He also added 129 groundballs. Kimener was named America East Player of the Year and America East tournament MVP during his senior season.

#18 Casey Cittadino Midfield Towson ’06 @CaseyCittadino

2014: Cittadino appeared in two games for the Hounds in 2014, registering one groundball and one penalty minute. He also played for Team Israel in the FIL World Championships.2013: After being acquired through a trade with the Outlaws in September of 2012, the defensive midfielde played in 11 regular-season games for the Hounds, tallying a goal, two assists and 14 groundballs. He was a key piece to the team’s improved transition game.2012: Cittadino appeared in all 14 games for the Outlaws, scoring two goals and adding four assists for a total of six points. He also collected 12 ground balls and served eight-and-a-half penalty minutes, the most for the Outlaws franchise. In two postseason games, Cittadino scored one goal and scooped up three groundballs.

2011: Appearing in five games for the Outlaws, Cittadino collected two groundballs and served half a penalty minute.2010: The midfielder played all 12 regular-season games, notching two goals and an assist along with six groundballs. Cittadino also recorded a groundball in the Outlaws’ one postseason game.2009: Cittadino played eight regular-season games for the Outlaws, recording five groundballs and 3.5 penalty minutes. The midfielder added a goal and a groundball in one postseason game.2008: In 11 games for the Outlaws, Cittadino registered an assist, 18 groundballs, and seven penalty minutes.2007: The midfielder appeared in all 12 games for the Outlaws, tallying a goal, and assist and 11 groundballs. In addition, he served six penalty minutes.2006: Cittadino was drafted by the Denver Outlaws in the second round (20th overall) of the 2006 MLL Collegiate Draft. He played 10 regular-season games that year, tallying an assist, 15 groundballs and 1.5 penalty minutes. In two postseason games, Cittadino contributed two goals and collected three groundballs.

Collegiate: In four years at Towson, Cittadino registered four goals, eight assists and 57 groundballs. In addition, the midfielder finished his career third all-time at the school in caused turnovers, with 65. Cittadino earned USILA All-American honors in 2005 and was a three-time All-CAA honoree, as well as CAA Tournament MVP in 2004.

#19 Kevin Drew Midfield Syracuse ’12 @KevDrew19

2014: Drew appeared in all 14 games for the Hounds during the 2014 season. He remained a constant threat on the faceoff wing as well as in transition. The third-year defensive midfielder registered 22 groundballs, which ranked sixth among Hounds players, and added two goals and two assists. The MLL took notice and selected Drew to his first All-Star game2013: The defensive midfielder was traded to the Hounds from the Rattlers in September of 2012 and significantly boosted the team’s transition play and offensive possessions with his play on the faceoff wing. In 16 games with the Hounds (including the postseason), Drew contributed five points (2g, 3a) and collected 25 groundballs.

2012: Drew was drafted by the Rochester Rattlers in the second round (13th overall) of the 2012 MLL Collegiate Draft. He played in 11 games for the Rattlers, recording five goals, two assists and 15 groundballs.Collegiate: In four years at Syracuse, Drew put up 20 goals and four assists while adding 89 groundballs and 27 caused turnovers. The defensive midfielder was twice named All-Big East (First Team in 2012, Second Team in 2011).

#24 Ryan Flanagan Defense North Carolina ’11 @RyanFlanagan24

2014: Statistically speaking, Flanagan had his best season in 2014. He led the Hounds with a personal record of 62 groundballs, which also ranked him sixth among all MLL players. Flanagan was a key contributor on the faceoff wing and in transition. He was named Warrior Defensive Player of the Week in Week 9, marking the first time he has received a weekly honor from the league. In addition, Flanagan was named to his third-straight MLL All-Star roster. 2013: Flanagan was named to his second-straight MLL All-Star Game in 2013. The defenseman in 12 regular-season games scooped up 34 groundballs and added another nine during the postseason. Flanagan during the Hounds’ Week 10 game against the Boston Cannons recorded his first MLL goal, and added another in the final week of the season against the Chesapeake Bayhawks.

2012: The Hounds acquired Flanagan through a trade with the Hamilton Nationals in October 2011. The defensman played in all 14 games of the franchise's inaugural season and was the Hounds’ anchor on defense. He collected a team-high 59 ground balls, 32 more than the next closest player (goaltender and faceoff not included). The defenseman also ranked third in the league for this category. Additionally, Flanagan was a 2012 MLL All-Star selection.2011: Flanagan was selected by the Hamilton Nationals in the second round (7th overall) of the 2011 MLL Collegiate Draft. The defenseman was unable to play that summer though, because he underwent a series of surgeries to repair shattered bones in both feet and a sports hernia.Collegiate: In four years at North Carolina, Flanagan played in 63 games, recording eight points (four goals, four assists), 193 groundballs and 108 caused turnovers. He was a three-time USILA All-American and the 2010 co-winner of the Schmeisser Memorial Cup as the nation's top defenseman. Additionally, Flanagan served as a team co-captain in 2011.

#26 John Haus Midfield Maryland ’13 @JohnHaus26

2014: There was no such thing as a “sophomore slump” for Haus, who significantly improved his goal output from 2013 to 2014. Haus played in 13 games this year and tallied 21 goals, which ranked him second on the team in that category. He also registered five assists and nine groundballs. The midfielder had three hat tricks during the season and posted a personal-best five points against the Outlaws in Week 6.2013: Haus originally was selected by the Hamilton Nationals in the second round (15th overall) of the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, but the Hounds acquired his rights through a trade in January of that same year. The midfielder kept the momentum from his impressive senior season rolling with the Hounds, tallying five points (3g, 2a) in eight regular-

season games and added another assist in the postseason.Collegiate: In 66 games at Maryland, Haus registered 60 goals and 43 assists for a total of 104 career points. Additionally, the midfielder collected 45 groundballs and had a .462 shot-on-goal percentage.

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#28 Michael Ehrhardt Defense Maryland ’14 @AirHeart12

2014: Ehrhardt was the Hounds’ first pick in the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft, taken 7th overall. He saw playing time in nine games his rookie season, recording 22 groundballs, which ranked him sixth on the team in that category. The physical defenseman also scored his first MLL goal in the season finale against the Bayhawks.Collegiate: In 55 games with the Terrapins, Ehrhardt collected 170 groundballs and caused 68 turnovers. In his senior year, Ehrhardt also tallied 2 goals and 2 assists. The six-foot-five-inch, 210 pound defender earned USILA second-team All American honors as a junior in 2013 and first-team All American honors in 2014.

#30 Alex Zomerfeld Midfield Bryant ’14 @Alex_Zomerfeld

2014: The New York Lizards selected Zomerfeld with the 58th overall pick inthe 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. The midfielder appeared in two games that season, notching two groundballs.Collegiate: Zomerfeld appeared in a total of 75 games at Bryant, tallying 64 goals, 55 assists, 186 groundballs and 25 caused turnovers. He collected a host of honors during his four years, including being named to the NEC All-Rookie Team in 2011, the NEC All-Tournament Team in 2013 and the All-NEC First Team in both 2013 and 2014.

#33 Pierce Bassett Goalie Johns Hopkins ’13 @33fierce

2014: Bassett was acquired by the Hounds with the 47th overall pick in the 2014 MLL Supplemental Draft. He appeared in seven regular-season games and made three starts in goal. Bassett totaled 257:07 of playing time and registered a 1-4 record. He finished the year with a 10.73 goals against average and a save percentage of 57%. The rookie goalie had a high of 20 saves on Aug. 1 against the Lizards.Collegiate: After starting just seven games his freshman season, Bassett became Johns Hopkins’ full-time goalie in 2011 and posted a 7.07 goals against average and 57.0 save percentage. The performance earned him USILA Second Team All-American honors that year. He would then earn USILA Honorable Mention All-American honors his junior and senior years. Bassett in 2012 earned a 7.47 GAA and 52.2 SV% followed in 2013 by a 7.59 GAA and 60.4

SV%.

#34 Pat Laconi Midfield Loyola ’14 @CONI_ISLAND

2014: With their first pick in the second-round of the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft (9th overall), the Hounds selected Laconi. Defensive midfielders don’t always show up on the stat sheet, but their presence is felt on the field. Laconi appeared in nine games for the Hounds, recording one goal and six groundballs.Collegiate: Laconi played in 65 games during his four years at Loyola-Md. and helped the team win a National Championship in 2012. He finished his Greyhounds career with 28 points (16g, 12a), 89 groundballs and 75 caused turnovers.

#42 Jack Runkel Goalie Loyola ’14 @Jack_Runkel24

2014: The Chesapeake Bayhawks added Runkel to their roster in mid season. The goalie appeared in two games, tallying 35:09 of playing time. He finished with one win, nine saves and nine goals allowed.Collegaite: During his senior season at Loyola, Runkel was named the 2014 Patriot League Goalie of the Year and also received 2014 USILA All-America honors. In four years as a Greyhound, Runkel appeared in 52 regular-season games, recording 2823:38 minutes played. He finished his career with a 42-7 record, 7.71 goals against average and 56.9 save percentage. Runkel helped the Greyhounds to a 2012 NCAA Champonships, a season in which he and the Greyhounds set a record for the least goals allowed in a National Championship Game.

#44 Brett Schmidt Defense Maryland ’11 @brettschmidt44

2014: Schmidt was named to his second-straight All-Star game in 2014. He appeared in all 14 games for the Hounds, registering 31 groundballs and one 2-point goal. The defenseman also led the team in penalty minutes, with 6.5.2013: Schmidt after an injury-marred 2012 campaign bounced back in full force, putting together a season worthy of his first MLL All-Star nod. The defenseman in 14 regular-season games recorded 40 groundballs, two goals (including a 2-pointer) and one assist. Schmidt collected another five groundballs in the postseason.2012: The Hounds acquired Schmidt in Nov. 2011, through a trade with the Denver Outlaws. Unfortunately, the defenseman missed the first half of the franchise's inaugural season after tearing his pectoral muscle in the

offseason. He was able to play in five games at the end of the year, recording one goal, one assist and nine groundballs.2011: Schmidt was drafted by the Denver Outlaws in the third round (15th overall) of the 2011 Collegiate Draft. He played in seven games for the Outlaws, scooping up 14 groundballs.Collegiate: In four years at Maryland, Schmidt played in 63 games, collecting 127 groundballs to go with 79 forced turnovers. The defenseman served as team captain in his senior season, and also was honored that year as All-ACC and USILA Second Team All-American. As a junior in 2010, Schmidt was named All-ACC and USILA Third Team All-American, while also earning the Decker-Silber award as the Terps' top defenseman.

#45 JP Dalton Midfield/Faceoff Loyola ’12 @JPdalton45

2014: Dalton remained a member of the Bayhawks' practice squad.2013: The Chesapeake Bayhawks selected Dalton with their 88th pick in the 2013 MLL Supplemental Draft.Collegiate: Dalton was a member of the 2012 NCAA Champion Loyola Greyhounds. Over the course of four years at the school, he appeared in 43 games, notching a faceoff record of 236-452 (52.2%). In addition, Dalton tallied 12 goals, five assists and 75 groundballs.

#51 Sean Meagher Defense Robert Morris ’14 @meagerbombs51

Collegiate: Meagher is the 2013 NEC Defensive Player of the Year and a two-time All-NEC Second Team Selection (2013, 2014) from Robert Morris University. He currently holds school records for caused turnovers in a season (43 in 2014) and in a career (98). As a junior in 2013, the defenseman tallied a then-school record 38 turnovers, in addition to his 45 groundballs, two goals and one assist. Meagher eclipsed his own mark during his senior campaign, leading the nation with 43 caused turnovers, and shattering the career standard with 98. He added another 54 groundballs, four goals and one assist in 2014. The Hounds selected Meagher with the 41st overall selection in the 2015 MLL Supplemental Draft.

#55 Mason Poli Defense Bryant ’13 @longpoli55

2014: Poli missed the first few games of the year due to coaching commitments, but his return in mid-May was a catalyst for the Hounds’ transition game. The long-stick midfielder compiled six goals – including a team-high three 2-pointers – and one assist for 10 points. He also collected 19 groundballs.2013: The Hounds selected Poli in the fourth round (27th overall) of the 2013 MLL Collegiate Draft, and he didn’t miss a beat when he joined the team midseason. Poli in 10 MLL games scored six goals and added five assists. His 11 points were tied for most in the league among defenders. Poli provided the speed, skill and toughness the Hounds were looking for in transition.Collegiate: In four seasons at Bryant, Poli amassed 44 goals and 17 assists for 61 career points. The long stick midfielder's shot has been clocked at 107mph. In addition, Poli collected 155 groundballs and caused 69 turnovers.

#76 Billy Ward Attack Syracuse ’14 @bward03

Collegiate: Ward saw playing time all four years at Syracuse University, but really excelled his junior and senior years. The midfielder's final season saw him take on a pivital leadership role as a co-captain. That year Ward was the Orange's highest-scoring midfielder, recording 18 goals and eight assists, earning him USILA Honorable Mention All-American honors. Ward finished his collegiate campaign with a total of 32 goals, 22 assists and 41 groundballs.

#77 Henry Lobb Defense Duke ’14 @LuckySlevins

2014: Lobb was a fourth-round pick (31st overall) by the Hounds in the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. After he helped lead Duke to its second-straight men’s lacrosse championship, Lobb appeared in nine MLL games. The defenseman finished his rookie season with 13 groundballs and 4.5 penalty minutes.Collegiate: In four years as a Duke Blue Devil, Lobb collected 66 groundballs and caused 32 turnovers. He also tallied three points (2g, 3a).

#84 Joe Cinosky Defense Maryland ’08 @JoeCinosky

2014: The veteran defenseman was acquired by the Florida Launch during the offseason, and went on to appear in 13 games for the first-year squad. He tallied 14 groundballs, 0.5 penalty minutes and one goal.2013: Cinosky provided the Hounds with leadership and a physical presence on the defensive end of the field, and helped spark the Hounds' run to the MLL Championship game. During the regular season, he appeared in 12 games, recording 16 groundballs and 14.5 penalty minutes. The defenseman also scored his first MLL goal since his rookie season of 2008. In addition, Cinosky collected six groundballs for the Hounds in the postseason.2012: The Hounds acquired Cinosky through a trade with the Outlaws just before training camp in April 2012. The defenseman played in 11 games of the franchise's inaugural season. Cinosky tallied two assists and scooped up 19

groundballs.2011: The defenseman played in seven games with the Bayhawks, recording eight groundballs and four-and-a-half penalty minutes.2010: Cinosky won his second MLL Championship, with the Chesapeake Bayhawks, collecting 16 groundballs and six-and-a-half penalty minutes through 10 regular-season and two postseason games.2009: As a member of the Toronto Nationals, Cinosky tallied three assists and 27 groundballs en route to an MLL Championship. In addition, the defenseman was named to the “Young Guns” MLL All-Star roster.2008: Selected 9th overall by the New Jersey Pride in the 2008 Collegiate Draft, Cinosky played in 11 games, tallying three goals and collecting 24 groundballs.Other Pro Lacrosse Experience: Cinosky played four seasons in the National Lacrosse League, from 2009-12, and also has been a member of the U.S. Men’s National Team.Collegiate: In four years at Maryland, Cinosky played 66 games, recording two goals and two assists for four points while adding 115 groundballs and 75 caused turnovers. In addition, he served 21.5 penalty minutes. In 2005, the defenseman earned the Levitt Memorial Award as Maryland’s best freshman. Serving as a team captain in 2008, Cinosky also was named a 2nd Team USILA All-American and All-ACC.

#88 Thomas DeNapoli Attack/Midfield Towson ’14 @tdenap8

2014: DeNapoli was drafted 14th overall by the Hounds in the 2014 MLL Collegiate Draft. He joined the team in Week 3 and appeared in 10 games throughout the season. The midfielder scored six goals and added three assists for a total of nine points in his rookie season. DeNapoli also collected six groundballs.Collegiate: During his senior season at Towson, DeNapoli led the Tigers in points (36) and assists (19), while his 17 goals ranked third. He also was tied for third on the team in groundballs with 26. In his previous three seasons, the midfielder tallied 60 goals and 32 assists for a total of 92 points. DeNapoli also scooped up 41 groundballs.

VENUE & TICKET INFORMATION American Legion Memorial Stadium — Home of the Hounds

310 N. Kings Dr. Charlotte, NC 28204

American Legion Memorial Stadium has a capacity of 16,000 and is available for sporting events, concerts, festivals and other civic or entertainment activities.

The historic venue opened in 1936 and was the first municipal structure in Charlotte that could accommodate thousands of visitors. It is owned by the city and operated by Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation. The Hounds are proud to have called the iconic facility home since 2012.

A broad array of events have occurred at the stadium over the years, most notably the high school football Shrine Bowl from 1937-2000. The venue also has hosted presidential addresses, professional wrestling matches and performances by entertainers such as Pearl Jam and Jimmy Buffet.

Parking lots and decks open four hours prior to faceoff. Spaces are available in all yellow and green highlighted areas. The cost to park is $5 per vehicle, cash only. Hounds Staff and members of the media are allocated free parking at the Boy Scouts of America building, located at 1410 E. 7th St.

Media credentials can be picked up at the Will Call Tent, which opens three hours prior to face-off and is located next to the Box Office on Armory Drive, facing Charlottetowne Ave. The Box Office opens two hours prior to faceoff and the main stadium gate opens one hour prior to faceoff.

The Press Box is located atop the bleachers on the South side of the stadium, and will be unlocked at least two hours prior to faceoff. Media credentials are required for access to the Press Box.

There will be five season-ticket packages available for the 2015 season, ranging in price from $10 per game to $85 per game in our exclusive VIP club.

Blue Ribbon - $600; Red Ribbon - $250; Yellow Ribbon - $145; Kennel - $110; Purple Ribbon - $75

Taxes and fees not included in listed ticket prices.

Single-game and walk-up tickets range in price from $12.50 per game for general admission to $99 per game in the exclusive VIP club.

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1100 University Avenue, Suite 120 — Rochester, NY 14607

P: 585-340-6905

www.rochesterrattlers.com

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HOUNDS 2015 MEDIA POLICIES & PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES The Charlotte Hounds organization strives to maintain a professional work environment for media at Major League Lacrosse events. We require that all credentialed journalists help us maintain this atmosphere. Credentials are granted at the discretion of the Charlotte Hounds communications staff. By applying for a credential for a Charlotte Hounds event, you indicate that you have read, fully understand and are in agreement with the following professional journalism policies:

1. Media credentials are issued to working journalists and photographers from recognized news outlets in the business of news gathering as their primary source of revenue. The types of media eligible for credentials include: newspapers, magazines, wire services, lacrosse specific publications, television, radio, collegiate sports information directors and the websites affiliated with such outlets.

2. Media credentials will not be issued to coaches, scouts, program directors, advertisers, sponsor representatives, businesses or corporations.

3. Each credentialed media member must be on a specific assignment as an employee for the organization to which the credential is issued. Credentials are non-transferable. Resale or attempted resale is strictly prohibited.

4. The Charlotte Hounds do not credential freelance reporters or photographers without specific assignment. Any freelance reporter or photographer must submit an assignment letter from a news outlet along with their credential application if they would like to cover a Charlotte Hounds event.

5. Credentials for website-only outlets reporting for news and editorial purposes shall be granted at the discretion of the Charlotte Hounds communications staff provided they meet the following requirements and pending available space at the venue:

A. The dissemination of editorial content must be the primary purpose of the site and the site must demonstrate a record of sustained, original news on lacrosse and/or professional sports.

B. If a local news site, the site must demonstrate a record of sustained, original news content on local sports and/or news.

C. Credentials will not be issued to representatives whose sites exist solely as a platform for posting unoriginal content (press releases, etc.).

D. While their use is encouraged in covering Charlotte Hounds events, solely the use of social media accounts does not constitute news and editorial coverage.

6. Any commercial or non-editorial use of any picture, audio, film/tape/digital image or drawing of MLL events is strictly prohibited without prior, specific, written authorization from the Charlotte Hounds.

7. Members of the media are granted access to the media areas strictly for the purpose of serving as a journalist. Media members are not permitted to pitch other media or place publicity materials in any media area without expressed permission from Charlotte Hounds staff.

8. Internet usage in the media area is for work-related purposes only. Media members who do not follow the proper internet procedures may have their internet access revoked for the remainder of the competition, event or season.

9. We ask that all media respect the work environment of their colleagues by maintaining a quiet and professional atmosphere in the media work room and all other media areas of the venue. There is no cheering allowed in media work areas.

10. Locker rooms and athlete seating areas are off-limits to the public and accredited press. Interviews must be conducted exclusively in designated media areas, during designated times, unless special arrangements are made through the Charlotte Hounds communications department.

The Charlotte Hounds reserve the right to enforce the above rules, including denial, revocation or suspension of accreditation. If you have any questions about any of the above policies, please contact a member of the Charlotte Independence communications staff.

2015 Charlotte Hounds Media Guide

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