UConn Men's Lacrosse

Kevin Canavan was named PCLL Rookie of the Year and Five Huskies were named to the 2011 Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League All-Conference Team. Canavan was also named to the 1st Team as a midfielder along with Senior Captain Peter Gabriele who was named 1st Team Goaltender for the 2nd year in a row. Zach Rubin, Derek Flynn and Steve Kirkwood were also named to the team as honorable mentions.

In addition to individual awards the 2011 team set some personal statistical records. Since UConn's affiliation with the MCLA (then USLIA) in 2000, Kevin Canavan is now the all time leader in: PPG (Career), Goals (Season), Points (Season), PPG (Season). Peter Gabriele is now the leader in: Save % (Career), Saves (Season), Save % (Season). Charles Ogalin, Tim Palko, and Ryan Perkins also entered the top 3 in various statistical catagories. See the all-time list for a complete listing.

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UConn PCLL All-Conference Recipients:

Rookie Of The Year
Kevin Canavan

First Team
Midfield
Kevin Canavan

Goal
Peter Gabriele

Honorable Mention

Attack
Zachary Rubin

Midfield
Derek Flynn

Defense
Steve Kirkwood

Storrs, CT- The Huskies closed out their regular season with a win against URI at Depot Field on Saturday. Not only was it Senior Day, but this was a huge game for the Huskies as well, with a spot in the playoffs up for grabs. The Huskies found the back of the net first with a goal from Zach Rubin. The Rams were able to score before the end of the first to make it 2-1 UConn. Shortly into the second quarter, the Rams scored to make the score 3-2, but that would be as close as they would get. With great team defense and a 14 save outing for Senior Peter Gabriele, the Huskies were able to hold the Rams scoreless until late in the 4^th. Sophomore Kevin Canavan continued to produce, scoring a team high 3 goals, bringing his season total to 31. Zach Rubin scored two goals, while Senior Allen Rickard tallied his first goal of the season. Senior Defensemen Stephen Kirkwood added a goal on a great one man effort. The Huskies got a lot of contribution from their seniors, both Anthony Marchitto and Mason Banwell had assists, as well as Senior Ryan Perkins. With the win the Huskies moved up to the fourth seed in the tournament, giving them home field advantage in the quarter finals. Coincidentally UConn’s first round game will be against URI on Wednesday at Depot Field. The time is still to be determined.