The UConn Men's Lacrosse team hosted the United States Coast Guard Academy today at Sherman Field in what was the Huskies first competition of the 2011-2012 school year. UConn started strong and held a 4-1 lead after the first quarter, and ultimately took a 9-2 lead at the half. Scoring was spread out among the Huskies offense, with 2011 PCLL Rookie of the Year Kevin Canavan leading the team with two goals. For the second half head coach Paul Scordato was able to rest the UConn starters and empty the bench for the remainder of the game, which concluded with a score of 9-4 in favor of the Huskies. After the game the UConn players and parents held a post-game luncheon and treated the Coast Guard players as a thank you for their service to our nation. The Huskies next face Bridgewater State 10/8 at 4pm on Depot Field.
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Storrs, CT - The University of Connecticut Men's Lacrosse program is proud to announce the hiring of Paul Scordato as the program's new head coach. Coach Scordato brings with him to Storrs over 30 years of coaching experience ranging from the youth level to NCAA Division II.
A native of Westchester, NY, Scordato was a two-time captain and first team All-Cou
nty defenseman for Lakeland/Panas High School. Upon completing high school he attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, where he studied Marine Engineering and was a two-time captain for the Buccaneers Men's Lacrosse program, as well as team MVP and conference MVP his Senior year.
After graduating from college Scordato took the position of Assistant Lacrosse Coach at the University of New Haven, which at the time was an NCAA Division II program. In the two years prior to Scordato's arrival, the New Haven program had a record of 4-18, and the “sport's future was in doubt” according to the New Haven Charger Bulletin. However, thanks to his efforts the Chargers turned the program around, and he eventually would be promoted to Head Coach for the 1981 season. During his next three years as UNH Head Coach, Scordato would post a 22-14 record, and secure a postseason berth in 1983. Scordato's tenure at UNH brought the program impressive wins over Division I programs St. Johns, Vermont, UConn, Fairfield, Hartford and Marist, as well as victories over Division III powers Williams, Trinity and Wesleyan.
Scordato left New Haven after the '83 season to work in the private sector, but his involvement in lacrosse was far from over. He would remain involved in the Connecticut Valley Lacrosse Club over the next six years as both a player and Head Coach, and he would also play for the Western Massachusetts Lacrosse Club. The 90's would begin Scordato's involvement with lacrosse in Somers, CT, where he held the position of Somers Lacrosse Association President for 10 years and also coached in the Connecticut Nutmeg State Games. More recently, and before coming to UConn, Scordato, who currently resides in Ellington, CT, was involved in coaching in the Ellington Public School system at both the middle school and high school level.
About UConn Lacrosse: The University of Connecticut Men's Lacrosse team, located in Storrs, CT, is an MCLA Division I program and member of the Pioneer Collegiate Lacrosse League. http://www.uconnlacrosse.com/
About the MCLA: The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) is a national organization of non-NCAA, college lacrosse programs. The MCLA currently operates in the US and Canada with 213 teams in two divisions, across ten conferences, including the PCLL. http://www.mcla.us/
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.
For the complete PCLL All-Conference Team Click Here
UConn PCLL All-Conference Recipients:
Rookie Of The Year
Kevin Canavan
Midfield
Kevin Canavan
Peter Gabriele
Attack
Zachary Rubin
Derek Flynn
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 4th. 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.
