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Men's Lacrosse (Club Sport)
Historic Winning Overtime Goal in Conference Tournament
2010 Pre-Season Postings
2010 Pre-Season Roster
2009 Season in Review
The 2009 season was marked by success, with the Dutchmen earning an 8-2 regular
season record and an invitation to the CCLA conference championships. Hope
had the lowest seed in the tournament, but they stood up to the nationally
ranked
competition
with an upset 16-15 OT victory over Oakland University in the quarterfinals
and a hard fought loss to heavily favored Davenport University 20-17 in the
semifinals.
Hope finished 9-3 on the season and accrued many highlights along the way:
Hope went 2-0 vs. Calvin College to snap a four-year losing streak.
Hope finished with a national LaxPower rating of 13th.
Hope went 3-1 in CCLA Central division play to earn a bid to the CCLA tournament.
Hope had two OOC victories vs. Wheaton College and Dordt College to go undefeated at the Wheaton Holy Wars Tournament.
Hope outscored opponents 189/126 on the season.
Hope’s goaltenders had a combined save % of .600.
Hope scooped 866 ground balls on the season.
Hope Has Two All-Americans
Sophomore Eric Weber (Ann Arbor, MI/Pioneer HS), pictured above, was recognized as one of
the top attackmen in the nation by being named a first team All-American by
the Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA). He led the Flying Dutchmen
to a berth in the CCLA semi-finals and a 9-3 record on
the
season
by tallying
77
goals
and
leading
the nation in both points-per-game with 8.273 and goals-per-game with 7.000.
He scooped up a team-high 137 ground balls on the year as well.
“Eric is an exceptional finisher around the cage and his intensity is unmatched.
He would also be the first to credit his linemates, Allen Campbell and Dillon
Fink for his scoring success.” said coach Mike Schanhals.
Sophomore Duncan Wierengo, pictured above, (East Grand Rapids, MI/East Grand
Rapids HS) was recognized as an All-America Second Team selection at Long Stick
Midfielder.
Duncan had
68 ground balls, 8 assists, and one goal on the season. “Duncan has the ability
to change a game with his skills and athleticism. His tenacity and ball handling
ability allow us to push our transition game and possess the ball on offense.” said
coach Mike Schanhals.
Other 2009 Season Honors
Sophomore Eric Weber led the nation in scoring for the second straight season with 78 goals in 12 contests. Weber was named to the All-CCLA first team, and as the CCLA Division II Offensive Player-of-the-Year.
Sophomore Allen Campbell led the nation in assists-per-game with 3.909. Campbell was named to the All-CCLA Second Team at attack.
Sophomore Duncan Wierengo scooped 80 ground balls on the season. Wierengo earned All-CCLA Second Team honors at Long Stick Midfielder.
Sophomore Brent Martin scooped 93 ground balls on the year. Martin was an Honorable Mention selection to the All-CCLA team at midfield.
Freshman Ryan Holmes had 55 ground balls. Holmes was an Honorable Mention selection to the All-CCLA team at defense.
Dillon Fink, Dan Glaser, and Pieter Norden were all nominees for All-CCLA consideration.
Coach Mike Schanhals was honored as the Coach-of-the-Year in the CCLA Division II.
CCLA All-Conference Honors are Announced (4/28/09)
CCLA Offensive Player-of-the-Year -- Eric Weber, sophomore from Ann Arbor (Pioneer HS), totaled 116 ground balls in nine
MCLA contests. Weber tallied 12 assists and 64 goals to lead all MCLA divisions in the nation in both points-per-game (8.444) and
goals-per-game (7.111). Also voted to the all-conference first team.
CCLA Second Team Attack -- Allen Campbell, sophomore from Holland (Holland HS), totaled 61 ground balls, had 37 assists,
and 23 goals. Allen led the nation in assists-per-game with 4.11.
CCLA Second Team Longstick Midfielder -- Duncan Wierengo, sophomore from East Grand Rapids (East Grand Rapids HS),
totaled 45 ground balls, had 8 assists, and 1 goal.
CCLA Honorable Mention Midfielder -- Brent Martin, sophomore from Portage (Portage Central HS), totaled 67 ground balls, had 2 assists, and 8 goals. A strong two-way middie, Martin was also solid at the faceoff dot.
CCLA Honorable Mention Defenseman -- Ryan Holmes, freshman from Ann Arbor (Pioneer HS), totaled 44 ground balls and was a
lockdown defender.
Additional Hope CCLA Nominees -- Dillon Fink (attack), Dan Glaser (midfielder)
and Pieter Norden (goaltender)
CCLA Division II Coach-of-the-Year -- Michael Schanhals. In his fifth season as Hope's coach, Schanhals guided the team to an 8-2 regular season and its first appearance in the CCLA Playoffs.
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