| Rochester Rattlers | |
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| Conference | Eastern |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Home stadium | PAETEC Park |
| Based in | Rochester, New York |
| Colors | black, gold, red, silver |
| Head coach | B.J. O'Hara |
| General manager | |
| Local media | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, WYSL-AM |
| Website | www.rochesterrattlers.com |
| Championships | |
| Conference Championships | National Division: 2004 |
The Rochester Rattlers are a lacrosse team based in Rochester, New York. Since the 2001 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse. They are currently in the Eastern Conference. Prior to 2006, they were in the National Division.
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Franchise history
In 2001 and 2002 the team played home games at Frontier Field. They played at Bishop Kearney Field from 2003 to 2005, and moved into the new PAETEC Park in 2006. The Rattlers made the playoffs in 2001 and 2005 as a wildcard. They were the National Division champions in 2004. On June 16, 2007, the Rochester Rattlers won a 27-26 (in overtime) game over the Denver Outlaws in the highest scoring game in MLL history at INVESCO Field at Mile High.
Season-by-Season
| Rochester Rattlers | ||||
| Year | W | L | Regular season finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 6 | 2nd in National Division | Lost semifinal 13-12 to Lizards |
| 2002 | 6 | 8 | 3rd in National Division | --- |
| 2003 | 5 | 7 | 3rd in National Division | --- |
| 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1st in National Division | Lost semifinal 18-17 (OT) to Barrage |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | 2nd in National Division | Lost semifinal 20-13 to Bayhawks |
| 2006 | 5 | 7 | 5th in Eastern Conference | --- |
| 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2nd in Eastern Conference | Lost semifinal 15-14 over Riptide |
| Totals | 46 | 42 | Regular Season Win % = .523 | Total Playoff Record 0 - 4 Playoff Win % = .000 |
Roster
| 2007 Rochester Rattlers | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player's Name | Nationality | Position | Date of Birth | Height | Weight |
| 1 | Joe Walters |  |
A | 11/30/1984 | 6 ft 0 in | 192 lb |
| 2 | Chris Schiller | |
M | 1/18/1977 | 6 ft 1 in | 190 lb |
| 6 | Peter Milliman | |
A | 5/2/1978 | 5 ft 10 in | 190 lb |
| 7 | Pat Dutton | |
M | 4/20/1977 | 6 ft 0 in | 190 lb |
| 8 | A.J. Shannon |  |
M | 6/8/1980 | 6 ft 0 in | 213 lb |
| 9 | Gavin Prout | |
M | 3/13/1978 | 5 ft 10 in | 185 lb |
| 10 | Mike Levin | |
G | 8/16/1982 | 5 ft 10 in | 185 lb |
| 11 | Alex Smith | |
M | 8/8/1984 | 5 ft 11 in | 185 lb |
| 16 | Joe Smith | |
D | 7/28/1980 | 6 ft 1 in | 206 lb |
| 17 | Brodie Merrill | |
D | 11/5/1981 | 6 ft 4 in | 205 lb |
| 18 | Jack Reid | |
D | 3/6/1984 | 6 ft 3 in | 220 lb |
| 20 | Jeff Zywicki | |
A | 4/8/1981 | 5 ft 9 in | 195 lb |
| 21 | Tim Flanagan | |
G | 5/26/1980 | 5 ft 11 in | 235 lb |
| 22 | Casey Powell | |
A/M | 2/18/1976 | 6 ft 1 in | 195 lb |
| 23 | Stephen Hoar | |
D | 5/26/1982 | 6 ft 2 in | 215 lb |
| 24 | John Grant | |
A | 11/7/1974 | 6 ft 2 in | 220 lb |
| 25 | Scott Ditzell | |
D | 3/27/1983 | 6 ft 2 in | 210 lb |
| 28 | Jake Plunket | |
M | 7/22/1982 | 6 ft 0 in | 195 lb |
| 32 | Greg Gurenlian | |
M | 3/23/1984 | 6 ft 0 in | 193 lb |
| 33 | Solomon Bliss | |
D | 8/1/1979 | 6 ft 3 in | 218 lb |
| 42 | Chad Amidon | |
M | 04/06/1985 | 5 ft 9 in | 190 lb |
| 77 | Colin Doyle | |
A | 9/8/1977 | 6 ft 3 in | 215 lb |
- updated 07/25/2007
Not to be forgotten:
Coaches and others
- Guy Van Arsdale 2001-2003
- B.J. O'Hara 2004-present
External links
| Major League Lacrosse | |
|---|---|
| Eastern Conference: Boston Cannons | Long Island Lizards | New Jersey Pride | Philadelphia Barrage | Rochester Rattlers | Washington Bayhawks | |
| Western Conference: Chicago Machine | Denver Outlaws | Los Angeles Riptide | San Francisco Dragons | |
| MLL Articles: Steinfeld Cup | All Star Game | MVP | Rookie of the Year | Coach of the Year | Defensive Player of Year | Offensive Player of the Year | Iron Lizard Award | Goaltender of the Year | Sportsman of the Year | Most Improved Player | Community Service Award | Collegiate Draft | Expansion Draft | Supplemental Draft | Weekly Awards | Seasons | Team Capsules | Stadiums | |
