New York Lizards
The Long Island Lizards are a professional Lacrosse team based in Uniondale, New York. Since the 2001 season, they have been members of Major League Lacrosse. They are currently in the Eastern Conference. Prior to 2006, they were in the American Division.
Franchise history
In their inaugural season in 2001, the Lizards split their home games between Hofstra Stadium and EAB Park(now Citibank Park). For the 2002 season, they used Hofstra Stadium as their home field. As of 2003, the Lizards have played all home contests at Mitchel Athletic Complex, in Uniondale, New York. The Lizards have won American Division championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003, and Major League Lacrosse titles in 2001 and 2003. The team made the playoffs in 2005 as a wildcard despite a losing record.
Season-by-season
| Long Island Lizards | ||||
| Year | W | L | Regular season finish | Playoff results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10 | 4 | 1st in American Division | Won semifinal 13-12 over Rattlers Won championship 15-11 over Bayhawks |
| 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1st in American Division | Won semifinal 19-11 over Pride Lost championship 21-12 to Bayhawks |
| 2003* | 8 | 3 | 1st in American Division | Won semifinal 20-14 over Cannons Won championship 15-14 (OT) over Bayhawks |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 | 3rd in American Division | - |
| 2005 | 4 | 8 | 2nd in American Division | Won semifinal 19-14 over Cannons Lost championship 15-9 to Bayhawks |
| 2006 | 5 | 7 | 4th Eastern Conference | - |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | Eastern Conference | |
- one game canceled in 2003
Current Roster
| 2007 Long Island Lizards | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Player's Name | Position | Height | Weight | ||
| 1 | Dan Cocchi | Midfield | 5' 11" | 185 lbs | ||
| 3 | Joseph Canuso | Goal | 6' 0" | 200 lbs | ||
| 5 | Nick Russo | Midfield | 6' 0" | 180 lbs | ||
| 6 | Chris Massey | Attack | 5' 11" | 182 lbs | ||
| 7 | Keith Cromwell | Attack | 6' 1" | 180 lbs | ||
| 8 | Peter Vlahakis | Midfield/Faceoff | 5' 10" | 190 lbs | ||
| 9 | Tim Goettelmann | Attack | 6' 4" | 215 lbs | ||
| 10 | Jay Jalbert | Midfield | 6' 2" | 210 lbs | ||
| 11 | John Gagliardi | Defense | 6' 0" | 200 lbs | ||
| 12 | Parks 'Glenn' Adams III | Attack | 5' 10" | 170 lbs | ||
| 13 | Stephen Berger | Midfield | 6' 0" | 190 lbs | ||
| 15 | Frank D'Agostino | Defense | 6' 2" | 210 lbs | ||
| 17 | Reynolds Garnett | Defense | 6' 4" | 215 lbs | ||
| 18 | Nick Murtha | Goal | 6' 0" | 180 lbs | ||
| 19 | Ryan Moran | Midfield | 5' 11" | 175 lbs | ||
| 21 | Tim Byrnes | Midfield | 6' 3" | 205 lbs | ||
| 22 | Patrick Walsh Jr | Attack | 5' 8" | 180 lbs | ||
| 23 | Adam Borcz | Midfield | 6' 1" | 185 lbs | ||
| 26 | Blake Miller | Midfield | 6' 1" | 195 lbs | ||
| 27 | Austin Garrison | Midfield | 6' 2" | 190 lbs | ||
| 37 | Stephen Byrnes | Defense | 6' 1" | 192 lbs | ||
| 41 | Nicky Polanco | Defense | 6' 4" | 235 lbs | ||
| 42 | Mike Howley | Defense | 6' 1" | 205 lbs | ||
| 56 | John Orsen | Defense | 6' 3" | 203 lbs | ||
| 0 | Brian Boyle | Attack | 0' 0" | 0 lbs | ||
| 0 | Rob Bonaguro | Midfield | 5' 10" | 195 lbs | ||
| 0 | Jamie Ireland | Midfield | 0' 0" | 0 lbs | ||
| 0 | Joe Mascaretti | Midfield/Faceoff | 5' 11" | 195 lbs | ||
- updated 05/21/2007
Not to be forgotten
Retired numbers
- 29 Pat McCabe
Coaches and others
- John DeTommaso - 2001-03
- Vinnie Sombrotto - 2004
- Jim Mule - 2005-present
- Matt Schommburg 2005-present
- David Kotowski President
- Timothy Kelly General Manager
- Maureen Cacioppo Director of Sales and Community Relations
- R. Casey Hilpert Director Of Marketing
- Owned by The Bishop family
