New Westminster's Kevin Crowley was named the Major League Lacrosse offensive player of the year.
The former collegiate player of the year had a career season with the Hamilton Nationals of the pro field lacrosse league this season, posting personal bests 38 goals, 14 assists and a league-high 55 points. His goal total was also second-best in the MLL.
Crowley was also named a first-team pro all-star and was the game MVP at the league's annual all-star game, scoring three goals and adding two helpers in the league showcase.
The New Westminster minor lacrosse product garnered six first-place votes in the league voting, double the number of votes of co-league scoring champion Chris Bocklet of Denver and Charlotte's Matt Danowski.
"This is a big honour," said Crowley in an online league press release. "To have the respect of the MLL coaches and (general managers) is a huge compliment. A lot of it, though, comes down to playing on a great team where my teammates are making me a better player."
In the WLA The New Westminster Salmonbellies were named the most sportsmanlike team in the Western Lacrosse Association this season.
In the WLA best-ofseven playoff final, the Langley Thunder took a two games to one lead following a 12-10 win over the Victoria Shamrocks at home on Wednesday.
First star Matt Matthews scored four goals for Langley, while Thunder teammate Garrett Billings added one goal and four assists.
Victoria's second star, Jeff Shattler, led all scorers with a game-high seven points, including a pair of counters.
Game 4 is at Bear Mountain Arena in Victoria tonight (Friday) at 7:45 p.m.
