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The 1997 season, the last as the MILL, began on January 4, 1997 and concluded with the championship game on April 12. The league was renamed to the National Lacrosse League after this season.
[edit] Team Movement
The Charlotte Cobras, who debuted in the 1996 MILL season, folded after only a single winless season.
[edit] Regular Season
W = Wins, L = Losses, GB = Games Behind Leader, PCT = Winning Percentage, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against
[edit] All Star Game
No All-Star Game was played in 1997.
[edit] Playoffs
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Championship |
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2 |
New York |
10 |
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3 |
Buffalo |
19 |
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4 |
Rochester |
15 |
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3 |
Buffalo |
12 |
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4 |
Rochester |
15 |
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1 |
Philadelphia |
13 |
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[edit] Awards
[edit] Weekly Awards
Each week, a player is awarded "Player of the Week" honours.
[edit] Monthly Awards
An award is also given out monthly for the best overall player.
| Month |
Player of the Month |
| Jan |
Paul Gait |
| Feb |
Derek Collins |
| Mar |
Tom Marechek |
[edit] All-Pro Teams
First Team:
Second Team:
- Tom Carmean, Boston
- Duane Jacobs, Rochester
- Darris Kilgour, Buffalo
- Jeff Klodzen, Baltimore
- Bob Martino, Baltimore
- Sal LoCascio, New York (goalie)
[edit] Statistics Leaders
Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records.
| Stat |
Player |
Team |
Number |
| Goals |
Gary Gait |
Philadelphia |
40 |
| Assists |
Gary Gait |
Philadelphia |
32 |
| Points |
Gary Gait |
Philadelphia |
72 |
| Penalty Minutes |
Tom Phair |
Buffalo |
58 |
| Shots on Goal |
Paul Gait |
Rochester |
131 |
| Loose Balls |
John Tavares |
Buffalo |
104 |
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[edit] References
