Merrick Thomson
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| Born | September 9, 1983 , Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada |
| Position | Attack / Forward |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 210 pounds (95 kg) |
| Former NCAA Team | University at Albany |
| NLL Team | Philadelphia Wings |
| MLL Team | New Jersey Pride |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Pro Career | 2007 – present |
| Shoots | Left |
Merrick Thomson (born September 9, 1982) is a lacrosse player from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He plays the attack position for the New Jersey Pride of Major League Lacrosse[1], and for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.
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[edit] College career
Thomson played collegiate lacrosse at the University at Albany. He was co-captain of the Great Danes, alongside Frank Resetarits, and helped lead his team to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament as a senior. [2] Thomson made an immediate impact in the NCAA. As a freshman, he equaled the NCAA single game record of playoff goals scored, with six, in a contest against the Syracuse Orangemen, earning America East Conference Rookie of the Year in 2004.[1] In 2005, he led the nation in goals scored per game, with 3.38 per game, and in 2007 was named an All-American (third-team). [3]
[edit] Professional career
Thomson plays in Major League Lacrosse with the New Jersey Pride. In limited playing time, Thomson impressed, and has proved himself a valuable asset in the future to the Pride. [4]
Thomson was selected in the first round (second overall) by the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League in the 2007 NLL Entry Draft. A consensus first round draft pick, the Wings chose Thomson to strengthen their left handed offensive attack. [5] Thomson captured Rookie of the Week honors in week 4 of the 2008 NLL season, and also was named Rookie of the Month for January. [6]
[edit] Awards
- 2004 – America East Conference Rookie of the Year [3]
- 2007 USILA Division I All-American
[edit] Statistics
[edit] NCAA (Division I)
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | GB | |
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| 2004 | UAlbany | 16 | 47 | 12 | 59 | 23 | |
| 2005 | UAlbany | 16 | 54 | 20 | 74 | 22 | |
| 2006 | UAlbany | 15 | 31 | 11 | 42 | 27 | |
| 2007 | UAlbany | 18 | 56 | 13 | 69 | 23 | |
| NCAA Totals | 65 | 188 | 56 | 244 | 95 | ||
[edit] Major League Lacrosse
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | GB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | GB | PIM | |||
| 2007 | New Jersey | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| 2008 | New Jersey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |||
| MLL Totals | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||
[edit] National Lacrosse League
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | |||
| 2008 | Philadelphia | 15 | 26 | 29 | 55 | 59 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |||
| NLL Totals | 15 | 26 | 29 | 55 | 59 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | ||||
[edit] References
- ^ a b Merrick Thomson New Jersey Pride Player's Bio. NewJerseyPride.com. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
- ^ Top-Ranked Cornell Edges UAlbany in Overtime IN NCAA Lacrosse Quarterfinals. Albany.edu. Retrieved on 2007-05-21.
- ^ a b University of Albany Men’s Lacrosse Media Guide. Albany.edu. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
- ^ Season in Review: Offense. NewJerseyPride.com. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
- ^ Entry Draft prospect: Merrick Thomson. NLL.com. Retrieved on 2007-09-01.
- ^ Iannucci & Thomson sweep Monthly Awards. NLL.com (February 5, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-02-05.
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| NAME | Thomson, Merrick |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Lacrosse player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 9, 1982 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stoney Creek, Ontario |
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