The Portland LumberJax (sometimes referred to as the Jax) were a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL), which started playing in the 2006 season and ended operations after the 2009 season. Angela Batinovich, the owner of the team, entered the league as the youngest owner of a professional sports franchise at the age of 24. Announced by the NLL on May 11, 2005, the LumberJax played their home games at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. It was announced on May 4, 2009 that the team would be leaving Portland after four seasons of play[1] and on July 7, 2009 the NLL held a dispersal draft for the Lumberjax players.[2]
The expansion LumberJax got off to a slow start in their first year, but later turned their season around and made it to the playoffs with an 11-5 record. The LumberJax finished first in their division, becoming the only expansion team to win their division in the 20-year history of the NLL. The LumberJax season ended with a loss in the opening round of the playoffs to the Arizona Sting.
The LumberJax were less successful in their sophomore season, finishing last in the West Division with a 4-12 record.
In their third year, the LumberJax finished with a sub-500 record for the second straight year (6-10), but were able to enter the playoffs as the fourth-seed in the West.
On May 4, 2009 the team announced it would be leaving Portland after four seasons of play due to financial concerns.[1] Future options included moving the franchise to another city or selling it to new owners; however on July 7, 2009, a dispersal draft was held for Portland's players, essentially shutting down the franchise.[2]
Awards and honors
Brodie Merrill (left) and Richard Morgan (right) in 2008
^ ab. Portland Tribune. May 4, 2009. Archived from the original on June 8, 2011. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
^ ab. NLL.com. 7 July 2009. Archived from the original on 12 July 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
^"Merrill Wins Edge Active Care Rookie of the Year". NLL website. May 9, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-07.
^"Merrill Wins Belmont.com Defensive Player of the Year". NLL website. May 2, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-07.
^"Derek Keenan Wins Les Bartley Award". NLL website. May 4, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-07.
^"Derek Keenan Wins Vonage GM of the Year". NLL website. May 5, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-07.
^"Batinovich Named Executive of the Year". NLL website. May 8, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-07.
May 04, 2023
portland, lumberjax, sometimes, referred, were, professional, lacrosse, team, national, lacrosse, league, which, started, playing, 2006, season, ended, operations, after, 2009, season, angela, batinovich, owner, team, entered, league, youngest, owner, professi. The Portland LumberJax sometimes referred to as the Jax were a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League NLL which started playing in the 2006 season and ended operations after the 2009 season Angela Batinovich the owner of the team entered the league as the youngest owner of a professional sports franchise at the age of 24 Announced by the NLL on May 11 2005 the LumberJax played their home games at the Rose Garden in Portland Oregon It was announced on May 4 2009 that the team would be leaving Portland after four seasons of play 1 and on July 7 2009 the NLL held a dispersal draft for the Lumberjax players 2 Portland LumberJaxFounded2005DivisionWesternBased inPortland OregonArenaRose GardenColorsBlack Gold Red WhiteHead coachDerek KeenanGeneral managerDerek KeenanDivision titles2006Local mediaTV Comcast SportsNet Contents 1 Franchise history 2 Awards and honors 3 All time record 4 Playoff results 5 See also 6 ReferencesFranchise history EditThe expansion LumberJax got off to a slow start in their first year but later turned their season around and made it to the playoffs with an 11 5 record The LumberJax finished first in their division becoming the only expansion team to win their division in the 20 year history of the NLL The LumberJax season ended with a loss in the opening round of the playoffs to the Arizona Sting The LumberJax were less successful in their sophomore season finishing last in the West Division with a 4 12 record In their third year the LumberJax finished with a sub 500 record for the second straight year 6 10 but were able to enter the playoffs as the fourth seed in the West The LumberJax won their first playoff game in franchise history on May 4 2008 an 18 16 victory over the San Jose Stealth at the HP Pavilion in San Jose California Dan Dawson scored 7 goals and added 5 assists for a total of 12 points They then defeated the Calgary Roughnecks in the Western Division Final 16 12 to earn their first ever trip to the Champion s Cup which took place Saturday May 17 2008 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo New York against the Buffalo Bandits at 7 30 PM Eastern The LumberJax lost 14 13 On May 4 2009 the team announced it would be leaving Portland after four seasons of play due to financial concerns 1 Future options included moving the franchise to another city or selling it to new owners however on July 7 2009 a dispersal draft was held for Portland s players essentially shutting down the franchise 2 Awards and honors Edit Brodie Merrill left and Richard Morgan right in 2008 Year Player Award2006 Brodie Merrill Rookie of the Year 3 Brodie Merrill Defensive Player of the Year 4 Derek Keenan Les Bartley Award 5 Derek Keenan GM of the Year 6 Angela Batinovich Executive of the Year 7 All time record EditSeason Division W L Finish Home Road GF GA Coach Playoffs2006 Western 11 5 1st 5 3 6 2 188 177 Derek Keenan Lost in Division semifinals2007 Western 4 12 6th 3 5 1 7 153 199 Derek Keenan Missed Playoffs2008 Western 6 10 4th 3 5 3 5 179 194 Derek Keenan Lost in Championship Game2009 Western 9 7 2nd 5 3 4 4 181 177 Derek Keenan Lost in Division semifinalsTotal 4 seasons 30 34 16 16 14 18 701 747 Playoff Totals 2 3 0 2 2 1 61 62 Playoff results EditSeason Game Visiting Home2006 Division Semifinals Arizona 14 Portland 112008 Division Semifinal Portland 18 San Jose 16Division Final Portland 16 Calgary 12Championship Portland 13 Buffalo 142009 Division Semifinal San Jose 20 Portland 16See also EditPortland LumberJax seasons Portland LumberJax playersReferences Edit a b LumberJax will move from Portland Portland Tribune May 4 2009 Archived from the original on June 8 2011 Retrieved 2009 05 04 a b Merrill Selected First Overall By Edmonton NLL com 7 July 2009 Archived from the original on 12 July 2009 Retrieved 7 July 2009 Merrill Wins Edge Active Care Rookie of the Year NLL website May 9 2006 Retrieved 2006 11 07 Merrill Wins Belmont com Defensive Player of the Year NLL website May 2 2006 Retrieved 2006 11 07 Derek Keenan Wins Les Bartley Award NLL website May 4 2006 Retrieved 2006 11 07 Derek Keenan Wins Vonage GM of the Year NLL website May 5 2006 Retrieved 2006 11 07 Batinovich Named Executive of the Year NLL website May 8 2006 Retrieved 2006 11 07 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Portland LumberJax amp oldid 1094207313, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
