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Deutsch2011 Denver Outlaws season
| 2011 Denver Outlaws | |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Lacrosse |
| 2011 record | 7-5 |
| Home record | 2-4 |
| Road record | 5-1 |
| General Manager | Tony Seaman |
| Coach | Tom Slate |
| Arena | Invesco Field at Mile High |
← 2010 2012 → | |
The 2011 Denver Outlaws season was the sixth season for the team. Attempting to improve from their 8-4 record and avenge their loss in the semifinal in the previous season, the Outlaws finished with a 7-5 record and returned to the playoffs for the sixth consecutive year but would lose in the semifinal against the Hamilton Nationals by the score of 11-9.[1][2]
Offseason
[edit]In mid-January, Brian Reese stepped down as head coach and general manager. It was later announced that associate head coach and defensive coordinator, Tom Slate, would be named the team's new coach. Reese left with a record of 32-17, a .653 winning percentage.[3]
2011 Draft
[edit]The following are the eight picks made by the Outlaws in the 2011 MLL Draft.[4]
| Round | Pick | Name | Position | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Billy Bitter | Attackman | 6'0" | 170 lbs. | North Carolina | Manhasset, New York |
| 2 | 9 | Steve Serling | Midfielder | 6'0" | 180 lbs. | Hofstra | Rockville Centre, New York |
| 3 | 15 | Brett Schmidt | Defenseman | 6'0" | 175 lbs. | Maryland | Maple Glen, Pennsylvania |
| 4 | 21 | Grant Catalino | Attackman | 6'5" | 225 lbs. | Maryland | Webster, New York |
| 5 | 27 | Jack McBride | Attackman | 5'10" | 195 lbs. | Princeton | Madison, New Jersey |
| 6 | 33 | Andrew Irving | Midfielder | 5'9" | 185 lbs. | Notre Dame | McLean, Virginia |
| 7 | 39 | Andrew Lay | Midfielder | 6'3" | 200 lbs. | Denver | Denver, Colorado |
| 8 | 45 | Adam Ghitelman | Goalie | 5'9" | 186 lbs. | Virginia | Syosset, New York |
Regular season
[edit]| Date | Opponent | Stadium | Result | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Hamilton Nationals | Invesco Field at Mile High | W 18-10 | 1-0 |
| May 21 | at Boston Cannons | Harvard Stadium | W 13-12 | 2-0 |
| June 3 | at Long Island Lizards | James M. Shuart Stadium | W 11-10 | 3-0 |
| June 11 | Chesapeake Bayhawks | Invesco Field at Mile High | L 15-16 | 3-1 |
| June 18 | at Hamilton Nationals | Ron Joyce Stadium | W 15-7 | 4-1 |
| June 25 | Long Island Lizards | Invesco Field at Mile High | W 18-11 | 5-1 |
| July 3 | Boston Cannons | Invesco Field at Mile High | L 12-15 | 5-2 |
| July 16 | Rochester Rattlers | Invesco Field at Mile High | L 8-9 | 5-3 |
| July 23 | at Rochester Rattlers | Sahlen's Stadium | L 8-15 | 5-4 |
| July 30 | Boston Cannons | Invesco Field at Mile High | L 9-10 | 5-5 |
| August 6 | at Long Island Lizards | James M. Shuart Stadium | W 14-11 | 6-5 |
| August 13 | at Chesapeake Bayhawks | Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | W 15-9 | 7-5 |
Postseason
[edit]| Date | Opponent | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 27 | Hamilton Nationals | Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | L 9-11 |
Standings
[edit]| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | GF | 2ptGF | GA | 2ptGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Cannons | 9 | 3 | .750 | - | 164 | 9 | 133 | 9 |
| Denver Outlaws | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2 | 150 | 6 | 123 | 12 |
| Hamilton Nationals | 7 | 5 | .583 | 2 | 151 | 4 | 142 | 8 |
| Chesapeake Bayhawks | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3 | 129 | 10 | 160 | 2 |
| Long Island Lizards | 5 | 7 | .417 | 4 | 124 | 14 | 140 | 11 |
| Rochester Rattlers | 2 | 10 | .167 | 7 | 134 | 9 | 154 | 10 |
| Playoff Seed |
References
[edit]- ^ "2011 Denver Outlaws season". Just Sports Stats. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "2011 Denver Outlaws schedule". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on 2011-09-02. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "Outlaws Announce Change at Head Coach". Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "Outlaws Go on the Attack in 2011 MLL Collegiate Draft". Retrieved December 20, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Team Website Archived 2021-01-18 at the Wayback Machine