McLean '06 Selected 22nd in Major League Lacrosse Draft

Elmira College graduate, Ashton McLean '06, was selected early in the Second Round of the 2006 NLL Entry Draft by the Rochester Knighthawks. The NLL Draft chooses athletes from the best young talent and distinguished lacrosse programs throughout the U.S. and Canada. McLean was selected as the 22nd overall pick during the draft. The 2006 NLL Draft was held at The Theater Lobby at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, September 13th, in New York City.

McLean was a standout athlete in both lacrosse and hockey while a student at Elmira College. In just nine games played, he finished the 2006 lacrosse season tied for a team-high in goals scored with 19. McLean also contributed six assists, for a total of 25 points, establishing himself as a legitimate scoring threat on the lacrosse field. An assistant captain and four-year member of  the Men's Varsity Ice Hockey team, McLean helped lead the team to the 2006 Division III Final Four . Playing an enormous role on the team's defense, McLean also tallied five points on the season. His veteran leadership and talent will be missed during the upcoming seasons of both programs.

The Rochester Knighthawks selected Mclean as their second pick in the NLL Draft. Their first selection in the draft, Jack Reid, comes from the University of Massachussetts, where he played defense and lead his team to the 2006 Division I National Lacrosse Championships. Rochester made eight selections in the six-round draft. The Knighthawks are currently entering their 13th season in the NLL where they are coming off a second-place finish in the East Division Finals.

For more information on the NLL Entry Draft, visit www.nll.com and www.knighthawks.net . To learn more about the Soaring Eagle's men's Lacrosse and Ice Hockey programs, please visit www.elmira.edu/athletics/sports/mens_lacrosse and  www.elmira.edu/athletics/sports/mens_hockey .