Shanahan Named ILF Best And Fairest

Doug Shanahan was named the Best and Fairest Player at the International Lacrosse Federation World Championship, which concluded in Perth, Australia on July 14. Shanahan helped the United States win its sixth straight ILF championship. Shanahan led the U.S. with 16 goals, including four in the 18-15 championship game victory over Canada.

Shanahan was joined by four other U.S. team members on the all-world team. Darren Lowe, who had a team-high 30 points on 11 goals and 19 assists, was named to the attack unit. Defensemen Ryan McClay and Ryan Mollett were included on the 10-player unit with McClay earning Best Defender honors. Trevor Tierney was named Best Goalkeeper.

The complete team follows:

2002 International Lacrosse Federation
World Championships All-World Team

A - John Grant Jr., Canada (Best Attackman)
A - Darren Lowe, United States
A - Neal Powless, Iroquois Nationals
M - Peter Inge, Australia
M - Gavin Prout, Canada
M - Doug Shanahan, United States (Best Midfielder)
D - Ryan McClay, United States (Best Defender)
D - Ryan Mollett, United States
D - Steve Toll, Canada
G - Trevor Tierney, United States (Best Goalkeeper)

2002 US Men's Team
Schedule

7/6 - U.S. 22, Iroquois 6

7/7 - U.S. 22, Australia 7

7/9 - U.S.14, Canada 9

7/10 - U.S. 21, England 3

7/12 -U.S. 18, Iroquois 8

7/14 - U.S. 18, Canada 15
U.S. wins ILF Title

Related Links

• 2002 U.S. Men's Team

• 2002 ILF World Championship

• Coach Emmer's Diary

• U.S. Team Stats