2005 Major League Lacrosse season
The 2005 Major League Lacrosse season was the fifth season of the league. The season began on May 20 and concluded with the championship game on August 21, 2005. This was the last MLL season when they just had 6 teams, and the next season, they had the new Western Conference.
General information
The 45 second shot clock was changed to a 60-second shot clock in 2005.
Baltimore defeated New Jersey 21-12 in a game played at Qwest Field in Seattle on May 28.
Regular season
W = Wins, L = Losses, , PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against
| Qualified for playoffs |
| American Division | ||||||
| Team | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Cannons | 10 | 2 | .833 | 200 | 159 | |
| Long Island Lizards | 4 | 8 | .333 | 177 | 189 | |
| Philadelphia Barrage | 4 | 8 | .333 | 156 | 194 | |
| National Division | ||||||
| Team | W | L | PCT | PF | PA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Bayhawks | 10 | 2 | .833 | 247 | 158 | |
| Rochester Rattlers | 6 | 6 | .500 | 184 | 197 | |
| New Jersey Pride | 2 | 10 | .167 | 148 | 215 | |
Long Island defeated Philadelphia 2 of 3 games in the regular season.
All Star Game
July 2, 2005
- Young Guns 21-20(OT) Old School at INVESCO Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado, Michael Powell MVP
Old School team was made up of players who began playing in 2001. Young Guns was made up of players who began in 2002 or later.
Playoffs
Semifinal games August 19, 2005
- Baltimore 20-13 Rochester @ Nickerson Field, Boston, Massachusetts
- Long Island 19-14 Boston @ Nickerson Field, Boston, Massachusetts
MLL championship August 21, 2005
- Baltimore 15-9 Long Island @ Nickerson Field, Boston, Massachusetts
Bracket
| Semifinal | Steinfeld Cup Final | ||||||||
| 1 | Baltimore | 20 | |||||||
| 2 | Rochester | 13 | |||||||
| 1 | Baltimore | 15 | |||||||
| 3 | Long Island | 9 | |||||||
| 3 | Long Island | 19 | |||||||
| 4 | Boston | 14 | |||||||
Awards
| Award | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP Award | Mark Millon Gary Gait |
Boston Baltimore |
| Rookie of the Year Award | Brodie Merrill | Baltimore |
| Coach of the Year Award | Scott Hiller | Boston |
| Defensive player of the Year Award | Nicky Polanco | Long Island |
| Offensive player of the Year Award | Casey Powell | Rochester |
| Goaltender of the Year Award | Chris Garrity | Boston |
| Sportsman of the Year Award | Pat McCabe | Long Island |
| Most Improved Player of the Year Award | Andrew Combs | Rochester |
| Community Service Award | Ryan McClay | New Jersey |