Men’s Lacrosse Signs Eight to National Letters of Intent

NORTH ANDOVER, MA – The Merrimack men’s lacrosse team has signed eight student-athletes to National Letters of Intent for the class of 2013.

"The Merrimack Men's Lacrosse program is very proud to announce the eight student athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent to join our class of 2013," said head coach Mike Morgan who will enter his second season in 2009. "This is a group of skilled, hard working athletes, all from great high school programs. Our staff is excited to have such a great group joining our roster next season"

Merrimack finished in third place in 2008 with a 12-4 record. Cory Spinale was named the Northeast-10 and ECAC Goaltender of the Year, while Greg Rogowski earned All-American and first-team conference honors. In his first season as head coach, Morgan was named the NEILA and Northeast-10 Coach of the Year.

The Warriors open the 2009 season on March 14 against Dowling at 1 p.m. at Warrior Field.

Matt Dellaquila, Midfield (Mattituck, NY/St. Anthony's H.S.)
Key midfielder on the #26 national ranked St. Anthony's Friars in 2008…returns as a top midfielder on a 15-4 team from 2008
Morgan on Dellaquila: "Matt is an all around midfielder who can dodge, shoot and face-off if needed. He has been a key contributor to an outstanding program for two years. His versatility will make him a very successful player for us next year."

Corey Lunney Attack/Midfield, (Little Silver, NJ/Red Bank Regional H.S.)
1st Team All-Shore…All State Honorable Mention 2008…96 pts as a junior.
Morgan on Lunney: "Corey has outstanding speed and one of the hardest shots in this class. He gives us the ability to run him at attack as well as midfield. Corey has shown to be one of the most athletic offensive players in NJ last year."

Matt Marini Midfield, (Trumbull, CT/St. Joseph H.S.)
2008 Super Junior Selection…51 pts as a junior…2008 All-Conference Midfielder
Morgan on Marini: "Matt is a big, strong midfielder who can dodge very strong to the net. He brings the ability to get his own shot and shoot well on the run. Matt will add more firepower to our midfield as a freshman."

Greg Melaugh, Attack (Billerica, MA/Billerica Memorial H.S.)
Massachusetts All-American as a junior…scored 106 pts his junior year…named MVC Player of the Year
Morgan on Melaugh: “Greg will add a great deal to our attack next year with his outstanding vision and finishing ability. He has been part of an outstanding program at Billerica since he was a freshman."

Mike Perdie Midfield (Wading River NY/Shoreham Wading River H.S.)
Four-year varsity member; three-year starter…34 pts as junior…2007 NY State Championship team
Morgan on Perdie: “Mike is an outstanding offensive player with great dodging and shooting ability, with his work ethic being next to none. He has been a key contributor on a state championship team and looks to again help SWR remain an elite team in NY."

Eric Peterson Defense, (Franklin, MA/Franklin H.S.)
Two-time Hockomock All-Star…two-time Eastern Mass All-Star…four-year varsity member
Morgan on Peterson: "Eric brings great checking ability with outstanding position to our program. He has shown to be able to guard some of the best players in Massachusetts. His great size and athleticism will be a key asset for the Warriors next year."

Connor Reagan, Goalie, (East Lyme, CT/East Lyme H.S.)
2008 Super Junior Selection…2nd Team All ECC…averaged 16 saves per game as a junior.
Morgan on Reagan: "Connor is very good between the pipes and adds athleticism out of the cage as well. He has become one of the top goalies in CT and we expect big things from him in his Merrimack career."

Nick Vazquez, Midfield (Haverhill, MA/Haverhill H.S.)
Two-time MVC All-Star…84 pts as a junior…two-time Haverhill captain
Morgan on Vazquez: "Nick is a student of the game who combines great scoring ability with great vision and team play. Nick will again be a top player in Massachusetts this season and looks to contribute at our midfield next year."


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