Mike McLellan
Encyclopedia
Mike McLellan is a indoor lacrosse player for the Edmonton Rush
in the National Lacrosse League
and an outdoor lacrosse player formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse
. Nicknamed "The Maestro", he played college lacrosse at Mercyhurst College
and was named a two-time Division II All-American.
McLellan was drafted in the 2nd round (14th overall) by the Edmonton Rush
in the 2005 NLL Entry Draft, and was immediately traded to the Arizona Sting
. The following year McLellan was acquired by the New York Titans in the 2006 NLL Expansion Draft.
In week 14 of the 2007 NLL season
, McLellan was awarded Rookie of the Week honors.
On August 6, 2010, McLellan was selected by the Toronto Rock
in the NLL Dispersal Draft of Orlando Titans players. He was then released by the Rock and picked up by the Colorado Mammoth
. At the trade deadline, McLellan was moved again, this time to the Edmonton Rush
as part of the deal bringing Gavin Prout
back to Colorado.
McLellan is currently the Assistant Redbelt coach for St. Louis Samurai lacrosse.
Edmonton Rush
The Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
in the National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
and an outdoor lacrosse player formerly of the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse
Major League Lacrosse, or MLL, is a professional men's field lacrosse league that is made up of five teams in the United States and one team in Canada.- History :...
. Nicknamed "The Maestro", he played college lacrosse at Mercyhurst College
Mercyhurst College
Mercyhurst College is a Catholic liberal arts college in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.-History:On September 20, 1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors just a few blocks away from the city's southern boundary. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Diocese, who were led by Mother M. Borgia...
and was named a two-time Division II All-American.
McLellan was drafted in the 2nd round (14th overall) by the Edmonton Rush
Edmonton Rush
The Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
in the 2005 NLL Entry Draft, and was immediately traded to the Arizona Sting
Arizona Sting
The Arizona Sting was a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. They played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from 2001 to 2003 as the Columbus Landsharks. On August 28, 2003, it was announced that the team was relocating to Glendale, Arizona...
. The following year McLellan was acquired by the New York Titans in the 2006 NLL Expansion Draft.
In week 14 of the 2007 NLL season
2007 NLL season
The Knighthawks had the overall top seed in the playoffs, but were unable to host the Championship game due to a scheduling conflict at the Blue Cross Arena.-Team Movement:...
, McLellan was awarded Rookie of the Week honors.
On August 6, 2010, McLellan was selected by the Toronto Rock
Toronto Rock
The Toronto Rock is a lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Rock of the late 1990s / early 2000s has been called a dynasty, having won five NLL championships in seven years. From 1999 to 2003, the Rock appeared in an NLL-record...
in the NLL Dispersal Draft of Orlando Titans players. He was then released by the Rock and picked up by the Colorado Mammoth
Colorado Mammoth
The Colorado Mammoth are a member of the National Lacrosse League. They have played at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, United States, since the 2003 season....
. At the trade deadline, McLellan was moved again, this time to the Edmonton Rush
Edmonton Rush
The Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
as part of the deal bringing Gavin Prout
Gavin Prout
Gavin Prout is a Canadian lacrosse player who plays for the Colorado Mammoth in the National Lacrosse League, and formerly of the Hamilton Nationals in Major League Lacrosse...
back to Colorado.
McLellan is currently the Assistant Redbelt coach for St. Louis Samurai lacrosse.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2006 | Arizona | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | New York | 16 | 26 | 18 | 44 | 49 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2008 | New York | 16 | 34 | 22 | 56 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | New York | 16 | 29 | 24 | 53 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | Orlando | 16 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | Colorado | 9 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Edmonton | 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||
| NLL Totals | 80 | 121 | 93 | 214 | 176 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 0 | |||