Hamilton Nationals - News and Notes

Five Hamilton Nationals headed to Charlotte for the All-Star Game this past weekend. Kevin Crowley opened up the game with a goal from Supernova, and he was only getting started. Crowley then put in another two as well as two assists en route to five points and MVP honors. The Nationals midfielder currently leads the Nationals in points and goals, and is riding a 25-game point streak.

Joe Walters made his sixth trip to the All Star Game, and put in three goals for Team Supernova. Walters currently leads the Nationals in assists and is the all team leader in points, goals and assists for Hamilton.

Rookie Kevin Cunningham made his first All Star Game appearance and finished with one assist. Cunningham currently has 26 assists for the Nationals, putting him in second just behind Walters.

Goalie Brett Queener was found in the stands throughout the first half of the All-Star Game, getting well acquainted with the fans. This was his fourth All-Star Game of his career. Queener made nine stops and also put in one goal for Team Eclipse. Nationals teammate Crowley scored back-to-back goals on Queener in the fourth quarter.

Brodie Merrill made his eighth visit to the MLL All Star Game after playing his 100th MLL game against the Rochester Rattlers the week before. Merrill has the all-time number of ground balls in the league and scooped up two in the All-Star Game. He also had one assist.

The Nationals represented Hamilton by not only having Crowley bring home the MVP award, but also by collecting in 11 points. The five All-Stars will be back at Ron Joyce Stadium on the Saturday, July 20th to take on the Ohio Machine for the second time this season. For tickets, call 905-525-NATS (6287).