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Kodiaks
Name Dietrich as GM
 The
KW Kodiaks Lacrosse Club are pleased to announce
the appointment of Steve "Chugger" Dietrich
as the club's new General Manager. Dietrich, a
veteran goaltender with 15 professional seasons
behind him, helped the Kodiaks win national titles
in both 2003 and 2005.
Going
into his 16th season in the National Lacrosse
League (NLL), Dietrich was dealt by the Buffalo
Bandits to the Calgary Roughnecks in the off-season
where he will take over the starting goaltending
position. Arguably the best goaltender to ever
play, Dietrich has been named the NLL Goalie of
the Year twice, and is the only goaltender ever
to be named the NLL's Most Valuable Player in
2006. In 1997, Dietrich helped lead the Rochester
Nighthawks to a league championship.
Growing
up and living in Kitchener, Dietrich played through
both the local minor association and for the junior
lacrosse Braves. Well known for his knowledge
of the game, Dietrich brings a keen sense for
assessing players and selecting the right talent.
Dietrich's first task will be the Ontario Lacrosse
Association's junior draft in January.
Kodiaks'
President Al Orth explains that "Chugger
brings to the team an incredible depth of knowledge
and personal relationships with players and Executives
throughout professional lacrosse. We are excited
to have him back and know immediately that he
will make the Kodiaks a better team in our quest
for a Mann Cup".
Behind
the bench, the Kodiaks will once again be directed
by Head Coach Greg Hummel and his Assistant Coaches
Butch Shantz and Brad Mulholland. The Kodiaks
2008 Major Series Lacrosse season kicks off in
May.
The
Kodiaks held their Annual Player Awards Banquet
Saturday. The 2007 winners include:
Ryan Benesch
John Rooymans Memorial Trophy for Scoring Leader
Ruth Dietrich Memorial Trophy for MVP
Domino's Pizza Award for Rookie of the Year
Alan Downie
Neil "Mac" McCrea Memorial Trophy for
Outstanding Defensive Player
Domino's Pizza Award for Rookie of the Year
Mike Poulin and Ryan Avery
Doug Hannusch Memorial Award for Team Spirit
Joel Wilson and Kevin Ross
Domino's Pizza Award for Rookie of the Year
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