2016 New England Black Wolves Roster
National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Team Record: 10-8
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost Division Final
Coach: Glenn Clark (10-8)
Location: Uncasville, Connecticut
Attendance: 33,761, Avg. 3,751 in 9 home dates
2016 New England Black Wolves StatisticsTeam Record: 10-8
Finishing 2nd in the NLL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost Division Final
Coach: Glenn Clark (10-8)
Location: Uncasville, Connecticut
Attendance: 33,761, Avg. 3,751 in 9 home dates
The New England Black Wolves of the National Lacrosse League ended the 2016 season with a record of 10 wins and 8 losses, finishing second in the NLL's Eastern Division, and compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The Black Wolves bagged 229 goals and allowed 212. Shawn Evans scored 50 goals for New England, while Kyle Buchanan, Kevin Crowley and Pat Saunders each netted twenty-five or more also. Shawn Evans contributed 68 assists. Evan Kirk earned 9 wins in front of the net for the team and a team-best 11.8 goals against average, leading keepers with significant playing time.
Glenn Clark coached the team. The 2016 New England Black Wolves lost in the Division Final.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Ball | D | October 8, 1987 | 5'11" | 185 | Toronto, ON |
| Tye Belanger | G | July 31, 1990 | 6'1" | 185 | Mooretown, ON |
| Kevin Buchanan | A,M | May 9, 1986 | 5'11" | 180 | Cockeysville, MD |
| Kyle Buchanan | M | October 22, 1987 | 5'8" | 145 | Nepean, ON |
| Brett Bucktooth | M,A | April 25, 1983 | 6'2" | 195 | Nedrow, NY |
| Sheldon Burns | T | October 5, 1991 | 6'1" | 190 | Whitby, ON |
| Phil Caputo | F | February 8, 1994 | 6'3" | 192 | Brampton, ON |
| Kevin Crowley | M,F | November 13, 1988 | 6'3" | 200 | New Westminster, BC |
| Shawn Evans | M | April 28, 1986 | 5'9" | 185 | Peterborough, ON |
| Jordan Hall | M | August 31, 1984 | 6'0" | 185 | New Westminster, BC |
| Stephen Hoar | M | May 26, 1982 | 6'2" | 215 | Oshawa, ON |
| Ryan Hotaling | A | November 29, 1984 | 6'2" | 210 | Syracuse, NY |
| Evan Kirk | G | July 22, 1987 | 5'11" | 180 | Orangeville, ON |
| Michael MacDonald | F | March 24, 1993 | 6'1" | 175 | Georgetown, ON |
| Shane MacDonald | F | May 25, 1993 | 6'0" | 205 | Elora, ON |
| Mike Manley | D | July 21, 1988 | 6'1" | 204 | Penn Yan, NY |
| Brett Manney | M,F | September 21, 1985 | 6'3" | 220 | Newtown, PA |
| Mike McNamara | D | January 7, 1990 | 6'0" | 197 | Hamilton, ON |
| Brian Megill | D | December 13, 1990 | 6'1" | 220 | Clark, NJ |
| Bill O'Brien | D | April 5, 1988 | 6'4" | 235 | Syracuse, NY |
| J. Powless | F | February 28, 1993 | 6'0" | 195 | Six Nations, ON |
| Jay Preece | G | May 21, 1981 | 6'3" | 200 | Mississauga, ON |
| Jim Purves | D | January 11, 1990 | 6'0" | 190 | Sarnia, ON |
| John Ranagan | M | July 9, 1991 | 6'3" | 218 | Yorktown, NY |
| Zac Reid | D | July 30, 1989 | 6'1" | 195 | St. Catharines, ON |
| Pete Rennie | D | February 20, 1990 | 6'0" | 180 | Peterborough, ON |
| Pat Saunders | F | July 1, 1989 | 6'1" | 185 | Fergus, ON |
| Derek Suddons | D | June 10, 1978 | 6'2" | 220 | Whitby, ON |
| Andrew Suitor | T | April 26, 1989 | 6'0" | 190 | Orangeville, ON |
