Dan Dawson was born on December 11,1981 and is a retired Canadian professional lacrosse player formally playing for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League, Brampton Excelsiors of Major Series Lacrosse, and is currently a free agent in Major League Lacrosse.
11 Facts About Dan Dawson
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Dan Dawson has won two Champion's Cups as a member of the Rochester Knighthawks in 2013 and 2014.
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Dan Dawson was drafted in the sixth round by the Columbus Landsharks in 2001, and played in 11 games in his rookie season with Columbus, tallying 3 goals, 3 assists and 29 loose balls.
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In 2004, Dan Dawson helped Team Canada beat Team USA in the Heritage Cup.
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In 2005, Dan Dawson finished 7th in the NLL with 84 points and 2nd in goals with 48.
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Dan Dawson scored a hat-trick in his first All-Star game with the West Division.
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Dan Dawson was selected first overall by the LumberJax in the 2008 dispersal draft, after the Arizona Sting and Boston Blazers announced that they would not be playing in the 2008 season.
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Dan Dawson announced his retirement on June 12,2023 after 21 seasons in the NLL.
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Dan Dawson retired leading all-time in assists and games played, 2nd in points, and 4th in goals scored.
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Dan Dawson was signed by the Victoria Shamrocks in 2005 and helped lead them to their 8th Mann Cup victory.
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Dan Dawson won the Bill Ellison Award twice for the MVP of the 2005 WLA playoffs and the 2006 WLA playoffs.