Hobart Sports Information

Former Hobart College lacrosse player Wes McDonald '07 was recently drafted to play in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The Toronto Rock selected McDonald in the fourth round (55th overall) of the 2007 NLL Entry Draft.

A 6-foot-3, 215-pound defenseman, McDonald played in 29 games during his career at Hobart, earning a spot in the starting line up as a senior. He helped the 2004 Statesmen to a 6-1 Patriot League record and an appearance in the conference championship game, as well as an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament.

A native of Toronto, McDonald played at Upper Canada College before his stint at Hobart. He led the Blues to the Provincial Championship in 2000 as their leading scorer.

McDonald is the seventh Statesman to be drafted by the NLL. The list includes Tim Booth '03 (2003), Tom Gravante '88 (1993), Matt Kerwick '90 (1997), Bill Miller '91 (1991), Nathan Roost '98 (1998), and Rich Schwanke '98 (1998), in addition to others who played in the NLL via free agency.

The 2008 NLL season will start in late December. The Rock plays its home games at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. For more information, visit www.NLL.com.