Drew Adams (born August 19, 1986 in Springfield, Pennsylvania) is a former professional lacrosse player who played for the Archers Lacrosse Club of the Premier Lacrosse League[1] and the Long Island/New York Lizards of Major League Lacrosse.[2] Adams played collegiately at Penn State University, where he was named an All American three times. Adams ranks first in PSU history with 694 career saves.
Born | Springfield, Pennsylvania | August 19, 1986||||||||||||||
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Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||||||
Weight | 205 pounds (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||
Position | Goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||
MLL teams | Long Island/New York Lizards | ||||||||||||||
PLL teams | Archers Lacrosse Club | ||||||||||||||
NCAA team | Penn State | ||||||||||||||
Pro career | 2009–2021 | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Adams has enjoyed a successful career in Major League Lacrosse, winning his first championship in 2015. He has been an MLL All- Star 4 times, and has been named the leagues Goalie of the Year following the 2011, 2012, and 2015 seasons.
On the International level, Adams is a current member of Team USA, winning a silver medal in the 2014 World Games.
Adams announced his retirement following the 2021 PLL season, finishing his career as the all-time leader in saves in professional outdoor lacrosse.[3]
See also
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edit- ^ "Drew Adams". Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ "Drew Adams Player Bio". LongIslandLizards.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2009.
- ^ "4-time All-Pro goalie Drew Adams announces retirement". Premier Lacrosse League. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2022-03-03.