Mike Leveille (born December 25, 1985) is a former professional lacrosse player with the Chicago Machine of Major League Lacrosse. He was an All-American at Syracuse University, and was awarded the Tewaaraton Trophy in 2008.

Mike Leveille
Born (1985-12-25) December 25, 1985 (age 38)
Delmar, New York
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight204 pounds (93 kg)
PositionAttack
NLL draft36th overall, 2008
Philadelphia Wings
MLL teamChicago Machine
NCAA teamSyracuse University
Pro career2008

Professional career

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Leveille was drafted in the 2008 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate draft by the New Jersey Pride, and was to the Chicago Machine hours later. His brother Kevin Leveille is also a member of the Chicago Machine.[1]

Leveille made an immediate impact, winning Rookie of the Week honors in first week in the league. He scored two goals and assisted on two goals by his brother Kevin against the Washington Bayhawks.[2]

On May 17, 2014, both Mike and his brother Kevin were inducted into the Albany Academy High School Hall of Fame for their skills, prowess, and endless charitable contributions.

Awards

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Preceded by Tewaaraton Trophy
2008
Succeeded by

Statistics

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Syracuse University

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Season GP G A Pts PPG
2005 13 30 11 41 3.15
2006 15 31 21 52 3.47
2007 13 22 17 39 3.00
2008 18 49 34 83 4.61
Totals 59 132 83 215 3.64
    Regular Season   Playoffs
Season Team GP G 2ptG A Pts LB PIM GP G 2ptG A Pts LB PIM
2008 Chicago 10 18 0 18 36 26 2.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
2009 Chicago 12 24 0 18 42 14 2.5 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
MLL Totals 22 42 0 36 78 40 6 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

References

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  1. ^ "Paul Rabil selected with #1 overall pick". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. Archived from the original on 2008-06-01. Retrieved 2008-05-30.
  2. ^ "Grant, Vlahakis, Jarboe and M. Leveille Earn Weekly Honors". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. June 2, 2008. Archived from the original on January 3, 2010. Retrieved 2008-06-03.