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Thomson-Rooney All Rookie Team (5.13.08)
Pair of Wings Named to All Rookie Team
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

The Philadelphia Wings’ forwards Merrick Thomson and Jamie Rooney were selected as members of the 2008 National Lacrosse League All Rookie Team.  They are joined by Forward Craig Point (Minnesota); Transition players Jordan Hall (New York), Tyler Codron (Portland), and Bobby McBride (Chicago).

Thomson, the Wings’ top draft choice (2nd overall) in this year’s NLL Entry Draft, had a standout first season with the Wings, recording 55 points (26G, 29A), which was second only to Minnesota’s Craig Point who recorded 61 points (27G, 34A).  In his first year out of the University at Albany,  Thomson was named Rookie of the Week in week 4 this season, and was also named Rookie of the Month for January.

Rooney, the Wings selected Rooney in the second round (22nd overall) in the 2008 NLL Dispersal Draft from Arizona, finished the 2008 season with 43 points (20G, 23A) and 59 loose balls.  Rooney’s season was highlighted by his five point performance (2G, 3A) in the Wings 19-11 victory over Chicago in the team’s first game.  He also scored the goal that forced overtime in the Wings 15-14 overtime win against the Buffalo Bandits on January 26.


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