Mike Leveille
American lacrosse player
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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.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 25, 1985 Delmar, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Position | Attack |
| NLL draft | 36th overall, 2008 Philadelphia Wings |
| MLL team | Chicago Machine |
| NCAA team | Syracuse University |
| Pro career | 2008– |
Professional career
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
Statistics
Syracuse University
| 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 |
MLL
| 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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||