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- 1 2 "Spencer Ford Named As 2007 Warrior Most Improved Player of the Year". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 16, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
- ↑ "Poskay Leads Eastern Conference To 19–12 Victory In Mll All-Star Game". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. July 8, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
- ↑ "Grant named 2007 Bud Light Major League Lacrosse Most Valuable Player". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 24, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2007.
- ↑ "Alex Smith Honored As 2007 Cascade MLL Rookie of the Year". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 20, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
- ↑ "John Tucker Named 2007 Brine Coach of the Year". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 17, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
- ↑ "Brodie Merrill Repeats As Warrior Defensive Player of the Year". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 21, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 21, 2007.
- ↑ "Grant Honored As 2007 Warrior Offensive Player of the Year". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 15, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 17, 2007.
- ↑ "Brian Dougherty Honored As 2007 Warrior Goalkeeper of the Year". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 20, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2007.
- ↑ "Greg Bice Honored As 2007 New Balance Major League Lacrosse Sportsman of the Year". MajorLeagueLacrosse.com. August 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved August 30, 2007.