Brad Self

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Self with the NLL Champions Cup and the Mann Cup.

Brad Self (born February 27, 1981, in Peterborough, Ontario) is a Canadian retired dual-sport athlete and current lacrosse executive. He is the general manager of the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). [1]

Self played professional box lacrosse for the Colorado Mammoth and the Peterborough Lakers of Major Series Lacrosse (MSL). Known for his speed and versatility, he was named the NLL Transition Player of the Year in 2016. [2] [3] During his career, he was traded to the Mammoth at the NLL trade deadline and played a key role in several championship runs.

In addition to his lacrosse career, Self also played professional ice hockey in Germany. He was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the eighth round, 235th overall, of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. [4]

Self was a member of the Rochester Knighthawks during their championship "three-peat" seasons in 2012, 2013, and 2014. In 2019, he was announced as one of the members of Chaos Lacrosse Club in Paul Rabil’s new Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).

Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Self grew up playing both lacrosse and ice hockey before committing to lacrosse full-time. Following his retirement from professional play, he transitioned into an executive role and now leads the Colorado Mammoth front office.

2012-17 statsGoalsAssistsGPTeam
201271016Rochester
201391316Rochester
201471818Rochester
201561418Rochester
201681315Rochester
2017132312Buffalo
2017 (New Team)N/AN/AN/AColorado

References

  1. "Mammoth Welcome Pat Coyle as GM, Brad Self as Assistant GM". Inside Lacrosse (Press release). 27 July 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  2. "ILIndoor Top 50: Brad Self, No. 35". Inside Lacrosse. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  3. "2016 NLL Season Awards & Hall of Fame Ceremony". NLL.com. National Lacrosse League. 27 September 2016. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  4. Vogl, John (14 June 2019). "Ranking the best and worst drafts in Sabres history". The Athletic. Retrieved 17 October 2025.