Maryland Whipsnakes

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Maryland Whipsnakes
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Full nameMaryland Whipsnakes Lacrosse Club
Founded 2019
League Premier Lacrosse League
Based in Baltimore, Maryland
Stadium Homewood Field
ColorsBlack, Gold, Red, and White
    
Head coachJim Stagnitta
Championships2 (2019, 2020)
Website Maryland Whipsnakes

The Maryland Whipsnakes are a professional field lacrosse team based in Baltimore, Maryland, that competes in the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). The Whipsnakes are one of the six founding members of the PLL and the winner of its first two championships; the 2019 season and the 2020 Championship Tournament. Notable players include Matt Rambo, Jake Bernhardt, TJ Malone, and Rob Pannell.

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Roster

2025 Maryland Whipsnakes
#NameNationalityPositionShotHeightWeightCollegeGrad yearHigh schoolHometownRef.
0Brendan Krebs Flag of the United States.svg GoalieLeft6 ft 5 in215 lbs Manhattan 2022 Chaminade East Williston, New York [1]
2Tucker Dordevic Injury icon 2.svg Flag of the United States.svg MidfieldRight6 ft 0 in205 lbs Georgetown 2023 Edison Portland, Oregon [2]
3 Rob Pannell Flag of the United States.svg AttackR/L5 ft 10 in195 lbs Cornell 2013 Smithtown West Smithtown, New York [3]
6Alex Mazzone Flag of the United States.svg LSMLeft6 ft 2 in200 lbs Johns Hopkins 2023 Ward Melville Stony Brook, New York [4]
7TJ Malone Flag of the United States.svg AttackLeft5 ft 11 in185 lbs Penn State 2024 Haverford West Chester, Pennsylvania [5]
8Roman Puglise Flag of the United States.svg SSDMRight5 ft 11 in205 lbs Maryland 2022 Paul VI Lorton, Virginia [6]
9 Matt Rambo Flag of the United States.svg AttackLeft5 ft 10 in215 lbs Maryland 2017 LaSalle Glenside, Pennsylvania [7]
10Colin Heacock Flag of the United States.svg MidfieldR/L6 ft 3 in220 lbs Maryland 2017 Boys' Latin Catonsville, Maryland [8]
11Jack McDonald Flag of the United States.svg LSMRight6 ft 5 in210 lbs Maryland 2025 South Side High School Rockville Centre, New York [9]
12Aidan Carroll Flag of the United States.svg AttackR/L6 ft 0 in190 lbs Georgetown 2025 Boston College High School Milton, Massachusetts [10]
14Tim Muller Flag of the United States.svg DefenseRight6 ft 2 in215 lbs Maryland 2017 Chaminade Garden City, New York [11]
15Jack Koras Flag of the United States.svg MidfieldLeft5 ft 11 in185 lbs Maryland 2024 Loyola Blakefield Lutherville, Maryland [12]
17John DeFazio Flag of the United States.svg DefenseLeft6 ft 1 in200 lbs Salisbury 2025 Mountain Lakes Mountain Lakes, New Jersey [13]
19Emmet Carroll Flag of the United States.svg GoalieRight6 ft 3 in205 lbs Penn 2025 Rye Rye, New York [14]
23Ryan Conrad Injury icon 2.svg Flag of the United States.svg MidfieldR/L6 ft 0 in195 lbs Virginia 2019 Loyola Blakefield Timonium, Maryland [15]
24Kyle Aldridge Flag of the United States.svg SSDMRight6 ft 1 in195 lbs Penn State 2025 Salisbury Middletown, New Jersey [16]
25Matthew Paolatto Flag of the United States.svg FaceoffRight5 ft 11 in185 lbs Rutgers 2025 Dover-Sherborn Sherborn, Massachusetts [17]
27Brad Smith Flag of the United States.svg MidfieldR/L6 ft 3 in205 lbs Duke 2019 Mountain Lakes Mountain Lakes, New Jersey [18]
33Matthew Dunn Flag of the United States.svg DefenseRight6 ft 3 in224 lbs Maryland 2016 Loyola Blakefield Baltimore, Maryland [19]
36Ajax Zappitello Flag of the United States.svg DefenseRight6 ft 1 in190 lbs Maryland 2024 Sunset Portland, Oregon [20]
39Colin Squires Flag of the United States.svg LSMRight6 ft 2 in190 lbs Denver 2021 West Linn West Linn, Oregon [21]
41Matt Brandau Flag of the United States.svg AttackR/L5 ft 11 in190 lbs Yale 2024 Boys' Latin Timonium, Maryland [22]
51Adam Poitras Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MidfieldLeft6 ft 2 in180 lbs Loyola 2024 The Hill Academy Whitby, Ontario [23]
83Jake Bernhardt (C) Flag of the United States.svg SSDMRight6 ft 0 in185 lbs Maryland 2013 Lake Brantley Longwood, Florida [24]
85Christian Mazur Flag of the United States.svg SSDMRight6 ft 1 in205 lbs Army 2025 Westfield Westfield, New Jersey [25]
88Levi Anderson Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg MidfieldLeft6 ft 4 in220 lbs Saint Joseph's 2024 Crescent Heights Calgary, Alberta [26]
91Joe Nardella Flag of the United States.svg FaceoffRight5 ft 10 in200 lbs Rutgers 2015 Cazenovia Cazenovia, New York [27]

(C) indicates captain Source: [28] [29]

(R) indicates rookie [30]

*Indicates player is on Unavailable to Travel list

**Indicates player is on PUP list

Coaching staff

All-time draft selections

2019

Rnd.Pick #PlayerPos.CollegeConf.2019 Accolades
14Alex WoodallFaceoff Towson Colonial Athletic Association Second-Team All-American, First-Team CAA: *Note* (Woodall chose to play in the MLL for the Atlanta Blaze who drafted him with the 1st pick in the 2019 draft)
29Brad SmithMidfield Duke Atlantic Coast Conference Second-Team All-American, First-Team ACC
316Isaac PaparoDefense UMass Colonial Athletic Association Second-Team All-American, First-Team CAA
421John DaniggelisMidfield Yale Ivy League Honorable Mention All-American, First-Team Ivy League


2020 Entry Draft

The 2020 player entry draft occurred on March 16 for teams to select players arriving from rival Major League Lacrosse. On March 4, Paul Burmeister and NBCSN hosted an entry draft lottery for selection order. Out of 100 balls to select from, Waterdogs had 40, Chrome had 25, Atlas had 15, Archers had 10, Chaos had 6, Redwoods had 3, and the champion Whipsnakes had 1.

Rob Pannell was announced to be transferring to the PLL on March 9, followed by 15 other players the following day, which comprised the selection pool for the entry draft. A total of 14 players were selected in the entry draft with remaining new players entering the league player pool.

Draft results
Rnd.Pick #PlayerPos.College
15Zed WilliamsMidfield Virginia
212TJ ComizioMidfield Villanova

2020 College Draft

Rnd.Pick #PlayerPos.College
17Sean NewDefense Holy Cross
214Matt HublerMidfield Johns Hopkins

2021 Entry Draft

Rnd.Pick #PlayerPos.College
17Chris AslanianAttack/Midfield Hobart
215Charlie HayesSSDM Detroit
323Bryan ColeMidfield Maryland

2021 College Draft

Rnd.Pick #PlayerPos.College
17Connor KirstMidfield Rutgers
216Ryan TierneyAttack Hofstra
323Colin SquiresDefense Denver
431Nick GrillDefense Maryland

2022 College Draft

Rnd.Pick #PlayerPos.College
17Roman PugliseSSDM Maryland
215Wheaton JackoboiceMidfield Notre Dame
320Keegan KhanAttack Maryland
426Jackson ReidAttack Ohio State
431Colin HintonDefense Jacksonville

2023 College Draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionCollege
16Tucker DordevicAttack Georgetown
214Petey LaSallaFaceoff Virginia
322Garrett LeadmonMidfield Duke
430Elijah GashDefense Albany

2024 College Draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionCollege
13Ajax ZappitelloDefense Maryland
317TJ MaloneAttack Penn State
322Stephen ZupicichLSM Villanove
427Adam PoitrasAttack Loyola (MD)

2025 College Draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionCollege
17Aidan CarrollAttack Georgetown
317Scott SmithDefense Johns Hopkins
320Emmet CarrollGoalie Penn
324Christian MazurDefensive Midfield Army

Season results

2019
WeekLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Boston, MassachusettsJune 1, 2019 Chaos W 15–14 (OT)
2New York CityJune 8, 2019 Chrome W 12–11 (OT)
3Chicago, IllinoisJune 15, 2019 Archers W 11–10 (OT)
4 Baltimore, MarylandJune 22, 2019 Atlas W 15–10
5 Atlanta, GeorgiaJune 29, 2019 Redwoods L 11–14
6Washington, DCJuly 6, 2019 Atlas W 11–9
All-Star BreakLos Angeles, CaliforniaJuly 21, 2019ByeBye
7 Denver, ColoradoJuly 27, 2019 Chaos L 12–13
8 San Jose, California August 10, 2019 Chrome L 16–20
9 Hamilton, Ontario August 18, 2019 Redwoods W 17–4
10 Albany, New York August 25, 2019 Archers L 11–8
Playoffs Round 1 Columbus, Ohio September 7, 2019 Chaos W 15–7
Finals Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSeptember 21, 2019 Redwoods W 12–11
2020
GameLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Herriman, Utah July 25, 2020 Redwoods W 13–9
2 Herriman, Utah July 30, 2020 Atlas W 15–6
3 Herriman, Utah July 31, 2020 Chaos W 12–7
4 Herriman, Utah August 2, 2020 Archers W 17–11
5 (Semifinal) Herriman, Utah August 6, 2020 Redwoods W 13–12
6 (PLL Championship) Herriman, Utah August 9, 2020 Chaos W 12–6
2021
GameLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Foxborough, Massachusetts June 5, 2021 Chaos W 13–7
2 Kennesaw, Georgia June 12, 2021 Cannons W 15–14
3 Baltimore, Maryland June 25, 2021 Atlas W 12–11
4 Baltimore, Maryland June 27, 2021 Chrome L 6–16
5 Hempstead, New York July 4, 2021 Archers W 15–14
6 Eagan, Minnesota July 10, 2021 Redwoods L 7–13
7 Colorado Springs, Colorado July 31, 2021 Waterdogs L 6–11
8 Albany, New York August 13, 2021 Redwoods W 14–12
9 Albany, New York August 15, 2021 Archers L 14–15
10 (Quarterfinal) Sandy, Utah August 21, 2021 Redwoods W 14–13
11 (Semifinal) Chester, Pennsylvania September 5, 2021 Waterdogs W 14–10
11 (Championship) Washington D.C. September 19, 2021 Chaos L 9–14
2022
GameLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Albany, New York June 4 Chaos W 9–8
2 Charlotte, North Carolina June 11 Waterdogs W 12–11
3 Hempstead, New York June 17 Atlas W 12–9
4 Baltimore, Maryland June 24 Redwoods W 12–11
5 Eagan, Minnesota July 2 Waterdogs L 10–11
6 Fairfield, Connecticut July 23 Chaos W 14–12
7 Frisco, Texas July 30 Chrome W 9–8
8 Denver, Colorado August 6 Archers W 13–11
9 Herriman, Utah August 12 Atlas W 16–8
10 Tacoma, Washington August 21 Cannons W 11–9
11 (Semifinal) Washington D.C. September 11 Waterdogs L 10–11
2023 Championship Series
GameLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Springfield, VA February 22 Atlas L 16–29
2 Springfield, VA February 23 Archers L 23–26
3 Springfield, VA February 24 Chrome L 14–18
4 (Semifinals) Springfield, VA February 25 Atlas L 21–30
2023
GameLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Albany, New York June 4 Chrome L 11–12
2 Charlotte, North Carolina June 10 Atlas L 11–12
3 Columbus, Ohio June 17 Redwoods W 18–11
4 Eagan, Minnesota July 9 Archers L 12–15
5 Fairfield, Connecticut July 14 Waterdogs L 13–16
6 Frisco, Texas July 30 Chaos W 17–16
7 Baltimore, Maryland August 5 Chrome W 12–5
8 Denver, Colorado August 11 Chaos W 12–10
9 Tacoma, Washington August 18 Archers L 11–16
10 Herriman, Utah August 26 Cannons L 11–15
11 (Quarterfinal) Foxborough, Massachusetts September 4 Waterdogs L 12–15
2024
GameLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Albany, New York June 2 Atlas L 13–17
2 Charlotte, North Carolina June 8 Cannons L 9–13
3 Villanova, Pennsylvania June 16 Waterdogs W 15–14 (OT)
4 Eagan, Minnesota June 28 Atlas W 16–12
5 Cambridge, Massachusetts July 6 Archers L 11–16
6 Fairfield, Connecticut July 19 Chaos L 9–10
7 San Diego, California July 28 Redwoods W 18–13
8 Baltimore, Maryland August 3 Waterdogs W 12–6
9 Baltimore, Maryland August 4 Cannons W 16–14
10 Denver, Colorado August 9 Outlaws W 16–9
11 (Quarterfinal) Foxborough, Massachusetts September 2 Outlaws W 11–10
12 (Semifinal) Uniondale, New York September 7 Atlas W 12–11 (OT)
13 (Championship) Chester, Pennsylvania September 15 Archers L 8–12
2025 Championship Series
GameLocationDateOpponentResult
1 Springfield, VA February 11 Atlas L 13–25
2 Springfield, VA February 13 Cannons L 21–34
3 Springfield, VA February 15 Archers L 25–29

PLL Award winners

Jim Brown Most Valuable Player

Eamon McEneaney Attackman of the Year

Dave Pietramala Defensive Player of the Year

Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year

Brodie Merrill Long Stick Midfielder of the Year

Paul Cantabene Faceoff Athlete of the Year

George Boiardi Short Stick Midfielder of the Year

Rookie of the Year

Dave Huntley Sportsmanship Award

Head coaches

#NameTermRegular SeasonPlayoffs
GPWLPctGPWLPct
1Jim Stagnitta 2019–533419.6421284.667

All-time record vs. PLL Clubs

OpponentWonLostPercentageStreak
Archers 45.444Lost 4
Atlas 82.800Won 2
Cannons 32.600Won 1
Chaos 94.692Lost 1
Outlaws 44.500Won 3
Redwoods 92.818Won 5
Waterdogs 45.444Won 2
Totals4124.631

References

  1. ↑ "Brendan Krebs". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Tucker Dordevic". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Rob Pannell". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Alex Mazzone". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  5. ↑ "TJ Malone". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Roman Puglise". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Matt Rambo". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Colin Heacock". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Jack McDonald". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Aidan Carroll". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Tim Muller". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Jack Koras". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  13. ↑ "John DeFazio". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Emmet Carroll". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Ryan Conrad". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Kyle Aldridge". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Matthew Paolatto". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Brad Smith". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Matthew Dunn". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Ajax Zappitello". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Colin Squires". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  22. ↑ "Matt Brandau". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Adam Poitras". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Jake Bernhardt". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Christian Mazur". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Levi Anderson". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Joe Nardella". Premier Lacrosse League. May 31, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Whipsnakes Roster". Premier Lacrosse League. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  29. ↑ "Our 30-Man Training Camp Roster". Twitter. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  30. ↑ "2025 Draft". May 6, 2025.

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