Steve Priolo

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Steve Priolo
Born (1989-01-15) January 15, 1989 (age 32)
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight234 pounds (106 kg)
ShootsRight
PositionDefense
NLL draft21st overall, 2009
Buffalo Bandits
NLL team Buffalo Bandits
MSL team Brooklin Redmen
Pro career 2010

Steve Priolo (born January 15, 1989) is a professional lacrosse player for the Buffalo Bandits of the National Lacrosse League. Initially drafted by the Bandits in 2009, he gained a roster spot for the 2010 NLL season. [1] A basketball and lacrosse standout at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, Priolo initially played basketball at the University of Windsor before transferring to Brock University, where he played lacrosse. Outside of the NLL, Priolo has played for the St. Catharines Athletics, St. Catharines Saints, and the Brooklin Redmen. [2] He was a finalist for the NLL's Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2013 and 2014. [3]

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References

  1. Pattison, Dan (21 November 2014). "Will Steve Priolo Repeat Last Year's Success?". In Lacrosse We Trust. Retrieved 5 March 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. McNair, Brian (17 August 2013). "Steve Priolo a big presence on back end for Brooklin Redmen" . Retrieved 5 March 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. "Bandits re-sign Priolo". 12 November 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)