Edmonton Rush Lacrosse

How Acquired: Free Agent
Years NLL Experience: 3
Other teams played for in the NLL: Calgary Roughnecks
Position: Defence
Shoots: Left     
Height: 6’3     
Weight: 210 lbs     
Born: Edmonton, AB
Currently Resides: Edmonton, AB

Nickname:  JBL
Birthday: June 25, 1986
Age: 27
Occupation: Student               
College: University of Alberta
Twitter: @JBML06

2012 with the Rush: Scooped one loose ball and added two forced turnovers in season-opening 13-12 L vs. Colorado 01/20 … Picked two loose balls in 16-5 W at Washington 01/28 … Snared one loose ball to go with one forced turnover in 11-7 L at Colorado 02/04 … Collected one loose ball and one forced turnover in 10-9 OTL at Minnesota 02/10 … Grabbed one loose ball and added one forced turnover in 12-8 L at Calgary 02/18 … Earned one assist plus two loose balls in 12-10 vs. Philadelphia 02/24 … Trapped season-high six loose balls in 13-10 L vs. Calgary 03/09 … Notched one loose ball in 16-9 L at Calgary 03/10 … Held pointless in 16-15 L at Philadelphia 03/17 … Grabbed two loose balls and added one forced turnover in 10-9 W vs. Washington 03/24 … Did not play in 9-8 OTW vs. Minnesota 03/31 … Did not play in 12-8 L at Toronto 04/07 … Recorded one assist plus one loose ball in 11-8 W vs. Buffalo 04/14 … Earned one loose ball and one forced turnover in 14-11 W at Colorado 04/20 … Registered two loose balls in 9-6 L vs. Calgary 04/21 … Collected one loose ball and one forced turnover in 12-11 L vs. Toronto 04/28 … PLAYOFFS: Snared three loose balls to go with one forced turnover in 19-11 W at Calgary in West Division Semifinal … Notched one forced turnover in 15-3 W at Minnesota in West Division Final … Registered two loose balls in 9-6 L at Rochester in Champion’s Cup Final.

Career Highlights: XXX … Spent 2012 summer season with Langley (WLA) picking up two points in eight regular-season games.

FAVOURITE

TV Show:  Entourage
Movie: Snatch
Food: Strawberry Yogurt
Hobbies:  Basketball

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast? Porridge
If you didn’t do what you do for a living, what would you be? Employed
Who’s your hero? Dad
Twitter or Facebook? Facebook
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
If you could see one concert, what would it be? Bruce Springsteen
What’s the best thing about Edmonton? Whyte Ave
What do you know about Edmonton? Everything
What’s the one gadget you can’t live without? Cell Phone
Book or video game? Book
What’s your culinary specialty? Kraft Dinner
Where do you like to vacation? Somewhere Hot
How do you take your Tim Horton’s? Tea
Who’s the funniest person you know? Mrs. Lorelle Wheat
What’s your dream car? Maserati
What is your proudest moment? Suiting up for my home town Edmonton Rush
What’s the one thing you haven’t done that you’d love to do? Visit Australia
If we’re buying, you’re having? Steak
What are your words to live by? Sometimes in life you just have to go for it.
What's the best movie you've seen recently? Lawless
What traditions or rituals are important to your team? Warm-up
What was the first car you drove? 2000 Chevrolet Malibu
What music is played most often in your locker room? Jay Z   
What's the first job you ever had? Rink Rat
What's something you recently started liking? Asian Cuisine
If you could add one hour to your day, what would you do with it? Dominate
Which opponent is typically the toughest to play against? One that does everything.
What's your favorite quotation of all-time? “E.L.E.” –Jackie Moon.
What are your current must-watch TV shows? Jeopardy, Court Cuts
Who is the one person you've met who left you completely star-struck? Ryan Dilks
What do you like to snack on during the day? Trail Mix
What's the number one team rule that all players need to adhere to? Dress fancy for games.
What's one thing you really enjoy, but wish you could do better? Guitar
Who is the funniest player on your team? Dave Marrese.