Riverdale, N.Y. (February 10, 2006)--Manhattan head coach
Tim McIntee was with Team Ireland at the 2002 World Lacrosse Games in Australia where the Irish participated in the international event for the first time in the country's history. Four years later, McIntee will once again be on Team Ireland's sideline as the offensive coordinator, but this time he will have another Jasper there with him. Junior attackman
Brian Murray has made the team's final cut and will be in uniform for the 2006 World Games in London, Ontario.
Murray tried out with over 125 other athletes attempting to make the squad, and he wound up being one of the top 23 players on the roster. Murray's selection is not a surprise to McIntee, who has coached Murray the past two years at Manhattan.
"Brian's a great voice on our team and just a true competitor," said McIntee. "More than anything, he has a great understanding for the game."
Murray, who tallied 12 goals and 12 assists during the 2005 campaign, also has a great understanding of the type of offense McIntee runs, which should benefit him as Team Ireland begins preparation for the games at training camp from July 6-12 at Cornell University.
"I'm excited to see Brian on the field with me, and honored to be part of the whole process for a second time," commented McIntee. "It is just an absolute unbelievable experience to be involved with the World Games."
McIntee also sees excitement the advancement of Irish Lacrosse.
"One of the most rewarding things about the games is to see the growth of Irish Lacrosse and the sport as a whole in the international community," noted McIntee. "It will be a responsibility of both Brian and me to spread the game of lacrosse throughout the world and help it grow."
