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MERRICK THOMSON

Hamilton Nationals #29

Position: Attack
Date of Birth: 9/9/1983
Height: 6’2 Weight: 200 lbs
College: University of Albany

Biography: Former lacrosse player from Hamilton, Ontario. He played the attack position for the Hamilton Nationals of Major League Lacrosse and for the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League.

Played in the 2008 MLL All Star game.

Professional Career:
Drafted by the New Jersey Pride. In limited playing time as a rookie, Thomson impressed, and has proved himself a valuable asset in the future to the Pride. In 2008, his second season in the league, Thomson scored 42 goals (finishing with the second most on the season) and was awarded the Warrior Most Improved Player award. During the 2009 MLL season Thomson played for the Toronto Nationals. Thomson had a career high in goals with 44. He then helped lead Toronto to the MLL Championship and won the MVP award for the playoffs. Thompson suffered a concussion during the 2009 championship game. The injury has sidelined Thomson for the entire 2010 NLL season with the Wings. He has also been placed on Injury Reserve for the 2010 MLL season with the Nationals.

Collegiate career:
Thomson played collegiate lacrosse at the University of Albany. He was co-captain of the Great Danes, alongside Frank Resetarits, and helped lead his team to the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament as a senior. Thomson made an immediate impact in the NCAA. As a freshman, he equaled the NCAA single game record of playoff goals scored, with six, in a contest against the Syracuse Orangemen, earning America East Conference Rookie of the Year in 2004. In 2005, he led the nation in goals scored per game, with 3.38 per game, and in 2007 was named an All-American (third-team).

Personal:
Finishing up Masters Degree in Education Administration. Enjoys to golf and fish.