Rob VanBeek

Infobox Lacrosse Player


image_size = 150px
position = Forward
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 11
weight_lb = 205
nll_team = Philadelphia Wings
league= WLA
team= Langley Thunder
birth_date = Birth date and age|1983|8|18|mf=y
birth_place = Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada
nationality = Canada
career_start = 2004
nickname = Mr. Saturday Night

Rob Van Beek (b. August 18, 1983) of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, is a professional indoor lacrosse player. He attended St. Vincent College.

NLL career

Van Beek was selected with the fifth overall pick in the First Round of the 2004 NLL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Wings.

After missing much of the 2005 after tearing his right PCL, Van Beek led the entire NLL in penalty minutes during the 2006 season.

He is a frequent guest on the Preston and Steve morning radio show on 93.3 FM WMMR in Philadelphia to discuss the Philadelphia Wings.

BCLA / WLA Career

Van Beek was named league MVP and was also named to the All-Star team in 2003 and 2004 while playing Jr. A lacrosse in the British Columbia Lacrosse Association with the Port Coquitlam Saints. He was selected 1st overall in 2004 Western Lacrosse Association draft by the Langley Thunder.

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NLL

External links

* [http://www.langleyadvance.com/issues05/021105/sports/021105sp2.html Rob Van Beek prized pick at WLA draft]

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DATE OF BIRTH=August 18, 1983
PLACE OF BIRTH=Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
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