Ryan Benesch

Infobox Lacrosse Player


image_size = 150px
position = Forward
shoots = Left
height_ft = 5
height_in = 8
weight_lb = 180
nll_team = Toronto Rock
nationality = Canada
birth_date = Birth date and age|1985|1|30|mf=y
birth_place = Kitchener, Ontario, CA
career_start = 2007
nickname = The Bullet
former_nll_teams =

Ryan Benesch (b. January 30, 1985 in Kitchener, Ontario) is a lacrosse player for the Toronto Rock in the National Lacrosse League. Benesch was drafted first overall by the San Jose Stealth in the 2006 NLL entry draft, [cite web|url=http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/news060913a.htm|title=Stealth doubles up with Benesch, Sorensen atop draft|author=Philly, R.A.|work=Outsider's Guide to the NLL|date=September 13, 2006|accessdate=2007-04-01] but was traded to Toronto along with Chad Thompson and Kevin Fines for 2005 NLL MVP Colin Doyle. [cite web|url=http://nll.com/article.php?id=2629|title=Colossal trade as season nears|work=NLL.com|date=December 27, 2006|accessdate=2007-04-01]

Benesch played his minor lacrosse in Kitchener-Waterloo as well as his Junior 'A' lacrosse. He is currently the second leading scorer all-time in K-W Braves history behind Colin Doyle.

Benesch was named Rookie of the Week three times in the 2007 season, in weeks 4, 11, and 12, and was also named Rookie of the Month in March. On May 8, 2007, Benesch was awarded the Rookie of the Year Award, and named to the All-Rookie team. [cite web|url=http://nll.com/article.php?id=2942|work=NLL.com|title=Benesch Named Rookie of the Year|date=May 8, 2007|accessdate=2007-05-08]

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NAME=Benesch, Ryan
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=
SHORT DESCRIPTION=Lacrosse player
DATE OF BIRTH=January 30, 1985
PLACE OF BIRTH=Kitchener, Ontario
DATE OF DEATH=
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