Michael Powell (lacrosse)

Michael Powell
Born (1982-10-29) October 29, 1982 (age 41)
West Carthage, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
ShootsRight
PositionAttack
NLL draft17th overall, 2004
San Jose Stealth
MLL teamsBoston Cannons
Baltimore Bayhawks
NCAA teamSyracuse

Michael Powell (born October 29, 1982) is a former American professional lacrosse player who was a four-time First Team All-American at Syracuse University, played professional lacrosse for the Baltimore Bayhawks and Boston Cannons, and played on the United States team in the 2002 and 2006 World Lacrosse Championships where he was named to the All-World Team. He is the youngest of the three lacrosse-playing Powell brothers (Ryan and Casey Powell).

Powell is the only player to win the Jack Turnbull Award as the top attackman in Division I lacrosse four consecutive times. Powell was also a four-time finalist for the Tewaaraton Trophy, the collegiate player of the year award, and is one of two male players to win the award twice.[1] He led Syracuse to two national championships and holds the school record for most career points. Syracuse retired his #22 jersey in 2023.[2][3] He is widely considered one of the greatest lacrosse players of all time.[4][5][6][7][8]

Powell is now a singer/songwriter and tours both as a solo artist and as a member of his band The Black River. In 2022 Powell started a new band called The Echosound (formerly WADE).[9][10]

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  4. ^ Brent Axe (2018, October 31). Game Faces: Mike Powell’s move from lacrosse to music (video). Syracuse. https://www.syracuse.com/orangelacrosse/2018/10/game_faces_mike_powells_move_from_lacrosse_to_music_video.html
  5. ^ Brent Axe (2023, March 12). Syracuse lacrosse legend Mike Powell’s No. 22 honored: ‘That’s not my jersey. It’s ours.’ Syracuse. https://www.syracuse.com/orangelacrosse/2023/03/syracuse-lacrosse-legend-mike-powells-no-22-honored-thats-not-my-jersey-its-ours.html
  6. ^ Jordie. (2021, September 14). BREAKING: Paul Rabil Is Retiring, The GOAT Officially Passes The Torch To The Future Of Lacrosse. Barstool Sports. https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/3383620/breaking-paul-rabil-is-retiring-the-goat-officially-passes-the-torch-to-the-future-of-lacrosse
  7. ^ Sports. (2023, March 9). Michael Powell provided ‘front row seats’ to greatness. The Daily Orange. https://dailyorange.com/2023/03/michael-powell-provided-front-row-seats-to-greatness/
  8. ^ Burch, T. (2022, October 22). Top 3 best lacrosse players of all time - KNUP Sports. Knup Sports. https://www.knupsports.com/lacrosse/top-3-best-lacrosse-players/
  9. ^ Brock, Chris (November 13, 2016). "'Blessed with a lot of talent' Mike Powell now scoring with music career". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved January 10, 2023. (subscription required)
  10. ^ Curtis, M. (2023, January 25). Syracuse men's lacrosse legend Mike Powell to have jersey retired. Localsyr.com. https://www.localsyr.com/orange-nation/syracuse-mens-lacrosse-legend-mike-powell-to-have-jersey-retired/