Kyle Rubisch (born August 29, 1988) is a professional lacrosse player for the San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League.

Kyle Rubisch
Born (1988-08-29) August 29, 1988 (age 36)
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 pounds (102 kg)
ShootsRight
PositionDefense
NLL draft2nd overall, 2010
Boston Blazers
NLL team
Former teams
San Diego Seals
Boston Blazers
Saskatchewan Rush
MLL teamsHamilton Nationals
MSL teamBrooklin Redmen
Pro career2010–

College and Club career

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Rubisch is a graduate from Dowling College. During his tenure there, he was named to the 2010 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) All-Star Team and was a First Team All American. He has also received several accolades with his hometown team, the Brampton Excelsiors of Major Series Lacrosse.

Professional career

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Rubisch was the 2nd overall draft pick, going to the Boston Blazers in the 2010 NLL Entry Draft. In his rookie season Rubisch headed the Blazers defense recording a team-high 143 loose balls and 20 forced turnovers. Rubisch also netted his first NLL goal against Rochester on April 2. No surprise that after the season, Rubisch was named to NLL All-Rookie Team.[1]

In August 2011, the Blazers announced that they would be suspending operations, and a dispersal draft was held. Rubisch was picked second overall by the Edmonton Rush.[2] Rubisch was named the NLL Defensive Player of the year in 2012,[3] 2013,[4] and 2014.[5]

Heading into the 2023 NLL season, Inside Lacrosse named Rubisch the #6 best defender in the NLL.[6]

Ahead of the 2024 season, Rubisch was traded to the San Diego Seals.[7]

International career

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Rubisch also represented Canada on the 2011 FIL World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in Prague. He helped his team to win gold medals and he was also named to tournament All-Star Team.

Statistics

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Reference:[8]

Kyle Rubisch Regular Season Playoffs
Season Team GP G A Pts LB PIM Pts/GP LB/GP PIM/GP GP G A Pts LB PIM Pts/GP LB/GP PIM/GP

2011 Boston Blazers 16 1 3 4 143 36 0.25 8.94 2.25 1 0 0 0 12 2 0.00 12.00 2.00
2012 Edmonton Rush 16 4 6 10 151 18 0.63 9.44 1.13 3 0 0 0 16 2 0.00 5.33 0.67
2013 Edmonton Rush 16 3 8 11 128 38 0.69 8.00 2.38 1 0 1 1 6 2 1.00 6.00 2.00
2014 Edmonton Rush 18 2 7 9 156 25 0.50 8.67 1.39 2 0 2 2 19 4 1.00 9.50 2.00
2015 Edmonton Rush 18 1 5 6 118 23 0.33 6.56 1.28 4 0 1 1 24 0 0.25 6.00 0.00
2016 Saskatchewan Rush 18 3 4 7 133 22 0.39 7.39 1.22 4 0 2 2 30 0 0.50 7.50 0.00
2017 Saskatchewan Rush 16 0 7 7 103 34 0.44 6.44 2.13 4 0 1 1 22 0 0.25 5.50 0.00
2018 Saskatchewan Rush 17 1 8 9 130 10 0.53 7.65 0.59 4 0 2 2 23 2 0.50 5.75 0.50
2019 Saskatchewan Rush 18 2 6 8 144 18 0.44 8.00 1.00 1 0 0 0 8 2 0.00 8.00 2.00
2020 Saskatchewan Rush 10 2 6 8 92 10 0.80 9.20 1.00
2023 Saskatchewan Rush 18 1 7 8 123 4 0.44 6.83 0.22
181 20 67 87 1,421 238 0.48 7.85 1.31 24 0 9 9 160 14 0.38 6.67 0.58
Career Total: 205 20 76 96 1,581 252 0.47 7.71 1.23

GP–Games played; G–Goals; A–Assists; Pts–Points; LB–Loose balls; PIM–Penalty minutes; Pts/GP–Points per games played; LB/GP–Loose balls per games played; PIM/GP–Penalty minutes per games played.

References

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  1. ^ "Rubisch Named to 2011 NLL All-Rookie Team". blazerslacrosse.com. May 10, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
  2. ^ "Philadelphia acquires Dan Dawson". September 9, 2011. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
  3. ^ "Rush's Rubisch wins Defensive Player of the Year". NLL.com. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-05-14.
  4. ^ "Rush's Rubisch wins Defensive Player of the Year Award". NLL.com. May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "League announces 2014 Season Award winners". NLL.com. September 21, 2014. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  6. ^ "NLL Top 50 Players: Top 30 Defenders & Transition Players". Inside Lacrosse. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  7. ^ https://www.nll.com/news/rubisch-expected-to-anchor-seals-defense-in-upcoming-season/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ "Player National Lacrosse League". NLL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
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Awards

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Preceded by NLL Defensive Player of the Year
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Succeeded by
Ryan Dilks