National Lacrosse League Monthly Awards
# National Lacrosse League Monthly Awards

In the 1994 season, the National Lacrosse League (then called the Major Indoor Lacrosse League) began naming a Player of the Month. The award is determined by a vote of the general managers and head coaches of the NLL teams.

The first recipient was Buffalo Bandits goaltender Steve Dietrich.

In 1998, the league added the Rookie of the Month award.

## Player of the Month

Players listed in italics are retired.

| Player | Count |
| - | - |
| John Tavares | 9 |
| Gary Gait | 6 |
| Paul Gait | 5 |
| Ted Dowling | 3 |
| Athan Iannucci | 3 |
| Rob Blasdell | 2 |
| John Grant, Jr. | 2 |
| Gavin Prout | 2 |
| Bob Watson | 2 |

## Rookie of the Month

1998-present

| Player | Count |
| - | - |
| Ryan Boyle | 2 |
| Craig Conn | 2 |
| John Grant, Jr. | 2 |
| Tracey Kelusky | 2 |
| Brodie Merrill | 2 |
