Rogers, Tintchev, Bartomioli Named 2010 Captains

September 11, 2009

Ann Arbor, Michigan - The University of Michigan Men's Lacrosse team has announced their 2009-10 captains with three seniors earning the honor.  Elected by their teammates, the group features second-year captain and midfielder David Rogers (Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills), and fellow midfielders Svet Tintchev (Rockville, Md./Bullis) and Michael Bartomioli (Pleasantville, N.Y./Pleasantville).

The trio scored 12 goals and two assists in the Wolverines' final three games of the MCLA National Tournament last season and will look to help U-M win their third consecutive National Championship this spring.  The Maize and Blue will open their season with a west-coast road swing, kicking off with Arizona in Tucson on Saturday, February 27.

A junior captain in '08-'09, David Rogers will be only the fourth two-year captain in the last 10 years at Michigan.  Rogers capped off a successful junior campaign with his first career hat-trick in the Wolverines' Championship game win over Chapman.  Rogers totalled 15 goals and 6 assists last season.

Tintchev began his career with the Wolverines as a defensive specialist but has made the transition to offensive midfield in the past two seasons, and put up career highs in goals (10) and assists (5) last season. 

After transferring to the Wolverines last season from Division I Providence, Bartomioli added a physical edge to the defensive midfield while also contributing 10 goals and four assists in his junior season.

Michigan head coach, John Paul, commented, "We wouldn't have achieved what we did the past two years without great leadership from our captains, and I'm confident that these three can pick up where the last group left off.  These three young men have great character and passion, which are qualities every good leader must have."

Contact:  Joe Hennessy - jjhennes@umich.edu - 734-276-8493