2011 NLL season
The 2011 National Lacrosse League season, the 25th in the history of the NLL, began on January 8, 2011, and ended with the Championship game, which was won by the Toronto Rock 8-7.
Team movement
The Orlando Titans announced in July 2010 that they would not participate in the 2011 season, due to financial troubles. Some players were granted free agency while others were involved in a dispersal draft.Milestones and events
Pre-season
- July 30, 2010: The league announced that the Orlando Titans would not be participating in the 2011 season.
Regular season
- John Tavares scores the first goal of the game against the Philadelphia Wings at the Wells Fargo Center in a 16–7 win, marking the first player in league history to reach 700 goals scored.
- The following week at home against the same team, Tavares would become the first person to tally 1,500 career points.
Awards
All-Pro teams
First Team- Jeff Shattler, Calgary
- Pat McCready, Rochester
- Matt Vinc, Rochester
- Ryan Benesch, Minnesota
- Rhys Duch, Washington
- Dan Dawson, Boston
- Lewis Ratcliff, Washington
- John Tavares, Buffalo
- Stephan Leblanc, Toronto
- Brodie Merrill, Edmonton
- Mike Carnegie, Calgary
- Anthony Cosmo, Boston
All-Rookie team
- Curtis Dickson, Calgary
- Cody Jamieson, Rochester
- Kyle Rubisch, Boston
- Aaron Pascas, Toronto
- Andrew Suitor, Minnesota
- Tyler Hass, Minnesota
Weekly awards
The NLL gives out awards weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best transition player, best defensive player, and best rookie.| Month | Week | Overall | Offensive | Defensive | Transition | Rookie |
| January | 1 | Bob Watson | Scott Ranger | Mike Poulin | Paul Rabil | Aaron Pascas |
| January | 2 | Ryan Benesch | Ryan Benesch | Nick Patterson | Mark Steenhuis | Cody Jamieson |
| January | 3 | Stephan Leblanc | Luke Wiles | Nick Patterson | Brodie Merrill | Cody Jamieson |
| January | 4 | Brandon Miller | Dane Dobbie | Bob Watson | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson |
| February | 5 | Shawn Evans | Dan Dawson | Tyler Richards | Jordan Hall | Cody Jamieson |
| February | 6 | John Tavares | John Tavares | Anthony Cosmo | Paul Rabil | Aaron Pascas |
| February | 7 | Bob Watson | Garrett Billings | Jeff Moleski | Ryan Hotaling | Curtis Dickson |
| February | 8 | Colin Doyle | Colin Doyle | Sandy Chapman | Jordan Hall | Cody Jamieson |
| March | 9 | Mike Thompson | Lewis Ratcliff | Mike Grimes | Jordan Hall | Rob Hellyer |
| March | 10 | Jeff Shattler | John Tavares | Chris Corbeil | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson |
| March | 11 | Dane Dobbie | Dane Dobbie | Nolan Heavenor | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson |
| March | 12 | Zack Greer | Zack Greer | Scott Campbell | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson |
| April | 13 | John Grant | Shawn Williams | Matt Roik | Jordan Hall | Andrew Suitor |
| April | 14 | Rhys Duch | Dan Dawson | Mike Thompson | Tom Montour | Cody Jamieson |
| April | 15 | Kevin Buchanan | Kevin Buchanan | Chris Levis | Brodie Merrill | Kyle Rubisch |
| April | 16 | Ryan Benesch | Ryan Benesch | Nick Patterson | Jordan Hall | Cody Jamieson |
Monthly awards
Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie.| Month | Overall | Rookie |
| January | Bob Watson | Curtis Dickson |
| February | Garrett Billings | Kyle Rubisch |
| March | Jeff Shattler | Curtis Dickson |
| April | Ryan Benesch | Cody Jamieson |
Statistics leaders
Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records.| Stat | Player | Team | Total |
| Goals | Ryan Benesch | Minnesota | 46 |
| Assists | Dan Dawson | Boston | 59 |
| Points | Ryan Benesch | Minnesota | 95 |
| Penalty Minutes | Geoff Snider | Calgary | 74 |
| Shots on Goal | John Grant, Jr. | Colorado | 203 |
| Loose Balls | Brodie Merrill | Edmonton | 187 |
| Save Pct | Matt Vinc | Rochester | .794 |
| GAA | Anthony Cosmo | Boston | 9.81 |