The 2011 National Lacrosse League season, the 25th in the history of the NLL, began January 8, 2011, and ended with the Championship game, 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. Final standings Playoffs 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 Annual All-Pro teams First Team Jeff Shattler, Calgary Pat McCready, Rochester Matt Vinc, Rochester Ryan Benesch, Minnesota Rhys Duch, Washington Dan Dawson, Boston Second Team 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. Monthly awards Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie. Statistics leaders Bold numbers indicate new single-season records. Italics indicate tied single-season records. See also 2011 in sports References 11 National Lacrosse League