Edmonton Rush Lacrosse

How Acquired: Trade by Buffalo to Edmonton in exchange for Aaron Wilson and second-round pick in 2013 NLL Entry Draft.
Other teams played for in the NLL:  Buffalo Bandits
Years NLL Experience: 2
Position: Tranisition
Shoots: Right         
Height: 5’11           
Weight: 200 lb       
Born: Syracuse, NY
Hometown: Onondaga

Nickname:  Gun 
Birthday: Feb 1, 1987
Age:  25
Occupation: Nike/N7 athlete    
College: Syracuse University
Twitter: @j_thompson74

2012 vs. the Rush: Scooped one loose ball in 11-8 L at Edmonton 04/14.

Career Highlights: Originally selected ninth overall in 2012 NLL Entry Draft by Buffalo … Was taken sixth overall in 2011 Collegiate Draft by Hamilton (MLL)  … Joined Syracuse University and was named Third Team All-American and Top Midfielder in 2011 … Won two NJCAA national championships with Onondaga College … Named MVP and First Team All-Star at 2010 President’s Cup Senior ‘B’ national championship … Named First Team All-Star at 2007 Minto Cup Junior ‘A’ national championship … Spent 2012 summer season with Six Nations (MSL) collecting three points in eight regular-season games.

FAVOURITE

TV Show:  Two and Half Men
Movie:  Lord of the Rings
Food: Seafood
Hobbies: Fishing

RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

It’s Sunday morning, what are you having for breakfast? Bacon and eggs
If you didn’t do what you do for a living, what would you be? Iron worker
Who’s your hero? Family
Twitter or Facebook? Facebook 
Dogs or Cats? Dogs
If you could see one concert, what would it be? George strait
What’s the best thing about Edmonton? The fans
What do you know about Edmonton? Cold winters
What’s the one gadget you can’t live without? Ipod
Book or video game? Books
What’s your culinary specialty? Baking
Where do you like to vacation? Content where ever my travels take me 
How do you take your Tim Horton’s? black
Who’s the funniest person you know? Don Burnstick 
What’s your dream car? Mustang
What is your proudest moment? Seeing my child be born 
What’s the one thing you haven’t done that you’d love to do? Italy 
If we’re buying, you’re having? Steak and Lobster
What are your words to live by? Every days a great day to be alive , todays a big day 
What's the best movie you've seen recently? The Hobbit
What traditions or rituals are important to your team? Team bonding
What was the first car you drove? Grand am gt
What music is played most often in your locker room? Lil Wayne
What's the first job you ever had? Construction
What's something you recently started liking? Swimming
What do you like to snack on during the day? Beef jerky
What's the number one team rule that all players need to adhere to? Don’t be late
Who is the funniest player on your team? Aaron bold