Mike Leveille (born December 25, 1985) is a former professional

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player with the

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. He was an All-American at

Syracuse University Syracuse University (informally 'Cuse or SU) is a Private university, private research university in Syracuse, New York. Established in 1870 with roots in the Methodist Episcopal Church, the university has been nonsectarian since 1920. Locate ...

, and was awarded the

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in 2008.

Professional career

Leveille was drafted in the 2008 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate draft by the

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, and was to the

hours later. His brother

Kevin Leveille Kevin Leveille (born August 18, 1981) is an American lacrosse player from Delmar, New York. As a child, Kevin played youth hockey for the TAYHA Chiefs before finding his true calling as a lacrosse prodigy. Eventually his skills landed him on the ...

is also a member of the Chicago Machine. Leveille made an immediate impact, winning Rookie of the Week honors in first week in the league. He scored two goals and assisted on two goals by his brother Kevin against the Washington Bayhawks. On May 17, 2014, both Mike and his brother Kevin were inducted into the Albany Academy High School Hall of Fame for their skills, prowess, and endless charitable contributions.

Awards

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Syracuse University

MLL

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Leveille, Mike 1985 births Living people American lacrosse players Major League Lacrosse players People from Bethlehem, New York Sportspeople from New York (state) Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse players