In the 1994 season, the National Lacrosse League (then called the Major Indoor Lacrosse League) began naming a Player of the Month. The award is determined by a vote of the general managers and head coaches of the NLL teams.
The first recipient was Buffalo Bandits goaltender Steve Dietrich.
In 1998, the league added the Rookie of the Month award.
Player of the Month
Players listed in italics are retired.
Player Count John Tavares 9 Gary Gait 6 Paul Gait 5 Ted Dowling 3 Athan Iannucci Rob Blasdell 2 John Grant, Jr. Gavin Prout Bob Watson
Rookie of the Month 1998-present
Player Count Ryan Boyle 2 Craig Conn John Grant, Jr. Tracey Kelusky Brodie Merrill
References
See also National Lacrosse League Weekly Awards List of NLL seasons -- contains the winners for each month