Rob VanBeek
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| Born | August 18, 1983, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada |
| Position | Forward |
| Height Weight |
5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) 205 lb (93 kg) |
| WLA Team | Langley Thunder |
| NLL Team | Philadelphia Wings |
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Pro Career | 2004 – present |
| Shoots | Left |
| Nickname | Mr. Saturday Night |
Rob Van Beek (b. August 18, 1983) of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, is a professional indoor lacrosse player. He attended St. Vincent College.
[edit] NLL Career
Van Beek was selected with the fifth overall pick in the First Round of the 2004 NLL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Wings.
After missing much of the 2005 after tearing his right PCL, Van Beek led the entire NLL in penalty minutes during the 2006 season.
He is a frequent guest on the Preston and Steve morning radio show on 93.3 FM WMMR in Philadelphia to discuss the Philadelphia Wings.
[edit] BCLA / WLA Career
Van Beek was named league MVP and was also named to the All-Star team in 2003 and 2004 while playing Jr. A lacrosse in the British Columbia Lacrosse Association with the Port Coquitlam Saints. He was selected 1st overall in 2004 Western Lacrosse Association draft by the Langley Thunder.
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Rob Van Beek prized pick at WLA draft
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| NAME | VanBeek, Rob |
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| DATE OF BIRTH | August 18, 1983 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Port Coquitlam, British Columbia |
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