LION CAREER:
2009:Shea ended the 2009 season with 15 points off eight goals and seven assists. Playing in all 14 games, Shea was second only to goalie Drew Adams in ground balls with 38. His .682 shot on goal percentage was also among the team[apos]s best.
2008:In 14 games, Shea had nine goals and three assists for a total of 12 points. He took 28 shots and collected 35 ground balls. He heads into his junior year with 19 career points off 13 goals and six assists with 35 ground balls.
2007: Shea played in all 13 games for the Nittany Lions in 2007, starting four of them. He had four goals and three assists for a total of seven points and added 16 ground balls. Shea had a .531 shot on goal percentage as well.
HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:
Shea was a four-year starter at Gonzaga and was captain twice. He led Gonzaga to four straight conference title games. Shea was a three-year all-conference and two-year all-metro selection while earning team MVP honors as a senior. He was recognized in 2005 by Inside Lacrosse as one of the nation[apos]s top `young middies.[apos] Shea was a four-sport star in high school, playing basketball, football, squash and lacrosse at Gonzaga. He was MVP of the Royal Palm Tournament in Florida as well. He is the son of Dan and Beth Shea. He has two sisters, Katy and Kerry, and a brother, Kevin. Brian is a criminal law and justice major at Penn State.
COACHES VIEW:
'Brian has developed nicely over his three years, and is primed for a great senior campaign. He will run on both ends of the field, play the wing on face offs, and be a team leader as captain. If we leave Shea on offense, he will have a 20 goal year, but his versatility will be seen all over the field. He is not too vocal as a leader, but patience and poise on the field make him a fine leader for our young middies.' - Coach Thiel