Steve Priolo

Steve Priolo was born on January 15, 1989, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. His athletic career began at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, where he excelled in both basketball and lacrosse. Initially, Priolo pursued basketball at the University of Windsor before transitioning to lacrosse at Brock University. This early athletic exposure laid the groundwork for his professional career in box lacrosse.

Priolo was drafted by the Buffalo Bandits in 2009, officially joining the team for the 2010 NLL season. Throughout his tenure, he has been a consistent defensive force. Outside of the NLL, Priolo played for other teams including the St. Catharines Athletics, St. Catharines Saints, and the Brooklin Redmen. His performance led to him being a finalist for the NLL’s Defensive Player of the Year Award in both 2013 and 2014, recognizing his contributions to the sport. He is listed as a defense player, weighing 227 lbs and shooting right, with his hometown being St. Catharines.

Priolo’s professional journey spans over a decade, marked by significant contributions to his teams. As of 2024, he has played 218 regular season games in the NLL, scoring 57 goals and 155 assists for a total of 212 points. He also accumulated 531 penalty minutes and recorded 1,337 loose balls, demonstrating his robust defensive and transitional capabilities. His playoff statistics further highlight his impact, with 32 games played, 6 goals, 22 assists, and 28 points, alongside 30 penalty minutes and 209 loose balls. In 2024, he was part of the Canada team that won the World Lacrosse Box Championships in Utica. He also co-hosts ‘Dinner with the Captain PRIOLO’ with Signature Lacrosse, an initiative that extends his engagement beyond the field.