The team was named the "LumberJax", and finished the 2006 season 11–5, becoming the first expansion team in NLL history to finish first in its division. Keenan was awarded both the GM of the Year Award and the Les Bartley Award for coach of the year.
The LumberJax team, which finished with a record of 11-5 in the 2006 season, became the first expansion team in NLL history to top their division. Keenan was recognized as both the General Manager of the Year and Coach of the Year.