Lacrosse Canada Newsletter
Vol. 8
Utica Unleashed
Highlights from the Box Lacrosse World Championship
Team Canada had an extraordinary tournament this past September at the Box Lacrosse World Championships in Utica, New York.
On the women ’ s side, Team Canada, alongside nine other international teams, made history by participating in the FIRST women ’ s box lacrosse championship. Throughout this momentous tournament, Team Canada showcased unwavering dedication and tenacity, excelling in every match The final showdown against the USA was fiercely contested, and although Canada secured a commendable silver medal with a score of 7-10, we remain immensely proud of our trailblazing Women’s National Box Lacrosse team Their spirit and determination during each game were truly inspiring Congratulations on an exceptional tournament and for being pioneers in the sport, inspiring countless Canadian girls and women along the way!
On the men ’ s side, Team Canada faced formidable rivals, yet emerged victorious in every encounter, reaffirming their championship reign. In the gold medal match against the USA, Canada delivered an outstanding performance, clinching the title with a score of 13-7! Congratulations to the Men’s National Box Lacrosse Team for securing our sixth gold medal in the box world championships. This team embodies the resilience and determination of all Canadians, and we are profoundly grateful for your efforts in elevating our name and country on the global stage Way to go, Canada!
We would also like to congratulate Christian del Bianco, Steve Priolo, and Jeff Teat for earning spots on the Men’s World Team Additionally, a big shoutout to Jordan Dean, Erica Evans, and Megan Kinna for their achievements in making the Women’s World Team.
Jeff Teat was named the men ’ s box championship’s Most Valuable Player, achieving an impressive 14 goals and 28 assists across six games!
Thank you to every single player for an unforgettable tournament, and we could not be more excited for the bright future of box lacrosse that lies ahead!
Canadians in Utica
Coaching, Officiating and Growing the Game
Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, and Canadians are playing a big role in developing the game Everybody knows about the talented players Canada has produced over the years but what goes under the radar is the effect our coaches and officials have on the game globally.
This past month at the World Lacrosse Box Championships in Utica, NY, Canada had a major influence on both the coaching and officiating side.
Starting with coaching, there were more than 70 Canadians coaching other nations during the Championship These coaches included Hall of Famers like Wayne Colley, Tracy Kelusky, Dan Teat, Bob McMahon and former NLL players, Jason Crosbie, Brian Beisel, Shawn Evans, Darryl Gibson, Bob Snider, Chad Culp and many more all used their lacrosse experience to help grow the game internationally With the Olympics on the horizon, these next 4 years will be crucial for the development of lacrosse internationally. It is critical that we take this time to share our knowledge with the world to ensure lacrosse can become a mainstay at the Olympics No matter which countries were playing in Utica, the chances were high that a Canadian was involved in the game, whether it was on the floor, or behind the bench.
Listed below are some of the nations that had coaches from Canada, represented from coast to coast
Women’s: USA, Ireland
Men’s: Haudenosaunee, England, Hong Kong, Israel, Mexico, Finland, Switzerland, Jamaica, Scotland, Chinese Taipei, Austria, Netherlands, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Australia, Ireland, and Poland
Canadians in Utica
Coaching, Officiating and Growing the Game
Lacrosse Canada also had the most officials at the World Lacrosse Box Championships. With 30 officials in Utica, our officials used their expertise to work with officials from other countries to further their understanding of the rules and the game of lacrosse Within the 30 officials, there were 6 women who continue to be role models for younger women to chase their lacrosse dreams Without the dedication from our officials these games would not be possible.
Here is a breakdown of the associations these officials came from.
BCLA- 10 Officials
OLA- 9 Officials
ALA- 6 Officials
FNLA- 4 Officials
LNS- 1 Official
We were able to catch up with Valerie Miles and Dominique Hartley in Utica who had this to say. “It’s a surreal experience, to see where I came from and how many women were involved when I started, to now It’s just unbelievable” said Alberta official Valerie Miles “To have so many female officials here is amazing Doing both the Men’s and Women’s games is so important for us because it showcases our talents as officials in all levels of the box lacrosse game,” said Dominique. We hope our female officials had a strong influence on women everywhere in the sport of lacrosse, showing that they belong here.
We would like to thank all the Canadian coaches and officials who attended Utica and embraced what it means to BE CANADIAN Your tireless efforts have helped open pathways for lacrosse all around the world.
Mann Cup 2024
Six Nations Chiefs Secure Second Consecutive Mann Cup
The 2024 Mann Cup was nothing short of spectacular, capturing the excitement of lacrosse fans across the nation. Held at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville, Ontario, this year's Men’s Senior A Box Lacrosse National Championship delivered thrilling action from start to finish.
The championship playoffs kicked off on September 6th, culminating in a highly anticipated showdown scheduled to run until September 14th The storied Six Nations Chiefs squared off against the Victoria Shamrocks in a gripping best-of-seven series for the prestigious title of 60th Mann Cup Champions.
After a series of hard-fought battles, the Six Nations Chiefs emerged as National Champions, clinching the title in Game 5 with a decisive 4-1 series victory. This triumph marks the Chiefs’ eighth Mann Cup title and their second consecutive championship win, capped off by a thrilling 13-9 victory in the final game
A heartfelt congratulations goes out to all the teams that participated in this remarkable tournament, with a special shoutout to the Six Nations Chiefs for their outstanding performance and their huge win! We would also like to acknowledge Lyle Thompson for his exceptional performance throughout the series, finishing with an impressive 10 goals and 21 points, and earning the well-deserved title of tournament MVP.
Celebrating Lacrosse Legacy
60 Years of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame
Preserving the history and heritage ofCanada’s National Summer Sport 1964 -2024
Foster and promote the game of lacrosse Promote and develop community spirit
Honour the tradition of lacrosse from its very roots
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame with a special induction ceremony and banquet. Enjoy a night of history, achievements, and camaraderie of Honoured Members among lacrosse enthusiasts and visit our museum as well.
November 2, 2024,in New Westminster, BC
Class of 2024 Inductees
Players:
Pat O’Toole, John Swan, Geoff Snider, John Tavares Builders:
Barb Boyes, Eddie Comeau, Dan Richardson Officials: Murray Taylor, Norm Isfjord Veteran: Barry Richardson Team: Victoria Shamrocks (1996 – 2006)
Each of these Inductees has left a significant mark on Lacrosse’s sporting legacy and the lasting heritage of Canada’s National Summer Sport.
Banquet Ceremony information and Ticket sales at: https://laxhall.com/2024-honoured-member-induction/
University Lacrosse is Back!
Here’s What We Know
The season started this past September for CUFLA Men’s Field Lacrosse and OUA Women’s Lacrosse.
On the CUFLA side, the anticipation and excitement are at an alltime high, following the thrilling conclusion of last season. The Western Mustangs' remarkable journey to claim the 2023 Baggataway Cup championship against the McGill Redbirds raised the expectations for what’s to come.
Currently, the standings have Guelph University Gryphons ranked #1 in the West and McGill holding the top spot in the East. With only a few games remaining now, the playoffs are sure to be exciting.
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Drill of the Month
1v1 Loose Ball into 2v2
The drill begins on one side of the floor when the coach rolls a loose ball into the corner. The first two players in line do a 1v1 loose ball. The winner of the loose ball then starts to move up floor and hits the coach at the blue line with a pass. The coach then swings the ball to the other side of the floor where there are two offensive and two defensive players. These players then play a 2v2 on that side until a shot is taken on the goalie. Once this drill is down a few times, you cans switch sides so that the right handed offensive players can do the 2v2 now. This drill incorporates a few game like scenarios all in one.
