Shamrocks and Chiefs Remain Undefeated as Calendar Turns to August
The calendar flipped to August this week, which means only one thing in Canadian lacrosse. It’s championship time.
The final series are underway in all three Junior A leagues, and the race for the Mann Cup is down to just eight teams.
Speaking of the Mann Cup, it has been a summer of dominance on either coast. Victoria finished off a perfect regular season in the WLA, ending with a +71 goal differential. Meanwhile the Six Nations Chiefs remain undefeated in Ontario, now pushing their goal differential to +88.
It is the first time that a team has gone undefeated in the history of the WLA. This obviously makes it also the first time in history that a team in both leagues has gone undefeated in the same year.
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This week the three stars are the following:
⭐: Chris Origlieri, Victoria Shamrocks Sr. A. Held New Westminster to 5 goals to seal perfect season.
⭐⭐: Ryan Jones, Maple Ridge Burrards Sr. A. 2 GP, 3 Goals, 9 Assists to secure playoff birth.
⭐⭐⭐: Bowie Horsman, Orangeville Northmen Jr. A. Hat-trick in game one against Mimico including the game winning goal.
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Ontario
The Orangeville Northmen are out to a 1-0 series lead over the Mimico Mountaineers, with game two going Friday night.
Check out a recap of game one from LCD’s Jon Donville.
Horsman’s Hat-Trick Leads Northmen to Game One Victory
The Orangeville Northmen defeated the Mimico Mountaineers 12-9 on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 series lead
One of the stories of that game was the play of Mimico’s Lucas Dudemaine. Check out his highlights from that contest below!
British Columbia
The Coquitlam Adanacs took a 1-0 series lead over the Port Coquitlam Saints, powered once again by their strong defence. The Adanacs have given up more than 10 goals only twice this summer.
In the WLA, the Maple Ridge Burrards won twice to secure the second seed in the playoffs. They will take on the Langley Thunder, while the Shamrocks will take on the New Westminster Salmonbellies.
On LCD this week, Jake Elliott continued an excellent series of summer interviews when he sat down with Miners Jr. A coach John Lintz. Check that interview out below!
Lax Class 298 – John Lintz
In addition to a stellar career as a player, John Lintz has began an impressive career as a coach. Hear more about his journey and his Edmonton Miners club this summer!
Alberta
The RMLL finals remains 2-0 for the Raiders, with game three going this weekend. Below are the highlights from games one and two.
Game One:
Game 2:
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