Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame

12/28/2023

Won't you help us preserve the grand history, lore and memories of the legends of lacrosse?
Donate now at: https://canlaxhall.org/donate/ to allow us to improve our offerings to the lacrosse communty.
There is still time to make a donation and receive charitable receipt this year.

YOU can help improve the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, protect your legacy, and all those greats of the sport, and ensure the rich tapestry of history is not only preserved but presented in a way that will inspire the future of Canada's National Summer Sport.

Donate now: https://canlaxhall.org/donate/

12/28/2023

12/23/2023

We entered a new era of lacrosse in 2023 ✔️

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12/23/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Please take a moment and visit us over the Holidays
Online at :
the Hall of Fame https://canlaxhall.org ...
and our virtual magazine https://laxhall.com

or at Anvil Centre, New Westminster

Jump into a world of lacrosse stories, lore, legends … to enjoy your trips down memory lane!

12/20/2023

12/19/2023

12/18/2023

YOU can help improve the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, protect your legacy, and all those greats of the sport, and ensure the rich tapestry of history is not only preserved but presented in a way that will inspire the future of Canada's National Summer Sport.

Donate now: https://canlaxhall.org/donate/

12/17/2023

12/16/2023

Act now while the nomination period is still open!
If you think a player, builder, official, or team should be inducted .... it is up to you!
Nominations come only from the lacrosse community.
Nomination form may be downloaded here: https://www.clhof.org/index.php/en/about/clhof-nominations

Nominees, after going thought the process may join the Class 2023 - Players, Troy Cordingley, Jennifer Johnson, Gavin Prout, Darren Reisig; Builders, Scott Browning, Paul Gilkinson, Robert Matte; Officials, Frank Lawrence, Rick Lum, Jim Price; Veteran, Len Powers; and Team, Team Canada Women U19 (2015) - and prior inductees, as Honoured Members of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

12/16/2023

Act now now to preserve the heritage and legacy of Lacrosse: https://canlaxhall.org/donate/

This Season we hope you will immerse yourself in Lacrosse's Heritage, lore, stories and history.

You can support us in our mission to inspire the future through remembering the legends, and great events of the past and present.

Your contribution helps preserve our artifacts, and digitize our images and documents, as well as celebrating those who have shaped Canada's National Summer Spot.

Donate now: https://canlaxhall.org/donate/

12/15/2023

Our new Hall of Fame and Museum website celebrates extraordinary achievement in the Lacrosse Community and inspires future generations to make their dreams come true.

https://canlaxhall.org/

Come remember and embrace those who have contributed to the legends, lore, and heritage of lacrosse or take a look through the showcase of our museum in New Westminster.

We will be updating /improving the bios of more of our Honoured Members in the months to come - if you have materials that would assist please drop us a DM or email.

Our thanks to the wonderful work of Ontario Tech University student in the original concept and colour pallet abut especially choice of the technical platform and the later technical work on platform, detail 'look and feel", page layout, and initial buiid of the site.

This work allowed also allowed us to build our new online magazine site in record time, and to get a big start on revitalising Power's Bible of Lacrosse, powered by the CLHOF, to be released in 2024.

12/13/2023

One of our two new websites introduced this year ... come take a look ... easy search will lead you to the exact topics you wish to find or simply browse and enjoy.

https://laxhall.com

Hundreds of stories that span the rich tapestry of our beloved game ... with much more to come in the New Year!

12/09/2023

Tip of the hat to - thanks for including us in this wonderful exploration and promotion of our city!

12/02/2023

At Lacrosse Canada’s annual meeting in November, three individuals joined LC’s Board of Directors. Along with one appointment to finish a term.

We would like to thank Gerry Van Beek, Paul Lehmann, Jason Donville and Ahmed Johma for their dedication and commitment to Lacrosse Canada during their time on the Board of Directors. We wish them all the best moving forward.

Full press release can be found at the link https://lacrosse.ca/article/89810
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Lors de l'assemblée annuelle de Lacrosse Canada en novembre, trois personnes se sont jointes au conseil d'administration de LC. En plus d'une nomination pour terminer un mandat.

Nous aimerions remercier Gerry Van Beek, Paul Lehmann et Ahmed Johma pour leur dévouement et leur engagement envers Lacrosse Canada au cours de leur mandat au sein du conseil d'administration. Nous leur souhaitons le meilleur pour l'avenir.

Le communiqué de presse complet se trouve sur le lien
https://crossecanada.ca/article/89850

11/27/2023

BEYOND EXCITED to announce our coaching staff for the 2024 World Men’s Box Lacrosse Championship in Utica New York. With many years of experience on and off the floor, we can’t wait to get started with this staff! Full press release can be found on lacrosse.ca, or hit the link below.

https://www.lacrosse.ca/article/89759

Nous sommes EXCITÉS d'annoncer notre équipe d'entraîneurs pour le Championnat du monde de crosse en boîte de 2024 à Utica, dans l'État de New York. Avec de nombreuses années d'expérience sur le terrain et en dehors, nous avons hâte de commencer à travailler avec cette équipe ! Le communiqué de presse complet se trouve sur lacrosse.ca, ou cliquez sur le lien.

https://crossecanada.ca/article/89770

11/27/2023

A Lacrosse Minute – Russ Shepard https://youtu.be/JL-p3roNMa0

Russ Sheppard

11/26/2023

Al Lewthaite Lewthwaite developed his box lacrosse skills in the Royal City’s Sapperton district, but by age 15 he was considered too big to continue playing at the juvenile level. Instead, he lined up with the New Westminster Junior B team that captured the 1966 Canadian championship in Port

Between 1970 and 1974, Lewthwaite and his teammates captured three Mann Cups in four trips to the Canadian championships. In 1975, the upstart pro National Lacrosse League team in Boston drafted Lewthwaite in the first round, but traded him to the Long Island Tomahawks where he accumulated 140 point...

11/20/2023

Douglas Luey acceptance speech – Class of 2022 Builder https://youtu.be/4HGEJH4HbV8

Born in St. Catharines Ontario, Doug has been involved in lacrosse for more than 50 years, mostly in the Whitby/Oshawa community. His long-term commitment has taken place in Ontario, across Canada and

Doug has been involved in lacrosse for more than 50 years, mostly in the Whitby/Oshawa community. His long-term commitment has taken place in Ontario, across Canada and Internationally. Doug has held numerous positions including Team Coach, Manager, and Team and League Executive at the local, provin...

11/19/2023

The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Proudly Presents the Class of 2023 - Inducted as Honoured Members on November 5, 2023

Class of 2023 Induction Certificate Presentation

11/19/2023

Class of 2023 Induction Ceermony - Opening Procession and Presentations

CLHOF Class of 2023 Induction The Opening Ceremony and Presentations - Ceremony and Banquet held at the MontHill Golf and Country Club, Caledonia, Ontario.

11/19/2023

Pictures from the Class 2023 Induction Banquet held at the MontHill Golf and Country Club in Caledonia, Ontario on November 5, 2023

Class of 2023 Induction Banquet Candid Pictures

11/19/2023

John Crookall John ‘Dot’ Crookall
After Édouard ‘Newsy’ Lalonde, ‘Dot’ Crookall easily ranks in as the second-greatest player to suit up for Vancouver during the pro lacrosse era. He turned pro during the 1913 season when Vancouver Athletics challenged for the Minto Cup. He then played

After Édouard ‘Newsy’ Lalonde, ‘Dot’ Crookall easily ranks in as the second-greatest player to suit up for Vancouver during the pro lacrosse era. He turned pro during the 1913 season when Vancouver Athletics challenged for the Minto Cup. He then played the following 8 seasons for the variou...

11/13/2023

Early in 1963, a group of lacrosse enthusiasts in New Westminster decided that, because of the Royal City’s historical background in the National Sport...

The charter was awarded in November 1964, and the Hall of Fame was incorporated under the Societies Act in 1965. Selection committees were appointed in both the East and West to name the charter members. The committees met in Montreal on January 19, 1966, and 48 founding members were inducted. On Ma...

11/13/2023

1974 World Championship

11/12/2023

Russ Sheppard Russ was introduced to lacrosse in Saskatchewan through master coach Al Luciuk. He played some senior men’s lacrosse and began coaching youth in 1995. He moved to Nunavut as a teacher in 1998 and began the Kugluktuk Grizzlies lacrosse program in 1999. Soon after, he formed Nunavut

Russ was introduced to lacrosse in Saskatchewan through master coach Al Luciuk. He played some senior men’s lacrosse and began coaching youth in 1995. He moved to Nunavut as a teacher in 1998 and began the Kugluktuk Grizzlies lacrosse program in 1999. Soon after, he formed Nunavut Lacrosse. The jo...