How did Canada perform in the 2019 World Lacrosse Men’s Indoor World Championship. What challenges did the team face as the host nation. How has the sport of lacrosse evolved on the international stage.
Canada’s Triumph at the 2019 World Lacrosse Men’s Indoor World Championship
The 2019 World Lacrosse Men’s Indoor World Championship showcased Canada’s exceptional prowess in the sport. Held at Langley Events Centre, the host nation secured their fifth consecutive gold medal with a commanding 19-12 victory over the Iroquois Nationals. This achievement solidified Canada’s position as the dominant force in indoor lacrosse.
Throughout the tournament, Canada’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. The team outscored their opponents by an impressive 110-44 margin across six games, maintaining an average victory margin of 11 goals per match. This level of dominance is rarely seen in international competitions, highlighting the gap between Canada and other participating nations.
Key Statistics from Canada’s Championship Run
- Total goals scored: 110
- Total goals conceded: 44
- Average margin of victory: 11 goals
- Time spent trailing: 9 minutes and 28 seconds
- Time spent tied: 22 minutes and 36 seconds
These numbers underscore the team’s ability to maintain control throughout the tournament, rarely allowing their opponents to gain an upper hand.
The Pressure of Playing on Home Soil
Despite their overwhelming success, the Canadian team faced unique challenges as the host nation. The expectation of victory in every game added significant pressure to their performance. How did the team manage this pressure?
Canadian head coach Glenn Clark acknowledged the weight of expectations, stating, “There is a lot of pressure representing Canada and the success that they have had.” The team’s ability to handle this pressure and deliver outstanding results is a testament to their mental fortitude and preparation.
Curtis Dickson, a key player for Canada, emphasized the special nature of winning on home soil: “This is my third gold medal on the world stage, but it is extra special to be able to do it in my own backyard.” The support of friends, family, and local fans undoubtedly played a role in motivating the team to maintain their high standards throughout the tournament.
Stellar Individual Performances
While lacrosse is a team sport, several players stood out with exceptional individual performances during the championship. Who were the standout players for Canada?
- Dane Dobbie: Led all scorers in the final with 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists)
- Curtis Dickson: Scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in the gold-medal game
- Robert Church: Contributed 4 goals and 1 assist in the final
- Mark Matthews: Recorded 1 goal and 5 assists
For the Iroquois Nationals, Zed Williams put up an impressive 5 goals and 1 assist in the final match. The tournament’s Most Valuable Player award went to Cody Jamieson of the Iroquois Nationals, who accumulated 14 goals and 38 points across six games.
The Global Growth of Lacrosse
While the World Lacrosse Men’s Indoor World Championship highlighted the dominance of traditional powerhouses like Canada and the Iroquois Nationals, it also showcased the sport’s growing global appeal. How is lacrosse expanding internationally?
The inclusion of teams from diverse regions such as Australia, Austria, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, and Mexico demonstrates the sport’s increasing reach. These nations may not yet compete at the same level as the top teams, but their participation is crucial for the sport’s development and potential Olympic inclusion.
Emerging Lacrosse Nations
- Finland: Robert Raittila named to the President’s Team (all-star team for non-Blue Division teams)
- Australia: Matthew Taylor selected for the President’s Team
- Austria: Adrian Balasch recognized in the transition player category
- Germany: David Beckmann and Craig Wende honored for their defensive and goaltending skills
These selections highlight the individual talent emerging from countries where lacrosse is still developing, suggesting a bright future for the sport’s global expansion.
The Spirit of Lacrosse: Celebrating Sportsmanship
Beyond the competitive aspect, the World Lacrosse Championship also emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and the spirit of the game. How did the tournament recognize these values?
Following each team’s final game, one player or staff member was selected as a recipient for their team’s Spirit of Lacrosse Award. This recognition celebrates individuals who exemplify the core values of the sport, including respect, integrity, and fair play.
Recipients of the Spirit of Lacrosse Award included:
- Bob Carter (Australia)
- Sean Ferris (Canada)
- Walter and Flavia Rojas (Costa Rica)
- Andy Downing (England)
- Gewas Schindler (Iroquois Nationals)
These awards serve as a reminder that while winning is important, the true essence of lacrosse lies in its ability to bring people together and foster a sense of community across national boundaries.
The Evolution of Lacrosse: From Traditional Sport to Global Phenomenon
Lacrosse, with its roots in Indigenous North American cultures, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades. How has the sport evolved from its traditional origins to become a global phenomenon?
The sport’s journey from a ceremonial game played by Native American tribes to an international competition showcases its adaptability and universal appeal. Today, lacrosse is played in various formats, including field lacrosse, box lacrosse (indoor), and women’s lacrosse, each with its own set of rules and strategies.
Key Milestones in Lacrosse’s Global Expansion
- 1867: First modern lacrosse club founded in Canada
- 1904 and 1908: Lacrosse featured as a medal sport in the Olympic Games
- 1974: First Men’s World Lacrosse Championship held
- 2003: First World Indoor Lacrosse Championship organized
- 2018: World Lacrosse (formerly Federation of International Lacrosse) recognized by the International Olympic Committee
These milestones reflect the sport’s growing popularity and the efforts of organizations like World Lacrosse to promote the game globally.
The Future of Lacrosse: Olympic Aspirations and Beyond
As lacrosse continues to grow internationally, what does the future hold for the sport? One of the primary goals for World Lacrosse is to secure the sport’s inclusion in the Olympic Games. The recognition by the International Olympic Committee in 2018 was a significant step towards this objective.
To enhance its Olympic prospects, lacrosse has been adapting its format. A new discipline, “Lacrosse Sixes,” has been developed specifically with the Olympics in mind. This fast-paced, smaller-sided version of the game is designed to be more accessible to new players and spectators while fitting within the constraints of the Olympic program.
Strategies for Lacrosse’s Continued Growth
- Grassroots development programs in emerging lacrosse nations
- Investment in youth lacrosse to build a sustainable player base
- Collaboration with educational institutions to introduce lacrosse in schools
- Leveraging technology and social media to increase the sport’s visibility
- Promoting diversity and inclusion to attract a wider range of participants
These initiatives aim to expand lacrosse’s global footprint and solidify its position as a major international sport.
The Impact of Professional Leagues on International Lacrosse
Professional lacrosse leagues have played a crucial role in elevating the sport’s profile and providing opportunities for players to compete at the highest level. How have these leagues influenced the international game?
Leagues such as the National Lacrosse League (NLL) in North America have not only raised the standard of play but also served as a proving ground for international talent. Many players representing their countries in world championships also compete in professional leagues, bringing that experience to their national teams.
Benefits of Professional Leagues to International Lacrosse
- Increased media exposure for the sport
- Development of world-class players
- Creation of role models for young athletes
- Innovation in gameplay and strategies
- Cross-pollination of talent between countries
The symbiotic relationship between professional leagues and international competitions continues to drive the sport’s growth and popularity.
As lacrosse expands its global reach, tournaments like the World Lacrosse Men’s Indoor World Championship serve as both a showcase for elite talent and a catalyst for the sport’s development worldwide. While traditional powerhouses like Canada continue to dominate, the increasing competitiveness of other nations promises an exciting future for international lacrosse.
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Playing on home soil, with the expectations of victory every game comes with its fair share of challenges.
But Canada persevered as they demonstrated a dominance at a whole new level in capturing the Cockerton Cup on Saturday night at Langley Events Centre, defeating the Iroquois Nationals 19-12 in the gold-medal game at the 2019 World Lacrosse Men’s Indoor World Championship.
Canada trailed just twice (and both times by only a single goal) before they seized control in the second quarter, turning a 6-5 lead into a 10-6 advantage at the half. From there, Canada never looked back, shutting the door on the Iroquois Nationals to win the Men’s Indoor World Championship for a fifth consecutive time.
All five victories at the quadrennial event have come at the expense of the Iroquois Nationals, and for a fifth straight time, it was the United States again winning bronze as the Americans defeated England 11-8 in the third-place match which preceded the gold-medal game.
Just how dominant was Canada at the event? In six games – four during the round-robin and then the semifinal and final – the team outscored the opposition 110-44 with an average margin of victory of 11 goals per game.
Over 360 minutes of lacrosse, Canada trailed just five times for a grand total of 9:28. And they were tied for just 22:36 of game action.
But they did all this with the weight of being expected to win, especially with the Championship being contested at home.
“There is a lot of pressure representing Canada and the success that they have had,” admitted Canadian head coach Glenn Clark.
“Relief is the best description, and excitement, obviously,” he said when asked to describe the feeling of accomplishing what everyone fully expected them to do. “It is a long week, you put a lot into it and there is a lot of pressure representing Canada and the success the have had.”
“The expectations were big, especially playing on home soil, especially myself, growing up 10 minutes down the road,” said Port Coquitlam’s Curtis Dickson.
“This is my third gold medal on the world stage, but it is extra special to be able to do it in my own backyard.”
Dickson scored five goals in the gold-medal game along with two assists.
“Honestly this is a really talented team and great coaching that taught us to stick to our guns and make sure we got better every game and I think the systems were in place for us to succeed and the players showed up in the big moments,” said Canadian defender Matt Beers.
Players and coaching staff alike relished the fact they were able to celebrate the Championship at home with friends and family in attendance.
“It is a great feeling winning it on home soil and obviously you have a lot of family members here to share it with. And the truth and the reality is, these are the people who have supported you to get to this place, so it means a lot to have that opportunity,” Clark said.
In Saturday’s championship final, Dane Dobbie led all scorers with 10 points, including three goals, with Robert Church (four goals, one assist), Mark Matthews (one goals, five assists), Dhane Smith (three goals, one assist), Chris Corbeill two goals, one assist) and Ben McIntosh (tone goal, two assists) rounded out Canada’s scoring.
The Iroquois Nationals were led by five goals and six points from Zed Williams while Randy Staats and Cody Jamieson had a goal and three assists apiece. Tehoka Nanticoke (three goals), Lyle Thompson (one goal, two assists) and Kyle Jackson (one goal, one assist) completed their team’s scoring.
Jamieson was named the Most Valuable Player. He scored 11 goals and 28 points in four round-robin games and added another three goals and 10 points in two playoff games.
Staats and Matthews were named as the forwards to the All-World Team. Transition player Joel White (United States) and Canadian defenders Graeme Hossack and Kyle Rubisch as well as goaltender Mike Poulin rounded out the team.
The President’s team (the all-star team for the non-Blue Division teams) consisted of forwards Robert Raittila (Finland) and Matthew Taylor (Australia), transition player Adrian Balasch (Austria), David Beckmann (Germany) and Markus Mattila (Finland) on defence and Germany’s Craig Wende (goaltender).
Following each team’s final game, one player or staff member was selected as a recipient for their team’s Spirit of Lacrosse Award.
The winners were: Bob Carter (Australia), Rintaro Fujita (Austria), Sean Ferris (Canada), Walter and Flavia Rojas (Costa Rica), Roman Pokorny (Czech Republic), Andy Downing (England), Pentti Pekkonen (Finland), Scott S. Stapleford (Germany), So Ka Ho Godwin (Hong Kong), Jeff Dowling (Ireland), Gewas Schindler (Iroquois Nationals), Andrew Alderman (Israel), Alejandor Trias (Mexico), Arttu Sesselaar (Netherlands), Dylan Cowman (Scotland), Uros Matijasevic (Serbia), Tomas Rydlo (Slovakia), Curt Kinney
(Sweden), Marion van Jackowski (Switzerland), Jim Starkey (United States) and Brent McCauley (Officials).
Iroquois Nationals Accept Invitation to The World Games 2022
Iroquois Nationals Accept Invitation to The World Games 2022
Mon Sep 7 2020 | Matt DaSilva | Fuel
They’re in.
The Iroquois Nationals have accepted an invitation to compete in the men’s lacrosse competition at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Ala., signaling a victory in the six-week campaign to reverse an earlier decision to exclude them due to Olympic eligibility criteria. An online petition garnered more than 50,000 signatures and reignited the conversation surrounding the sovereignty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
The International World Games Association, The World Games 2022 Birmingham Organizing Committee and World Lacrosse issued a joint press release Monday announcing the news. Ireland’s voluntary withdrawal from the event helped make way for the Iroquois’ inclusion, as did the absence of any objections from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Canadian Olympic Committee, US Lacrosse and the Canadian Lacrosse Association — the four governing bodies for which Iroquois athletes would otherwise be eligible to compete under the Olympic charter.
An Olympic-style event with multiple sports, The World Games first featured lacrosse with a women’s competition in Poland in 2017.
The U.S. defeated Canada for the gold medal. The 2022 edition will be held July 7-17, 2022 in Birmingham, Ala., and includes men’s lacrosse for the first time. The eight teams will be Australia, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, the Iroquois Nationals, Israel, Japan and the U.S.
The World Games are viewed as an important stepping stone on the path to the Olympics, with advocates hoping to get the sport added for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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The press release (below) also included an update on the selection event for the women’s competition. Previously, participants were chosen based on the final standings of the 2017 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship. But since The World Games were moved from 2021 to 2022 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship will now determine the eight teams. US Lacrosse is hosting that event July 7-17, 2021 in Towson, Md.
PRESS RELEASE
World Lacrosse, in cooperation with the International World Games Association (IWGA) and The World Games 2022 Birmingham Organizing Committee (TWG 2022), announced today the field of eight teams that will compete in men’s lacrosse at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
In alphabetical order, the participating teams are:
Australia
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
Iroquois Nationals
Israel
Japan
United States
The selection of teams is based upon the final placement of eligible teams from the 2018 Federation of International Lacrosse (now known as World Lacrosse) World Championship in Netanya, Israel.
The men’s lacrosse competition will be July 8-12, 2022 and will feature the new World Lacrosse 6 v 6 discipline.
The field of participating teams was finalized following:
Confirmation from the IWGA that the Iroquois Nationals are eligible to compete in TWG 2022;
Receipt by World Lacrosse of “no objection” letters from the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Lacrosse Association, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and US Lacrosse;
Ireland Lacrosse voluntarily withdrawing from the tournament;
World Lacrosse extending an invitation to the Iroquois Nationals to compete, and;
Acceptance of the invitation by the Iroquois Nationals.
“This is a very good day, and outcome, for the sport of lacrosse,” said World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern. “We have arrived at an outcome that will create a true showcase for lacrosse at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham. This was achieved by our organizations coming together, listening carefully and working constructively to reach a shared goal.”
“We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the leadership of the International World Games Association, The World Games 2022 Birmingham Organizing Committee, Ireland Lacrosse and the Iroquois Nationals for their partnership and support in working toward an outcome about which we can all be pleased,” added World Lacrosse Chief Executive Officer Jim Scherr. “International sport has the power to unite and that has never been more evident than in how our organizations and the lacrosse community came together to find a solution.”
“We thank World Lacrosse for their work in bringing this matter to a successful conclusion,” said Joachim Gossow, Chief Executive Officer of the International World Games Association.
“In addition, we note that Team Ireland has sportingly agreed to withdraw in favor of the Iroquois Nationals team. We are happy to see the eight best men’s teams qualified and look forward to seeing both women’s and men’s top-quality lacrosse in Birmingham in 2022.”
“The World Games 2022 Birmingham Organizing Committee has great appreciation for the actions taken by the International World Games Association, World Lacrosse, and most recently Team Ireland in creating a path forward under the qualification rules for the Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team,” said Nick Sellers, CEO of The World Games 2022 Birmingham. “This solution represents the best of humanity, as their collective leadership will now allow for the eight highest-ranked and eligible teams in the world to compete for gold in July of 2022.”
Sellers continued, “Birmingham, Ala. has long been an epicenter of America’s civil rights struggle, and we are proud that The World Games 2022 will usher in a new era of progress where our strength comes from mutual respect and our commitment to inclusion.
The actions taken today reflect those values. Welcome to The World Games 2022 Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Team. We look forward to seeing you compete.”
“Our goal is to share lacrosse with the world, as a vehicle for peace, friendship, and healing. On this foundation, equity, justice, and unity can be firmly seated. We worked very hard alongside our allies for this positive outcome,” Leo Nolan, Executive Director of Iroquois Nationals said. “We are thankful for their support throughout the process, as well as the support of organizations, coaches, players, and fans in the global lacrosse community who stood up for our right to be included in The World Games 2022. Most of all, we wish to express our deep gratitude to Ireland Lacrosse: their selfless decision symbolizes the reverence we share for the game of lacrosse.”
Also today, World Lacrosse confirmed the top eight eligible women’s teams based upon final placement in the 2021 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship will be invited to participate in The World Games 2022.
The women’s team representing the Haudenosaunee Nation is eligible for selection. The 2021 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship will take place July 7-17, 2021 in Towson, Maryland, USA.
The World Games in Birmingham Postponed Until 2022
Thu 2 Apr 2020 | Brian Logue | U.S. MEN
The U.S. women’s team experiencing the culture of Poland in downtown Wroclaw during The World Games 2017. The quadrennial event has been pushed to 2022 due to the Summer Olympics being postponed this year.
The World Games, a multi-sport Olympic style event that will include both men’s and women’s lacrosse, has been postponed from next summer until July 2022.
The event, taking place in Birmingham, Ala., was scheduled for July 15-25, 2021 and will now be held July 7-17, 2022.
The International World Games Association (IWGA) cited the International Olympic Committee’s decision to move the Tokyo Olympic Games to July 2021 as having a significant impact on the planning of The World Games.
“A great deal of detailed work is now required to implement this decision, and further progress reports will be issued in due course,” said IWGA President José Perurena in a press release. “But I am impressed by the flexibility and efficiency of the Birmingham Organizing Committee: they have been able, in just two days after the IOC’s announcement, to get all the main organizational items in place.”
The World Games were first held in 1981 and feature more 3,600 athletes from more than 100 countries competing in over 30 unique, multidisciplinary sports.
Lacrosse was first contested at The World Games in 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland. The U.S. women’s team defeated Canada 11-8 to win the inaugural gold medal. Men’s lacrosse has been added to the program for the Birmingham games.
Sixteen National Teams — eight women’s and eight men’s — will compete in The World Games utilizing the new, 6 v 6 international disciplines and playing rules currently being finalized by World Lacrosse.
The participating nations are:
Men: Australia, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Israel, Japan, United States.
Women: Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, United States.
Qualification for The World Games was based primarily on final placement at the 2017 (women’s) and 2018 (men’s) World Championships organized by World Lacrosse.
Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team to compete in 2022 World Games after initial exclusion
The Iroquois Nationals, which represent the Haudenosaunee Confederacy in international field lacrosse, will be among eight men’s lacrosse teams competing in the 2022 World Games after they were originally excluded.
“We’re very pleased that we will be competing,” said Leo Nolan, executive director of the organization that oversees the team and its development group.
“Without us, it would have been a very different kind of tournament.”
The 11th edition of the World Games will be held in Birmingham, Ala.
, in July 2022, and it will be the first time men’s lacrosse will be included in the games.
The Iroquois Nationals team was originally told they were ineligible to compete under International Olympic Committee rules. It is unclear what would have prevented the team from competing under those rules.
The team is made up of athletes from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, which includes the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk), Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora nations.
The Haudenosaunee invented lacrosse. They call it a medicine game as a gift from the Creator, to be played for his enjoyment and for healing.
“We’re the originators of the game,” said Nolan. “The Creator gave us this game and a part of the responsibility is to share the game with others.”
After an international movement of support was sparked for the team, with many other organizations working to try to find a solution, World Lacrosse announced on Monday the Iroquois Nationals are now among the teams invited to compete.
World Lacrosse Announces Teams for Men’s Lacrosse<br>Competition at TWG 2022; Iroquois Nationals Accept<br>Invitation to Compete<br><br>Full Release: <a href=”https://t.co/Zf1EpP5y20″>https://t.co/Zf1EpP5y20</a> <a href=”https://t.co/W3tY729fL6″>pic.twitter.com/W3tY729fL6</a>
—@worldlaxsport
“It’s been a long road for the Iroquois Nationals. We’ve had some hurdles to go over and this most recent one, we’re just glad the right thing is being done,” said David Bray, a member of the team’s board of directors.
“It’s been an inspiration to see the world lacrosse community, the world Indigenous community, all stand behind us to get to this point again. We look forward to continuing our efforts on the field.”
The Iroquois Nationals were the bronze medal winners in the 2018 Men’s Field Lacrosse World Championship. (Canadian Lacrosse Association)
The Iroquois Nationals, Australia, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Israel, Japan and the United States are the eight teams competing.
World Lacrosse said the teams were finalized after the International World Games Association confirmed that the Iroquois Nationals were eligible to compete, no objections were received from the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Lacrosse Association, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee or U.S. Lacrosse, as well as a decision by Ireland Lacrosse to voluntarily withdraw from the tournament.
“This is a very good day, and outcome, for the sport of lacrosse,” said World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern.
“We have arrived at an outcome that will create a true showcase for lacrosse at the World Games 2022 in Birmingham. This was achieved by our organizations coming together, listening carefully and working constructively to reach a shared goal.”
‘It was the right thing to do’
Last week, Ireland Lacrosse voluntarily vacated its men’s senior national team’s position in the World Games 2022 to ensure there would be no barriers to the Iroquois Nationals entry to the tournament.
The association said it was “the right thing to do.”
Ireland finished 12th in the 2018 men’s world championship.
“We recognized that there was a problem with us going and with the Iroquois being number three in the world and not being deemed eligible for this event,” said Catherine Conway, communications director for Ireland Lacrosse and assistant coach for the women’s senior national team.
“We felt really strongly that just putting another graphic on social media saying we support the Iroquois was not the appropriate thing to do because talk is cheap. We very much felt that action was necessary.”
Nolan said “it was the right thing to do for lacrosse in general.”
“We are certainly very thankful and have a great amount of respect for Ireland,” he said.
To <a href=”https://twitter.com/IrelandLacrosse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@IrelandLacrosse</a>,<br><br>You have gone above and beyond not only for us, but for what you believe is right. <br>Your actions have spoken louder than words showing everyone the true power of sport, and the spirit of lacrosse.<br><br>We will never forget that.<br>I dteannta a chéile<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherAsOne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#TogetherAsOne</a> <a href=”https://t.co/qmDSYauaM5″>pic.twitter.com/qmDSYauaM5</a>
—@IRQ_Nationals
<br>Your actions have spoken louder than words showing everyone the true power of sport, and the spirit of lacrosse.<br><br>We will never forget that.<br>I dteannta a chéile<a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/TogetherAsOne?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#TogetherAsOne</a> <a href=”https://t.co/qmDSYauaM5″>pic.twitter.com/qmDSYauaM5</a>The top eight eligible women’s lacrosse teams invited to the World Games will be based upon final placement in the 2021 World Lacrosse Women’s World Championship, which takes place in Maryland next summer.
The women’s team representing the Haudenosaunee Confederacy will now be eligible for selection.
Ireland Lacrosse Bows Out Of 2022 World Games So Iroquois Nationals Can Play : NPR
Iroquois Nationals player Lyle Thompson (right), at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in 2015, said of the exclusion: “It was a disappointment and sort of boiled my blood.
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Iroquois Nationals player Lyle Thompson (right), at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in 2015, said of the exclusion: “It was a disappointment and sort of boiled my blood.”
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When invitations went out to men’s lacrosse teams to compete in the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala., there was a big omission. The No. 3 Iroquois Nationals, a team that represents the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, wasn’t on the list.
Organizers said the Nationals could not compete because it is not from a sovereign nation — even though players have their own passports.
“It was a disappointment and sort of boiled my blood,” says Lyle Thompson, an Iroquois Nationals player.
The Haudenosaunee are actually the originators of lacrosse, what they call the “medicine game.”
“All my life lessons really come from the game of lacrosse. Playing in those medicine games, those traditional medicine games and using a traditional wooden stick,” Thompson tells NPR’s Morning Edition.
A petition calling for the Nationals inclusion got more than 50,000 signatures.
The Games’ organizers recognized their mistake, but the roster of eight teams was full.
Enter: Ireland. Its team was set to play in 2022.
“None of us would be going to Birmingham, Ala., in the first place if it wasn’t for the Iroquois and giving us the gift of their medicine game,” Sonny Campbell, a player for Ireland Lacrosse, tells Morning Edition.
He says the Irish team wanted to do more than make a statement.
So earlier this month, it dropped out of the tournament, allowing the Nationals to take its spot.
“We support them, and if it means we’ll give up our spot, then so be it. But the Iroquois, they need to be there,” Campbell says.
Thompson says the move was unexpected.
“A sense of me felt bad because they’re sort of sacrificing and giving up their opportunity. But a part of me felt like this is the right move, and I do truly believe that,” he says.
Thompson says Ireland’s sacrifice won’t be in vain.
“The Iroquois Nationals are going to put together the best team the world has ever seen, and representing not just the Iroquois Nationals, but Ireland lacrosse also,” Thompson says.
The eight teams competing in Alabama will be Australia, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, the Iroquois Nationals, Israel, Japan and the U.S.
World Lacrosse announce Iroquois Nationals eligible for 2022 World Games
World Lacrosse, the International World Games Association (IWGA) and the World Games 2022 Birmingham Organising Committee have jointly announced that the Iroquois Nationals will be eligible to compete at the World Games, pending qualification.
Now the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams will be able to compete at the World Games if they qualify to do so under the criteria set by World Lacrosse and approved by the IWGA.
It comes after Iroquois Nationals and other Haudenosaunee Nation people called for a boycott of the Games due to the team’s exclusion from the Games, scheduled to take place in Birmingham in the American state of Alabama from July 7 to 17 in 2022.
These calls were taken seriously, which led to the IWGA Executive Committee recognising the indigenous group as a representative of the Haudenosaunee Nation.
The Iroquois Nationals are also a full member of World Lacrosse, the sport’s global governing body, while the Haudenosaunee – a Confederacy of six First Nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora Nations – invented lacrosse.
A joint statement from World Lacrosse, The International World Games Association and The World Games 2022 Birmingham Organizing Committee: pic.
— World Lacrosse (@worldlaxsport) August 14, 2020
twitter.com/46W12rCgUvIn a joint statement, World Lacrosse said: “In making this request to the IWGA, WL emphasised the position of honour held by the Haudenosaunee Nation, as the originators of the game.
“The IWGA Executive Committee, Coordinating Committee and management team, recognising also the strong desire from the international lacrosse community to see the Iroquois Nationals compete in the World Games 2022, quickly reviewed the formal request from WL and rendered a favourable decision.”
“On behalf of World Lacrosse, I would like to express our deep appreciation to the leadership of the IWGA and The World Games 2022 Organising Committee for their favourable response to our request to allow the Haudenosaunee Nation to compete in the World Games 2022,” said World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern.
“It is clear the leaders of these organisations are committed to upholding the highest ideals of international sport, and we are grateful.
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The men’s Iroquois Nationals team has won bronze medals at the past two World Lacrosse Championships in 2014 and 2018.
Ireland Lacrosse Bows Out Of 2022 World Games So Iroquois Nationals Can Play
When invitations went out to men’s lacrosse teams to compete in the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala., there was a big omission. The No. 3 Iroquois Nationals, a team that represents the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, wasn’t on the list.
Organizers said the Nationals could not compete because it is not from a sovereign nation — even though players have their own passports.
“It was a disappointment and sort of boiled my blood,” says Lyle Thompson, an Iroquois Nationals player.
The Haudenosaunee are actually the originators of lacrosse, what they call the “medicine game.”
“All my life lessons really come from the game of lacrosse. Playing in those medicine games, those traditional medicine games and using a traditional wooden stick,” Thompson tells NPR’s Morning Edition.
A petition calling for the Nationals inclusion got more than 50,000 signatures.
The Games’ organizers recognized their mistake, but the roster of eight teams was full.
Enter: Ireland. Its team was set to play in 2022.
“None of us would be going to Birmingham, Ala., in the first place if it wasn’t for the Iroquois and giving us the gift of their medicine game,” Sonny Campbell, a player for Ireland Lacrosse, tells Morning Edition.
He says the Irish team wanted to do more than make a statement.
So earlier this month, it dropped out of the tournament, allowing the Nationals to take its spot.
“We support them, and if it means we’ll give up our spot, then so be it. But the Iroquois, they need to be there,” Campbell says.
Thompson says the move was unexpected.
“A sense of me felt bad because they’re sort of sacrificing and giving up their opportunity. But a part of me felt like this is the right move, and I do truly believe that,” he says.
Thompson says Ireland’s sacrifice won’t be in vain.
“The Iroquois Nationals are going to put together the best team the world has ever seen, and representing not just the Iroquois Nationals, but Ireland lacrosse also,” Thompson says.
The eight teams competing in Alabama will be Australia, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, the Iroquois Nationals, Israel, Japan and the U.S.
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Because of incorrect information from the production company that provided the image, an earlier caption on this story misidentified the event as the 2015 World Games. The World Games did not take place in 2015. The event pictured is the 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship.
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Lyle Thompson has been playing lacrosse for a long time.
LYLE THOMPSON: I had a stick in my hands the day I was born. My grandfather played the game. My great-grandfathers played the game. Lacrosse has really become a part of our tradition.
GREENE: Thompson is one of the best lacrosse players in the world. He plays for the Iroquois Nationals in New York, a team that represents the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The Haudenosaunee are actually the originators of lacrosse, what they call the medicine game.
THOMPSON: All my life lessons really come from the game of lacrosse, playing in those medicine games, those traditional medicine games and using a traditional wooden stick.
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:
So it makes sense that the Nationals are really good – third best in the world, actually. But when invitations went out for the 2022 World Games in Alabama, they weren’t on the list. Organizers said the Nationals couldn’t compete because they are not a sovereign nation.
THOMPSON: It was a disappointment and sort of boiled my blood to be like, this again?
MARTIN: There was a petition calling for the Nationals’ inclusion that got 50,000 signatures. The game’s organizers recognized their mistake, but the roster was already full.
Enter Ireland – their team was set to play.
SONNY CAMPBELL: None of us would be going to Birmingham, Ala., in the first place if it wasn’t for the Iroquois and giving us the gift of their medicine game.
GREENE: That is Sonny Campbell there, a player for Ireland Lacrosse. He says the Irish team wanted to do more than make a statement. So last month, they dropped out of the tournament, allowing the Nationals to take their spot.
CAMPBELL: They are not the only ones who are sick of this. We support them. And if it means that we’ll give up our spot, then, you know, so be it. But the Iroquois, they need to be there.
GREENE: Lyle Thompson says this move was unexpected.
THOMPSON: You know, a sense of me felt bad because they’re sort of sacrificing and giving up their opportunity. But part of me felt like this is the right move. And I do truly believe that.
GREENE: Thompson says Ireland’s sacrifice won’t be in vain.
THOMPSON: The Iroquois Nationals are going to put together the best team the world has ever seen and representing not just the Iroquois Nationals but Ireland Lacrosse also.
GREENE: Lyle Thompson set to compete for the Iroquois Nationals at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Ala.
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90,000 This 16-year-old Russian has already driven the whole of America crazy! Matvey Michkov scored a lacrosse goal at the Junior World Cup and made poker (video)
The junior world championship can become a stellar one for the Russian national team striker Matvey Michkov. This striker, who is only 16 years old, has scored four goals against Germany. And one of the lacrosse-style pucks turned out to be mind-blowing!
The junior world championship can become a stellar one for the Russian national team striker Matvey Michkov.This striker, who is only 16 years old, has scored four goals against Germany. And one of the lacrosse-style pucks turned out to be mind-blowing!
- The Russian national team in the third match at the YChM-2021 defeated the German team – 6: 1, securing an entry into the playoffs of the tournament.
- Forward of the Russian team Matvey Michkov became the best player of the match and of the whole game day, having pleased with his performance skills and a goal in lacrosse style
- What is a lacrosse goal? This is a feint where a player lifts the puck on the hook near the goal and with a sharp movement brings it to the top corner.Previously, such a goal was scored by Andrei Svechnikov, now playing for Carolina. These are typical lacrosse goals, but with a net rather than a hook, the trick is much easier to perform.
- Match TV shows all the games of the Russian national team at the junior world championship. Our team will play the next game at midnight on Sunday – against the Czechs.
Michkov received two prizes at once from the Youth Hockey League
Is it possible to say that the match against the Germans became an easy walk for the Russian national team?
Yes, that’s what we say.Germany is the last in Group B at this junior world championship.
Three defeats with a 5-14 goal difference speak for themselves.
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But it was important for the Russian team to take three points and show a reliable game in defense, because conceding six goals from the Americans and four from the Finns is not very good.
As a result, Russia not only won a convincing victory over the Germans (6: 1), but also showed the world a new hero. Although, let me make a digression here. Just yesterday I was at the closing of the Youth Hockey League season.
The best players of the season received their prizes:
- Stepan Nikulin (Lokomotiv) became the most valuable player in the championship.
- The best defender was recognized as Arman Iritsyan from Dynamo Moscow.
- His mentor Yaroslav Lyuzenkov became the best coach.
- Yegor Guskov (Lokomotiv) was recognized as the best goalkeeper, and Nikulin also received the second prize as the best scorer.
- The award for the best judge was received by Alexander Dudarov.
So, Matvey Michkov from SKA-1946 became the best sniper and rookie of the season. Two awards at once! But the guy is only 16 years old. But he could not attend the ceremony, because he speaks at the YChM.
And a few hours after the absentee awarding Michkov burned out, scoring four goals at once against the Germans! And he made a natural hat-trick when a player scores three goals in a row. He also scored a lacrosse puck. And on top of that, he came out on top among the top scorers and snipers of the tournament (6 + 1 = 7).
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Matvey Michkov: “My task is to play hockey. Let other people describe the style. ”
The Russian national team threw the Germans with a score of 40-17, and the only regret is that our goalkeeper Sergei Ivanov did not make a biscuit. In the 55th minute, our goal was struck by Connor Corte.
In general, the Russian national team now occupies first place in group B – and will not leave it if they beat the Czechs the day after tomorrow.
This will lead to Switzerland in the quarterfinals. But most importantly, until the final Russia will not meet with Canada, which looks powerful at this YChM.What are they only worth 12: 1 with the Swedes.
And this is what our players and coaches said after the match.
– You could have scored six goals today. How do you like the game?
– Yes, the most common sensations. The main thing is team interests, – admits Matvey Michkov , – Nobody looks at us who scored. The main thing is that the team wins, preparing for the next matches. They will be more important and more serious. We must already tune in to them.
– You play at number 17, as Valery Kharlamov and Ilya Kovalchuk.Are these hockey players your heroes?
– These are great players who have achieved a lot. It is a great honor for me to play under this number.
– You are leading the World Cup in goals.
– Yes? I didn’t even know about it.
For me, this fades into the background. The most important thing is to be of use to the team and to win. Personal metrics are not that important. I don’t think about them at all.
– Maybe now the lacrosse goal is called Michkov goal? Did you score in the JHL like that?
– Yes, I don’t care what this goal is called now, to be honest.
– But you have scored like this before, haven’t you?
– Well, yes, I tried that. And it happened that it worked out.
– How would you describe your playing style?
– My task is to play hockey. And let other people describe my style.
Fedor Svechkov, forward of the Russian national team:
– What was your reaction when Matvey scored the lacrosse goal?
– I thought I couldn’t do that.
– What do you expect from the match with the Czechs?
– This is a good opponent, it won’t be easy.Therefore, we have already forgotten about the match with the Germans, and are preparing for the next match.
I repeat that it will not be easy. But we are ready.
Albert Leshchev: “Michkov made poker, but the whole team worked for him”
– What do you think about this match? – a question to Albert Leschev, head coach of the Russian national team.
– Before the game, we gave the installation, and the guys followed it. So the match went like this. Congratulations to the guys on a victory and a good game.
– In past matches, you have had problems with defense.What can you say about the defense game now?
– The guys always have mistakes. But for this there is an analysis of the game. And when we do these analyzes, we make fewer mistakes.
– Hockey is a team game, but Michkov showed outstanding hockey today. What can you say about his game?
– Matvey adds with every match. I want to congratulate him for making poker. But first of all, this is the merit of the entire team that worked for Matvey. And this resulted in his four goals.
– What would you like to improve in the game of the Russian national team before the meeting with the Czechs?
– Most likely some kind of tactical action. I can’t say for sure now, you need to watch the video at the meeting before the game. And then I will answer more precisely.
World Cup U-18.
Germany (U-18)) – Russia (U-18) – 1: 6 (0: 1, 0: 3, 1: 2)
Goals: Corte, 54:31 ( VIDEOS ). – Yurov, 10:44 ( VIDEO ). Michkov, 20:30 ( VIDEO ), 27:12 ( VIDEO ), 35:29 (more.) ( VIDEO ), 58:19 ( VIDEO ). Kvochko, 45:48 ( VIDEO ).
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The Russian national team defeated the German team with a score of 6: 1 in the match of the third round of the group round of the Junior World Ice Hockey Championship in the USA and advanced to the playoffs of the tournament.
As part of the Russians, four goals were scored by Matvey Michkov, one of the goals was scored by the Russian in the lacrosse style (the puck was scored from behind the goal: to score such a goal, a player must lift the puck onto the stick and bring it over the line) / T also the goal from the Russians was scored by Danila Yurov and Ilya Kvochko. Konno Corte scored a goal for the guests.
Michkov scored 7 (6 + 1) points in three matches of the tournament. He is currently the league’s top scorer and sniper.
The Russian national team, thanks to the second victory in three matches, advanced to the quarterfinals and is the leader in group B.
Russian hockey players made it to the playoffs of the junior world championship
In the final round of the group round, the Russian national team will play against the Czech Republic on May 2.
Four best teams from two groups advance to the playoffs.
In the parallel group, the teams of Canada, Sweden, Belarus, Latvia and Switzerland are fighting for the playoffs.
The World Championships are held in the Texas cities of Frisco and Pleino. All group matches with the participation of the Russian national team are held in Frisco. The final and the bronze medal match will be held there on May 7.
In 2020, the junior ice hockey world championship was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The last time the teams met in the junior championship in 2018 – the Finns won the group round match with a score of 5: 4.
The Russian national team last won the gold in the junior championship in 2007, the Finnish team in 2018. In total, Russia has three golds, Finland – four.
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90,000 Dmitry Shulga – about the first victory of the Belarusian national team at the Junior World Cup, Klimovich’s hat-trick and Kuzmin’s lacrosse
The head coach talks about the match against the Swiss team.
The Belarusians scored seven goals for their opponent and set several achievements at once. For all details of the second round meeting, look for here . After the final siren, the head coach of our team Dmitry Shulga answered the journalists’ questions.
– Are you satisfied with the way your team plays at the start of the tournament?
– In general, yes, although there are some roughnesses in the first periods.But the guys do everything well, give in to the game, show character and delight. I would like to always see such an attitude and such a performance skill. I repeat, the starting third was played not as we would like, but then we managed to respond, kept the pace suggested by the opponent, seized the initiative, played strictly. We climbed the gates, earned penalties, which helped us in the match.
– A little more rest time – defining the facts?
– The difference was not so big that it became a key point.
– You constantly told the guys during the meeting so that they did not relax. Did you manage to play the whole match at the maximum?
– Probably, in the last minutes 5-7 guys started to put on a little. In general, everything was good.
– Your majority worked great in this match. What did you need to do in training to make it work like this in the game?
– Work out.They pointed out some little things, nuances. They suggested who should be at what point at a certain point in time. That’s all.
– In the last match, Zhigalov played great in the frame, in this one – Chaika. Any thoughts on who will start next?
– Thoughts are, but you will see everything later.
– What emotions did you experience when Kuzmin gave up lacrosse? Were you surprised by this action from a defender?
– I was very glad that he did it.It was clear that Dima would try something like that someday 🙂 And the fact that the attempt was successful, greatly improved the mood of the team.
This goal contributed to the emotional uplift. The only thing that alerted me at that moment was that such a rise would not lead to a reciprocal puck. Unfortunately, the fears were confirmed. Nevertheless, the guys are great – they got together and brought the match to a victorious end.
– In Molodechno Kuzmin was scolded for lacrosse.
– Let’s see what happens in the next match.I know why he was scolded there 🙂 The main thing is that what happened in Molodechno after the lacrosse goal did not happen here. If everything goes well, no questions asked.
– Yesterday you didn’t reprimand Klimovich for his attempt to throw from under his feet?
– We talked about it. Still, at that moment of the match, a goal would have allowed him to catch on.
However, it should be noted here that Danila performs bullet shows in this way quite often. He has such a mechanical movement, he knows how to do it, he succeeds.The match with the Swedes did not go well. If such an action was unusual for Danila, I would scold him normally. But he scored similar goals both in the Major League and in the “B” extraleague, so it’s okay – now it just didn’t work out.
– How do you generally feel about the moments when the guys want to play beautifully?
– I must admit that it is not always positive, because I ask hockey players to act more effectively than effectively.At a tournament of this level, scattering moments is still undesirable.
– What did you expect from Danila Klimovich before the start of the World Championship, and to what extent does he meet or exceed expectations now?
– In principle, what he is showing now is what he expected. And it surpasses or justifies, we will find out at the end of the tournament.
– Is there something that you expect from him in the remaining time in the tournament?
– The same game!
– Vladislav Shilo’s assistant hat-trick remained somewhat in the shadows.
– There are no unnecessary goals or assists in this tournament – every effective action is very important. And if the captain does it and leads the team behind him – great!
– What’s the team’s plan for the next two days?
– Today we will have a little rest, tomorrow we will work, there will be a training session. Well, we will definitely pay attention to the analysis of matches. The tournament continues.
– Until we saw Shostak and Kamko in the game.Will they be included in the application?
– Everyone has a chance and it will be given to everyone.
– What about “don’t change the winning line-up”?
– We try not to get attached to omens 🙂
– Let the guys enjoy the victory a little, or are the emotions already over?
– Positives should not be left somewhere behind, they should be present. This is inspiring.But such emotions should be in moderation. I told the guys that now we are happy, we are happy, but there are still matches ahead that we need to play well.
– The next one is with Latvia. Did you have time to see your opponent?
– We looked and we’ll see, analyze, tell the guys the plan for this match. A good team, uncompromising. Hockey players are constantly aiming at the goal, have a decent shot. I am sure this match will not be easy or passable, – said Shulga.
Belarus smashed Switzerland: Klimovich scored three, Sotishvili scored two, Anoshko scored a bullet, and Kuzmin scored lacrosse
Our team will play the next game at the World Championship on Friday night against the Latvian national team.
The match will start on April 30 at 4:00 and will be shown on the Youtube-channel “Hockey of Belarus”.
90,000 The Importance of Lacrosse for the Iroquois Featured in Spiritual Game: Pride of the Nation,
Lacrosse is more than a game – it is ritual, medicine, tradition, culture and personality.
This sport is an original Iroquois game performed in honor of the Creator. The Iroquois have a deep relationship with the game and a lot of respect for it. Children receive homemade wooden lacrosse sticks when they are born – they are taught to respect the stick, learn about its importance and cherish it.
This relationship and the meaning of lacrosse are highlighted in Spirit Game: Pride of the Nation, which opens in theaters on May 26. It will be available on demand on Video on Demand and iTunes on June 20.
“You were born into a culture and born into the game of lacrosse.It’s easy to build a passion for him when you’ve surrounded him, ”said Lyle Thompson, one of the four lacrosse brothers featured in the film.
The Thompson brothers – Lyle, Miles, Jeremy and Hiana – grew up on Onondaga Waterfront, located in upstate New York near Syracuse. The Onondaga Nation is a politically independent American reservation that is federally recognized by the United States.
Spirit Game Companions Peter Baxter and Peter Speer will focus their film on Onondaga, lacrosse and how a nation uses sports to create awareness of its existence and sovereignty.
“It was an amazing experience for me about how important other civilizations are to the progress of people around the world,” said Baxter, who is president and co-founder of the Slamdance Film Festival and director of Wild in the Streets, and I want to be American. “Just because the population is small, it does not mean that it does not exist. We have so much to learn from the people who were here in front of us. ”
The focal point for the documentary is centered around the nationality of the Iroquois, the country’s national lacrosse team. The Iroquois citizens, who were first admitted to the International Lacrosse Federation in 1987, have dealt with countless difficulties over the years, trying to earn respect and even gain access to international tournaments. The team was unable to attend and compete at the 2010 World Lacrosse Championships in England because the United Kingdom did not accept Iroquois passports.
Team and Onondaga Nation hosted the 2015 FCP World Indoor Lacrosse.Knowing how to play your game in your home lands was the ultimate experience.
“For me, the best thing about it was that we were able to bring everyone together – the Six Nations and all the guests of the team,” said Lyle Thompson, who holds the NCAA Division I career points (400) and assists (225) and two-time winner of the Tewaaraton Trophy. “As part of the Iroquois, you are more than representing your people and playing lacrosse on the world stage, you are joining the fight as a people because we have not been fully accepted by all nations.
You signed up and are doing what you can do to keep our people moving forward. ”
Spearr, the Oscar-nominated director known for Notorious BIG: Bigger Than Life and Rhyme and Reason, said there were the Iroquois first as they approached the documentary. He said that due to the fact that Native Americans took so much from them in the past, they were initially concerned, but accepted the filmmakers and embraced the project after understanding his message.
“They welcome people, but they are also somewhat protected and private, so you need to earn trust and respect,” he said.”We learned that I was not exposed to the growing class of history.”
Nike-sponsored Iroquois citizens are still seeking their first International Lacrosse Gold Medal. They finished second at the 2003 Indoor Lacrosse World Cup, ’07, ’11 and ’15 and third at the 2014 Lacrosse World Cup.
While this first glimpse of gold around their necks would be surreal, this is not about winning or losing to the Iroquois.
“Our motto is ‘We Win, You Win,’ said Miles Thompson.“What does this mean, we all play – there is a greater purpose than what we play, we play for the people around us. This is the medicine for us. It’s not about winning and losing, but about playing for people who can’t play or show young people how to play.
“This is more than us playing for the championship. The style of play can lead to a championship, but it is much more than we go out and play; it is for our people, for ourselves and for the younger generation. This is much more than us.
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