#wilc2015

C-Lax Players & Coaches Participate in World Indoor Lacrosse Championships

From September 18-27, the Onondaga Nation hosted the World Indoor Lacrosse Championships (WILC).  This event saw thirteen Nations gather together to compete and celebrate the game of lacrosse.  C-Lax is proud to have been a part of this important international event by having nineteen current and former players and coaches participating:

Current Players

Jake Henhawk – Team USA – Ohsweken Demons

Josh Becker – Team Iroquois – Ohsweken Demons

Kevin Harper – Team Israel – Barrie Blizzard

Mike Gillan – Team England – Barrie Blizzard

Roger Vyse – Team Iroquois – Ohsweken Demons

Tom Montour – Team Iroquois – Ohsweken Demons

Tyler Glebe – Team Germany – Southwest Cyclops

Ohsweken Demons player, Josh Becker suited up for Team Iroquois at the tournament.  Becker and Team Iroquois advanced to the finals before falling to Team Canada.  Despite the outcome, Becker felt that the tournament was monumental.  “Not only was it good medicine for our Haudenosaunee people but for lacrosse fans from across the world.  The biggest highlight for me besides playing against Canada and US was probably when we saluted our fans and supporters after each game.  Win or lose they cheered us on and supported us the whole way.  It was a great feeling and sent chills through me every time.”

This was the first time that the Federation of International Lacrosse held the WILC at the Onondaga Nation.  Becker said, “It really meant a lot to me to have the games hosted by the Haudenosaunee at Onondaga.  The Onondaga Nation did a great job hosting the event and telling the story of our Iroquois People.  All the Iroquois Nations were represented well throughout the games and it was amazing to have the games “come home”.

Current GMs/Coaches/League Staff

Brad MacArthur – Team Israel Head Coach – Barrie Blizzard

Clancy Almas – Team Ireland Assistant Coach – Niagara Lock Monsters

Jeff Dowling – Team Ireland Head Coach – C-Lax Exec. VP/Dir. of Lacrosse Operations

Jonas Derks – Team Serbia Offence Coach – Durham Turfdogs

Barrie Blizzard Head Coach, Brad MacArthur led Team Israel to a fourth place finish in their inaugural tournament appearance said, “There were several highlights that are too numerous to mention.  Our first win over Serbia, the opening ceremonies, and the playoff win over the Czech Republic all stand out.  We also had a team meeting Saturday night prior to the Bronze medal game that was a real eye opener and highlight for us; it was a significant family moment.”

The WILC truly is a celebration of lacrosse and a key event in growing the sport.  MacArthur feels, “These types of international events put lacrosse on a grand stage.  It also opens eyes to another version of lacrosse apart from the field game.  It provides an opportunity for developing nations like us to see how USA, but more importantly the Iroquois and Canada play the game.  Behind the scenes you also have people talking about lacrosse development in different areas of the world, sharing ideas, and providing expertise and assistance in making the game better in an attempt to grow it.”

C-Lax Alumni Participating in WILC

Glen Clark – Team Canada Assistant Coach – Toronto Shooting Stars

Jason Crosbie – Team Israel Assistant Coach – Durham Turfdogs

Jesse Cracknell – Team Germany Head Coach – Southwest Cyclops

Jim Veltman – Team Czech Republic Head Coach – Former C-Lax Commissioner

Kedoh Hill – Team Iroquois – Ohsweken Demons

Scott Komer – Team Turkey – Barrie Blizzard

Wenster Green – Team Iroquois – Barrie Blizzard

The 2015 ALL Team! We have two teams of Blue Div, and one team for Green Div, one for Red Div! http://bit.ly/1LOS9yl

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