It has been a busy lacrosse season for a number of Edge members! For many, the lacrosse season begins in early Spring with their home centers preparing for the Ontario Minor field season from April - May. During that same period, Edge practices start up as we prepare for summer recruiting tournaments in June and July. Once the spring season and practices have concluded, we roll right into box lacrosse that runs until the beginning of August before the official summer 'break' begins for lacrosse families. 

For a select few, those privileged to represent Team Ontario in box and field, add even more lacrosse to their busy schedules with practices leading up to the National Championships. The 2014 Box Lacrosse Nationals were held in BC this year between August 4-9th. The expectation for Team Ontario is always gold, and the peewee and bantam boys did not disappoint! 

Peewees Dominate National Tournament from Start to Finish

The Peewee team Ontario dominated the tournament from start to finish, finishing with a 6-0 record and defeating Team BC 8-2 in the National final. Team Ontario jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first on goals by Dylan Robinson, Chris Dong and Coltrane Tyson before BC tallied their first of the game late in the first. Team Ontario added 2 more goals in the 2nd by Ryan Brooks and Owen Sage to give Team Ontario a 5-1 lead heading into the final period. Team Ontario put the game out of reach with two more goals in the 3rd to extend the lead to 7-1. Coltrane Tyson recorded the eventual game winner. 

Over the course of the tournament, Team Ontario found the back of the net 74 times will allowing only 7 goals against. Edge 2019/2020 midfielder, Coltrane Tyson led the entire touranment in points, tallying 10 goals and 8 assists. Edge 2019/2020 midfielder, Braedon Saris contributed 7g and 7 assists to finish tied for 2nd in points. Edge 2021, Jack Budway who has battled injury most of the summer contributed 2 assists during the tournament. Congratulations to the entire Team Ontario Peewee team and staff for completing their goal of 'Mission 6' and winning the 2014 Peewee National Championship! 

Tournament Site
Stats and Standings

Bantams Capture Gold over Team BC in National Final

The Bantam team Ontario enjoyed similar success, ending the tournament with a 6-0 record, defeating Team BC in a very close final, 5-4. Trailing 3-1 after 1, Team Ontario rallied with goals from Samuel English and Payton Cormier in the 2nd. Heading into the 3rd down 4-3, Team Ontario would tie the game early in the 3rd on an unassisted goal by Brett Handsor. The eventual game winner was scored late in the 3rd by Carter McKenzie. Payton Cormier led Team Ontario in points accumulating 10 goals and 4 assists during the touranment. In total, 9 Edge members from the 2018 team helped Team Ontario capture the Bantam National Championship! Congrats to the entire Team Ontario Bantam team and staff on their GOLD! 

Edge 2018 members on Team Ontario Bantam
Payton Cormier - 10g, 4a
Samuel English - 4g, 7a
Brett Handsor - 7g, 2a
Josh Dawick - 6g, 3a
Graydon Hogg - 4g, 2a
Phillip Mazucca - 3g, 1a
Zack Kearney - 2g, 2a
Thomas Mcconvey - 2g, 1a

Stats and Standings

Team Ontario U16 and U19 well represented with Edge members

Later this month, 24 of Ontario's premier field lacrosse players will travel to Edmonton, AB to compete for the Alumni Cup (U16) and First Nations Cup (U19), Aug 29-31st. The 3 day annual event is the Canadian National Field Lacrosse Championships and will feature teams from provinces across Canada. Team Ontario U16 is hoping to capture gold this year after losing a close game in the final to a strong Team BC in 2013. The 2014 - U16 team is well represented by current Edge members and staff and have started preparing for the tournament with scheduled team practices and meetings throughout July and August. Good luck to the entire Team Ontario team and staff at the upcoming tournament! 

Team Ontario Website

Edge 2017 members on Team Ontario U16 Field

Ben Anyon - Orangeville - injured
Daniel Balawejder - Mimico
Aidan Conlon - Toronto
Damon Currie - Guelph
Riley Curtis - Brampton
Matthew Danner - Oakville
Matthew Di Lella - Oakville
Jonathan Donville - Burlington
Kyle Hebert - Burlington
Mackenzie Iacocca - Guelph
Justin Inacio - Oakville
Jack Kelly - Oakville (Edge AP)
Kyle Kolwich - Oakville
Brody McLean - Bolton
Sam Rowe - Toronto (Edge AP)
Tyler Stinson - Uxbridge
Keaton Thomson - Etobicoke
Jaden Walcot - Oakville

Peter Debrone (Bench Coach)

Adam Lukanchoff (D Coach)
Jason Donville (Manager)

Team Ontario U19 Looking to Repeat as 2014 First Nations Champions

While the U16 team looks to capture gold this year at the National Field championships, the U19 team is looking to defend their First Nations Cup Championship from 2013. The team features 20 of the top athletes from across Ontario, many who are committed to NCAA programs for 2014 and 2015. Good luck to the entire U19 Team and staff in 2014! 

Edge members on Team Ontario U19 Field

Dalton Follows - Oakville - Harvard Commit
Spencer Secord - Toronto - Georgetown Commit
Mitch Wales - Oakville - Robert Morris Commit
Patrick Walsh - Hamilton - Detroit Mercy Commit
Adrian Torok-Orban - Toronto - Robery Morris Commit
Matt Pogue - Mississauga - uncommitted