After struggling just a season ago, the Barrie Blizzard emerged in 2015 as a team that was tough to beat. After going on a seven game tear, the Blizzard took home the Creator’s Cup behind their MVP Caleb Wiles. “I am over joyed to have had the chance to play in and win a Creators Cup” said Wiles. “Not only is this a great achievement for the Blizzard but also for…
The fourth Creators Cup championship game will take place today in Barrie as the home team Blizzard host the Ohsweken Demons for a chance to take the Canadian Lacrosse League championship. Barrie defeated a scrappy Southwest Cyclops to advance while the Demons defeated the Durham TurfDogs. Now the top two teams will face off for the league title. The Blizzard defeated the Demons twice in their season series with 9-7…
The 2015 Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) playoffs started with a bang last night as the Ohsweken Demons held off a hard charging Durham Turfdogs team enroute to a 13-11 semi-final victory. The Ohsweken Demons came out hard in the first quarter scoring four straight goals before Durham was able to get on the board. Ohsweken’s Chris Attwood had a huge quarter scoring four of the Demons’ five goals in the…
Turfdogs Vs. Demons Playoff Preview When the Durham Turfdogs and Ohsweken Demons square off at the ILA on Saturday it will not only kick off the 2015 Canadian Lacrosse League playoffs, but it will also be the third time the two clubs have met in just over a month. Both the Turfdogs and Demons claimed victories on their home turf during the season series, as the Durham picked up a…
The 2015 Canadian Lacrosse League regular season, was arguably the best one the league has seen. With three teams finishing 4-4, the league showed tremendous parity between the teams, with every game having an impact on the standings. While the Barrie Blizzard have emerged as the team to beat going into the Creators Cup Playoffs, the Ohsweken Demons, Durham Turfdogs and Southwest Cyclops should not be taken lightly. Both the…
We are in the stretch run of the Canadian Lacrosse League season and that means teams are making their playoff runs. The Barrie Blizzard are basically in, but there are several different scenarios. First, the games this week include Southwest at Durham and Barrie at Ohsweken. At 2-6, the Niagara Lock Monsters are the only team without a playoff shot. Barrie just needs a win over the Ohsweken Demons to…
The Barrie Blizzard have announced the addition of Garrett Billings to the team’s coaching staff. The Toronto Rock standout has committed to act as the team’s offensive coordinator until he is able to reach a new deal with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). “Garrett’s extensive experience is going to be very beneficial for this organization, and our players.” said Rob Blasdell, Barrie Blizzard General Manager. “We…
One thing the Canadian Lacrosse League has had going for it this season is the uniforms. The league debuted some stunning new designs for in-game wear this season, but we want you to decide which one is best. (Photos from our friend Tim Prothero and CLax) …
Our very own Pat Gregoire checks in on the Canadian Lacrosse League‘s top rookie performers of Week 5. Dan Keane continued his impressive rookie season this past weekend, netting a hat trick and two assists. For the third time this year in the Elora,ON native was named Rookie of the Week. Keane has found the back of the net 11 times, good enough for first in the league. Fellow Southwest…
