TOBA'S FIGHT FOR RESPECT
After five years of war and one year of negotiations the Minto Cup play downs were set for the fall of 1947. Changes negotiated included that provinces would be represented by their junior...
Announcements
'51 ALL STAR PASSES
The Manitoba Lacrosse Hall of Fame is sad to announce the passing of Doug Arklie a member of the 1951 All star team that captured Manitoba's first Western Canadian Junior "A" lacrosse...
THE SECOND GREAT ERA OF LACROSSE IN WINNIPEG
In the late '30's and '40's minor lacrosse lay dormant in Winnipeg and Manitoba for more than eight years until the arrival of Tom O'Brien from Brampton, Ontario. Tom. A long time lacrosse...
DARKEST BEFORE THE DAWN
The decline in popularity of the game of lacrosse in Winnipeg can be directly linked to the Winnipeg School Division's decision to end the Winnipeg Schools Lacrosse League is 1929. The loss of...
MINTO CUP PLAYDOWNS BACK IN 1940
After some backroom wheeling and dealing, the Minto Cup play downs were re-started in the Fall of 1940. For a second time in three years, Orillia comes to Winnipeg on its March to the Minto Cup....
SQUABBLE OVER MONEY END MINTO PLAY DOWNS
An often heard cliches is "History repeats in self". This is certainly true in amateur sports where money is often the root cause of decisions that have longer term impact on the sport. This...
ORILLIA TERRIERS COME TO TOWN in 1938
After getting their "feet wet" in the 1937 play downs against the Vancouver Bluebirds, optimism was high for their 1938 visit by the Orillia Terrier- Ontario junior champions, who Defeated St....
2023 LACROSSE ALUMNI REUNION
After 2 years of Covid and last years extreme rain storm, it is time for a good old fashion lacrosse alumni reunion: SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 PM ELMWOOD LEGION 920 NAIRN AVENUE Don't...
Manitoba in Minto Cup Play Downs
In the twentieth century Canada began the change from a rural agricultural society to an urban industrialized nation. One facet of life that was significantly impacted was sport. As Canada became...
LACROSSE IN WINNIPEG SCHOOLS 1901 - 1928
Robert Smith, a fine lacrosse player in Ontario, joined the Winnipeg School Board in 1893. His experience in organizing lacrosse (secretary for the Winnipeg Lacrosse Club) and enthusiastic belief...
WINNIPEG- GOLD MEDAL WINNER
Ironically, while Manitoba has never captured a national championship in lacrosse, it did produce the Winnipeg Shamrocks- winners of the 1904 Gold Medal at the St. Louis Olympics. The Shamrocks...
GOLDEN ERA OF LACROSSE IN MANITOBA
In the early 1900's the game was 12 player aside Field Lacrosse. It was played across Winnipeg and in the small towns of South West Manitoba, by immigrants from Southern Ontario, attracted...
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy New Year to all those who follow the Hall of Fame on line. We wish you and your family the best in 2023. We have a speciaL announcement: STARTING NEXT WE WILL BE POSTING ARTICLES...
2022 HONOUREES ARE IN THE ON LINE HALL OF FAME
The 2022 Manitoba Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductees are now enshrined in the on line Hall of Fame. If you wish to view the biographies- "click" on "Honoured Members" and then select Player,...
2022 INDUCTION PROVES TO BE A HAT TRICK
Good friends, great memories, and lots of fun made the 2022 Manitoba Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction a huge success. With over 140 attendees, 17 inductees, and 2 teams the induction honoured 75...