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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...