McGill University eked out the team’s first lacrosse win Saturday night, and did so with the help of Cougar Kirby, who, after transferring from the University of Albany, became the first Kahnawa’kehró:non to suit up for the Redmen. (Daniel J. Rowe The Eastern Door) It didn’t take long for new Kahnawa’kehró:non recruit
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Indians confident heading into semi-finals
The Caughnawaga Indians went 5-0 at the President’s Cup before resting a bunch of players and dropping their last two round robin games. Eric “Dirt” McComber’s team is looking to be the first team from Kahnawake to win the national championship. Elimination rounds start today (Saturday), with the Indians playing
Historic 1969 rematch to open President’s Cup today
Game one at the President’s Cup today will feature a rematch of the 1969 finals that Nanaimo is preparing for when they faceoff against the Caughnawaga Indians. (Courtesy Shawn Swanson) Nanaimo eagerly awaited the Caughnawaga Indians’ arrival from Kahnawake for the President’s Cup tournament that begins today (Sunday). The reason is rooted in
Battling for the Cup at the big dance
Junior Knighthawks: future lax stars in the making
Owen Rice is making a name for himself, along with other mini Mohawk lax stars. (Courtesy David Rice) Minus the blood, there was a lot of sweat and probably a few tears at the Junior Rochester Knighthawks’ tryouts earlier this month. Fourteen Onkwehón:we lacrosse players were selected to play for the Peewee,
Nationals bronze finish to be built on in future
The Iroquois Nationals third-place finish proved the team is solidly one of the world's best field lacrosse teams, but the finish could have been even better with the US and Canada beatable. (Courtesy Tracy Rector) The Iroquois Nationals made it two medals in two tournaments after nabbing a bronze at the
Phillips Jr. represents Kahnawake at Spalding Cup
The "toaster" Michael Jr. has no problem running his opponents down on defence, and then switching sides and running through them on offence. (Courtesy Mike Phillips Sr.) For you American football lovers out there, there’s an up-and-coming star you’ll have to be cheering for in the coming years, and his name
Defense first stalwart Curotte heading to the Hall
Joe Curotte played with some of lacrosse's greatest legends, and his stay-at-home, be consistent defence led him to the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) “My job was always to defend the fastest guy,” said Joe Teiorakwate Curotte. The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame announced July 3
Hunters sweep aside Bulldogs, get set for Gaels
Troy Lauder and the Kahnawake Hunters flew at the Halton Hill Bulldogs and sent them packing in three straight. Now it remains for the boys in black and burgundy to test their quality against the Green Gaels of Clarington starting tomorrow night. (Courtesy Kahnawake Jr. B Hunters) The Kahnawake Hunters closed
Mohawks shining after gold and silver weekend
The Mohawk Bantam lacrosse squad showed its quality on the weekend in West Durham, as Kahnawake's teams work towards the ultimate goal of provincial glory in August. (Courtesy Lacey Paul) The Kahnawake Minor Lacrosse Association is looking shiny after gold and silver finishes on the weekend at the Don Swindells Memorial