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1999 World Cup All-Star Team

UPDATED JULY 10, 1999 @ 8:00 AM PST

Canadian Junior National Field Lacrosse Team Press Release

Silver for Canada at the World Junior Field Lacrosse Championships

Adelaide July 10, 1999 - Canada took home a silver medal today in the World Championships in Adelaide, Australia. Team Canada fought hard against the USA team but ended the day with a 7 - 14 defeat.

"The team played exceptionally well throughout the tournament, however, we dropped back at the end," said Head Coach Scott Browning. "The team should be proud to bring home a silver medal."

The USA were strong right from the start, winning over 50% of the face-offs. Canada pushed back with excellent defense from Hillier , Gillespie, Gut , and Merrill and solid goal tending by Kyle Miller. At half time the Americans were ahead by four and would continue adding goals to drive a streak of eight unanswered goals past the wavering Canadian team. Strong efforts were put in from everyone on the Canadian side but Ryan Ward of Victoria and Devan Wray of the Jr. Lakers were standouts.

It seemed as though the Canadian side just couldn't get it going in this one as they struggled to overcome the early deficit. While the Canadians fought hard and never gave up they just couldn't get it done. Tears were shed on the sideline as the game ended, but rapidly dried as the crowd left the victors alone and rushed to the Canadian side for autographs. There are no fingers to be pointed in this case; everyone gave their all.

One of the American players was quoted shortly after the game as having said, "it would have gone the other way if a few calls had been in (the Canadians) favour." Everyone in a Canadian red and black uniform is a hero to the future of, and the youth of lacrosse.

U.S.A.	14	Canada	7
L. Banks	2-2	AJ Shannon	2-1
K. Cassese	2	B. Manning	2
A. Faraone	2	J. Roy	1
BJ Prager	2	C. Smith	1
C. Gill	1-2	D. Wray	1
O. Daly	2	M. Miyashita	0-1
S. Farrell	1
A. Perna	1
M. Trevenen	1
M. Grosso	0-1
D. La Monica	0-1
M. La Monica	0-1

Split Scores	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Total
U.S.A.	3	5	5	1	14
Canada	-	2	2	3	7

As it Happened...

Time	Ist Quarter (Goal, Assist)	Score
2:51	Andrew Faraone, Liam Banks	1-0
12:01	Liam Banks, Conor Gill	2-0
14:08	Liam Banks	3-0
	2nd Quarter
1:43	Curt Smith	3-1
4:46	Andrew Faraone	4-1
8:57	Jamie Roy, AJ Shannon	4-2
11:53	Owen Daly, Conor Gill	5-2
12:26	Kevin Cassese, Liam Banks	6-2
14:54	BJ Prager	7-2
15:54	BJ Prager, Matthew Grosso	8-2
	3rd Quarter
0:52	Conor Gill	9-2
1:53	Kevin Cassese	10-2
3:04	Andrew Farraone	11-2
5:10	Scott Farrell	12-2
11:32	AJ Shannon	12-3
16:21	Devan Wray	12-4
19:45	Matt Trevenen, Dan La Monica	13-4
	4th Quarter
5:10	Blaine Manning, Mark Miyashita	13-5
7:09	Blaine Manning	13-6
12:16	Owen Daly, Mike La Monica	14-6
18:33	AJ Shannon	14-7

World Cup All-Star Team

Goalie: Scott Schroeder, USA
Defence: Rodney Redeye, Iroquois
Scott Farrell, USA
Matthew Grosso, USA
Midfield: Devan Wray, Canada
Lance Mitchell, Iroquois
Owen Daly, USA
Attack: Drew Bucktooth, Iroquois
Liam Banks, USA
BJ Prager, USA

Goalie of the tournament: Scott Schroeder
Defender of the tournament: Matthew Grosso
Midfielder of the tournament: Owen Daly
Attacker of the tournament: BJ Prager

Tournament MVP: Owen Daly

UPDATED JULY 9, 1999 @ 4:16 PM PST

Team Canada 15, Iroquois Nation 13
Adelaide July 8, 1999 - Canada secured a berth in the final and at least a silver medal today with a win in its semi-final match against the Iroquois Nationals. It was a game that you just had to see. Those brave enough to hazard the Australian winter rain were treated to true playoff calibre lacrosse as Canada fought hard to knock off their opponent, 15 - 13.

"It was a good team effort and the boys played well," said Head Coach Scott Browning, "We lost our composure at the end, allowing the Iroquois to make it tight. You can't relax against them; they are very creative and fought hard to the end. The guys are pleased to be in the final, but won't be satisfied till we have the gold."

The team effort came from all sides of the country, today. Victoria Junior Rocks Tyler Heavenor played a fast handed game with 3 goals. Mark Miyashita of Richmond, BC who plays for the Burnaby Junior Lakers knocked in a single on his only shot of the game. Alex Watson of Sidney took almost all Canada's draws and was 86% on the day.

Edmonton Attackman Jon Harasym and Blaine Manning combined for an 8 point performance, each shooting 100%, 2 goals on 2 shots, and 2 assists each. Edmonton middie Devon Wray had 3 goals, an assist and a team leading ground ball performances with 7 of 8 on the draw. Taylor Wray put in another counter today to add to his points total.

The Ontario players were led by Kyle "the monster" Miller who played the net for the whole game today and was out of this world. The Monster had 21 saves and allowed only 13 goals, Miller now has one of the leading goals against averages of the tournament. A.J. Shannon, the Whitby wonder, worked his magic again, knocking in 3 more and adding 2 helpers for a team leading 5 point effort.

Canada opened the scoring but the Iroquois' answering goal prompted a 4 goal Canadian run. Until the 4th quarter, it seemed that for every marker the Iroquois managed to steal, the Canadians would punish them with two. Half way through the 4th, with Canada leading 15-9, the Iroquois lit up. Several penalties and a few fast breaks later the score was 15-13 with seconds to go. That was as close as the Iroquois would get.

This week, lacrosse marked 140 years of pride as Canada's national sport. The Canadian Junior National Field Lacrosse team has been fortunate enough to spend this week playing their sport and representing their country. On Saturday, Canada moves onto the final where they will challenge current World Champion, the United States for their title. For some, this is d�j� vu from when Canada's men's team from Canada lost in the round robin to the U.S. and then took the final game to overtime last summer in Baltimore. The boys certainly are on top going into this game; they are the crowd favourites and are looking to show why.

Here are the scoring details...

Canada	15	Iroquois	13
AJ Shannon	3-3	D. Powless	4
T. Heavenor	3	J. Henhawk	3
D. Wray	3	K. Squire	2-1
J. Harasym	2-3	R. Vyse	1-2
B. Manning	2-2	R. Davis	1-1
T. Wray	1-1	AJ Bucktooth	1
M. Miyashita	1	T. Bucktooth	1
N. Carlson	0-1	B. Bucktooth	0-1
		M. Longboat	0-1
		R. Redeye	0-1

Split Scores	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Total
Canada	4	5	3	3	15
Iroquois Nations	1	4	1	7	13

As it Happened...

Time	Ist Quarter (Goal, Assist)	Score
1:50	Devan Wray, Taylor Wray	1-0
7:10	Jason Henhawk	1-1
13:09	AJ Shannon, Nick Carlson	2-1
15:08	Tyler Heavenor, Blaine Manning	3-1
19:00	Blaine Manning, AJ Shannon	4-1
	2nd Quarter
1:16	AJ Shannon	5-1
4:39	Jason Henhawk, Russ Davis	5-2
5:57	Tyler Heavenor	6-2
10:50	Kim Squire	6-3
13:51	Jason Henhawk	6-4
15:19	Taylor Wray, AJ Shannon	7-4
17:33	Delby Powless	7-5
19:00	Mark Miyashita, Jon Harasym	8-5
19:59	Tyler Heavenor	9-5
	3rd Quarter
1:15	Jon Harasym	10-5
2:21	Russ Davis, Roger Vyse	10-6
16:00	Blaine Manning, AJ Shannon	11-6
16:55	Jon Harasym, Blaine Manning	12-6
	4th Quarter
0:10	Delby Powless, Rodney Redeye	12-7
5:10	AJ Shannon, Jon Harasym	13-7
8:25	Devan Wray, Jon Harasym	14-7
11:49	AJ Bucktooth, Brett Bucktooth	14-8
15:33	Devan Wray	15-8
16:35	Delby Powless, Mike Longboat	15-9
18:00	Roger Vyse, Kim Squire	15-10
18:14	Kim Squire, Roger Vyse	15-11
18:47	Delby Powless	15-12
19:05	Tyler Bucktooth	15-13

UPDATED JULY 7, 1999 @ 12:01 AM PST

Canadian Junior National Field Lacrosse Team Blitzes Past England

Adelaide July 7, 1999 - Canada handed England their final defeat of round robin play, beating them 13 to 6. Despite a sluggish start the team in Red and Black were able to pull together and put on an impressive second half show. It was A.J. Shannon, 5 goals, and Tyler Heavenor, 4 goals, who led the offense for Canada while co-captain Travis Gillespie anchored the defence with his hardest hitting game yet.

The English team came out gunning and employed some very unsportsman-like play, but the tournament favourite Canadian team played right through them. The extra hacks and mean spirited taunts of the English was all it took to fire up Canada, who wove together finesse and force for the win. Highlights of the game were some great open field hits and little Mathew Hall of Melbourne ( age 9 ) who galloped along the sideline in front of English fans waving a Canadian flag three times his size on longpole. The Australians really know how to make you feel at home!

The Canadians now look forward to a tough semi-final against the Iroquois (3rd) as Canada will finish second in round robin play. The first place USA will play either England or Australia as decided by final standings at the end of today's matches. Wish our boys well in the semis. Go Canada!!

The World Junior Field Lacrosse Championships continue in Adelaide, Australia until July 10th.

Game 13 - Canada v England

July 7th, 1999

CANADA	13	ENGLAND	6
AJ Shannon	5	J. Aspinall	1
T. Heavenor	4	T. Foster	1
R. Ward	2	D. Hindson	1
W. Buck	1	J. Mountney	1
B. Manning	1	M. Reynolds	1
D. Wray	0-2	R. Wilson	1
J. Harasym	0-1	C. Mountney	0-1
C. Smith	0-1	A. Murphy	0-1
J. Roy	0-1

Split Scores	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Total
Canada	1	4	5	3	13
England	1	1	2	2	6

As it Happened...

Time	Ist Quarter (Goal, Assist)	Score
13:10	AJ Shannon	1-0
18:55	Jon Mountney	1-1
	2nd Quarter
0:20	AJ Shannon	2-1
2:03	Tyler Heavenor, Jon Harasym	3-1
8:00	Tyler Heavenor	4-1
10:05	Blaine Manning	5-1
12:26	Mark Reynolds	5-2
	3rd Quarter
1:09	David, Hindson, Anthony Murphy	5-3
2:41	Ryan Ward, Curt Smith	6-3
9:56	Warren Buck, Devan Wray	7-3
12:28	Tom Foster	7-4
14:00	AJ Shannon	8-4
15:56	Ryan Ward	9-4
18:39	AJ Shannon	10-4
	4th Quarter
2:47	AJ Shannon, Devan Wray	11-4
6:50	Tyler Heavenor, Jamie Roy	12-4
9:50	Richard Wilson, Chris Mountney	12-5
12:40	Tyler Heavenor	13-5
18:56	Jonathan Aspinall	13-6

UPDATED JULY 6, 1999 @ 12:45 AM PST

Team Canada 9, USA 12
Canada lost a close 12-9 decision to the States today in Adelaide, AU.

The 1st quarter ended tied at 2. Canada led 6-4 after the 2nd quarter, but the US exploded for 5 third quarter goals to take a 9-7 lead into the final frame.

Canada closed to 10-9 a third of the way through the 4th, but US scored at the 10:40 mark and got a late insurance goal to seal the victory.

Canada ends the round robin format Wednesday against England (2-2).

Canada		2	4	1	2	 9	
USA		2	2	5	3	12

Canada Point Scorers:
Manning 2, Miyashita 2, Shannon 2, Harasym 1-1, Ward 1, D.Wray 1, Smith 0-2, Gillespie 0-1, T. Wray 0-1.

USA Point Scorers:
Prager 6-1, Banks 3-3, Gill 2-2, D. La Monica 1-1, Daly 0-3, M. La Monica 0-2.

UPDATED JULY 4, 1999 @ 4:00 PM PST

Adelaide July 4, 1999 - The Canadian team pulled off a third win today, easily handling a less experienced Japanese opponent. It was Canada all the way in this one as they strolled to a 22 - 3 victory. Canada was successful on over 50% of their shots on goal and were over powering on ground balls, scooping 52 loose balls to their opponent's 21.

Success clearing the ball was tantamount to the success of the Canadians today as fast breaks led to several Canadian goals. Special teams also proved themselves today as man-up was one for one and man-down was 9 of 11. The Canadians benefited from a very physical game despite being penalized often.

The tournament will be put on hold Monday for a day of rest. The boys from the north welcome the break as they will face the US team upon the continuation of round robin play. England defeated Australia today 11 - 7 and for those of you who like comparing scores: the USA narrowly defeated the Iroquois Nationals 9-8, two days after Canada beat the Iroquois 21-9. A.J. Shannon continues to assault goalies with 7 and 8 goal performances. The future is bright for Canada.

The World Field Lacrosse Championships continues in Adelaide, until July 10th.

UPDATED JULY 3, 1999 @ 10:50 PM PST

Team Canada 22, Japan 3
Canada continued their winning ways destroying Japan 22-3.

Canada Scoring:
AJ Shannon 8-2, Manning 2-1, Miyashita 2-1, Buck 2, Wray's 2, Harasym 1-2, Heavenor 1-2, Smith 1-1, Ward 1, Gillespie 0-1.

Japan Scoring:
Iwamoto 1, Okamoto 1, Oyoshi 1, Hashimoto 0-1.

UPDATED JULY 3, 1999 @ 8:30 AM PST

Adelaide July 3, 1999 - Canada moved closer toward the gold medal today with a 17 to 6 win over the Australian team.

"The team was focused and demonstrated their high energy on the field today," said Head Coach Scott Browning.

Focus was the key for the Canadians entering this game. The boys had a hard time getting started against the Iroquois in their first game, yesterday, and did not want the same thing to happen against the Australians. Despite 4 short-handed situations the Canadian team led 5 -1 at quarter, and managed to increase its lead each successive quarter. At half time they led 10-2 and entered the final quarter at 13 - 3 capping it off at 17 -6. A.J. Shannon from Whitby, Ontario was unstoppable with a powerful scoring performance of seven goals.

Also in play today, U.S.A defeated England, 22 - 3 and Japan plays the Iroquois in the afternoon.

Canada's focus now shifts to the Japanese whom they will play on Sunday as the World Field Lacrosse Championships continues in Adelaide, until July 10th.

From Lacrosse correspondent Jordan West-Pratt

UPDATED JULY 2, 1999 @ 11:50 PM PST

Team Canada 17, Australia 6
Canada moved 2-0 at the '99 World Cup Jr. Championships with a 17-6 beating of Australia.

Canada Scoring:
AJ Shannon 7, Manning 3-3, Heavenor 2-2, T. Wray 2, Harasym 1-1, Smith 1, Ward 1, D. Wray 0-1, Gillespie 0-1.

Australia Scoring:
Cook 1-1, Arnold 1, Larkins 1, Perham 1, Rainey 1, Watson-Galbraith 1, Taylor 0-1.

UPDATED JULY 2, 1999 @ 8:25 PM PST

Press Release

Canadian Junior National Field Lacrosse Team Wins First World Championship Game

Adelaide July 2, 1999 - In its first game of the World Junior Lacrosse Championships in Adelaide, Team Canada triumphed over the Iroquois Nations with a crushing score of 21 - 9.

"We had a bit of a slow start due to nerves but were very strong from the second quarter on. The guys moved the ball well and impressed everyone with their stick skills," said Head Coach Scott Browning.

As Canada kicked off its campaign against the tough Iroquois team, our country's finest had a sluggish beginning in their first test at the Junior Field Lacrosse World Cup in Adelaide, Australia. The Iroquois led 5-3 at quarter, but by half the Canadian had taken the lead 7-8, on the strength of a 3 goal first half effort from co-captain Blaine Manning. The boys in Red never looked back, marching through the 3rd and 4th quarters to a convincing 21 to 9 victory. The team scoring was led by Victoria native Curt Smith with 5 goals.

The Canadians were taken off guard by the quick start of the Iroquois Nationals but soon got their feet. As the game progressed and the gap between teams widened in favour of the Canadian Team, the Iroquois resorted to wooden sticks and wild swings. The guys in Red kept their cool and were able to capitalize on the power play. Canada's Warren Buck who had a solid game at both ends of t he field suffered a savage chop from a wooden stick in the second half. Warren held on and finished the game, standing toe to toe with the goon tactics of the Nation.

Also in play today, England defeated Japan, 16 - 6 and Australia plays the United States in the afternoon.

Canada's focus now shifts to the Australians whom they will play on Saturday as the World Field Lacrosse Championships continues in Adelaide, until July 10th.

The World Field Lacrosse Championships continues in Adelaide, until July 10th.

UPDATED JULY 1, 1999 @ 8:45 PM PST

Team Canada 21, Iroquois Nations 9
Team Canada won their first game of the 1999 World Cup Jr. Championships, defeating the Iroquois Nations 21 to 9.

Canada scoring:
C. Smith 5 - 1, J. Harasym, 3 - 2, Blaine Manning 3 - 1, Tyler Heavenor 3, Devon Wray 2 - 1, AJ Shannon 2, R Ward 1 - 2, J Roy 1, T Wray 1

Iroquois scoring:
L. Mitchell 3 - 1, D. Bucktooth 1 - 2, AJ Bucktooth 1 - 1, B. Bucktooth 1, J. Henhawk 1, D. Powless 1, R. Vyse 1

UPDATED JULY 1, 1999 @ NOON PST

Canada's first game is tonight - Canada time! Approximately 6PM Pacific or 9PM Eastern, The Jr. National Team of Canada take on the Iroquois Nations in Adelaide Australia.

I went to the WLA game last night at North Shore and ran into three Aussies who are trekking across North America, playing club games. They've been to the east coast, Colorado, Washington State, the Lower Mainland and heading to Vancouver Island next.

One of these Aussie players I met has a brother on the Melbourne team and billeted one of the Team Canada players (Corey Signeur) overnight when the team played last weekend in Melbourne. The reports he received from the games says that Team Canada is looking very strong. Lots of skill and their defense was tough.

The "gossip" I hear is that the American team is the biggest of the teams and is acting quite cocky about their successes and probable championship. The Japanese are the smallest team but after their success in last year's World Cup I wouldn't rest lightly against these guys. The Australian team has been practicing long and hard for these championships and think they have what it takes to get at least second if not defeat the U.S.A. The Iroquois team has some Canadian players on the team and I'm sure they will be very skilled. I don't know what their depth is like though. The English team doesn't have the experience or skill of some of the other nations but will be there fighting hard all the way.

We hope to have game reports to update how Team Canada is doing tonight, stay tuned....

UPDATED JUNE 28, 1999 @ 6:12 PST

Canadian Junior National Field Lacrosse Team Wins in Australia Melbourne June 25, 1999 - This weekend in exhibition play, the Canadian Junior National Field Lacrosse team overran the Eltham Division One men's club team 17 - 6 and the Victoria State Under 19 team 14 - 6.

Eltham is the largest club in Australia and possibly the world. The Victoria State Under 19's are Australia's strongest team in their division. Following the victories, Scott Browning, head coach of the Junior National team said, "We have been very fortunate here at Eltham, both in our victory today and in having the Eltham club as our hosts here in Melbourne. I was very happy with the way the team performed and the way the athletes are drawing together. The team looks very good for the Worlds."

After two successive goals from Eltham in the opening minutes, Canada pulled together and played a tight, attacking game in the first two quarters, with the score 12 - 3 at the half. The second half became a more physical, defensive game where the Under 19s held their own, increasing their lead to finish 17- 6 against the premier side of Eltham Club. Sunday's game against the Victoria State team began with an explosive series of goals from team Canada, before Victoria State settled into a stronger, defensive game that left the final score at 14 - 6.

The Junior National team plays in for the World Field Lacrosse Championships in Adelaide, between July 2nd and 10th.

Team Canada arrives in Australia approximately 3:00 am Eastern Time, June 24th. Team USA has an exhibition game tonight (June 23) and leaves Saturday morning. The Iroquois National team is having their final practices this week but I don't have an ETA on their arrival in Australia.