Canada Announces 40 Man Player Pool

Canada, operated by the Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL) have announced their first 40 Man Player Pool as part of their selection process for the 2018 World Junior Lacrosse Championship. 

“Players whom our staff have named to the 40 Man Player Pool have been contacted and educated on the selection process” said Chris Fox General Manager of Canada. “As we proceed with our selection process players will be moved on and off the 40 Man Player Pool weekly dependent on their individual performance, interest, and availability leading up to our 25 Man Final Roster announcement on July 22, 2018.”

ONSteven OrlemanKitchener-Waterloo Braves (OJALL)
BCBrody HarrisDelta Islanders (BCJALL)
ABSeth BelleroseSt. Albert Miners (RMJALL)
SKLaine HruskaSaskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
ONJordan TrottierPeterborough Lakers (OJALL) 
ONBrad LyonsPeterborough Lakers (OJALL) 
ONJamie DilksSix Nations Arrows (OJALL)
ONMathieu BoissonneaultWhitby Warriors (OJALL)
BCBrendan SzaboDelta Islanders (BCJALL)
BCAnthony KalinichLangley Thunder (BCJALL)
BCWill JohansenNanaimo Timbermen (BCJALL)
BCRyland ReesPort Coquitlam Saints (BCJALL)
BCPatrick ShoemayNew Westminster Salmonbellies (BCJALL)
ABKeegan DollSt. Albert Miners (RMJALL)
ABBrent MitchellEdmonton Blue (RMJALL)
ABHunter AggusHamilton Bengals (OJBLL)
ABBrett OorSt. Albert Miners (RMJALL)
ABKyle DziwenkaSt. Albert Miners (RMJALL)
SKColin BerglofSaskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
SKKeagan WhiteSaskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
QCMathis CouillardNorth Shore (OJCLL)
NSLiam McGrathOrangeville Northmen (OJBLL)
ONBrett HandsorBarrie Lakeshores (OJALL)
ONThomas McConveyMimico Mountaineers (OJALL)
ONDyson WilliamsWhitby Warriors (OJALL)
ONTanner CookWhitby Warriors (OJALL)
ONJonathan DonvilleMimico Mountaineers (OJALL)
ONTye KurtzKitchener-Waterloo Braves (OJALL)
ONJoshua DawickToronto Beaches (OJALL)
ONDevin PipherWhitby Warriors (OJALL)
BCRyan JonesDelta Islanders (BCJALL)
BCThomas VaesenNanaimo Timbermen (BCJALL)
BCMack BurnsBurnaby Lakers (BCJALL)
BCRyan MartelLangley Thunder (BCJALL)
BCDylan FouldsPort Coquitlam Saints (BCJALL)
BCHaiden DicksonDelta Islanders (BCJALL)
ABJacob BowenEdmonton Blue (RMJALL)
ABCarson TheriaultSt. Albert Miners (RMJALL)
SKMitch LinklaterSaskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
SKQuinn IngallsSaskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)

“We support each and every player and their team’s pursuit of a Canadian National Championship. We understand that the World Junior Lacrosse Championship is a new event and until a cooperative schedule can be arranged the tournament will be held in August at the height of Canadian junior playoffs. Our current scenario mirrors other international and domestic championship schedules that occur simultaneously, a perfect example being the IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship and NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. As teams advance through the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, players whose teams have been eliminated are free to participate for their respective countries at the IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship. By implementing a 40 Man Player Pool proportionate to the population of junior players from each Province we are able to navigate the challenging dates and prepare a diligent list to streamline our selection process.” 

The 40 Man Player Pool is a prerequisite to competing with Canada at the 2018 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship. An updated 40 Man Player Pool will be released Monday of each week leading up to our 25 Man Final Roster announcement on July 22, 2018. 

CANADIAN LACROSSE LEAGUE - Over the past three (3) years the Canada program has evolved from three separately run regional teams into one cohesive national non-profit organization that provides world class experiences inclusive to all junior players across Canada. For more information on Canada and the Canadian Lacrosse League visit www.canadianlacrosseleague.com