Canada Announces 23 Man Final Roster

VANCOUVER, BC – The Canadian Lacrosse League (CLL) is pleased to announce the Canada 23 Man Final Roster for the 2018 World Junior Lacrosse Championship.

For the first time in international box lacrosse history each Nation will be represented by one team at the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship. A unified Canada roster, featuring players from cost-to-cost, will compete against a centralized Iroquois team and a focused United States squad.

“First and foremost our staff and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Players and Families who were a part of the 40 Man Player Pool and selection process throughout the Summer Evaluation Period.” – Chris Fox Executive Director of the Canadian Lacrosse League and Canada General Manager. “We would also like to extend our well wishes to the players who are still competing for their respective league championships for the opportunity to compete for a Canadian National Championship.”

The 2018 Canada Roster is comprised of twenty-three (23) players representing five (5) Provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan) and five (5) Leagues (BCJALL, OJALL, OJBLL, RMJALL, RMJBLL).

#	Name	Position	Hand	Height	Weight	Year	Prov	Junior Team (League)
2	Tanner Buck	O	L	5’8″	155	2000	ON	Orangeville Northmen (OJBLL)
4	Jordan Ackie	FO	R	6’2″	185	2000	ON	Burlington Chiefs (OJALL)
5	Hunter Aggus	T	R	6’2″	210	2000	AB	Hamilton Bengals (OJBLL)
6	Tanner Deck	O	L	6’0″	180	1999	SK	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJBLL)
7	Brendan Szabo	D	L	5’11”	175	1999	BC	Delta Islanders (BCJALL)
8	Haiden Dickson	O	R	6’2″	195	2000	BC	Delta Islanders (BCJALL)
9	Colin Berglof	T	L	6’3″	225	1998	SK	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
10	Jacob Saunders	D	L	6’1″	185	1999	ON	Burlington Chiefs (OJALL)
11	Brad Lyons	D	L	6’1″	185	1999	ON	Peterborough Lakers (OJALL)
12	Quinn Ingalls	O	R	5’11”	180	2000	SK	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
13	Jordan Trottier	D	L	6’3″	210	1998	ON	Peterborough Lakers (OJALL)
16	Thomas Vaesen	O	L	6’0″	185	1999	BC	Nanaimo Timbermen (BCJALL)
18	Keagan White	D	L	6’0″	185	2000	SK	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
21	Johnathan Peshko	O	R	6’4″	190	2001	ON	Mimico Mountaineers (OJALL)
22	Liam McGrath	T	L	6’2″	185	2001	NS	Orangeville Northmen (OJBLL)
23	Wyatt Haux	D	R	6’4″	205	1999	SK	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
24	Matthew Wright	D	R	6’1″	190	2001	ON	Burlington Chiefs (OJALL)
27	Kyle Dziwenka	D	R	5’11”	185	2001	AB	Edmonton Blues (RMJALL)
33	Brody Harris	G	R	6’0″	160	1999	BC	Delta Islanders (BCJALL)
43	Kyle Dawson	O	L	5’10”	175	1998	ON	Wallaceburg Red Devils (OJBLL)
47	Ethan Riggs	D	L	6’1″	190	2000	ON	Hamilton Bengals (OJBLL)
71	Mitch Linklater	O	R	5’9″	155	1998	SK	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)
00	Laine Hruska	G	R	6’1″	220	2001	SK	Saskatchewan SWAT (RMJALL)

The 2018 Canada Roster features two (2) returners who competed at the 2017 World Junior Lacrosse Championship, Goaltender Brody Harris and Transition Tanner Deck, both of whom played for Canada West.

“We have work to do” added Fox. “Some of these players are stars on their respective junior teams, but we’ll ask them to play more dynamic roles. Because of the quick turn-around time our staff has focused on selecting players who have the character and emotional intelligence, along with the skill, to do what’s needed in the best interest of the team and winning gold.”

While two (2) additional players are able to be added to complete the 25 Man Final Roster, Canada has elected to participate with the traditional 23 Man Roster. Canada will open the 2018 WJLC against Iroquois on August 8th 7:30PM CT at SaskTel Centre. The 2018 Iroquois roster has several returning players for the Iroquois West that won gold at the 2017 World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Six Nations of the Grand River.

For more information on the Canada international program and the Canadian Lacrosse League please visit www.canadianlacrosseleague.com.

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