Iroquois national indoor lacrosse team
The Iroquois national indoor lacrosse team, known as the Iroquois Nationals, represents the Iroquois Confederacy in international box lacrosse competitions. They are currently ranked second in the world by World Lacrosse and have won Silver medals in all four World Indoor Lacrosse Championships.[1] The team is organized by the First Nations Lacrosse Association.
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Nickname(s) | Iroquois Nationals |
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World Lacrosse membership | 1987 |
Association | First Nations Lacrosse Association |
World Indoor Championship | |
Appearances | 5 (first in 2003) |
Best result | Second place (2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019) |
Medal record
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Website | iroquoisnationals.org |
World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
Overall results
Year | Host | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Finish |
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2003 | Canada | 7 | 5 | 2 | 126 | 81 | ![]() |
2007 | Canada | 5 | 4 | 1 | 98 | 35 | ![]() |
2011 | Czech Republic | 5 | 4 | 1 | 84 | 37 | ![]() |
2015 | Onondaga Nation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 84 | 48 | ![]() |
2019 | Canada | 4 | 3 | 1 | 60 | 40 | ![]() |
Totals | - | 27 | 20 | 7 | 452 | 241 | 5 Silver Medals |
2003
In the first World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, the Nationals only lost to Canada, but twice, a close 15–13 game in round-robin play and a blowout 21–4 loss in the championship. John Grant Jr. of Team Canada scored 7 goals and 2 assists in the final.[2][3]
15 May 2003 2003 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 19–12 | ![]() | Oshawa ![]() |
12:00 (UTC−05:00) | Stadium: Oshawa Civic Auditorium |
16 May 2003 2003 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 13–15 | ![]() | Oshawa ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−05:00) | Stadium: Oshawa Civic Auditorium |
18 May 2003 2003 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 24–7 | ![]() | Mississauga ![]() |
16:00 (UTC−04:00) | Stadium: Hershey Centre |
19 May 2003 2003 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 21–14 | ![]() | Mississauga ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−04:00) | Stadium: Hershey Centre |
21 May 2003 2003 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 23–4 | ![]() | Kitchener, Ontario ![]() |
16:00 (UTC−04:00) | Stadium: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium |
22 May 2003 2003 Semifinal | Iroquois ![]() | 22–8 | ![]() | Kitchener, Ontario ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−04:00) | Stadium: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium |
24 May 2003 2003 Gold Medal | Iroquois ![]() | 4–21 | ![]() | Hamilton, Ontario ![]() |
13:30 (UTC−04:00) | Stadium: Copps Coliseum Attendance: 7,132 |
2003 WILC roster | |
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Name | Position |
Mike Benedict | Forward |
Cory Bomberry | Forward |
Tony Henderson | Forward |
Veron Hill | Forward |
Duane Jacobs | Forward |
Kyle Jamieson | Forward |
J.D. Jones | Forward |
Rich Kilgour | Forward |
Michael Longboat | Forward |
Tom Montour | Forward |
Delby Powless | Forward |
Neal Powless | Forward |
Percy Shenandoah | Forward |
Kim Squire | Forward |
Mike Stevens | Forward |
Marshall Abrams | Defense |
Cam Bomberry | Defense |
Tim Bomberry | Defense |
Mark Burnam | Defense |
Ron Cogan | Defense |
Ryan Davis | Defense |
Bob Henry | Defense |
Robert Henry | Defense |
Clay Hill | Defense |
Allen Jones | Defense |
Ricky Oakes | Defense |
Brian Stevens | Defense |
Derek General | Goaltender |
Ken Montour | Goaltender |
Mike Thompson | Goaltender |
Darris Kilgour | Head Coach |
Source:[4] |
2007
The 2007 WILC final, with the expected pairing of Canada against the Nationals, was one of the best games in box lacrosse history.[5] Team Canada went through the first quarter with a 4–2 lead, then the Nationals were able to come back in the second and third. The Iroquois were up 10-9 at the start of the fourth quarter. Three quick Canadian goals put them in front again, but they were answered by another three goals by the Nationals. Then John Grant, Jr. scored two goals and the victory for Canada was almost secured. But Dean Hill scored in the final minute of regulation to tie it at 14, sending the championship into overtime. Thirty seconds into overtime, Jeff Zywicki scored his first goal of the game, making it 15–14 for Canada's second gold medal.[5][6]
14 May 2007 2007 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 27–8 | ![]() | Halifax, Nova Scotia ![]() |
13:00 (UTC−03:00) | Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre |
15 May 2007 2007 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 24–4 | ![]() | Halifax, Nova Scotia ![]() |
20:00 (UTC−03:00) | Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre |
16 May 2007 2007 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 19–4 | ![]() | Halifax, Nova Scotia ![]() |
17:00 (UTC−03:00) | Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre |
19 May 2007 2007 Semifinal | Iroquois ![]() | 14–4 | ![]() | Halifax, Nova Scotia ![]() |
Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre |
20 May 2007 2007 Gold Medal | Iroquois ![]() | 14–15 | ![]() | Halifax, Nova Scotia ![]() |
Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre |
2011
Canada beat the Nationals in the final for the third time in 2011. Starting goaltender Mike Thompson was injured in the second quarter and had to be replaced by Angus Goodleaf. Cody Jamieson and Sid Smith and were named to the All World Team. Roger Vyse lead the team in scoring with 15 goals and 9 assists.[7][8]
21 May 2011 2011 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 23–3 | ![]() | Prague ![]() |
10:00 (UTC+02:00) | Report | Stadium: Eden Arena |
22 May 2011 2011 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 25–5 | ![]() | Prague ![]() |
19:00 (UTC+02:00) | Report | Stadium: Eden Arena |
23 May 2011 2011 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 11–10 | ![]() | Prague ![]() |
19:00 (UTC+02:00) | Report | Stadium: Eden Arena |
27 May 2011 2011 Semifinal | Iroquois ![]() | 19–6 | ![]() | Prague ![]() |
19:00 (UTC+02:00) | Report | Stadium: Eden Arena |
2011 WILC roster | |
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Jersey | Name |
Seth Blue Hill | |
72 | Cory Bomberry |
26 | Brett Bucktooth |
48 | Ronald Cogan |
84 | Thomas Francis |
55 | Angus Goodleaf |
73 | Dean Hill |
9 | Stewart Hill |
47 | Travis Hill |
23 | Peter Jacobs |
85 | Cody Jamieson |
19 | Manuel Johnson |
11 | Isaiah Kicknosway |
65 | Michael Lazore |
63 | Thomas Montour |
33 | Jeffery Powless |
21 | Andy Secore |
77 | Jeff Shattler |
79 | Sid Smith |
17 | Brandon Swamp |
66 | Mike Thompson |
41 | Holden Vyse |
81 | Roger Vyse |
Source:[9] |
2015
The 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship was hosted by the Onondaga Nation, south of Syracuse, New York.[10] Canada defeated the host Iroquois Nationals 12–8 in the gold medal game, the same finals match-up featured in all four indoor championships.[11]
Most games were held on the Onondaga Reservation at the Onondaga Nation Arena and the newly-built $6.5 million Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse, although the Iroquois' games versus Canada and the United States were held at War Memorial Arena in Syracuse and the gold and bronze medal games were held at the Carrier Dome.[12][13]
The opening ceremonies in the sold-out War Memorial Arena featured a light show about the Haudenosaunee creation story and traditional dancing.[14] The documentary Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation explains the meaning of lacrosse to the Iroquois people and covers the Iroquois Nationals in the 2015 WILC, featuring brothers Lyle and Miles Thompson.[15]
18 September 2015 2015 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 13–9 | ![]() | Syracuse, New York ![]() |
20:30 (UTC−04:00) | Report | Stadium: Oncenter War Memorial Arena |
20 September 2015 2015 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 9–11 | ![]() | Syracuse, New York ![]() |
17:00 (UTC−04:00) | Report | Stadium: Oncenter War Memorial Arena |
22 September 2015 2015 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 20–6 | ![]() | Onondaga Reservation ![]() |
16:30 (UTC−04:00) | Report | Stadium: Onondaga Nation Arena |
23 September 2015 2015 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 17–4 | ![]() | Onondaga Reservation ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−04:00) | Report | Stadium: Onondaga Nation Arena |
25 September 2015 2015 Semifinal | Iroquois ![]() | 17–10 | ![]() | Onondaga Reservation ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−04:00) | Report | Stadium: Onondaga Nation Arena |
27 September 2015 2015 Gold Medal | Iroquois ![]() | 8–12 | ![]() | Syracuse, New York ![]() |
16:00 (UTC−04:00) | Report | Stadium: Carrier Dome |
2015 WILC roster | ||
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Jersey | Name | Nation |
2 | Miles Thompson | Onondaga Nation |
4 | Lyle Thompson | Onondaga Nation |
9 | Craig Point | Mohawk Nation |
10 | Adam Bomberry | Cayuga Nation |
15 | Tyler Garrison | Michel Band Nation |
17 | Brier Jonathan | Tuscarora Nation |
22 | Jerome Haina Thompson | Onondaga Nation |
26 | Brett Bucktooth | Onondaga Nation |
55 | Angus Goodleaf | Mohawk Nation |
63 | Tommy Montour | Mohawk Nation |
66 | Alex Kedoh Hill | Mohawk Nation |
71 | Brandon Goodwin | Wet'suwet'en Nation |
74 | Jeremy Thompson | Onondaga Nation |
76 | Warren Hill | Mohawk Nation |
77 | Jeff Shattler | Ojibwe Nation |
79 | Sid Smith | Cayuga Nation |
81 | Roger Vyse | Mohawk Nation |
83 | Randy Staats | Mohawk Nation |
84 | Josh Becker | Seneca Nation |
89 | Austin Staats | Mohawk Nation |
93 | Johnny Powless | Mohawk Nation |
94 | Wenster Green | Mohawk Nation |
99 | Mike Thompson | Mohawk Nation |
Source:[16] |
2019
19 September 2019 2019 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 17-6 | ![]() | Langley, British Columbia ![]() |
16:30 (UTC−07:00) | Report | Stadium: Langley Events Centre |
21 September 2019 2019 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 12-10 | ![]() | Langley, British Columbia ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−07:00) | Report | Stadium: Langley Events Centre |
22 September 2019 2019 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 19-5 | ![]() | Langley, British Columbia ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−07:00) | Report | Stadium: Langley Events Centre |
23 September 2019 2019 Preliminary | Iroquois ![]() | 12-19 | ![]() | Langley, British Columbia ![]() |
19:30 (UTC−07:00) | Report | Stadium: Langley Events Centre |
Awards
Event | Member | Award |
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2011 WILC | Sid Smith | All World Team - Defense |
2011 WILC | Cody Jamieson | All World Team - Transition |
2015 WILC | Lyle Thompson | All World Team - Forward |
2015 WILC | Jeff Shattler | All World Team - Transition |
2015 WILC | Sid Smith | All World Team - Defense |
Other competitions
Bowhunters Cup
25 September 2010 2010 | Iroquois ![]() | 11–13 | ![]() | Syracuse, New York ![]() |
Stadium: Oncenter War Memorial Arena |
16 October 2011 2011 | Iroquois ![]() | 14–13 | ![]() | Verona, New York ![]() |
Stadium: Turning Stone Resort & Casino |
13 October 2012 2012 | Iroquois ![]() | 12–10 | ![]() | Rochester, New York ![]() |
Stadium: Blue Cross Arena |
12 October 2013 2013 | Iroquois ![]() | 24–11 | ![]() | Six Nations of the Grand River ![]() |
Stadium: Iroquois Lacrosse Arena |
2013 Bowhunter Cup roster |
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Cody Jamieson |
Craig Point |
Johnny Powless |
Randy Staats |
Jeremy Thompson |
Roger Vyse |
Dean Hill |
Travis Hill |
Alex Kedoh Hill |
Tom Montour |
Wenster Green |
Joe Hall |
Sid Smith |
Vaughn Harris |
Marty Hill |
Rod Squire |
Holdon Vyse |
Warren Hill |
Angus Goodleaf |
Heritage Cup
17 November 2013 2013 Heritage Cup | Iroquois ![]() | 11–12 | ![]() | Montreal ![]() |
Stadium: Bell Centre |
Junior teams
During the 2015 WILC, the first FIL sanctioned under–17 box lacrosse friendly took place between the Iroquois Nationals and Team Canada.[17] The under-17 squads again faced off prior to the 2017 Heritage Cup.
World Junior Lacrosse Championship
International medals | ||
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Junior Indoor Lacrosse | ||
Representing ![]() | ||
World Indoor Lacrosse Championship | ||
![]() | 2016 U17 Division | |
![]() | 2018 | |
![]() | 2019 |
In 2015, the Six Nations held the inaugural World Lacrosse Challenge, an under–19 box lacrosse tournament featuring international club and national teams. The Iroquois fielded three teams, with the Iroquois West team winning bronze.[18]
The tournament changed its name to the IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in 2016 and added an under–17 division. The Iroquois had three under–19 teams; West, East, and Grand River and an under–17 team.[19] The Iroquois West team took gold, with the Iroquois Grand River winning bronze. The under–17 Iroquois team defeated Canada's under–17 squad to win gold.[20]
After a one year hiatus, the 2018 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship returned was a change in format again, this time a full round robin tournament featuring national teams, the United States, Canada, and Iroquois. With half its roster missing due to travel delays, the Iroquois lost to Canada in the opening game of the tournament. After defeating the United States, the Iroquois reached the championship game, but lost in the rematch with Canada.
2016
24 August 2016 2016 U17 Division | Iroquois ![]() | 10-5 | ![]() | Six Nations of the Grand River ![]() |
12:15 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Iroquois Lacrosse Arena |
25 August 2016 2016 U17 Division | Iroquois ![]() | 6-3 | ![]() | Six Nations of the Grand River ![]() |
15:00 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Iroquois Lacrosse Arena |
25 August 2016 2016 U17 Friendly | Iroquois ![]() | 7-0 | Hamilton Bengals | Six Nations of the Grand River ![]() |
21:30 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Iroquois Lacrosse Arena |
26 August 2016 2016 U17 Division Gold Medal | Iroquois ![]() | 11-10 | ![]() | Six Nations of the Grand River ![]() |
21:30 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Iroquois Lacrosse Arena |
2018
8 August 2018 2018 Round Robin | Iroquois ![]() | 9-26 | ![]() | Saskatoon ![]() |
19:30 (UTC-06:00) | Report | Stadium: SaskTel Centre |
9 August 2018 2018 Round Robin | Iroquois ![]() | 25-9 | ![]() | Saskatoon ![]() |
19:30 (UTC-06:00) | Report | Stadium: SaskTel Centre |
2019 World Junior Lacrosse Championship
7 August 2019 2019 Preliminary Round | Iroquois ![]() | 20-19 | ![]() | Mississauga ![]() |
20:00 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Paramount Fine Foods Centre |
8 August 2019 2019 Preliminary Round | Iroquois ![]() | 14-10 | ![]() | Mississauga ![]() |
17:00 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Paramount Fine Foods Centre |
10 August 2019 2019 Semifinal | Iroquois ![]() | 23-6 | ![]() | Mississauga ![]() |
17:00 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Paramount Fine Foods Centre |
11 August 2019 2019 Gold Medal | Iroquois ![]() | 10-13 | ![]() | Mississauga ![]() |
20:00 (UTC-04:00) | Report | Stadium: Paramount Fine Foods Centre |
Other tournaments and games
16 November 2013 U17 Friendly | Iroquois ![]() | 8–13 | ![]() | Montreal ![]() |
Stadium: Bell Centre |
26 September 2015 U17 Friendly | Iroquois ![]() | 8–13 | ![]() | Onondaga Reservation ![]() |
Stadium: Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes |
27 September 2015 U17 Friendly | Iroquois ![]() | 7–12 | ![]() | Onondaga Reservation ![]() |
Stadium: Tsha’ Thoñ’nhes |
21 October 2017 U17 Heritage Cup | Iroquois ![]() | 7–25 | ![]() | Hamilton, Ontario ![]() |
Stadium: FirstOntario Centre |
See also
References
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