In offseason Junior Lacrosse moves several teams made changes, while others seemed pleased with the squad they had from last season.
In checking with the team web sites, they state the following from the respective clubs.
Delta Islanders
The Delta Islanders Jr A Lacrosse Club, is pleased to announce they have acquired the playing rights of Tyler Nett from the Burnaby Lakers for Trenton Matsuzaki and Wade Galbraith.
“In two years of Intermediate A lacrosse Tyler had a total of 152 points, he is a leader on and off the floor. The Islanders feel that with
Tyler learning from Mike Mallory (NLL Washington Stealth) it will make the jump from Intermediate A to Junior lacrosse a little easier”, stated Head coach Jamie Scott
Port Coquitlam Saints:
The Port Coquitlam Junior “A” Saints are pleased to announce the addition of Dan Stroup to their coaching staff for the 2011 season. Dan will assume the role as Assistant Coach in charge of player development.
Dan brings with him an extensive knowledge of the game from his many years in the WLA and NLL as well in his current position as a member of the coaching staff with the Washington Stealth of the National Lacrosse League.
Dan’s playing career included many years in the WLA with the Coquitlam Adanacs including the 2001 Mann Cup Champion Team, as well as being a 4 time member of the NLL Championship Team (3 with Toronto and 1 with Colorado). Dan finished his distinguished career in the NLL as the 12th leading all time goal scorer in league history.
Dan is a currently employed as a Firefighter with the City of Vancouver and is a welcome addition to the current staff.
Langley Thunder
The Langley Thunder Junior A Lacrosse Club announced coaching changes for both the Junior and Intermediate clubs for the upcoming season.
This was necessitated because Head Coach, Chris Levis stepped down to concentrate on his sporting goods business and to play one more season in the Western Lacrosse Association. Levis will stay involved with the club as a part time associate coach.
Dave Wilfong, who coached the Intermediate Thunder to a third place finish in the Provincial Championships last summer, has been appointed Head Coach of the Junior Thunder.
Wilfong played 15 seasons in the Western Lacrosse Association for the Vancouver Burrards and Coquitlam Adanacs, going to the Mann cup twice.
He has coached Midget A1 provincial and national champions. Dave is no stranger to Junior A Lacrosse participating as a player and as a coach, taking a team to the Minto Cup. Assisting Wilfong will be Rob Dalzell.
Rob played his Minor, Intermediate and Junior lacrosse in the New Westminster Salmonbellies organization
Coquitlam Junior Adanacs
Tosh Nishimura, General Manager of the Coquitlam Junior Adanacs, is extremely pleased to announce the Head Coaching staff of both the Junior “A” and Intermediate “A” Adanacs for the coming 2012 Box season.
For our Junior “A” team, long-time Coquitlam resident and former Coquitlam Junior Adanacs Neil Dinsdale will be assuming control as Head Coach.
Burnaby Junior Lakers
If you are interested in playing for the Jr Lakers please contact Head Coach John Wilson at 604-219-6413
You must not currently be on a BC Jr A protected list.
The Nanaimo Timbermen web site has currently been suspended, with no date of being on line again.
