Barrie Blizzard

Last updated
Barrie Blizzard
Founded2013;11 years ago (2013)
Folded2016;8 years ago (2016)
League Canadian Lacrosse League
Based in Barrie, Ontario
Arena Barrie Molson Centre
Colours White, Purple, and Grey
   
Owner Canadian Lacrosse League
Head coach Brad MacArthur
General manager Rob Blasdell
Championships1 (2015)
MascotFrostbite
BroadcastersStephen Stamp, Matthew Caruk
Local mediaJim Lowe, Ron Ruff
Websitecanadianlacrosseleague.blogspot.ca

Barrie Blizzard were a Canadian professional indoor lacrosse team that played in the Canadian Lacrosse League. [1] The team is played its home games at the Barrie Molson Centre. [2]

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History

In December, 2014, eleven new players were added to the Blizzard roster. [3] in 2015, the Blizzard won the Canadian Lacrosse League's Creator's Cup. [4] [5] The team's head coach was Brad MacArthur. [6]

Season-by-season record

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

SeasonGPWLGFGAPResultsPlayoffs
20131431113420467th CLaxDid not qualify [7]
20148449611484th CLaxLost semi-final, 9–8 (Lock Monsters) [8]
20158629276121st CLaxWon semi-final, 11–8 (Cyclops)
Won Creator's Cup, 13–12 OT (Demons) [9]
20161064120124123rd CLaxLost semi-final, 13–12 (TurfDogs)

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