Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association

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Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association
Current season, competition or edition:
Lacrosse current event.svg 2022 CUFLA season
CUFLA logo.jpg
Sport Lacrosse
Founded1985
PresidentDavid Fenicky (2014- present)
No. of teams14
Country Canada
Most recent
champion(s)
Western Mustangs (2023)
Official website cufla.ca

The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) is an association of men's field lacrosse teams connected with several universities in Ontario and Quebec. Teams compete in the fall with league playoffs typically in early November.

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History

Founded in 1985, the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association, or the "CUFLA," was originally known as the Ontario University Field Lacrosse Association (OUFLA) and, as the name suggests, was entirely Ontario-based. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, OUFLA expanded to include more teams across Ontario.

Having grown to 10 teams in 2002, OUFLA changed its name to the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association to reflect the additions of McGill University and Bishop's University, both located in Quebec.

The league expanded to 12 teams in 2007 with the additions of Trent (Peterborough) and Laurentian (Sudbury) universities. With these additions the league split into two divisions (east and west) based on geographic location of member schools.

Concordia University in Montreal became the 13th member, the third in Quebec, in 2012.

As it celebrates its 30th year in 2014, the CUFLA has expanded again to 15 teams with the addition of Nipissing University and the University of Ottawa. [1] This ongoing growth bodes well for the continued expansion of men's field lacrosse at various universities across Canada.

Concordia University left after the 2015 season, leaving the league with 14 teams.

Teams

Guelph goalie in 2014 Guelph Gryphons field goalie 2014.jpg
Guelph goalie in 2014
SchoolLocationHead Coach
Bishop's Gaiters Lennoxville, Quebec Drew Pollock
Brock Badgers St. Catharines, Ontario Tim Luey
Carleton Ravens Ottawa, Ontario Jeremy Strong
Guelph Gryphons Guelph, Ontario Sam Kosakowski
Laurentian Voyageurs Sudbury, Ontario George Sheppard
McGill Redbirds Montreal, Quebec Nicolas Soubry
McMaster Marauders Hamilton, Ontario Jason Tallevi
Nipissing Lakers North Bay, Ontario Jason Rudge
Ottawa Gee-Gees Ottawa, Ontario Brett Perras
Queen's Golden Gaels Kingston, Ontario Connor Kearnan
Toronto Varsity Blues Toronto, Ontario Jon Moore
Trent Excalibur Peterborough, Ontario Mark Farthing
Western Mustangs London, Ontario Chris Standish
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Waterloo, Ontario Clancy Almas
McMaster Lacrosse Players at Alumni Field, Hamilton Ontario. September 2024 VYW5F1fQ.jpg
McMaster Lacrosse Players at Alumni Field, Hamilton Ontario. September 2024
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Western player in 2014

Former

Champions

The Baggataway Cup is the Canadian university field lacrosse championship, awarded annually to the winner of the post-season tournament by the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association. The Baggataway Cup tournament is typically held the second weekend in November, and is hosted by one of the member schools.

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Guelph Defender in 2014
YearChampionFinalistScore
1985Western Mustangs
1986Brock Badgers
1987McMaster Marauders
1988Western Mustangs
1989Brock Badgers
1990Brock Badgers
1991Brock Badgers
1992Brock Badgers
1993Brock Badgers
1994Brock Badgers
1995Guelph Gryphons
1996Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons
1997Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons
1998Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons8-6
1999Brock BadgersWestern Mustangs
2000Guelph GryphonsBrock Badgers13-11
2001Western MustangsBrock Badgers12-10 [2]
2002Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters9-8, 3OT
2003Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters10-5
2004Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters10-9
2005Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons14-7
2006Brock BadgersBishop's Gaiters11-8
2007Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons13-10
2008Guelph GryphonsMcGill Redmen14-9
2009Brock BadgersMcMaster Marauders12-11 [3]
2010McMaster MaraudersBrock Badgers11-10 [4]
2011Bishop's GaitersBrock Badgers11-6 [5]
2012McGill RedmenWestern Mustangs7-6, 2OT [6]
2013Guelph GryphonsMcGill Redmen14-11 [7]
2014Guelph GryphonsMcGill Redmen15-12
2015McGill RedmenWestern Mustangs15-11 [8]
2016Western MustangsTrent Excalibur11-7
2017Western MustangsBrock Badgers16-14, 2OT
2018Western MustangsBrock Badgers9-8, 2OT
2019Western MustangsTrent Excalibur8-5
2021Brock BadgersGuelph Gryphons10-9, OT
2022Trent ExcaliburBrock Badgers12-3
2023Western MustangsMcGill Redbirds7-4
2024Western MustangsQueens Gaels11-3
McMaster and Nipissing players Alumni Field, Hamilton Ontario. 2023 McMaster Vs. Nipissing 2023.jpg
McMaster and Nipissing players Alumni Field, Hamilton Ontario. 2023
Western goalie Zach Grace (2014) Western Mustangs field goalie 2014.jpg
Western goalie Zach Grace (2014)
TeamChampionshipsMost recent
Brock University192021
Western University92024
University of Guelph52014
McGill University22015
McMaster University22010
Bishop's University12011
Trent University12022

Executive

Guelph player in 2014 Guelph Gryphons field player 2014.jpg
Guelph player in 2014

The operations of CUFLA are handled by an executive that reports regularly to the team presidents, typically at annual general meetings. Currently, the executive is composed of a commissioner, two assistant commissioners, a treasurer, a director of communications, a high school liaison and a referee-in-chief. [9]

Player eligibility

Only current students registered at their respective universities with a full course load are deemed eligible to play in CUFLA competitions. Players who have played professional field lacrosse (such as Major League Lacrosse) are prohibited from playing in CUFLA.

However, players who play professional box lacrosse (such as the National Lacrosse League) are eligible to play. Throughout the years, the league has seen many current and former NLL players scattered throughout various teams.

Alumni

Many current and former players have met with a great deal of success representing their countries or playing professional lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse.

PlayerAlma MaterNational Lacrosse LeagueMajor League LacrosseInternational Competition
Kevin Brownell University of Western Ontario Buffalo Bandits NoneNone
Pat Campbell Brock University Calgary Roughnecks, Edmonton Rush, Toronto Rock NoneNone
Mike Carnegie University of Western Ontario Calgary Roughnecks None Team Canada
Angus Dineley University of Toronto New York Titans/Orlando Titans, Philadelphia Wings None Team Canada
Colin Doyle Wilfrid Laurier University Ontario Raiders/Toronto Rock, San Jose Stealth Toronto Nationals Team Canada
Andrew Dowdell University of Western Ontario Calgary Roughnecks None Team Nederland
Jesse Gamble University of Western Ontario Toronto Rock None Team Canada
Bill Greer University of Western Ontario Toronto Rock, Edmonton Rush, Rochester Knighthawks, New York Saints, Arizona Sting, Columbus Landsharks None Team Canada
Greg Harnett Bishop's University Calgary Roughnecks NoneNone
Jon Harnett University of Guelph Boston Blazers NoneNone
Tom Hawke University of Guelph Rochester Knighthawks NoneNone
Steve Hoar University of Toronto Toronto Rock Toronto Nationals Team Canada
Rowan Kelly University of Western Ontario Colorado Mammoth NoneNone
Carter Livingstone University of Toronto Boston Blazers, Chicago Shamrox, Rochester Knighthawks NoneNone
Randy Mearns University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks, Buffalo Bandits None Team Canada
Jamie McKeracher University of Western Ontario Anaheim NoneNone
Ken Millin Brock University Toronto Rock, Rochester Knighthawks NoneNone
Ryan Phillips University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks NoneNone
Creighton Reid University of Toronto (Practice Squad) Toronto Rock, Colorado Mammoth NoneNone
Reid Reinholdt University of Western Ontario Toronto Rock NoneNone
Matt Spanger University of Western Ontario New England Black Wolves NoneNone
Chris Standish University of Western Ontario Washington Power NoneNone
Scott Stapleford University of Western Ontario Colorado Mammoth, Toronto Rock, Portland LumberjacksNoneTeam USA
Mike Temple University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks NoneNone
Scott Tinning University of Western Ontario Edmonton Rush NoneNone
Sean Thomson University of Guelph Philadelphia Wings, Minnesota Swarm NoneNone
Jay Thorimbert University of Guelph Buffalo Bandits, Boston Blazers, Minnesota Swarm NoneNone
Doug Utting University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks NoneTeam Israel
Josh Wasson Trent University Chicago Shamrox, Toronto Rock NoneNone
Shawn Williams Brock University Toronto Rock, Rochester Knighthawks, Edmonton Rush, Buffalo Bandits None Team Canada
Casey Zaph University of Toronto Rochester Knighthawks NoneNone
Latrell Harris Brock University Toronto Rock None Team Canada

Media coverage

Media coverage of CUFLA has grown in recent years, with local and student newspapers devoting several articles to CUFLA's game results. Several lacrosse websites (Lacrosse All Stars, Inside Lacrosse, The Lacrosse News,Lacrosse Bucket , etc.) and magazines have taken notice and included CUFLA in their ongoing coverage of the world of lacrosse.

References

  1. "Gees lacrosse goes competitive". The Fulcrum. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  2. "Mustangs rejoice: "We're the best in da league"". UWO Gazette. 6 November 2001.
  3. "Brock University wins Baggataway Cup with help from Durham players". DurhamRegion.com. 12 November 2009.
  4. "McMaster Marauders beat Brock Badgers 11-10". Inside Lacrosse. 7 November 2010.
  5. "Bishop's wins CUFLA Baggataway Cup". Inside Lacrosse. 7 November 2011.
  6. "Sharples leads McGill past Western to win men's university field lacrosse title". The Hamilton Spectator. 4 November 2012.
  7. "Guelph Gryphons win Baggataway Cup, Canada's university men's lacrosse title". Times Colonist. 3 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2014-09-13.
  8. "Redmen take Baggataway Cup championship". The Sherbrooke Record. 8 November 2015.
  9. "Executive". Canadian University Field Lacrosse. Retrieved 2022-10-27.