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{{Infobox Sports league
{{Infobox Sports league
| title = Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association
| title = Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association
| current_season = 2015
| current_season = 2022 CUFLA season
| logo =File:CUFLA logo.jpg
| logo =File:CUFLA logo.jpg
| pixels =
| pixels =
| sport = [[Field lacrosse]]
| sport = Lacrosse
| founded = 1985
| founded = 1985
| president = David Fenicky (2014- present)
| president = David Fenicky (2014- present)
| teams = 14
| past president = Ryan McGrath (2007-14)
| teams = 15
| country = [[Canada]]
| country = [[Canada]]
| champion = [[McGill Redmen]] (2015)
| champion = [[Western Mustangs]] (2023)
| website = [http://cufla.ca http://cufla.ca]
| website = [http://cufla.ca 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.
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.


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Western Mustangs longstick 2014.jpg|thumbnail|left|195px|Western midfielder during 2014 season.]]
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.
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|Bishop’s University]], both located in Quebec.
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 University|Trent]] (Peterborough) and [[Laurentian University|Laurentian]] (Sudbury) universities. With these additions the league split into two divisions (east and west) based on geographic location of member schools.
The league expanded to 12 teams in 2007 with the additions of [[Trent University|Trent]] (Peterborough) and [[Laurentian University|Laurentian]] (Sudbury) universities. With these additions the league split into two divisions (east and west) based on geographic location of member schools.
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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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Gees lacrosse goes competitive|url=http://thefulcrum.ca/sports/gees-lacrosse-goes-competitive/|website=The Fulcrum|accessdate=23 January 2014}}</ref> This ongoing growth bodes well for the continued expansion of men's field lacrosse at various universities across Canada.
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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Gees lacrosse goes competitive|url=http://thefulcrum.ca/sports/gees-lacrosse-goes-competitive/|website=The Fulcrum|accessdate=23 January 2014}}</ref> 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 ==
== Teams ==
[[File:Guelph Gryphons field goalie 2014.jpg|thumbnail|right|185px|Guelph goalie in 2014.]]
[[File:Guelph Gryphons field goalie 2014.jpg|thumbnail|right|185px|Guelph goalie in 2014]]
[[File:Western Mustangs field player 2014.jpg|thumbnail|right|185px|Western player in 2014.]]
[[File:Western Mustangs field player 2014.jpg|thumbnail|right|185px|Western player in 2014]]
{|- class="wikitable"
{|- class="wikitable"
!|School || Location || Head Coach
!|School || Location || Head Coach
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| '''[[Bishop's Gaiters]]''' || [[Lennoxville, Quebec]] || Drew Pollock
| '''[[Bishop's Gaiters]]''' || [[Lennoxville, Quebec]] || Drew Pollock
|-
|-
| '''[[Brock Badgers]]''' || [[St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]] || Justin Kennedy
| '''[[Brock Badgers]]''' || [[St. Catharines]], [[Ontario]] || Tim Luey
|-
| '''[[Carleton Ravens]]''' || [[Ottawa, Ontario]] || Jeremy Strong
|-
|-
| '''[[Concordia Stingers]]''' || [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] || Paul Dannenberg
| '''[[Carleton Ravens]]''' || [[Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario]] || Jeremy Strong
|-
|-
| '''[[Guelph Gryphons]]''' || [[Guelph, Ontario]] || Sam Kosakowski
| '''[[Guelph Gryphons]]''' || [[Guelph, Ontario]] || Sam Kosakowski
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| '''[[Laurentian Voyageurs]]''' || [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury]], [[Ontario]] || George Sheppard
| '''[[Laurentian Voyageurs]]''' || [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury]], [[Ontario]] || George Sheppard
|-
|-
| '''[[McGill Redmen]]''' || [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] || Tim Murdoch
| '''[[McGill Redbirds]]''' || [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] || Nicolas Soubry
|-
|-
| '''[[McMaster Marauders]]''' || [[Hamilton, Ontario]] || Jason Tallevi
| '''[[McMaster Marauders]]''' || [[Hamilton, Ontario]] || Jason Tallevi
|-
|-
| '''[[Nipissing Lakers]]''' || [[North Bay, Ontario|North Bay]], [[Ontario]] || Sean McKinstry
| '''[[Nipissing Lakers]]''' || [[North Bay, Ontario|North Bay]], [[Ontario]] || Jason Rudge
|-
|-
| '''[[Ottawa Gee-Gees]]''' || [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]] || Jeremy Kearns
| '''[[Ottawa Gee-Gees]]''' || [[Ottawa]], [[Ontario]] || Callum Crawford
|-
|-
| '''[[Queen's Golden Gaels]]''' || [[Kingston, Ontario]] || Don Tough
| '''[[Queen's Golden Gaels]]''' || [[Kingston, Ontario]] || Don Tough
|-
|-
| '''[[Toronto Varsity Blues]]''' || [[Toronto, Ontario]] || Joe Nizich
| '''[[Toronto Varsity Blues]]''' || [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]] || Jon Moore
|-
|-
| '''[[Trent Excalibur]]''' || [[Peterborough, Ontario]] || Geoff McKinley
| '''[[Trent Excalibur]]''' || [[Peterborough, Ontario]] || Geoff McKinley
|-
|-
| '''[[Western Ontario Mustangs|Western Mustangs]]''' || [[London, Ontario]] || Mike Frith
| '''[[Western Ontario Mustangs|Western Mustangs]]''' || [[London, Ontario]] || Jacob Hickey
|-
|-
| '''[[Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks]]''' || [[Waterloo, Ontario]] || Garrett Clifford
| '''[[Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks]]''' || [[Waterloo, Ontario]] || Clancy Almas
|}
|}


'''Former'''
'''Former'''
* [[Waterloo Warriors]] - Waterloo, Ontario
* [[Concordia University]] – Montreal, Quebec
* [[Windsor Lancers]] - Windsor, Ontario
* [[Waterloo Warriors]] – Waterloo, Ontario
* [[Windsor Lancers]] – Windsor, Ontario
* [[York Yeomen]] – Toronto, Ontario
* [[York Yeomen]] – Toronto, Ontario


== Champions ==
== 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.
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.
[[File:Guelph Gryphons longstick 2014.jpg|thumbnail|right|185px|Guelph midfielder in 2014.]]
[[File:Guelph Gryphons longstick 2014.jpg|thumbnail|right|185px|Guelph Defender in 2014]]
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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| 2001
| 2001
| '''Western Mustangs'''
| '''Western Mustangs'''
|Brock Badgers
|
|12-10<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.usc.uwo.ca/gazette/2001/November/6/sports1.htm|title=Mustangs rejoice: "We're the best in da league"|last=|first=|date=6 November 2001|website=UWO Gazette|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
|
|-
|-
| 2002
| 2002
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|'''McGill Redmen'''
|'''McGill Redmen'''
|Western Mustangs
|Western Mustangs
|7-6, 2OT<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/2260717-sharples-leads-mcgill-past-western-to-win-men-s-university-field-lacrosse-title/|title = Sharples leads McGill past Western to win men’s university field lacrosse title|date = 4 November 2012|accessdate = |website = The Hamilton Spectator|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
|7-6, 2OT<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/2260717-sharples-leads-mcgill-past-western-to-win-men-s-university-field-lacrosse-title/|title = Sharples leads McGill past Western to win men's university field lacrosse title|date = 4 November 2012|accessdate = |website = The Hamilton Spectator|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
|-
|-
|2013
|2013
|'''Guelph Gryphons'''
|'''Guelph Gryphons'''
|McGill Redmen
|McGill Redmen
|14-11<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/golf/guelph-gryphons-win-baggataway-cup-canada-s-university-men-s-lacrosse-title-1.683297|title = Guelph Gryphons win Baggataway Cup, Canada's university men's lacrosse title|date = 3 November 2013|accessdate = |website = Times Colonist|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
|14-11<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/golf/guelph-gryphons-win-baggataway-cup-canada-s-university-men-s-lacrosse-title-1.683297|title = Guelph Gryphons win Baggataway Cup, Canada's university men's lacrosse title|date = 3 November 2013|website = Times Colonist|archive-url = https://archive.today/20140913203629/http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/golf/guelph-gryphons-win-baggataway-cup-canada-s-university-men-s-lacrosse-title-1.683297#|archive-date = 2014-09-13|url-status = dead}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2014
|2014
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|'''McGill Redmen'''
|'''McGill Redmen'''
|Western Mustangs
|Western Mustangs
|15-11<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.sherbrookerecord.com/content/redmen-take-baggataway-cup-championship|title = Redmen take Baggataway Cup championship|date = 8 November 2015|accessdate = |website = The Sherbrooke Record|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
|15-11
|-
|2016
|'''Western Mustangs'''
|Trent Excalibur
|11-7
|-
|2017
|'''Western Mustangs'''
|Brock Badgers
|16-14, 2OT
|-
|2018
|'''Western Mustangs'''
|Brock Badgers
|9-8, 2OT
|-
|2019
|'''Western Mustangs'''
|Trent Excalibur
|8-5
|-
|2021
|'''Brock Badgers'''
|Guelph Gryphons
|10-9, OT
|-
|2022
|'''Trent Excalibur'''
|Brock Badgers
|12-3
|-
|2023
|'''Western Mustangs'''
|McGill Redbirds
|7-4
|-
|2024
|'''Western Mustangs'''
|Queens Gaels
|11-3
|}
|}
[[File:Western Mustangs field goalie 2014.jpg|right|thumbnail|185px|Western goalie in 2014.]]
[[File:Western Mustangs field goalie 2014.jpg|right|thumbnail|185px|Western goalie Zach Grace (2014)]]
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Team !! Championships !! Most recent
! Team !! Championships !! Most recent
|-
|-
| Brock University || 18 || 2009
| Brock University || 19 || 2021
|-
|-
| University of Guelph || 5 || 2014
| Western University || 9 || 2024
|-
|-
| Western University || 3 || 2001
| University of Guelph|| 5 || 2014
|-
|-
|McGill University
|McGill University
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|-
|-
| Bishop's University || 1 || 2011
| Bishop's University || 1 || 2011
|-
| Trent University || 1 || 2022
|-
|-
|}
|}


== Executive ==
== Executive ==
[[File:Guelph Gryphons field player 2014.jpg|right|thumbnail|185px|Guelph player in 2014.]]
[[File:Guelph Gryphons field player 2014.jpg|right|thumbnail|185px|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<ref>{{cite web|title=CUFLA Elects new Commissioner, two Assistant Commissioners|url=http://cufla.ca/news.php?news_id=959752|website=CUFLA|accessdate=14 July 2014}}</ref> is composed of a Commissioner, an Assistant Commissioner, a Treasurer, a Director of Communications, Media Relations and a Referee-in-Chief.
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Executive |url=http://cufla.ca/exec.php?lang=1 |access-date=2022-10-27 |website=Canadian University Field Lacrosse |language=en}}</ref>


* David Fenicky - Commissioner
* Kevin Caplice - Commissioner
* Kevin Caplice - Asst Commissioner
* Chris Lesanko - Asst. Commissioner
* Ryan Zoehner - Asst Commissioner
* Brandon McLean - Asst. Commissioner
* Mark Walker - Treasurer
* Mark Walker - Treasurer
* Brent Coulombe - Referee in Chief
* Michael Drake - Referee in Chief
* Stephen Stamp - Director of Communications
* Stephen Stamp - Director of Communications
* Jim Price - High School Liaison
* Scott Ludwig - Media Relations


== Player eligibility ==
== Player eligibility ==
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! Major League Lacrosse
! Major League Lacrosse
! International Competition
! International Competition
|-
| Kevin Brownell
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Buffalo Bandits]]
| None
| None
|-
|-
| [[Pat Campbell (lacrosse)|Pat Campbell]]
| [[Pat Campbell (lacrosse)|Pat Campbell]]
| Brock University
| [[Brock University]]
| [[Calgary Roughnecks]], [[Edmonton Rush]], [[Toronto Rock]]
| [[Calgary Roughnecks]], [[Edmonton Rush]], [[Toronto Rock]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
| Mike Carnegie
| [[Angus Dineley]]
| University of Toronto
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Calgary Roughnecks]]
| [[New York Titans (lacrosse)|New York Titans]]/[[Orlando Titans]], [[Philadelphia Wings]]
| None
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
| Angus Dineley
| [[University of Toronto]]
| [[New York Titans (lacrosse)|New York Titans]]/[[Orlando Titans]], [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]]
| None
| None
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
|-
| [[Colin Doyle (lacrosse)|Colin Doyle]]
| [[Colin Doyle (lacrosse)|Colin Doyle]]
| Wilfrid Laurier University
| [[Wilfrid Laurier University]]
| [[Ontario Raiders]]/[[Toronto Rock]], [[San Jose Stealth]]
| [[Ontario Raiders]]/[[Toronto Rock]], [[San Jose Stealth]]
| [[Toronto Nationals (lacrosse)|Toronto Nationals]]
| [[Toronto Nationals (lacrosse)|Toronto Nationals]]
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
| Andrew Dowdell
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Calgary Roughnecks]]
| None
| [[Dutch Men’s National lacrosse team|Team Nederland]]
|-
| Jesse Gamble
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Toronto Rock]]
| None
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
| Bill Greer
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Toronto Rock]], [[Edmonton Rush]], [[Rochester Knighthawks]], [[New York Saints]], [[Arizona Sting]], [[Columbus Landsharks]]
| None
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
|-
| [[Greg Harnett]]
| [[Greg Harnett]]
| Bishop's University
| [[Bishop's University]]
| [[Calgary Roughnecks]]
| [[Calgary Roughnecks]]
| None
| None
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|-
|-
| [[Jon Harnett]]
| [[Jon Harnett]]
| University of Guelph
| [[University of Guelph]]
| [[Boston Blazers]]
| [[Boston Blazers]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
|-
| [[Steve Hoar]]
| [[Tom Hawke]]
| University of Toronto
| [[University of Guelph]]
| [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| None
| None
|-
| Steve Hoar
| [[University of Toronto]]
| [[Toronto Rock]]
| [[Toronto Rock]]
| [[Toronto Nationals (lacrosse)|Toronto Nationals]]
| [[Toronto Nationals (lacrosse)|Toronto Nationals]]
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
|-
| Rowan Kelly
| [[Carter Livingstone]]
| University of Toronto
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Colorado Mammoth]]
| None
| None
|-
| Carter Livingstone
| [[University of Toronto]]
| [[Boston Blazers]], [[Chicago Shamrox]], [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| [[Boston Blazers]], [[Chicago Shamrox]], [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
| [[Creighton Reid]]
| [[Randy Mearns]]
| University of Toronto (Practice Squad)
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Rochester Knighthawks]], [[Buffalo Bandits]]
| None
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
| Jamie McKeracher
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Anaheim]]
| None
| None
|-
| [[Ken Millin]]
| [[Brock University]]
| [[Toronto Rock]], [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| None
| None
|-
| Ryan Phillips
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| None
| None
|-
| Creighton Reid
| [[University of Toronto]] (Practice Squad)
| [[Toronto Rock]], [[Colorado Mammoth]]
| [[Toronto Rock]], [[Colorado Mammoth]]
| None
| None
|-
| Reid Reinholdt
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Toronto Rock]]
| None
| None
|-
| Matt Spanger
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
|[[New England Black Wolves]]
| None
| None
|-
| Chris Standish
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Washington Power]]
| None
| None
|-
| Scott Stapleford
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Colorado Mammoth]], [[Toronto Rock]], Portland Lumberjacks
| None
| Team USA
|-
| Mike Temple
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| None
| None
|-
| Scott Tinning
| [[University of Western Ontario]]
| [[Edmonton Rush]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
| [[Sean Thomson]]
| [[Sean Thomson]]
| University of Guelph
| [[University of Guelph]]
| [[Philadelphia Wings]], [[Minnesota Swarm]]
| [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]], [[Minnesota Swarm]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
| [[Jay Thorimbert]]
| [[Jay Thorimbert]]
| University of Guelph
| [[University of Guelph]]
| [[Buffalo Bandits]], [[Boston Blazers]], [[Minnesota Swarm]]
| [[Buffalo Bandits]], [[Boston Blazers]], [[Minnesota Swarm]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
|Doug Utting
| [[Josh Wasson]]
|[[University of Western Ontario]]
| Trent University
|[[Rochester Knighthawks]]
|None
|Team Israel
|-
| Josh Wasson
| [[Trent University]]
| [[Chicago Shamrox]], [[Toronto Rock]]
| [[Chicago Shamrox]], [[Toronto Rock]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
| [[Shawn Williams (lacrosse)|Shawn Williams]]
| [[Casey Zaph]]
| University of Toronto
| [[Brock University]]
| [[Toronto Rock]], [[Rochester Knighthawks]], [[Edmonton Rush]], [[Buffalo Bandits]]
| None
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|-
| Casey Zaph
| [[University of Toronto]]
| [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| [[Rochester Knighthawks]]
| None
| None
| None
| None
|-
|-
| Latrell Harris
| [[Brock University]]
| [[Toronto Rock]]
| None
| [[Canada men's national lacrosse team|Team Canada]]
|}
|}


== Media coverage ==
== 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 ([http://laxallstars.com Lacrosse All Stars], [http://thelacrossenews.wordpress.com The Lacrosse News], etc.) and magazines have taken notice and included CUFLA in their ongoing coverage of the world of lacrosse.
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 ([http://laxallstars.com Lacrosse All Stars], [http://insidelacrosse.com Inside Lacrosse], [http://thelacrossenews.wordpress.com The Lacrosse News],[http://www.lacrossebucket.com/ Lacrosse Bucket ], etc.) and magazines have taken notice and included CUFLA in their ongoing coverage of the world of lacrosse.


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.cufla.org Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association]
* [http://www.cufla.org Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association]
* [http://www.laxpower.com LaxPower.com] – LaxPower follows CUFLA closely, including a regular CUFLA Power Rankings during the season.


{{Field Lacrosse Leagues}}
{{Field Lacrosse Leagues}}


[[Category:Lacrosse governing bodies of Canada]]
[[Category:Lacrosse governing bodies of Canada]]
[[Category:Lacrosse in North America]]
[[Category:1985 establishments in Canada]]
[[Category:Sports leagues established in 1985]]
[[Category:Lacrosse leagues in Canada]]

Latest revision as of 04:20, 18 November 2024

Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2022 CUFLA season
SportLacrosse
Founded1985
PresidentDavid Fenicky (2014- present)
No. of teams14
CountryCanada
Most recent
champion(s)		Western Mustangs (2023)
Official websitecufla.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.

History

[edit]

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

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Guelph goalie in 2014
Western player in 2014
School Location Head 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 Callum Crawford
Queen's Golden Gaels Kingston, Ontario Don Tough
Toronto Varsity Blues Toronto, Ontario Jon Moore
Trent Excalibur Peterborough, Ontario Geoff McKinley
Western Mustangs London, Ontario Jacob Hickey
Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks Waterloo, Ontario Clancy Almas

Former

Champions

[edit]

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.

Guelph Defender in 2014
Year Champion Finalist Score
1985 Western Mustangs
1986 Brock Badgers
1987 McMaster Marauders
1988 Western Mustangs
1989 Brock Badgers
1990 Brock Badgers
1991 Brock Badgers
1992 Brock Badgers
1993 Brock Badgers
1994 Brock Badgers
1995 Guelph Gryphons
1996 Brock Badgers Guelph Gryphons
1997 Brock Badgers Guelph Gryphons
1998 Brock Badgers Guelph Gryphons 8-6
1999 Brock Badgers Western Mustangs
2000 Guelph Gryphons Brock Badgers 13-11
2001 Western Mustangs Brock Badgers 12-10[2]
2002 Brock Badgers Bishop's Gaiters 9-8, 3OT
2003 Brock Badgers Bishop's Gaiters 10-5
2004 Brock Badgers Bishop's Gaiters 10-9
2005 Brock Badgers Guelph Gryphons 14-7
2006 Brock Badgers Bishop's Gaiters 11-8
2007 Brock Badgers Guelph Gryphons 13-10
2008 Guelph Gryphons McGill Redmen 14-9
2009 Brock Badgers McMaster Marauders 12-11[3]
2010 McMaster Marauders Brock Badgers 11-10[4]
2011 Bishop's Gaiters Brock Badgers 11-6[5]
2012 McGill Redmen Western Mustangs 7-6, 2OT[6]
2013 Guelph Gryphons McGill Redmen 14-11[7]
2014 Guelph Gryphons McGill Redmen 15-12
2015 McGill Redmen Western Mustangs 15-11[8]
2016 Western Mustangs Trent Excalibur 11-7
2017 Western Mustangs Brock Badgers 16-14, 2OT
2018 Western Mustangs Brock Badgers 9-8, 2OT
2019 Western Mustangs Trent Excalibur 8-5
2021 Brock Badgers Guelph Gryphons 10-9, OT
2022 Trent Excalibur Brock Badgers 12-3
2023 Western Mustangs McGill Redbirds 7-4
2024 Western Mustangs Queens Gaels 11-3
Western goalie Zach Grace (2014)
Team Championships Most recent
Brock University 19 2021
Western University 9 2024
University of Guelph 5 2014
McGill University 2 2015
McMaster University 2 2010
Bishop's University 1 2011
Trent University 1 2022

Executive

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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]

  • Kevin Caplice - Commissioner
  • Chris Lesanko - Asst. Commissioner
  • Brandon McLean - Asst. Commissioner
  • Mark Walker - Treasurer
  • Michael Drake - Referee in Chief
  • Stephen Stamp - Director of Communications
  • Jim Price - High School Liaison

Player eligibility

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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

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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.

Player Alma Mater National Lacrosse League Major League Lacrosse International Competition
Kevin Brownell University of Western Ontario Buffalo Bandits None None
Pat Campbell Brock University Calgary Roughnecks, Edmonton Rush, Toronto Rock None None
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 None None
Jon Harnett University of Guelph Boston Blazers None None
Tom Hawke University of Guelph Rochester Knighthawks None None
Steve Hoar University of Toronto Toronto Rock Toronto Nationals Team Canada
Rowan Kelly University of Western Ontario Colorado Mammoth None None
Carter Livingstone University of Toronto Boston Blazers, Chicago Shamrox, Rochester Knighthawks None None
Randy Mearns University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks, Buffalo Bandits None Team Canada
Jamie McKeracher University of Western Ontario Anaheim None None
Ken Millin Brock University Toronto Rock, Rochester Knighthawks None None
Ryan Phillips University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks None None
Creighton Reid University of Toronto (Practice Squad) Toronto Rock, Colorado Mammoth None None
Reid Reinholdt University of Western Ontario Toronto Rock None None
Matt Spanger University of Western Ontario New England Black Wolves None None
Chris Standish University of Western Ontario Washington Power None None
Scott Stapleford University of Western Ontario Colorado Mammoth, Toronto Rock, Portland Lumberjacks None Team USA
Mike Temple University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks None None
Scott Tinning University of Western Ontario Edmonton Rush None None
Sean Thomson University of Guelph Philadelphia Wings, Minnesota Swarm None None
Jay Thorimbert University of Guelph Buffalo Bandits, Boston Blazers, Minnesota Swarm None None
Doug Utting University of Western Ontario Rochester Knighthawks None Team Israel
Josh Wasson Trent University Chicago Shamrox, Toronto Rock None None
Shawn Williams Brock University Toronto Rock, Rochester Knighthawks, Edmonton Rush, Buffalo Bandits None Team Canada
Casey Zaph University of Toronto Rochester Knighthawks None None
Latrell Harris Brock University Toronto Rock None Team Canada

Media coverage

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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

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  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.
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