Balanced attack and strong second period lead Saints to 16-9 victory

OWEN SOUND - Ont. - The St. Catharines Saints improved to a perfect 5-0 in Sr. B lacrosse action Friday night on the road as they defeated the Owen Sound North Stars (1-3) by the score of 16-9 at the Bayshore Community Center.

The Saints trailed 3-1 after 20 minutes, before answering with 12 of the next 13 goals, including nine in the second period, leading 13-4 early into the third period.

St. Catharines would take a 15-6 lead late in the final period, before the North Stars closed out the contest with three goals in the final four minutes.

The Saints offense was led by Corey Fowler who led all scorers with seven points adding three goals and four assists. Dylan Llord contributed with two goals and three assists for a five-point game while Jay Thorimbert (3G, 1A) and Chris Attwood (2G, 2A) both added four points each. Captain Brad Favero chipped in with two goals and one assist. Rounding out the Saints scoring were Andy Tober (2G), Jordie Daradick (1G, 1A) and Ross Smith (1G).

In goal, Saints veteran Jake Henhawk registered 35 saves for the victory. Owen Sound starter Zach Bowen suffered the loss allowing 12 goals on 29 shots.

St. Catharines next action is Friday, May 24th at 8pm when they host the Oakville Titans at the Bill Burgoyne Arena.

Register Today for the 2013 Saints Summer Lacrosse Camp

SAINTS LACROSSE CAMP (AGES 7-14)
JULY 2-5, 2013  /   Cost: $150   
(8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

Saints Lacrosse camp is designed to enhance campers skills within a fun environment! Children will be divided into age/ability appropriate groups with instructor/camper ratio of approximately 1:6

Players will learn to develop the skills, strategies, and techniques that will enable them to take their game to the highest level.

Every athlete, regardless of skill level, receives top notch instruction and individual attention from the staff.

The core of our program is based on position work, and detailed attention to the team phases of the game (i.e. defense, clearing, offense and shooting).

All players will receive a “Saints” t-shirt.

Saints defeat Rivermen 14-9 on the road

OHSWEKEN, Ont. - The St. Catharines Saints won their fourth straight as they defeated the Ohsweken Rivermen  by the score of 14-9 Saturday night.

Leading the Saints offense was Corey Fowler who led all players with a a nine-point performance adding two goals and career best seven assists. Brad Favero contributed with three goals and two assists while Bryan Neufeld also added five points chipping in with a goal and four assists. Dylan Llord added two goals and two assists

Chris Attwood added two goals and two assists while Mike Longboat, Jordie Daradick, Jake McCready and Mark Debrone all chipped in with one goal and one assist each.

The Rivermen were led by Cody Jacobs who finished with a goal and four helpers. Torrey Van Every (2G, 2A) and Cory Bomberry (1G, 3A) both finished with four points each. Stu Hill had a two-goal game while Holden Vyse, Mike Miller and Logan Kane all added singles.

In goal, Saints starter Grant Crawley recorded 53 saves for the victory. Jeff Powless suffered the loss in goal for Ohsweken.

The Saints are on the road against the Owen Sound NorthStars Saturday, May 18th and return home on Friday, May 24th when they host the Oakville Titans at 8pm at Bill Burgoyne Arena.

Facemask Concerns Being Addressed

Canadian Lacrosse Association

As result of concerns about facemasks, some members of the Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) Executive and members of the CLA Equipment Review Committee (ERC) met today.

While the CLA and ERC further investigate the concerns, the CLA wishes to communicate one immediate step that can be taken.

As there have been concerns expressed about the chin cup that is attached to the Gait G7 Senior, Gait G7 Junior, ONTY N2 Senior and the ONTY N2 Junior facemasks at time of purchase we advise that it can be switched with any chin cup which is part of a CSA currently approved hockey mask.

The CLA reminds players that a CSA currently approved hockey mask also complies with CLA policy.

The health and safety of Canadian lacrosse athletes is a priority of the CLA and more information will follow as the CLA continues to examine the concerns.

Saints add CLax Championship MVP Travis Hill



Travis Hill was named the 2013 CLax Championship MVP

ST. CATHARINES - St. Catharines Saints General Manager Dave Colbourne has made another early season transaction with the addition of Canadian Lacrosse League Championship MVP and former NLL player Travis  Hill.

"Travis is a great addition to our lineup," said Saints GM Dave Colbourne. "He not only brings both NLL and Senior A experience to our team but more importantly he has been a team leader throughout his lacrosse career."

Less than a month ago, Hill helped lead the Iroquois Ironmen to the CLax Creators Cup title while earning Championship MVP honours. In 12 regular season games, Hill added 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and in the postseason registered 12 points including seven goals and five assists in three contests on route to the championship.

Hill as a member of the 2012 NLL Champion Rochester Knighthawks

Prior to Clax, Hill played eight seasons in the National Lacrosse League (2005-2012) with Minnesota and Rochester. In 63 career games he recorded nine goals and 28 assists for 37 points while collecting 328 loose balls and racking up 172 penalty minutes. In 2012 he won the NLL Champions Cup with the Rochester Knighthawks.

Over the past nine summers, Hill has played Senior A with five different teams including Six Nations, KW, St. Regis, St. Catharines and Nanaimo. He has also played two seasons in the Can-Am Sr. B league with Niagara. Over those nine years he has registered 30 points (11G, 19A) in 56 career Senior A games and 23 points (16G, 7A) in 11 career Senior B games.

Hill played for the Silver-Medal winning Iroquois Nationals team in the 2007 & 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships and also won a Minto Cup in 2003 as a member of the St. Catharines Junior A's.

Strong third period leads Saints past Brooklin 10-7

Rookie Chris Attwood led the Saints with a six-point
performance versus Brooklin

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - The St. Catharines Saints improved to 3-0 on the season as they defeated the Brooklin Merchants by the score of 10-7 Sunday afternoon at Bill Burgoyne Arena.

The Saints got out the gates slow trailing 2-1 after one period and 4-3 after two periods.

In the third period, the Saints offense came alive answering with seven goals on 19 shots, including three straight to close out the game.

Leading the Saints offense was rookie Chris Attwood who registered two goals and four assists for a six-point performance. Andrew Potter contributed with two goals and three assists for five points. Corey Fowler (2G, 1A) and Mark Debrone (1G, 2A) both added three points each while Dylan Llord chipped in with one goal and one helper. Jordie Daradick and Chris Janese added one goal each to round out the Saints scoring.

Brooklin were led by Brad Levick (3G, 2A) and Brock Levick (3G, 1A). Kirk Gatten closed out the Merchants scoring with a single marker.

In goal, Saints starter Scotty Komer recorded 39 saves for his second straight victory. Brooklin's John Chesebrough collected 37 saves in the loss.

St. Catharines is now on the road for two games when they take on the Six Nations Rivermen May 11th and Owen Sound NorthStars May 18th. The Saints next home action is Friday, May 24th at 8:00pm versus the Oakville Titans at Bill Burgoyne Arena.

BHI Kids Day - May 5th vs Brooklin Merchants