Sparks, MD – At the recent Atlas Cup held at USA Lacrosse headquarters, Canada’s men’s and women’s teams continued to make their mark on the international stage. Canada claimed a gold medal in the Men’s division while the Women’s team came up just short in the final against the USA, earning silver.
The Men’s team finished with a 3-0 record over the weekend, proving their World #1 ranking is no fluke. Canada opened with an emphatic 24-16 win over Haudenosaunee on Friday, followed by a Saturday night prime-time matchup against the Americans. Canada took a five-goal lead into halftime and never looked back, ultimately winning 23-18. Two of Cornell’s finest, Jeff Teat (6G, 1A) and Willem Firth (2G, 5A), led the way in scoring, while Brett Dobson and Dillon Ward combined for 11 saves to secure the victory. A Sunday win over Puerto Rico sealed the gold, as Canada closed out the inaugural Atlas Cup with a commanding 26-11 result.
Multiple Canadian players were recognized for their standout performances at the Atlas Cup. Brett Dobson, Willem Firth, and Jeff Teat earned spots on the All-Tournament team, while Teat (11G, 8A) was also awarded the Titan Award (MVP) for his exceptional play and leadership on and off the field.
Meanwhile, the Women’s team brought home silver with a 2-1 record over the weekend in Maryland. Canada opened against Puerto Rico on Friday and, after a slow start that saw them down 4-3, rallied by outscoring their opponents 18-5 the rest of the way to win 22-8. That momentum carried into Saturday’s matinee against Haudenosaunee, where Canada’s shutdown defence powered a 13-6 victory. Lauren Spence was crucial in the win with eight saves, while Nicole Perroni led the way with three goals. Sunday’s gold-medal game featured another familiar opponent in Team USA. In a contest reminiscent of the 2025 World Games final, the Americans jumped out to a quick 7-1 lead and never looked back. Though Canada kept pace for the remaining three quarters, the early deficit was too much to overcome as they fell 18-11, finishing with silver.
Several Canadian athletes were recognized on the Women’s side as well. Erica Evans and Nicole Perroni earned places on the All-Tournament team. Evans led the way for Canada with nine goals and two assists, while Perroni followed with six goals and four assists, building on their strong performances at the 2025 World Games.
The Atlas Cup was a valuable step in Canada’s journey on the international stage, giving athletes high-level competition ahead of what’s next. With the World Lacrosse Super Sixes set for October 10–12 in Oshawa, ON, Canada will look to build on this momentum as both the Men’s and Women’s teams prepare to take on the world in the fast-paced Olympic format.
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