Lacrosse Canada Announces Men’s National Box Lacrosse Roster

Lacrosse Canada is thrilled to announce the roster for the upcoming Men’s World Box Lacrosse Championship. 

The 2024 Box Championships, set for September 20-29 in Utica, New York, include 28 teams in the Men’s Box Championship.

Team Canada held their tryouts last week at Canada Games Park in St. Catharines, Ontario. The team played two inter squad games, one on Tuesday, and one Wednesday morning. Both games showcased some of the best lacrosse on the planet, as both teams were filled with all-star level NLL talent. 

This year’s team has many returners from the 2019 team that took home gold beating the Haudenosaunee by a score of 19-12. Returnees from that team include, Dhane Smith, Dillon Ward, Challen Rogers, Graeme Hossack, Shayne Jackson, and many more. Added to this year’s roster are the likes of Jeff Teat, Josh Byrne, Ian Mackay, and Latrell Harris. 

Along with a loaded roster, Canada also brings a hall of fame coaching staff to Utica. Glenn Clark will serve as head coach, and will be joined by Curt Malawsky, and Mike MacKay as assistant coaches. Eddie Comeau is the general manager, and Sean Ferris is in the role of team coordinator. All these coaches have seen massive success throughout their lacrosse careers.

“It’s a real education for all of us,” Clark said. “We get to learn from each other and, use the knowledge we have built up over the years, so it’s a pretty cool process for the coaches as well because you’re dealing with some of the best people/coaches in the world.” 

General Manager Eddie Comeau had this to say “Each player at our camp is deserving to be apart of the national team. Our coaches had to make very tough decisions selecting the team. We are now focusing on preparing the team for the upcoming World Box Lacrosse Championships in Utica NY”.

Canada will compete in group A of the World Box Lacrosse Championships. Canada will look to continue their dominance in the box lacrosse game, as it is 5 golds in 5 attempts for the Canadian National team. The road to number 6 will begin in group play against the teams shown below. 

Pool A

Canada

USA

Haudenosaunee

England

Link to Men’s Schedule can be found HERE

The Official Roster is included below. Along with coaching staff and the 7 alternates. 

Official Roster

Full NameMinor/Jr ProgramAssociation
Bryan ColeOakville BuzzOLA
Challen RogersCoquitlam AdanacsBCLA
Christian Del BiancoCoquitlam AdanacsBCLA
Dhane SmithKW KodiaksOLA
Dillon WardOrangeville NorthmenOLA
Eli SalamaCoquitlam AdanacsBCLA
Graeme HossackWhitby WarriorsOLA
Ian MacKayOrangeville NorthmenOLA
Jake WithersPeterborough LakersOLA
Jeff TeatBrampton ExcelsiorsOLA
Josh ByrneNew West SalmonbelliesBCLA
Latrell HarrisSt. Catharines AthleticsOLA
Matt GilrayPeterborough LakersOLA
Mitch de SnooWhitby Warriors/Clarington GaelsOLA
Nick ChaykowskyBarrie LakeshoresOLA
Nick RoseOrangeville NorthmenOLA
Robert ChurchCoquitlam AdanacsBCLA
Ryan SmithBurlington BlazeOLA
Shayne JacksonWhitby WarriorsOLA
Steve PrioloSt. Catharines AthleticsOLA
Tanner CookWhitby WarriorsOLA
Wes BergCoquitlam AdanacsBCLA

Coaching Staff

Full NameRole
Eddie ComeauGeneral Manager
Glenn ClarkHead Coach
Curt MalawskyAssistant Coach
Mike MacKayAssistant Coach
Sean FerrisTeam Coordinator
Ted CordingleyEquipment Manager
Tyler QuennellHead Athletic Therapist
Emily KenyonAthletic Therapist
Marcus RobinsonTeam Doctor

Alternates

Full NameMinor/Jr ProgramAssociation 
Alex SimmonsSt. Catharines AthleticsOLA
Brett Dobson Whitby Warriors OLA
Jeff CornwallCoquitlam AdanacsBCLA
Jordan GilliesRichmond/Coquitlam AdanacsOLA
Mitch JonesDelta IslandersBCLA
Ryland ReesPort Coquitlam SaintsBCLA
Warren JeffreyMimico MountaineersOLA

About Lacrosse Canada

Founded in 1867, Lacrosse Canada is the governing body responsible for all aspects of lacrosse in Canada. Our organization is comprised of 11 Member Associations representing nearly 60,000 individual participants, including coaches, officials, and athletes of all ages and abilities. Lacrosse Canada’s mission is to honour the sport of lacrosse and its unique nation-building heritage, by engaging our members, leading our partners, and providing opportunities for all Canadians to participate. Lacrosse Canada oversees the delivery of numerous national championships and the participation of Team Canada at all international events sanctioned by World Lacrosse. Lacrosse Canada is proud to be affiliated with partners that share the same vision and values, including our corporate partners – Nike, CoachThem, Gait, Cascade, Normatec, Zoll, Signature Lacrosse, and Baron Rings – as well as our funding partners the Government of Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada, and the Canadian Lacrosse Foundation. 

For more information, please contact:

Kealan Pilon
Communications Coordinator
Lacrosse Canada
Email: kealan@lacrosse.ca

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