A Proud Canadian.

It is no secret. I am a proud Canadian. I love this country and all that it stands for.

Canadian athletes make me proud, and I love to cheer for the great athletes that make us all proud.

Now it is my turn. July 11th, Patti and I are heading to Denver to visit my sister Laura, her husband Greg and their four fantastic kids, Jamey, Lindsay, Olivia and Jackson. This is the only reason for my visit...well, sort of.

Did I mention the the World Field Lacrosse Championships are also being held in Denver? The same week as my visit? Wow, what a great coincidence...a chance to see my relatives and at the same time - Lacrosse. Oh, I forgot to tell you...22 of my buddies are also going to be there.

I am excited. While the World Championships are going on, there is also a "Festival Division". This is where all ages can play in the tournament as well. It is amazing how many teams are participating.

Click on this link and then click on "Nations". It is astonishing how many countries are involved in this great tournament.

http://www.worldlacrosse2014.com/landing/index


The festival division is no different. Check out all the different divisions:
http://www.worldlacrosse2014.com/festivals/participating_teams

I am playing in the Grand Masters Division. (50 +).

Our team is known as the Molson Canadians.

I will give you a quick rundown of our team.

Goaltenders -Solid. Ted Sawicki and Brad Sanderson...we are in good hands here.

Long Pole - I am going out on a limb here to say I believe our Long Poles (Defence for you non-laxers) ...our Long Poles might be the best of the tourney. Stu Aird, Brian Shanahan, Kevin Steritt, Steve McMillan, Bob Simpson and Jason Donville. A formidable group.

                An example of a "long pole" Mitchell Wales (son of Grand Master Brad Wales)

Our Attack - Solid. Ivy Leaguers Pete Follows and Gary Walker, along with UMass star Jim Weller and the incomparable Scott (Strongheart) Aird. Scoring goals should not be a problem for this group of stars.

MidField. -  A talented group of players, but injuries and inexperience may play a factor. The key for this midfield is to keep the lines changing and continue to put fresh legs on the field.

All in all, this is an amazing group of guys that I am proud to know. Going to Denver to play the game we love against teams from around the world. It does not get any better.

To celebrate this event, passitonsports.ca have some Team Canada Shirts available, and if you want to do your country proud and purchase a shirt, go for it. A sample of the shirts can be seen on the PassItOnSports.ca website: http://www.passitonsports.ca/2014-fil-world-lacrosse-championships.html

Follow this link to order your shirt. There are Men's and Ladies...and Red or Black.

$25 tax included.

There are a few options for payment:

1. via PayPal
2. email me your order to mike@passitonsports.ca via interac email transfer
3. email me your order and pay by cheque or cash

Shipping is not included in the $25. If you need the shirts shipped, I will let you know how much it will cost you.

That is it. It is going to be a great July. Stay tuned to my blog for game updates.

Order your shirt today!


Go Canada Go!