Final Seven Players Announced for 23 Man Final Roster
VANCOUVER, BC – The Canadian Lacrosse League Canada international program is happy to announce the final seven (7) players named to the 23 Man Final Roster for the 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship.
“These seven (7) players round-out a very dynamic roster as we head into the 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Mississauga” said Chris Fox Executive Director of the Canadian Lacrosse League and Canada General Manager.
ON | Lucas Nagy | Hamilton Bengals (OJBLL) |
AB | Bryce Schmermund | Edmonton Miners (RMJALL) |
ON | Jacob Parkinson | Hamilton Bengals (OJBLL) |
ON | Seth Van Schepen | Brampton Excelsiors (OJALL) |
ON | Kealan Pilon | St. Catharines Athletics (OJALL) |
ON | Austin Hasen | Brampton Excelsiors (OJALL) |
ON | Johnathan Peshko | Mimico Mountaineers (OJALL) |
In this group, the only returning player from the 2018 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship is Johnathan Peshko, who will be a quiet leader for the 2019 team. Additionally, Jacob Parkinson joined the Canada international program this past April in the Czech Republic and competed at E-Box. New Junior A faces include Bryce Schmermund, Seth Van Schepen, Kealan Pilon, Austin Hasen. Lastly, Lucas Nagy will bookend the Canada goaltending after a very successful Junior B playoff run.
The entire 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship roster can be found here (click).
Tickets for the 2019 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship are available now through the Paramount Fine Foods Centre box office by calling toll free 1-855-985-5000 and Ticketmaster online by clicking here.