2010 Season-Ending Notebook

By William Howard, SFU Lacrosse Media Relations

In their sixth season under Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, Simon Fraser posted a 10-8 record and advanced to the MCLA Semi-finals before the No. 10 seeded Clan were eliminated by No. 3 Arizona State (19-9). The MCLA Semi-finals were played in Dicks Sporting Goods Park Stadium in Denver, Colorado and watched by a national television audience on Fox College Sports.

This was SFU’s tenth appearance in the MCLA Tournament, placing the Clan at No. 5 for all-time tournament appearances behind Brigham Young (14), Colorado State (12), Michigan (12) and Sonoma State (11) and tied with Minnesota-Duluth (10). SFU upset No. 7 Florida State (9-7) and No. 2 Colorado State (12-11 OT) to earn the third semi-final appearance in school history (est. 2006).

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Two Clan Players named 2010 MCLA Scholar Athletes

2010 MCLA Scholar Athletes

• Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) - Attack
• Kevin Riley (Coquitlam, BC / Gleneagle Secondary) - LSM

The MCLA Scholar Athlete Award recognizes academic and on-field excellence each season. MCLA Scholar Athlete recognition is given to players who were selected to their conference's First or Second All-Conference team and maintained a minimum overall cumulative GPA for the last completed semester/quarter of 3.20 or better on a 4.00 scale.

Three former Clan to compete at FIL World Championship

By William Howard, SFU Lacrosse Media Relations

Three former Simon Fraser University Clan men’s lacrosse players will be competing at the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship in Manchester, England from July 15-24, 2010. Kevin Crowley (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) and Curtis Manning (Surrey, BC / Fraser Heights Secondary) will suit up for the defending champion Team Canada, while Sean Tyson (Ottawa, ON) will play for Team Nederland.

The FIL World Lacrosse Championship is the premier international men's lacrosse tournament. Held every four years, a record 30 nations will compete at the event, nine more than the 2006 World Lacrosse Championships, which were held in London, Ontario, Canada. The events are being held at the Armitage Centre, Manchester University’s sports grounds.

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Press Coverage: CollegeLAX

ABOVE L-R: Kevin Crowley (SFU 2007), Curtis Manning (SFU 2006-2009), Sean Tyson (SFU 2001-2002, 2004-2005)

Towner selected to Coyne's 2010 MCLA D1 All-America Team

US Lacrosse Magazine, Online Editior Jac Coyne has named SFU Senior Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) to his MCLA Division I All-America Team.

Towner lead the PNCLL in scoring in 2010 with 47 goals and 23 assists and was named the conference's Most Valuable Player, on route to helping to guide the Clan to the MCLA National Championship Semi-Finals.

Check out Coyne's complete list of 2010 All-Americans at US Lacrosse Magazine online.

Cochrane's Foss proves he's boss on the lacrosse field

By Alan Mattson, The Cochrane Eagle Newspaper

A Cochrane native has been making waves on the lacrosse field and in the classroom.

Adam Foss, a captain and starting attack for Simon Fraser University’s lacrosse team, finished his fourth and final season on a high note.

The Clan made the semifinals of the Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) National Championship in Denver, Colorado, the team’s best finish since 1999.

“All the work we put in on the field, in the gym, and in the classroom . . . in the last four years has come to a head,” said Foss, 22, a Cochrane High School grad.

SFU is the only Canadian team out of 213 in the MCLA, but plays at a high level — only 16 teams make the single elimination national tournament each year, and SFU has advanced to at least the quarterfinals in each of the last three seasons.

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Simon Fraser University Christian Friesen Memorial Awardtop

ChristianFriesen.com

On behalf of the Friesen Family, the Simon Fraser University Men’s Lacrosse program and Burnaby Mountain Selects Lacrosse, we are writing to you today with an invitation to join us in permanently honouring and celebrating the life of Chris Friesen.

We are asking you to help us raise a one-time sum of $20,000, to be directed toward a fully endowed and permanent Simon Fraser University Men’s Lacrosse scholarship to honour Chris, his life and his lasting legacy of Be The Best.

This Simon Fraser University Christian Friesen Memorial Award will be awarded each year to a deserving young male student-athlete within the Simon Fraser University Men’s Lacrosse program. As of today, the fund has raised close to $14,000. The scholarship will be funded in perpetuity once the initial sum is secured.

The inaugural Christian Friesen Memorial Awards will be awarded at the 5th Annual Maple Leaf Award Dinner in January 2011, through the generosity of Chris’ parents, Randy and Ingrid Friesen, who will be making an additional gift to SFU to allow for the first award to be presented before the fund has generated a full year of interest.

There are currently two great ways for you to express your compassion, caring and support toward the Friesen Family and the legacy of Chris Friesen:

Christian Friesen Memorial Fund - Donation Form

Chris Friesen (CF2) Commemorative Shaft - Order Form (Order Deadline Sunday, May 30, 2010)

Click HERE to read the full letter, including further information on how to donate or place an order.

Clan Senior, Russel Thomas, named to 2010 MCLA Division I All-Tournament Team

SFU senior, Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) was named to the 2010 MCLA National Championship All-Tournament Team on Saturday evening (May 15).

Thomas led all Clan players with 8 goals in three games, helping to lead Simon Fraser to their third semi-final appearance in school history.

Five Clan Players earn MCLA Division I All-America Honors

2010 MCLA Division I All-America Teams

MCLA All-America 2nd Team

• Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) - Midfield

MCLA All-America 3rd Team

• Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) - Attack
• Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) - Attack

MCLA All-America Honorable Mention

• Nate Clare (Ladner, BC / Vancouver College) - Defense
• Luke Genereux (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) - Defense

(3) Arizona State rolls past (10) Simon Fraser, 19-9, into MCLA Finals

(Photo credit Ben Haslam)

Third-seeded Arizona State got seven goals, one assist from junior Ryan Westfall, three goals and three assists from fifth-year senior Tyler Westfall and 18 saves from youngest brother, freshman Dylan Westfall to race past Simon Fraser, 19-9, in the Semi-Finals of the 2010 MCLA National Championship Tournament. The win improves Arizona State's record to 16-3 and moves the Sun Devils into today's National Championships Fianls against top-seeded Michigan. Simon Fraser finishes the season at 10-8.

ESPN Affiliate, Inside Lacrosse Previews the MCLA Semi-Final Match-ups

By Danielle Bernstein, Inside Lacrosse

The snow, sleet, hail, rain and wind subsided enough for the MCLA quarterfinals to get off without a hitch on Thursday evening at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The final four moves from the outer fields into the stadium where a champion will be determined over the next two nights. A couple favorites continued their runs while a Cinderella kept the magic alive. The semifinals will feature a rematch of last year’s championship and a rematch from a regular season game.

Click HERE to read the full article on InsideLacrosse.com

Fox College Sports Coverage of MCLA Championship

Fox College Sports

Fox College Sports (FCS) coverage of the 2010 Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) National Championship Tournament will be Friday and Saturday, May 14-15, 2010. For the second year in a row, FCS will broadcast live from Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. Coverage will begin with the Division I Semifinal Games on Friday night. Saturday’s coverage will feature the Division I & II championship games. The schedule is as follows.

All games are LIVE from Denver:

Friday, May 14, 2010

• 7pm EST / 4pm PST - Division I Semifinal Game #1 - (3) Arizona State vs. (10) SFU

• 9pm EST / 6pm PST - Live at the MCLA Championships

• 9:30pm EST / 6:30pm PST - Division I Semifinal Game #2 - (1) Michigan vs. (4) Chapman

Saturday, May 15, 2010

• 6pm EST / 3pm PST - Division II Final

• 8pm EST / 5pm PST - Live at the MCLA Championships

• 8:30pm EST / 5:30pm PST- Division I Final

Fox College Sports is DirecTV channel 617.

(10) Simon Fraser defeats (2) Colorado State 12-11 in OT to advance to MCLA Semifinals

Division I Bracket | GAME STATS

SFU senior Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) scored a game-high 4 goals, including the OT winner, to lead the tenth seeded Clan to a 12-11 overtime win over the number two seed Colorado State, in the Quarterfinals of the MCLA National Championships. The game was played before a boisterous crowd of just over 1,000 fans at Dick’s Sporting Good’s Park in Denver, CO on Thursday evening (May13).

Simon Fraser improves to 10-7 on the season and will face the number three seed, Arizona State in the Semi-finals. The Sun Devils (15-3) defeated eleventh-seeded Colorado 13-11 to move on to the round of four.

The Semi-final matchups will be played in Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Stadium with top seeded Michigan facing Chapman in the other semi-final. Both semi-final games will be televised LIVE nationally on Fox College Sports (FCS), with the winners advancing to Saturday’s National Championship game.

Next SFU Game: Friday, May 14, 2010, 5:00pm MST - MCLA National Championship Semifinals vs. (3) Arizona State – Denver, CO (Dick's Sporting Goods Park)

Television: FCS - Fox College Sports (LIVE). Fox College Sports is DirecTV channel 617.

(10) Simon Fraser defeats (7) Florida State 9-7; Advances to MCLA Quarterfinals

Division I Bracket | BOX SCORE

The number ten seed Simon Fraser fought their way to a 9-7 victory over seventh-seeded Florida State in the first round of the MCLA National Championships at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver, CO on Tuesday evening (May 11). With the win, the Clan (9-7), move into the quarterfinals for the third straight year and will face Colordao State on Thursday, May 13 (game time TBD). The Seminoles end the season at 14-3.

Fraser was led by freshman Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary) with 4g, 1a and senior Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) with 2g, 2a. Ben Davies (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) 1g, Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) 1g, 1a and Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) 1g, each added singles for the win, while Rick Bezuidenhout (Campbell River, BC / Timberline Secondary) recorded 1a.

Next SFU Game: Thursday, May 13, 2010, TBD - MCLA National Championship Quarterfinals vs. (2) Colorado State – Denver, CO (Dick's Sporting Goods Park)

2010 MCLA Division I National Championship Preview

Division I Bracket

CollegeLAX Staff Writer, Tim Haslam, let's the coaches do the talking as he previews the 2010 MCLA Division I National Championship first round match-ups, including Simon Fraser (10) vs. Florida State (7).

Part I: No. 1 through No. 4 seeds and their opponents

Part II: No. 5 through No. 8 seeds and their opponents

Fraser to face Florida State in First Round of MCLA National Championships

2010 Tournament Seeding Announced | Division I Bracket

Simon Fraser will face Florida State in the first round of the 2010 MCLA National Championship Tournament. The 16-team MCLA bracket was announced on Sunday, May 2. The Clan (8-7) are making their 10th appearance at the MCLA National Championships and earned the number ten seed in the tournament. The Seminoles (14-3) are making their 6th appearance in the tournament and enter as the tournament’s number seven seed. The game is set for Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00pm MST at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park (DSGP) in Denver, Colorado.

The winner of the Simon Fraser-Florida State first round game will play the winner of the Colorado State-Boston College game at DSGP on Wednesday, May 12 as part of the quarterfinal round. Colorado State, who earned the number two seed, will play fifteenth seeded Boston College in the first round on Tuesday, May 11 at 4:00pm MST.

Click HERE to download the official press release (PDF) previewing the first round match-up.

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No. 9 Simon Fraser (10) Receives At-Large Bid for MCLA National Championships

The Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) announced the Division I teams that will compete for national titles at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado May 11-15. No. 9 Simon Fraser (10) will face the No. 12 Florida State (7) in Round 1.

Press Coverage: 2010 Tournament Seeding Announced | Division I Bracket

MCLA National Championships - Round 1: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 7:00pm MST - vs. No. 12 Florida State (7) – Denver, CO (Dick's Sporting Goods Park)

No. 9 Simon Fraser (1) falls to No. 8 Oregon (2) 14-8 in PNCLL Championship

Photos

Ten Clan Players earn PNCLL All-Conference Honors

2010 PNCLL All-Conference Teams

PNCLL All-Conference 1st Team

• Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) - Attack
• Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) - Attack
• Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) - Midfield
• Luke Genereux (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) - Defense
• Kevin Riley (Coquitlam, BC / Gleneagle Secondary) - LSM
• Ryan Hodge (San Antonio, TX / Texas Military Institute) - Face-off

PNCLL All-Conference 2nd Team

• Ben Davies (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) - Midfield
• Nate Clare (Ladner, BC / Vancouver College) - Defense

PNCLL All-Conference Honorable Mention

• Chris Tessarolo (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) - Attack
• Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary) - Midfield

PNCLL Division I Most Valuable Player

• Ben Towner - Attack

PNCLL Division I Offensive Player of the Year

• Adam Foss - Attack

PNCLL Division I Coach(es) of the Year

• Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins - Simon Fraser University

No. 9 Simon Fraser (1) defeats Oregon State (4) 12-5 in PNCLL Semi-finals

Photos

Next SFU Game: Sunday, May 2, 2010, 3:00pm PST - PNCLL Conference Championship Final – Bend, OR (Summit High School)

No. 9 Simon Fraser End of Regular Season Report

In their sixth season under Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, the No. 9 Simon Fraser University men's lacrosse team (est. 1996) enters the PNCLL Conference Championships as the top seed, aiming to hoist the Clan's 9th PNCLL Conference Championship and qualify for the MCLA's National Championship Tournament for the tenth time in program history. Fraser finished the 2010 regular season with a PNCLL conference record of 4-0 and an overall record of 7-6.

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No. 12 Simon Fraser wins fifth straight, tops Washington 18-9

No. 12 Simon Fraser thrilled an energetic crowd of just over 1,000 at Eastlake High School on Sunday afternoon, April 18 with a thorough 18-9 victory over Washington. The Clan outscored the Huskies 13-6 in the second half as they ended the regular season on a five-game win streak to go 7-6 on the year and a perfect 4-0 in PNCLL Conference play. Washington dropped to 2-2 in the division and 7-6 overall.

Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) led the Clan with 3 goals and 5 assists, while Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) added 5 goals and 2 assists to finish atop the PNCLL for the third consecutive year in regular-season points per game with 4.62. Fraser also got strong performances from freshmen Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary) who continued his impressive play with 3 goals and 1 assist and Frank Davalos (Moose Jaw, SK / Albert E. Peacock Collegiate) who registered the first multi-point game of his collegiate career with 2 goals.

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Next SFU Game: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 4:00pm PST - PNCLL Conference Semi-final – Bend, OR (Summit High School)

No. 12 Simon Fraser runs past Montana 27-4

No. 12 Simon Fraser extended its winning streak to four on Friday, April 16 with a 27-4 victory over Montana in the Clan’s third PNCLL Conference game of the year. Eleven different players scored goals for SFU in the contest with thirteen Clan players registering points. Fraser’s 27 goals for and only 4 goals against were both season bests for the Clan who, for the third consecutive year, clinched the No. 1 seed in the PNCLL with the win.

Senior Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) led the way for SFU with 3 goals and 5 assists, while Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) and Chris Tessarolo (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) each added 6 points on 4 goals and 2 assists a piece. Sophomore Rick Bezuidenhout (Campbell River, BC / Timberline Secondary) with 5 goals and freshmen Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary) with 4 goals and 1 assist each recorded career highs.

The Clan dominated the statistics, registering a season high 63 shots and 53 ground balls. Sophomore face-off specialist Ryan Hodge (San Antonio, TX / Texas Military Institute) won 24 of the game’s 34 face-offs (71%) while also registering, a game-high and personal best, 14 ground balls.

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Next SFU Game: Sunday, April 18, 2010, 4:30pm PST - vs. Washington – Sammamish, WA (Eastlake High School)

No. 16 Simon Fraser downs No. 6 Oregon 13-11

The No. 16 Simon Fraser men’s lacrosse team defeated No. 6 University of Oregon 13-11 on Senior Day at Terry Fox Field on Sunday (April 11) in Burnaby, BC. The Clan improves to 5-6 overall and moves in to first place in the Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League (PNCLL) with a 2-0 conference record while the Ducks fall to 7-4 on the season and 2-1 in the division.

Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) totaled 3 goals and 2 assists, while Adam Foss (Conchrane, AB / Cochrane High School) added 2 goals and 3 assists to lead the Clan with 5 points each. Ben Davies (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) and Chris Tessarolo (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) each finished the day with 2 goals and 1 assist while Fraser was also helped offensively in transition through the pay of defender Luke Genereux (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) with 1 goal and 1 assist.

Prior to the game Simon Fraser recognized their six senior players and their families. Adam Foss, Aidan Inglis (Edmonton, AB / Ross Sheppard High School), Kevin Riley (Coquitlam, BC / Gleneagle Secondary), Mike Ripley (Saskatoon, SK / E.D. Feehan High School), Russel Thomas (Nanosse Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) and Ben Towner each played their final home contest for the Clan. Career highlights of all six seniors can be viewed at the end of the game release.

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Next SFU Game: Friday, April 16, 2010, 4:00pm MST - vs. Montana – Missoula, MT (Dornblaser Field)

No. 16 Simon Fraser defeats Oregon State 21-7

The No. 16 Simon Fraser men’s lacrosse team sprinted to a 9-1 halftime lead and had nine different players score in a 21-7 victory over Oregon State (7-5) at Terry Fox Field Saturday afternoon (April 10). The win improves the Clan to 4-6 on the year and 14-2 all-time against the Beavers.

Simon Fraser was led by senior attackmen Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) with 3 goals and 5 assists and Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High Scool) had 5 goals and 2 assists, while midfielders Ben Davies, 4 goals, and Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) 1 goal, 3 assists, each added 4 points. The Clan also got 5 goals and 4 assists from their underclassmen. Freshman Stu Mills (Campbell River, BC / Timberline Secondary) led the way with 2 goals, while sophomore Rick Bezuidenhout (Campbell River, BC / Timberline Secondary), freshman Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary) and freshman Eric Ransom (Sherwood Park, AB / Bev Facey High School) each had 1 goal and 1 assist. Sophomore face-off specialist Ryan Hodge (San Antonio, TX / Texas Military Institute) also featured prominently in the win registering 1 assist and going 18 for 29 (62%) on face-offs.

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Next SFU Game: Sunday, April 11, 2010, 1:00pm PST - vs. #6 Oregon – Burnaby, BC (Terry Fox Field, SFU) **Senior Day

No. 22 Simon Fraser downs No. 4 Arizona State 14-7

Senior Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) scored his fifth goal of the game to cap the score at 14-7 and lead the No. 22 Simon Fraser Clan to a convincing out-of-conference victory over the fourth-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils in a neutral site contest at Lake Oswego High School in Portland, Oregon on Sunday (April 4). The Sun Devil loss drops them to 8-3 on the season while Fraser improves to 3-6.

In addition to Towner, Fraser received 4 goals from senior Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary), 2 goals and 1 assist from senior Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) and 1 goal each from freshman Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary), Eric Ransom (Sherwood Park, AB / Bev Facey High School) and Stu Mills (Campbell River, BC / Timberline Secondary).

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Next SFU Game: Saturday, April 10, 2010, 1:00pm PST - vs. Oregon State – Burnaby, BC (Terry Fox Field, SFU)

No. 22 Simon Fraser fall short 11-8 to No. 2 Chapman

No. 22 Simon Fraser jumped out to an early 3-0 lead but could not hold off a prolonged second and third quarter rally by No. 2 Chapman as the Panthers picked up an 11-8 win over the Clan in a neutral site contest at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon on Saturday, April 3. In a rematch of the 2009 MCLA Quarterfinal, the win is Chapman’s third straight over Simon Fraser and runs the Panther’s record to 10-1 on the year while the Clan slip to 2-6.

Russel Thomas (Nanoose, Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) totaled 2 goals and 2 assists for the Clan, while Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) added 2 goals and 1 assist. Additionally, freshman Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary) recorded the first two-goal game of his career.

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Next SFU Game: Sunday, April 4, 2010, 2:00pm PST - vs. #4 Arizona State – Portland, OR (Lake Oswego High School)

No. 22 Simon Fraser vs. No. 2 Chapman LIVE Webcast

In a highly anticipated rematch of the 2009 MCLA Quarterfinal matchup, No. 23 Simon Fraser will face No. 2 Chapman in a neutral site contest at Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego (Portland), Oregon.

iHigh.com will be broadcasting the game LIVE online starting at 4:00pm PST this Saturday, April 3. Please CLICK on the game below to view the LIVE stream.

Broadcast Schedule

4:00pm PST - No. 22 Simon Fraser vs. No. 2 Chapman

7:00pm PST - No. 9 Oregon vs. No. 4 Arizona State

No. 22 Simon Fraser Midseason Report

In their sixth season under Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins, the back-to-back PNCLL Conference Champion, Simon Fraser University men's lacrosse team has reached the mid-point of their 13-game regular season schedule posting an overall record of 2-5. Despite a disappointing start, the Clan will look to build upon the valuable experience gained from playing six consecutive out-of-conference opponents ranked in the Top 15 during the month of March to return to their winning ways in the second half of the 2010 season.

Six regular-season games remain for Simon Fraser, including three versus ranked opponents in current No. 2 Chapman (April 3), No. 4 Arizona State (April 4) and No. 9 University of Oregon (April 11 “Senior Day”). In addition to facing Oregon in their final home contest of the 2010 season, SFU still have all four PNCLL divisional games remaining on their schedule as the Clan host Oregon State (April 10), before ending the regular season on the road versus Montana (April 16) and Washington (April 18).

The PNCLL Final Four Conference Championships will take place May 1 and 2 in Bend, Oregon. The MCLA National Championship Tournament returns to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado May 11-15.

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No. 23 Simon Fraser defeats No. 11 Cal Poly 9-8 in OT

Senior attack Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) scored his fourth goal of the game 1:26 into overtime to lift No. 23 ranked Simon Fraser (2-5, 0-0 PNCLL) to a 9-8 victory over No. 11 Cal Poly (6-4, 2-0 WCLL) at Mercer Stadium in New Westminster, BC. The win improves Fraser to 2-5 on the season and snaps the Clan’s five game losing streak, while Cal Poly slips to 6-4.

Towner led Fraser with six points on 4 goals and 2 assists, while Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) added 2 goals and 2 assists for the Clan. Goaltenders Mike Ripley (Saskatoon, SK / E.D. Feehan High School) and Dean Stewart (Duncan, BC / Claremont Secondary) continued to split time in the SFU net. Ripley played the first 30 minutes for the Clan making 4 saves with 2 goals against while Stewart played the remaining 31:26 including overtime making 7 saves with 6 goals against to earn the combined win.

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Next SFU Game: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 4:00pm PST - vs. #2 Chapman – Portland, OR (Lakeridge High School)

No. 22 Simon Fraser falls 15-9 to No. 5 BYU

With No. 22 Simon Fraser (1-5, 0-0 PNCLL) leading 6-3 early in the second quarter, the fifth-ranked Brigham Young Cougars (7-2, 0-0 RMLC) used a five-goal run, including four goals on the man-up, to run past SFU before the half on route to posting a 15-9 victory over the Clan under sunny skies at Terry Fox Field on Saturday, March 20. The win improves BYU's record to 7-2, while Fraser slips to 1-5 with the loss.

Senior attack Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary), led the Clan with 4 goals and 1 assist, while fellow attackman Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High Scool) added 2 goals and 1 assist in the Clan’s fourth consecutive loss to an opponent who has been ranked in the top 10 during the 2010 MCLA season.

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Next SFU Game: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00pm PST - vs. #11 Cal Poly – New Westminster, BC (Mercer Stadium)

No. 13 Simon Fraser edged 12-9 by No. 9 Michigan State

No. 13 Simon Fraser (1-4, 0-0 PNCLL) was edged 12-9 by No. 9 Michigan State (3-1, 0-0 CCLA) on Sunday, March 14 at Ralph Young Field in East Lansing, Michigan. Special teams proved to be the difference on the scoreboard as the Spartans scored 4 goals with the man advantage and 1 goal on the man-down to gain the three-goal victory. In the face of a strong riding effort, untimely turnovers would see Fraser trail for the majority of the game, as the Clan dropped their fourth consecutive out-of-conference match-up of the season.

Senior attack Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary), led Fraser in scoring with 3 fourth-quarter-goals, while freshmen Colton Dow (Coquitlam, BC / Heritage Woods Secondary) added 2 goals for the Clan.

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Next SFU Game: Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:00pm PST - vs. #5 Brigham Young University – Burnaby, BC (Terry Fox Field)

Simon Fraser University Field Lacrosse Camps - Summer 2010

Established in 1999, the SFU Field Lacrosse Camps offer an accelerated level of instruction for experienced and developing lacrosse players who want to take their game to the next level. Campers will be challenged in an individual and team learning environment, in order to gain a thorough understanding of fundamentals and advanced performance skills.

After a challenging day on the field, "live-in" campers experience campus life as they enjoy a wide range of activities that include swimming, gym games, a campus tour and more.

BOYS FIELD LACROSSE CAMPS (7-17yrs)

• RISING STARS Aug 13-15 (live-in) $295 14-17yrs ('93, '94, '95) Grades 10-12 CODE: 1291
• MIDDLE SCHOOL Aug 13-15 (live-in) $295 11-14yrs ('96, '97, '98) Grades 7-9 CODE: 1290
• YOUTH Aug 13-15 (live-in) $295 9-11yrs ('99, '00) Grades 5-6 CODE: 1375
• YOUNG GUNS Aug 13-15 (commuter) 10:00-12:00 $95 7-9yrs ('01, '02, '03) Grades 2-4 CODE: 1376

PRE/POST CAMP ACCOMMODATIONS

(includes dinner / breakfast)

• SUPERVISED EARLY OVERNIGHT CHECK-IN Aug 12-13 $75 13-17yrs ('93, '94, '95, '96) Grades 9-12 CODE: 1495
• SUPERVISED LATE OVERNIGHT CHECK-OUT Aug 15-16 $75 13-17yrs ('93, '94, '95, '96) Grades 9-12 CODE: 1496

For more info on each camp, including how to register, please click HERE

No. 13 Simon Fraser lose 22-10 to No. 1 Michigan

No. 13 Simon Fraser (1-3, 0-0 PNCLL) travelled to Ann Arbor, Michigan on Friday, March 12, losing 22-10 to the two-time defending MCLA National Champions, University of Michigan Wolverines (4-0, 0-0 CCLA). Despite a much improved effort, the Clan once again got down early and were unable to contain a potent Michigan offense who went on a 7-0 run the start the game.

Attackmen Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) with 1 goal, 4 assists and Chris Tessarolo (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) with 4 goals, 1 assist led Fraser on offense with 5 points each, while sophomore midfield Rick Bezuidenhout (Campbell River, BC / Timberline Secondary) added 2 goals in the loss.

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Next SFU Game: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 12:00pm EST - vs. #9 Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI (Ralph Young Field)

No. 3 Simon Fraser lose 17-7 to No. 11 Colorado

No. 3 Simon Fraser (1-2, 0-0 PNCLL) once again struggled in transition and was unable to bounce back from a slow start, losing 17-7 to No. 11 Colorado (1-1, 0-0 RMLC) on Sunday, March 7. SFU’s second consecutive loss concluded a disappointing 0-2 out-of-conference road trip for the Clan, moving their 2010 regular season record to 1-2.

Attackmen Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School), Chris Tessarolo (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) and Ben Towner (Port Coquitlam, BC / Terry Fox Secondary) each scored 2 goals to lead Fraser in the loss, while freshmen midfield Eric Ransom (Sherwood Park, AB / Bev Facey High School) rounded out the SFU scoring with 1 goal.

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Next SFU Game: Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:00pm EST - vs. #1 University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI (Oosterbaan Field House)

No. 3 Simon Fraser falls 12-6 to No. 9 Colorado State

No. 3 Simon Fraser (1-1, 0-0 PNCLL) played their second game of the 2010 regular season on Friday, March 5 falling 12-6 to No. 9 Colorado State (4-0, 0-0 RMLC). With SFU leading 5-4 at halftime, the Rams stunned the Clan with an 8-1 second half on route to earning the upset.

Fraser was led by senior attack Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) with 2 goals and junior attack Chris Tessarolo (New Westminster, BC / New Westminster Secondary) with 1 goal and 1 assist.

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Next SFU Game: Sunday, March 7, 2010, 7:00pm MST - vs. #11 University of Colorado – Boulder, CO (Kittredge Field)

Simon Fraser ranks in Top 5 in MCLA Polls

MCLA Lax Mag Poll | CollegeLAX.us Poll

Simon Fraser is joined by Michigan, Chapman, Arizona State and Brigham Young as the consensus top 5 teams in the nation heading into the MCLA 2010 season. The Clan are ranked # 3 in the MCLA Lax Mag Addidas Top 23 Poll and # 4 in the CollegeLax.us Prodigy Network Top 25 Poll. The polls were released on Monday, February 22 and Thursday, February 25 respectively.

2010 marks the second straight season that the Clan have started in the top five of both polls. In the CollegeLax.us poll, SFU earned 640 points behind Michigan (750), Chapman (716), and Arizona State (660). Brigham Young ranked fifth with 626 points.

Fraser began the 2010 campaign on March 6 with an 18-3 win over regional PNCLL Div. II opponent Western Washington. Next up the Clan will travel to Denver, Colorado to play #10 Colorado State on Friday, March 5 and #9 Colorado on Sunday, March 7.

SFU plays its next home game on Saturday, March 20 versus #5 Brigham Young at Terry Fox Field (SFU) in Burnaby, BC.

US Lacrosse Magazine - Making Sense: An Olympic-sized Gap

Lacrosse Magazine, a publication of US Lacrosse, features Simon Fraser in a recent article by online editor Jac Coyne.

Some schools have a break for exams. Others take a hiatus for a reading period. The members of the Simon Fraser men's lacrosse team will be taking the rarely utilized Olympic break starting on Friday.

In addition to the school's academic break, which is a two-week gap coinciding exactly with the 21st Winter Olympiad, Simon Fraser's lacrosse team, located in Burnaby, B.C., just outside of Vancouver, will tack on another fortnight for a month-long hibernation between its game this past Saturday - an 18-3 rout of Division II Western Washington - and it's next game on March 5 at Colorado State.

Check out the full article at US Lacrosse Magazine online.

Fraser opens season with 18-3 win over Western Washington

SFU opened the 2010 season on Saturday, February 6 with a convincing 18-3 win over regional PNCLL Div. II opponent Western Washington. With the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games less than a week away, the Clan and Vikings squared off in surprisingly spring like conditions (11C/52F and sunny), as approximately 150 fans gathered at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West in Burnaby, BC.

The Clan were led by senior midfield Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) with 5 goals and 1 assist and senior attack Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School) with 3 goals and 3 assists. The victory marked SFU's sixth consecutive win, in six season openers under current Co-Head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins.

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Next SFU Game: Friday, March 5, 2010, 7:00pm MST - vs. #11 Colorado State University – Denver, CO (Shea Stadium)

2010 Simon Fraser Men’s Lacrosse Preview

After posting a 14-1 record in 2009 and winning their second consecutive PNCLL Conference Championship, Simon Fraser will begin the 2010 season ranked No. 4 in the MCLA by the MCLA Lax Mag – Adidas Pre-Season Top 23 Poll.

Simon Fraser will look to build upon three out-of-conference (OOC) wins in 2009 as they embark on one of the nation’s toughest schedules. 2010 features eight games versus OOC competition with nine opponents ranked in the Top 25, including eight of the top eleven and all four other teams ranked in the top five.

The Clan return ten of twelve starters, including four of six All-Americans and nine of thirteen All-Conference selections. With all five of their Top 5 scorers back for another year, a group that combined for 301 points in 2009, the Clan are one of several teams entering the 2010 season that must be considered a legitimate national title contender.

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SFU intro 2010 Freshmen Class

Co-head coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins have announced the addition of 8 players to SFU's roster for 2010, joining a returning class that features 3 sophomores, 7 juniors and 7 seniors.

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SFU announces 2010 Captains

Co-head Coaches Jeff Cathrea and Brent Hoskins have announced that four players have been selected as team captains for the upcoming 2010 season.

(L-R) Senior attack Adam Foss (Cochrane, AB / Cochrane High School), senior defensemen Aidan Inglis (Edmonton, AB / Ross Sheppard High School) and senior midfielders Kevin Riley (Coquitlam, BC / Gleneagle Secondary) and Russel Thomas (Nanoose Bay, BC / Ballenas Secondary) were selected in a vote by their teammates.

The four seniors will lead a team that posted a 14-1 record in 2009, winning the PNCLL Conference Championship and advancing to the MCLA Quarterfinals for the second consecutive season.

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2010 Maple Leaf Awards Recap

The 4th annual Maple Leaf Awards Dinner took place on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam, BC.

The sold-out event, held in support of youth and collegiate field lacrosse in BC, featured former sportscaster and current Global TV morning news anchor, Steve Darling as MC, as well as special guest Brian Price who delivered the evening’s keynote address. Price took the sell-out crowd of just under 250 along his inspiring journey of how his battle with childhood cancer led him on a path to becoming a three-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist as the coxswain of Canada’s men’s eight rowing team.

Proceeds from all four Maple Leaf Award Dinners have gone to benefit the SFU Lacrosse Endowment Fund and youth and collegiate field lacrosse in BC.

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4th Annual Maple Leaf Awards - Saturday, January 23, 2010

The SFU men's lacrosse program in partnership with Burnaby Mountain Selects Lacrosse, will be hosting the 4th annual Maple Leaf Awards Dinner this Saturday, January 23.

Each year, the Maple Leaf Awards celebrate Canada's national sport by recognizing the Provincial Champions for all levels of youth field lacrosse in BC. The awards dinner and silent auction will also recognize the individual award winners for both SFU men's lacrosse and the Burnaby Mountain Selects 2009 summer and fall seasons.

Steve Darling, a former sportscaster and current morning news anchor for Global TV, will serve as the evening's MC, while special guest Brian Price, a 3-time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist will lead this year's keynote address.

The event will be held at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club in Coquitlam, BC starting at 6:00pm. Tickets ($65.00 +tax) for this event are SOLD OUT.

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