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George, Thompson, and Sullivan join 2024 Upstate Lacrosse Hall of Fame

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Syracuse  - On Sunday, November 10, 2024 Drumlins Country Club hosted the Upstate Lacrosse Lacrosse Hall of Fame dinner where three Onondagas were added to this year’s class.  Those individuals are Russ George, Jeremy Thompson, and Cory Sullivan who was a member of the 2004 LeMoyne Lacrosse championship team.  Russ George who is already a member of the Ontario Lacrosse Hall … [Read more...] about George, Thompson, and Sullivan join 2024 Upstate Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Inside Lacrosse: Alfie Jacques’ Legacy Honored With Ambassador Award

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Inside Lacrosse: Alfie Jacques traveled the world, sharing the rich history of the Creator’s Game. The late Jacques, of the Turtle Clan, the Onondaga Nation, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, was a world-class stickmaker and one of the greatest ambassadors the sport has ever seen. He loved lacrosse, loved the people who played it from all walks of life, speaking of the rich … [Read more...] about Inside Lacrosse: Alfie Jacques’ Legacy Honored With Ambassador Award

Canadian Hall of Fame Interviews Barry Powless

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St Catherines, ONT- The Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Legends interviewed Onondaga's Barry Powless lacrosse upbringings.  Barry discusses his upbringings at Onondaga, his family, wooden sticks, his coaching career from modified field lacrosse to the pros, and how he played with father at age 13, Nations 80, the first Haudenosaunee Nationals team in 90, and many many lacrosse … [Read more...] about Canadian Hall of Fame Interviews Barry Powless

Haudenosaunee Nationals advance in World Lacrosse Championship with eyes on a bigger prize

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Leaders hope that Worlds are a stepping stone to the Olympics as they also honor a giant of the sport. 2WGRZ By Pete Gallivan SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — The Haudenosaunee Nationals will play in the semi-finals of the World Lacrosse Championship on Thursday. And while they take on Canada, they are playing for several bigger things — the hope of making it to the Olympics … [Read more...] about Haudenosaunee Nationals advance in World Lacrosse Championship with eyes on a bigger prize