1990
In 1990 the Burnaby Lakers won the Jeff Memorial trophy as League Champions. The league playoffs and provincials champions were the Ladner Pioneers. Ladner travelled back east to Fergus, Ontario to compete in the Canadian Championships. Other teams that were in the Presidents Cup were Edmonton Miners, Fergus Thistles, Ohsweken Warriors, Owen Sound, and the Sackville Wolves of Nova Scotia. The winner of the Canadian Championship was the Thistles of Fergus, Ontario. The line-up for the Ladner Pioneers was Leo Parolini, Rob Cook, Chris Baker, Cam Duff, Kevin Wladichuck, Jon Caviglia, Tim Winter, Steve Henry, John Schuss, Fred Klomp, Cam Grant, Brian Meslo, Chris Scabar, Trevor Smita, Rusty Manson, Daryl Phillips, Steve McLeod, Ross Frehliuk. The team was coached by Sam Thauli and managed by Mickey Meslo and Rod Winter.
The '90 league awards were as follows:
TOP SCORER -- Gord Minot, Langley
M.V.P -- Gord Minot, Langley
TOP GOALIE -- Martin Martsch
TOP DEFENSEMAN -- Randy Bradley, Burnaby
MANAGER OF THE YEAR -- Tom Milliken, Vancouver
COACH OF THE YEAR -- Ralph Churchill, Surrey
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR -- Chris Scabar, Ladner
1991
1991 was the year that the Langley Knights lacrosse club, representing our league, British Columbia and Canada went to Czechoslovakia to play a series of lacrosse games. Nanaimo lacrosse club won the league with 18 wins and 3 losses. Kevin Shires of Nanaimo won the scoring title with 126 points. This is the most recorded points in the history of the league. Ladner Pioneers defeated Nanaimo in the provincial championships in Edmonton, Alberta. Ladner did not get into the medal rounds in the '91 Presidents Cup. Mickey Meslo won the B.C.L.A. award for Senior Manager of the Year. League awards for the '91 season were:
M.V.P -- Duane Jacobs, North Shore
MANAGER OF THE YEAR -- Mickey Meslo, Ladner
COMMISSIONERS TROPHY -- Orval Trueman, Surrey
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR -- Steve Henry, Ladner
TRAINER OF THE YEAR -- Cam Brown, Ladner
1992
1992 saw the North Shore Indians win the league with 16 wins and 5 losses. In the provincial championships, Nanaimo won over the Burnaby Lakers. Nanaimo went to the Presidents Cup (Canadian Championships) in Brantford, Ontario and took the silver medal. Other teams at the '92 championships were Alberta, Fergus - Ontario, Kanesatake, Akwesasne, Newtown, and Brantford. The gold medal winner was Fergus, Ontario. Dennis Josph and Kevin Shires of Nanaimo were first team all-stars at the championships. Chuck Martin of North Shore won the League scoring 105 points and took league M.V.P. honors. Gerry Shires of Nanaimo was elected Executive of the Year. Bob Berky of Port Coquitlam was Rookie of the Year. '92 saw Commissioner Doreen Norris step down as Commissioner after 6 straight years at the helm. Orval Trueman of Surrey won the Senior Manager of the Year award that was presented by the B.C.L.A.
1993
The '93 season saw Frank Kirby take over the Commissioner job. Burnaby Lakers won the league with 18 wins and 3 losses. North Shore Indians won the provincials by defeating Burnaby Lakers. The National Championships were hosted by North Shore Indians lacrosse club of British Columbia. Other teams in the Nationals were the Edmonton Miners, Tuscarora Thunderhawks, Burnaby Lakers and Onondaga Warriors. North Shore won the Canadian final with a win over the Edmonton Miners by a single goal. Placed on the first all-star team were Andy Holland of Burnaby and Shaun Springett of the North Shore Indians. League awards for the '93 season were:
TOP SCORER -- Kevin Shires, Nanaimo
M.V.P -- Todd Katanchik, North Shore
MOST SPORTSMANLIKE PLAYER -- Gord Minot, Langley
TOP DEFENSEMAN -- Dave Marshall, Nanaimo
MANAGER OF THE YEAR -- Mickey Meslo, Vancouver
COACH OF THE YEAR -- Lance Baker, North Shore
EXECUTIVE AWARD -- Gerry Shires, Nanaimo
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR -- Mark Goundry, Ladner
The season's end saw Frank Kirby step down as Commissioner of the W.C.S.L.A.
1994
1994 saw Harry Woolley come back as Commissioner of the League after an absence of ten years. The Nanaimo lacrosse club took a one year leave. North Shore Indians moved up to the Senior "A" ranks. The league was won by Ladner Pioneers. Burnaby Lakers won the league playoffs and provincials in close fashion over the Pioneers of Ladner. Burnaby Lakers travelled to Hamilton, Ontario to compete in the Canadian finals. Other teams in the championships were Edmonton Miners of Alberta, Hamilton Tigers, Tuscarora Thunder Hawks of New York, Akwesasne Thunder (Iroquois Nation). Burnaby won all the "round robin" games but lost out to Tuscarora in the final. There was over 2,500 fans to watch the final game in Moutain Arena in Hamilton. Burnaby's Jamie Scott and Troy Gurney were named to the Canadian first all star team.
1995
1995 saw Harry Woolley return as League Commissioner. The League was won by the Burnaby Lakers. The Lakers went on to defeat Ladner Pioneers on the League and Provincial Finals (3-1). Burnaby travelled to Prince George to compete in the Canadian Championships.
At the 1995 Presidents Cup Canadian National Senior 'B' Championship, hosted by Cap-Abilities Old Stylers, BC was represented by the Provincial Champion Burnaby Lakers and the host team. Other teams competing included the Iroquois Nation, Can-Am and Alberta. Burnaby defeated Can-Am in the opener 16-11 and won the second game by defeating Prince George 11-6. Burnaby went on to defeat Iroquois Nation 7-4 in the third game and Alberta 9-7 in their fourth. In the Final, Iroquois Nation defeated Burnaby 12-7.
GOLD - AKWESASNE THUNDER
SILVER - BURNABY LAKERS
BRONZE - EDMONTON MINERS
1995 AWARDS
Most Valuable Player -- Dean Cecconi, Akwesasne Thunder
Most Sportsmanlike Player -- Greg Davidson, Burnaby Lakers
Most Valuable Goaltender -- Jamie Scott, Burnaby Lakers
Most Sportsmanlike Team -- Akwesasne Thunder
FIRST TEAM ALL- STAR
Jamie Scott - Burnaby Lakers
Dean Cecconi - Akwesasne Thunder
Greg Davidson - Burnaby Lakers
Don Johannson - Burnaby Lakers
Kelly Young - Haagersville Tigers
Mike Benedict Jr. - Akwesasne Thunder
SECOND TEAM ALL-STAR
Neil Bomberry - Akwesasne Thunder
Todd Thomas - Hagersville Tigers
Jason Kirby - Prince George
Jon Schneider - Edmonton Miners
Mark Burnham - Akwesasne Thunder
Marwan Jomha - Edmonton Miners
1996
1996 saw the Commissioner's role being taken over by Mike Petrie. Ladner Pioneers were the League Champions. Ladner was upset in the League Championship by the Burnaby Lakers.
The 1996 Senior 'B' Provincial playoffs were held August 24th and 25th at the Coquitlam Sports Centre, with Burnaby Lakers hosting Prince George's Cap-Abilities Old Stylers in a two game total points series.
In game one, Burnaby bested Prince George by a score of 20 to 10. In game two, the Lakers again trounced the Old Stylers 21 to 5, giving them the tournament, 41 to 15.
The 1996 Presidents Cup, held in Cornwall, Ontario and hosted by the Akewesasne Thunder, will long be remembered by the Burnaby Lakers' West Coast Senior Club. The Senior Lakers brought back many a story from the National Championships when the Ohsweken Wolves downed the Akewesasne Thunder 11 to 9 in the Gold Medal Game.
The Lakers got off to a good start as they knocked off the Edmonton Miners 9 to 7, and the Kanienkehaka Outlaws 13 to 8, in the Pool Round. But in the final game round, the Lakers were edged out by the Kahnawake Mohawks 9 to 8.
In the crossover round, the Lakers were downed 10 to 5 by the Ohsweken Wolves, and then they dropped a close 15 to 14 decision to the Mohawks in the Bronze Medal Game.
1996 CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
GOLD - OHSWEKEN WOLVES
SILVER - AKWESASNE THUNDER
BRONZE - KAKNAWAKE MOHAWKS
1997
1997 saw Harry Ferguson take on the role as League Commissioner. Ladner Pioneers won both the League and League Playoffs. Ladner opted not to go to the Provincials as they were preparing for the Canadian Championships that they were hosting. Ladner's place in the Provincials was taken by the Burnaby Lakers. The results of the '97 provincials were as follows:
The BC Senior 'B' Provincials final pitted the Burnaby Lakers and the Prince George Cap-Abilities in a North meets South finale. The Lakers took a commanding 10 goal lead before the game even started as the Lakers handed the Caps an 18-8 loss in game one of the two game total goal format. Prince George's inspired play was praised by the Lakers as many had noticed their greatly improved competition the past few seasons. The better competition can only help increase the talent base of the North.
The Lakers went on to beat Prince George, 10-5 in game two to win the series outscoring the Caps 28-13.
Burnaby than advanced to the Presidents Cup National Senior 'B' along with the WCSLA champion Ladner Pioneers.
The 1997 Canadian Championships were held and hosted by the local Ladner Pioneers. Attendance at all games was excellent. Ladner did a very good job hosting the tournament. 1997 Presidents Cup results were:
GOLD - AKWESASNE THUNDER
SILVER - OHSWEKEN WOLVES
BRONZE - LADNER PIONEERS
The Ladner Pioneers won the Bronze game again league rivals, Burnaby Lakers, in a thrilling overtime game, 9-8.
1998
1998 saw Harry Woolley return to take on the role as Commissioner.
League play started on May 6 and went through to July 20, 1998. Each of the eight teams played twenty-one games. The League winner was the Ladner Pioneers.
Playoffs were exciting, with a noticeable increase in attendance in all games. The Ladner Pioneers defeated the Nanaimo Timbermen in a complete "sweep" by taking a best of five series in three straight games.
The Provincial Championships were hosted by the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association and the Ladner Pioneers. Attendance was good throughout the series which saw the Ladner Pioneers defeat the Vernon Tigers in two straight games.
Ladner went on to challenge for the Canadian Championships in Niagara Falls, Ontario on September 3rd to September 7th. They came out of the five team tournament with the President's Cup in hand. They were the first team to win in the east in 21 years. Bill Mischke of Ladner was chosen the tournament's most valuable player.
1999
1999 saw Howie Smith take on the role as Commissioner.
The WCSLA fielded eight teams playing a twenty-one game schedule for the 1999 season. The league was very competitive with most games being in doubt to the last minute of play. The league took a strong position on intent to injure penalities with the Commissioner issuing five games suspensions to four players. As a consequence of this action, smaller players played without fear of injury. The league seemed to speed up as a result, and many old time players retired.
The Langley Knights placed first in league play and the North Shore Indians captured the league playoff championship by downing the Burnaby Lakers and Ladner Pioneers. North Shore was awarded the Provincial Championship due to Kelowna defaulting at the last minute.
The West Coast League enjoyed large crowds during the playoffs which created increased interest in the President's Cup Tournament hosted by the Burnaby Bandits at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre. North Shore faced Burnaby in the gold medal game losing before a full house.
Other highlights for 1999:
- Gord Minot makes first all-star team for the eleventh straight time
- Gale Lloyd, Secretary-Treasurer for the WCSLA received the Ruth Seward BCLA Merit Award at the Provincial level.
- Cam Brown, the trainer of Vancouver, retires from our league at a young age of 87. Cam has been with the league for over 30 years.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR -- Scott Hannay, Vancouver
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