Langley Thunder

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Langley Thunder
Founded 1994
League Western Lacrosse Association
Arena Langley Events Centre
Based in Langley, British Columbia
Colors Black, Blue & White
Head coach Rod Jensen, Fred Klomp, and Darcy Rhodes
Championships 2011 WLA Championship
Website http://www.thunderlax.com
2011 Langley Thunder after winning the WLA championship

The Langley Thunder are a Senior A box lacrosse club, based in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. The team competes in the 7-team Western Lacrosse Association (WLA).

They play they're home games in the Langley Events Centre. They share the arena with NLL Lacrosse team, the Vancouver Stealth.

The team is made up of local talent. Local stars include Langley players Garrett Billings (2009 WLA Rookie of the year, 2009 WLA 1st team all-star) and Kyle Belton. The Thunder team notables include Mike Grimes (2010 WLA Top Defensive player, 2010 WLA 1st team all-star), Stephan Leblanc (Team Canada, NLL 2010 Rookie of the year), Brett Mydske (Team Canada), Athan Iannucci (2008 NLL MVP, single season scoring record holder).

Other stars include Matt Leveque, Kevin Crosswell, Rob Van Beek, Kyle McEwen and Alex Turner. The players are employed in the Greater Vancouver area and play for the love of the sport & for their loyal fans.

On August 27, 2011, the Langley Thunder beat the heavily favoured New Westminster Salmonbellies 7-5 in game six of their best of seven series. The Langley Thunder won its first Western Lacrosse Association title in franchise history. 2011 WLA rookie of the year goalie Brodie MacDonald was named Most Valuable Player.

The Langley Thunder hosted the national Mann Cup championships in September 2011 at the Langley Events Centre where they played the Brampton Excelsiors. Ultimately losing the series 4-1 to the visitors.[1]

All time Record

Season Team Name Games Win Losses Tie GF GA Points
1994North Shore Indians20515018923410
1995North Shore Indians25713521424719
1996North Shore Indians20127120418425
1997North Shore Indians20119023117422
1998North Shore Indians251311124523327
1999North Shore Indians251014121324121
2000Okanagan Thunder25519129837511
2001Okanagan Thunder20515022327410
2002North Shore Thunder2041511962609
2003North Shore Thunder20711221724516
2004Langley Thunder2011901462542
2005Langley Thunder1721502274394
2006Langley Thunder1821601385014
2007Langley Thunder18612017619912
2008Langley Thunder1831501561736
2009Langley Thunder18107118816321
2010Langley Thunder18612018419812
2011Langley Thunder1888216116818
Total 18 seasons365117233153,6064,562249

History

The Thunder has undergone multiple name changes and transfer since their origination in 1994. Beginning in 2004, the team has been known as the Langley Thunder:

  • 1994-1999 North Shore Indians (transferred to Kelowna)
  • 2000-2001 Okanagan Thunder (transferred to North Vancouver)
  • 2002-2003 North Shore Thunder (transferred to Langley)
  • 2004–present Langley Thunder

Gallery

  • Captain Matt Leveque & Owner Rob Buchan

  • 2011 Langley Thunder

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References

  1. ↑ http://www.ilindoor.com/2011/09/14/2011-mann-cup-champs-brampton-excelsiors-video-interviews/ "2011 Mann Cup Champs Brampton Excelsiors", ilindoor.com, Accessed 04-DEC-2011
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