Barrie Blizzard
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2016 |
| League | Canadian Lacrosse League |
| Based in | Barrie, Ontario |
| Arena | Barrie Molson Centre |
| Colours | White, Purple, and Grey |
| Owner | Canadian Lacrosse League |
| Head coach | Brad MacArthur |
| General manager | Rob Blasdell |
| Championships | 1 (2015) |
| Mascot | Frostbite |
| Broadcasters | Stephen Stamp, Matthew Caruk |
| Local media | Jim Lowe, Ron Ruff |
| Website | canadianlacrosseleague.blogspot.ca |
Barrie Blizzard were a Canadian professional indoor lacrosse team that played in the Canadian Lacrosse League.[1] The team is played its home games at the Barrie Molson Centre.[2]
History
[edit]In December, 2014, eleven new players were added to the Blizzard roster.[3] in 2015, the Blizzard won the Canadian Lacrosse League's Creator's Cup.[4][5] The team's head coach was Brad MacArthur.[6]
Season-by-season record
[edit]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | L | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 134 | 204 | 6 | 7th CLax | Did not qualify [7] |
| 2014 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 96 | 114 | 8 | 4th CLax | Lost semi-final, 9–8 (Lock Monsters)[8] |
| 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 92 | 76 | 12 | 1st CLax | Won semi-final, 11–8 (Cyclops) Won Creator's Cup, 13–12 OT (Demons)[9] |
| 2016 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 120 | 124 | 12 | 3rd CLax | Lost semi-final, 13–12 (TurfDogs) |
References
[edit]- ^ Susan Gamble (December 21, 2014). "Ohsweken Demons hold tryout camp and open session" Archived 2015-04-05 at the Wayback Machine. Brantford Expositor.
- ^ Stephen Sweet (April 1, 2015). "Barrie hosts Southwest Cyclops on Thursday in CLax semifinal; Demons await winner". Barrie Examiner.
- ^ Raymond Bowe. (December 5, 2014). "Barrie lacrosse team selects several local players, adds two veterans via trade". Barrie Examiner.
- ^ Barrie Blizzard win Creator's Cup" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Brantford Expositor. April 5, 2015.
- ^ "Barrie Blizzard captures cup ". Simcoe.com.
- ^ "Barrie set to face Southwest Cyclops on April 2 at BMC ". Barrie Examiner.
- ^ "2013 Final Clax League Standings". Wamps Bible of Lacrosse. 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "2014 Final Clax League Standings". Wamps Bible of Lacrosse. 2014. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "2015 Final Clax League Standings". Wamps Bible of Lacrosse. 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2023.