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Positional Year End Awards 2025
CUFLA, the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association, announces the winners of the 2025 Outstanding player awards. A year-end poll of the CUFLA head coaches indicated clear winners in the following positions: Outstanding Attack of the Year - Jason Knox, Outstanding Midfielder of the Year - Zach Tarr, Outstanding SSDM of the Year - Callum Jeffrey, Outstanding Goalie of the Year - Logan Pagano, Outstanding Faceoff Specialist - Joe Columbus, Outstanding Defender of the Year
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3 minutes ago3 min read


Team of the Year 2025
Following a year end poll of CUFLA coaches, the league is proud to name the University of Guelph Gryphons the 2025 Team of the Year.
Lead by numerous All Canadians, All Baggataway, and year-end award recipients, the Gryphons cruised to winning the 2025 Baggataway Cup with a near-perfect 12-1 record. Ironically, the team's only loss of the season occurred in the 2nd game of the season, back on September 7th, against the Nipissing Lakers. The Lakers are who the Gryphons beat
Staff Writer
12 minutes ago1 min read


Most Valuable Player 2025
CUFLA, the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association is proud to announce the recipient of the 2025 Most Valuable Player Award. Following a year end poll of CUFLA coaches, the league is proud to name Will MacLeod from the University of Guelph Gryphons the 2025 league MVP.
MacLeod, a left-handed Attack from Stoney Creek, Ontario, played in 13 games this season for Guelph, scoring a league leading 52-goals and 29 assists. He also receives the honour of League Scoring L
Staff Writer
2 days ago1 min read


Rookie of the Year 2025
CUFLA, the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association is proud to announce the recipient of the 2025 Rookie of the Year Award. Following a year end poll of CUFLA coaches, the league is proud to name Zach Abu-Ali from the University of Toronto Varsity Blues the 2025 Rookie of the Year.
Zach Abu-Ali Is a first year student studying Finance & Economics at the University of Toronto. In 9-games this season for the Varsity Blues, Abu-Ali netted 51 points, including 35 goals
Staff Writer
3 days ago1 min read


Outstanding Graduating Player 2025
CUFLA, the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association is proud to announce the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Graduating Player Award. Following a year end poll of CUFLA coaches, the league is proud to name Liam Aston from the University of Guelph Gryphons the 2025 Outstanding Graduating Player. Liam Aston is a 4th year student studying Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph. In September he was drafted into the National Lacrosse League (NLL) by the Ottawa B
Staff Writer
4 days ago1 min read


2025 All Canadians
At the conclusion of each season, CUFLA coaches participate in a poll to determine the league's most elite lacrosse players throughout the regular season. The annual list of All Canadians honours the top players in each position, and assigns the designation of "All Canadian." Being named a CUFLA All-Canadian is a significant honour that recognizes the very best student-athlete lacrosse players in Canada. This is a list of the 2025 CUFLA All Canadian lacrosse players.
Staff Writer
5 days ago2 min read


CUFLA Players in the National Lacrosse League
Unlike in the American NCAA lacrosse league, CUFLA does not require student athletes to renounce their remaining athletic eligibility to also play in professional leagues. This season CUFLA rosters were loaded with professional calibre talent. CUFLA's competitive fall season, strong coaching, and high-level gameplay provide student-athletes with an ideal environment to develop the skills, discipline, and lacrosse IQ needed at the professional level. CUFLA also allows active N
Staff Writer
Nov 152 min read


2025 All Baggataway Cup Team Announced
Held on the first full weekend of every November, the Baggataway Cup is CUFLA's annual championship tournament. The Baggataway Cup showcases the best Canadian university lacrosse teams as they battle for the national championship across five games, over three days. The 2025 edition was held from November 7–9 at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton, concluding the league’s historic 40th anniversary season. These players have been named to the 2025 CUFLA All Baggataway Cup Team.
Staff Writer
Nov 132 min read


Lacrosse in a Snow Globe. And a Baggataway Cup Title to Boot
Could the Guelph Gryphons have had more fun as they earned the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association championship by romping to a 15-5 win over the Nipissing Lakers in the culmination of the 2025 season at Brampton's Terry Fox Stadium on Sunday, November 9th?
The Gryphons had been dominant all season long. Nipissing was the only team to have beaten Guelph – a 14-12 Lakers win on the opening weekend of the season – and no other team
Stephen Stamp
Nov 114 min read


40th Anniversary and Baggataway Cup Merch Released
Help celebrate the 40th anniversary of CUFLA and the 2025 Baggataway Cup by ordering some brand new swag. In co-operation with OneSource, CUFLA apparel is made in Canada and can be shipped directly to you. Shipping fees apply. All CUFLA merch will be available for sale at the Baggataway Cup. Not only does CUFLA merch help spread the word about Canadian University lacrosse, it helps to reduce costs for our teams. Thank you for your support.
Staff Writer
Oct 201 min read


The 2025 Rookie All Star Game
Happening at this year's Baggataway Cup is the second annual CUFLA Rookie All Star game. A collection of players will be selected by league executives, in collaboration with the coaching staffs. This game Is a great opportunity for scouts from the professional leagues and Lacrosse Canada to see firsthand, Canada's top university freshman players. Last year's Rookie game attracted a near capacity crowd, with each team remaining at the fields to cheer on their rookie players. T
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Oct 192 min read


CUFLA Playoff Rankings and Tie-Breaker Formulas
The 2025 Baggataway Cup takes place from November 7-9, 2025 at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton.
The top 6 teams will make it to the Baggataway Cup tournament. These are the league rules to determine standings, along with the tie-breaker formulas.
Staff Writer
Oct 192 min read


CUFLA Announces the 2025 Season Schedule
The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association has released its 2025 schedule, marking the league’s 40th season. Play begins Sept. 3 when Trent hosts Queen’s in Peterborough. Key rivalries will shape the campaign before Super Qualifier Weekend, Oct. 31–Nov. 2, determines the field for the six-team Baggataway Cup. The championship runs Nov. 7–9 at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton.
Staff Writer
Aug 246 min read


Hotel Partners for the 2025 Baggataway Cup
The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) will host the 2025 Baggataway Cup from November 7–9 at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton, concluding the league’s historic 40th anniversary season. The Baggataway Cup showcases the best Canadian university lacrosse teams as they battle for the national championship across five games, over three days. CUFLA welcomes the following hotel partners for the 2025 Baggataway Cup National Championship.
Staff Writer
Aug 72 min read


The City of Brampton to Host the 2025 Baggataway Cup at Terry Fox Stadium
The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) will host the 2025 Baggataway Cup from November 7–9 at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton, celebrating its 40th anniversary season. The tournament will feature top university teams, with all games streamed live on CUFLA’s YouTube channel. Highlights include the CUFLA Rookie All-Star Game and a Sixes Showcase. Tickets and exclusive merchandise will be available during the season.
Stephen Stamp
Aug 42 min read


CUFLA to Live-Stream More Games Than Ever Before
CUFLA is launching an expanded live-stream series, “Games of the Week,” starting September 2025. Each week will feature at least one Eastern and one Western Conference matchup, streamed on YouTube and led by veteran commentator Stephen Stamp. Laurentian University will stream all home games, boosting Western coverage. Sponsorship opportunities are available
Staff Writer
Aug 42 min read


CUFLA Announces Rule Changes for the 2025 Season
A rule change for men's university lacrosse in Canada has been approved for the 2025 season. CUFLA uses the MEN’S FIELD LACROSSE – OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES as set down by World Lacrosse. See the changes here:
Staff Writer
Jul 211 min read


Mohawk College Sixes Lacrosse Program Enters Year Three with Growing Momentum
Mohawk College's lacrosse sixes program enters its third year as Canada’s first collegiate Sixes team. The Mountaineers will play a six-game exhibition schedule and return to the CUFLA Sixes Showcase during the 2025 Baggataway Cup. CUFLA Commissioner Scott Fox praised the format’s fit for colleges and its role in growing men’s Sixes lacrosse in Canada. The program continues to lead in sport innovation and athlete development.
Staff Writer
Jul 213 min read


McGill 2015 Men's Lacrosse team Headed to the Hall of Fame
Six newly-minted inductees to the McGill Sports Hall of Fame. The 2015 men's lacrosse team a spot in the McGill Sports Hall of Fame. Under the steady hand of head coach Tim Murdoch, the team etched its name in the history books by posting a rare perfect season in Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association history, finishing with a 12-0 mark in the CUFLA East Division, outscoring their opponents by a remarkable 157-66 margin.
Staff Writer
Jul 104 min read


The 2024 All Canadians - Eastern Conference
The top Canadian university lacrosse players from the 2024 season, as voted by the coaches of CUFLA.
Stephen Stamp
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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