CUFLA Announces The 2026 All Rookie Teams
OTTAWA, ON — The Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) is proud to announce its 2026 Eastern and Western Conference All-Rookie Teams, recognizing the outstanding first-year student-athletes who made an impact in their debut collegiate lacrosse season. The All-Rookie Teams recognize individual achievement, development and contributions to their respective university programs throughout the 2026 season.
These players will have an opportunity to showcase their ability on the national stage at the CUFLA Rookie All-Star Game, taking place during Baggataway Cup Championship Weekend in Ottawa. The game will feature the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference on Saturday, November 14, at 11:00 a.m., at Gee-Gees Field, right before the Baggataway Cup Championship Final at 2:00 p.m.
2026 Eastern Conference All-Rookie Team
Bishop's University Gaiters
Brady Bell — Offensive Midfield
Carleton University Ravens
Cooper Delorey — Attack
Austin Fraser — Defence
Jacob Nassar — Defence
Liam Clark — Goaltender
McGill University Redbirds
Callum Olson — Attack | Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Tyler Miocevich — Offensive Midfield | Etobicoke, Ontario
Jason Bonnema — Offensive Midfield | Paris, Ontario
Carson Cowburn — Defensive Midfield | Breslau, Ontario
Rory Benton — Defence | Westport, Connecticut
Mack Stewart — Defence
Queen's University Gaels
Kieryn Noppen — Attack | Chilliwack, British Columbia
Travis Campbell — Offensive Midfield | Oakville, Ontario
Axel Baker — Defensive Midfield | Whitby, Ontario
Brennan Lamb — Defensive Midfield | Mississauga, Ontario
Samuel Carleton — Long-Stick Midfield | Chicago, Illinois
Trent University Excalibur
Jaiden Maseko — Offensive Midfield | Barrie, Ontario
Jordan Garfat — Defensive Midfield | Peterborough, Ontario
Patrick McCullogh — Defence
Evan Scriver — Goaltender | St. Catharines, Ontario
Logan Pyke — Goaltender | Cornwall, Ontario
University of Ottawa Gee-Gees
Jack McCaig — Offensive Midfield | Calgary, Alberta
Blake Herd — Offensive Midfield | Vancouver, British Columbia
Cooper Arbuthnot — Offensive Midfield | Langley, British Columbia
Justin Dupuis — Offensive Midfield | Blainville, Quebec
Olivier Tellier — Defensive Midfield
2026 Western Conference All-Rookie Team
Brock University Badgers
Adriaan Alderson — Attack | Vineland, Ontario
Liam Larocque — Offensive Midfield | St. Catharines, Ontario
Matt Bradica — Defence | Whitby, Ontario
Casey Brander — Goaltender | St. Catharines, Ontario
Caleb Hills — Goaltender | Whitby, Ontario
University of Guelph Gryphons
Calum MacKay — Attack | Toronto, Ontario
Sam Savery — Offensive Midfield | Guelph, Ontario
Matthew Fox — Offensive Midfield | Oshawa, Ontario
Tye Diljee — Defensive Midfield | Fergus, Ontario
Remi Kishk — Defence | Toronto, Ontario
Cooper Wilson — Goaltender | Courtice, Ontario
Laurentian University Voyageurs
Noah Stoneman — Attack | New Lowell, Ontario
Noah Norton — Long-Stick Midfield | Kahnawake, Quebec
Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks
Brody Glover — Attack | Bowmanville, Ontario
Chase Garvie — Offensive Midfield | Owen Sound, Ontario
Wesley Mills — Defensive Midfield | Mono, Ontario
McMaster University Marauders
Zac Milne — Offensive Midfield
Ryan Bellamy — Offensive Midfield
William Bordignon — Offensive Midfield
Zach Simone — Defensive Midfield / Faceoff Specialist
Nipissing University Lakers
Blake Davies — Attack | Calgary, Alberta
Taylor Bennett — Long-Stick Midfield
Landon Chalmers — Faceoff Specialist | Oro-Medonte, Ontario
University of Toronto Varsity Blues
Gabriel Trozzo — Defence
Kameron Kling — Long-Stick Midfield
Western University Mustangs
Kai Brady — Defensive Midfield | Toronto, Ontario
John Collins-Williams — Defence | Ottawa, Ontario
Patrick McDowell — Long-Stick Midfield
George Moutsias — Offensive Midfield | Woodbridge, Ontario
Gill Suddard — Defence / Long-Stick Midfield
Honourary All-Rookie Selections
CUFLA also recognizes two first-year players whose seasons were affected by injury:
Carter Lajoie — Bishop's University Gaiters | Eastern Conference
Isaac McMillian — University of Toronto Varsity Blues | Western Conference
Watch the All-Rookie Teams Compete at the Baggataway Cup
The players recognized on this year's All-Rookie Teams will come together for a special East vs. West Rookie All-Star Game during the 2026 Baggataway Cup Championship Weekend.
The game provides a national stage for CUFLA's emerging talent and an opportunity for fans to see some of the players who will help shape the future of Canadian university lacrosse.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00 a.m. — CUFLA Rookie All-Star Game: East vs. West
2:00 p.m. — Baggataway Cup Championship Final
Location: Gee-Gees Field, University of Ottawa, 200 Lees Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario.
Get Your Tickets!
Make a full day of it and enjoy both the Rookie All-Star Game and the Baggataway Cup Championship Final. Tickets and full tournament passes are available through the official Baggataway Cup ticketing page:
The Rookie All-Star Game will also be streamed live on YouTube for fans unable to attend in person.
CUFLA congratulates every member of the 2026 Eastern and Western Conference All-Rookie Teams on their outstanding first season of university lacrosse.
