St. Catharines Athletics Jr. A

History

The St. Catharines Athletics Jr.A squad has played in various arenas and under many different names in their history. They also had many years in which the team was defunct. However, the organization has been running successfully without danger of defunction since 1982.

St. Catharines Athletics 1877-1953, 1958-1961, 1982 to Present St. Catharines Teepees 1954 St. Catharines Norsemen 1955-1956 St. Catharines Supertests 1964 - 1966 St. Catharines Lakesides 1967 - 1971 St. Catharines Legionaires 1972 - 1977

Minto Cup championships

During their history, the team has won six Minto Cup championships (1947, 1950, 1990, 1991, 2001, 2003.)

1947 defeated the Vancouver Jr. Burrards 3 games to 1 - played @ Haig Bowl in St. Catharines, Ontario.

1950 defeated the Vancouver Jr. Burradrs 3 games to 0 - played in Vancouver, British Columbia and the Winnipeg All-Stars 2 games to 0 - played in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

1990 defeated the Richmond Outlaws 2 games to 1 - played @ Queen's Park Arena in New Westminster, B.C.

1991 defeated the Victoria Eagles 4 games to 1 - played @ Garden City Arena in St. Catharines, Ontario

2001 defeated the Burnaby Jr. A Lakers 4 games to 2 - played @ Garden City Arena in St. Catharines, Ontario

2003 defeated the Burnaby Jr. A Lakers 2 games to 1 - played @ Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in Waterloo, Ontario

NLL players

Many St. Catharines lacrosse players who played for the Athletics have gone on to successfully play in the National Lacrosse League, such as:

Ian Llord - Buffalo Bandits

Sean Greenhalgh - Buffalo Bandits

Billy Dee Smith - Buffalo Bandits

Mark Steenhuis - Buffalo Bandits

Steve Priolo - Buffalo Bandits

Geoff McNulty - Calgary Roughnecks

Joel McCready - Rochester Knighthawks

Ian Rubel - Rochester Knighthawks

Steve Toll - Rochester Knighthawks (all time leader in assists (356) and points (608))

Matt Vinc - Rochester Knighthawks

Pat McCready - Rochester Knighthawks

Thomas Hajek - Philadelphia Wings

Craig Conn - Washington Stealth

Jon Sullivan - Minnesota Swarm

Brad Favero - Minnesota Swarm

Corey Small - Edmonton Rush

Randy Mearns - retired.

Latrell Harris - Toronto Rock

There is also a notable amount of players outside of St. Catharines who have gone on to successful careers after playing for the Athletics. Players included are:

Mike Accursi - Rochester Knighthawks (two seasons)

Luke Wiles - Washington Stealth (one season)

Athan Iannucci - Philadelphia Wings (one season)

Mike Hominuck - Toronto Rock

Rory Glaves - Edmonton Rush

Frank Resetarits - Buffalo Bandits

Joe Resetarits - Buffalo Bandits

Brett Bucktooth - Buffalo Bandits (one season)

Darris Kilgour - Buffalo Bandits (Retired from playing, now head coach of the Bandits)

Cam Bomberry - retired.

Season-by-season results

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against