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January 23, 2012 McDermott selected for Canada U19 Field team
Dan McDermott - It's going to be a busy summer for Islander defensive standout Dan McDermott. The Richmond native is one of 24 players who have been named to Canada's roster for the 2012 U19 World Field Lacrosse Championships in Finland next July in Finland.

McDermott was selected to the squad following the final tryout camp - held Nov. 25-27 in Oshawa, ON.

"This was certainly one of the deepest and most talented pools of defensive players we have ever had at a Team Canada U19 tryout," said Taylor Wray, Team Canada's defensive coordinator. "The final decisions were extremely difficult, but I feel we have selected the best group to represent our country and give us the opportunity to win the World Championship. It is a versatile group of athletes with great speed, toughness, skill level and overall athleticism. We focused on selecting players we felt would operate well within the defensive system and would be able to able offer benefits to our transition game. I'm really looking forward to coaching this group."

McDermott is also a standout at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) where he has been named to the Pre-season NCAA Division Two All-American Team. He was one of just five sophomores to be honored.

December 28, 2011 Islanders sign Robinson as offensive coach
The Delta Islanders Jr A Lacrosse Club, and head coach Shaun Springett, are pleased to announce that Sean Robinson has agreed to join the Junior A coaching staff for the upcoming 2012 season. Sean will take on the reins of Offensive coach.

His playing resume includes, 3 consecutive National Field Lacrosse Championships playing for the U-19 British Columbia Selects, named First Team All-star and Offensive MVP in his 2nd year. Played 4 years of Junior lacrosse for the Coquitlam Adanac's, which he won Rookie of the Year Award. Sean is a smart and athletic left hander and offensive threat. He was a third round (#16 overall) draft choice of the New Westminster Sr A Salmonbellies. Also in the past four years has played in 3 Mann cups.

Attended and played Division 1 lacrosse at Hobart College in Geneva, New York on a scholarship.

This is what the NLL had said about Sean before he was drafted 16th overall by the Toronto Rock:
Sean Robinson—Hobart College, New Westminster Salmonbellies (WLA) & Coquitlam Adanacs (BCJALL) A former attempted draft pick of the Portland Lumberjax (74th overall in 2008), Robinson spent the last couple years at Hobart, a secondary scoring threat with the three-time defending West champion New Westminster Salmonbellies. The 16th overall pick in the 2009 WLA draft, Robinson has potential to be a 20-goal guy in the NLL (and WLA), a good asset on the power-play and capable of taking the odd draw if needed too.

December 28, 2011 Islanders sign Robinson as offensive coach
The Delta Islanders Jr A Lacrosse Club, and head coach Shaun Springett, are pleased to announce that Sean Robinson has agreed to join the Junior A coaching staff for the upcoming 2012 season. Sean will take on the reins of Offensive coach.

His playing resume includes, 3 consecutive National Field Lacrosse Championships playing for the U-19 British Columbia Selects, named First Team All-star and Offensive MVP in his 2nd year. Played 4 years of Junior lacrosse for the Coquitlam Adanac's, which he won Rookie of the Year Award. Sean is a smart and athletic left hander and offensive threat. He was a third round (#16 overall) draft choice of the New Westminster Sr A Salmonbellies. Also in the past four years has played in 3 Mann cups.

Attended and played Division 1 lacrosse at Hobart College in Geneva, New York on a scholarship.

This is what the NLL had said about Sean before he was drafted 16th overall by the Toronto Rock:
Sean Robinson—Hobart College, New Westminster Salmonbellies (WLA) & Coquitlam Adanacs (BCJALL) A former attempted draft pick of the Portland Lumberjax (74th overall in 2008), Robinson spent the last couple years at Hobart, a secondary scoring threat with the three-time defending West champion New Westminster Salmonbellies. The 16th overall pick in the 2009 WLA draft, Robinson has potential to be a 20-goal guy in the NLL (and WLA), a good asset on the power-play and capable of taking the odd draw if needed too.

December 19, 2011 Smith signs on as Defensive Coach
The Delta Islanders Jr A Lacrosse Club, and head coach Shaun Springett, are pleased to announce that A.J. Smith has agreed to join the Junior A coaching staff for the upcoming 2012 season. A.J. will take on the reins of defensive coach; he brings to the club a tremendous amount of knowledge, skill and determination all attributes he demonstrated as a player.

His playing resume includes, Junior A lacrosse for the New West Salmonbellies which he went to 2 Minto Cups and winning one in 1994. He had won best defensive player every year with the Jr A Bellies. Not only was he the captain of this club, but he also won the most inspirational player award in his final Jr A season.

He was a first round draft choice of the in the WLA for the Coquitlam Senior A Adanacs, including a Mann Cup Championship in 2001 with the Coquitlam Senior A Adanacs. He has also shared best defensive player award with Pat Coyle while playing with the Adanacs. He has also played professional lacrosse in the NLL, playing for the Vancouver Ravens to add to his lacrosse credentials.

December 06, 2011 Islanders Name New Head Coach
The Delta Islanders Jr A Lacrosse Club would like to confirm the following changes to their coaching staff.

Dave Pirog, Head Coach, has stepped down from the Head Coaching position that he assumed at the beginning of the season. We would like to thank Dave for his hard work and his support over the past few years. We would like to wish Dave the very best, as he has decided to join the coaching staff of the Richmond Int A Club. Richmond Club has gotten a wonderful teacher of the game of lacrosse in Dave.

New Head Coach Name
We are pleased to announce that Shaun Springett will move from Assistant Coach to the Head Coach position, effective immediately. Shaun brings with him an extensive knowledge of the game from his many years of playing in the WLA and NLL also coaching in minor, Jr A and WLA. Shaun has helped Jr A and WLA teams improve their team's knowledge in every aspect of the game.

We are very excited to have Shaun as our new head coach. His success as both a player and coach in the past will help the Delta Islanders Jr A Lacrosse Club quest for a Minto Cup National Title.

Shaun will be naming his assistant coaches over the next few month.

October 25, 2011 CLA Nets Clarification for 2012
As per CLA Technical Bulletin 09-03, effective January 1, 2012 all box lacrosse nets will need to be purchased from Canadian Lacrosse Association (CLA) approved manufacturers who have met the net specification standards as approved by CLA Board of Directors. As well, clubs are reminded that all senior directorate play will require the use of 4'-6" wide nets in 2012.

At the BCLA Annual General Meeting, it was further confirmed that nets no longer will be tethered to the floor surface, either by goalpost extensions, pegs or other insertions into the floor. For more information on CLA Technical Bulletin 09-03 including diagrams, click here.

October 25, 2011 CLA Helmet and Facemask Reminder for 2012
As per CLA Technical Bulletin 09-01, effective January 1, 2012 all helmets must be CSA-approved for ice hockey, facemasks CSA-approved for lacrosse or CSA-approved for hockey with exceptions, or helmet and facemask unit approved by NOCSAE for lacrosse. For more information on CLA Technical Bulletin 09-01, including a list of approved helmets and facemasks, click here.

May 17, 2011 - Delta Islanders GM & Head Coach changes
The Delta Islanders Board of Directors would like to confirm the following changes to their management and coaching staff. Jack Watson, Head Coach, has stepped down from the Head Coaching position that he assumed in December 2010. Rick Clark, appointed as GM in September 2010, has also stepped down from his position. The Board of Directors and players would like to thank both Rick and Jack for their time and commitment to the Delta Islanders Jr A Franchise.

We are pleased to announce that Dave Pirog will move from Assistant Coach to the Head Coach position, effective immediately. Dave is a wonderful teacher of the game of lacrosse and the backbone of our coaching staff over the past few years. Dave is a multiple Mann Cup winner and has held coaching positions from JR A to the NLL. We are extremely pleased that he has accepted the position as Head Coach.

We are also pleased to announce that Jamie Scott will be joining our management staff as our new General Manager. Jamie brings 36 years of successful experience in the game of lacrosse to his new position. His playing career included JR A and 14 years at the Senior A & B level. He has had previous experience as an Assistant Coach with the NewWest Jr A Salmonbellies and Head Coach with the Langley Thunder JRA Team. He has also coached in the Chilliwack Minor Association. Jamie is looking forward to his new role as General Manager with our team.

We are also very fortunate to have Dane Stevens as an Assistant Coach with the Islanders. Dane is a former Delta Islanders JrA player and currently plays with the Edmonton Rush of the NLL and the Burnaby Lakers of the WLA.

April 10, 2011 - New Coaching Staff
The Delta Islanders are pleased to be heading into their 10th Anniversary season with Jack Watson as the new Head Coach. Jack brings a wealth of coaching experience to the bench.

Joining Jack on the bench is new Assistant Coach, Dane Stevens. Dane is a Junior Islander Alumni and current NLL player with the Edmonton Rush.

Returning for his third season as Assistant Coach is Dave Pirog. Dave is a multiple Mann Cup winner and has held coaching positions from Junior A to the NLL.

June 30, 2010 - Newcomers Outstanding in Their Debut
The Delta Islanders battled the Langley Thunder in what was Langley`s last regular season game this year. The added firepower to Delta`s line up proved to be too much for the Thunder to handle. The final score was 21-8. The newest Delta Islanders led the way; Scott Jones (3-5-8), Darcy Cummings (3-4-7), Trevor Evans (3-4-7) and Matt Laustrup (0-1-1, 8 PIMS)

They were all impressive in their debut. Besides the stats they are capable of producing, they bring a tonne of leadership on and off the floor. As veterans the experience they bring is immeasurable.

Also playing well for the Islanders was recent pick up Cody Craven (1-4-5), Ryan Keith (2-2-4), Mike Berekoff (3-1-4), Matt Messenger (1-5-6) and Logan Schuss (1-4-5)

June 28, 2010 - Islanders make Blockbuster Deal.
After appearing to be sellers, the Islanders have surprised everybody and pulled off a blockbuster deal involving 9 players. Delta picks up Scott Jones, Darcy Cummings, Trevor Evans, and Matt Laustrup from the Poco Saints. All four are third year guys that prepared to make a push in the playoffs with a revamped Delta line up. Going to Poco in the deal is a first rounder in the 2011 Midget Draft and Intermediate prospects: Josh Fiorvento, Chase Kelliher, Jimmy Latin, Rob Peterson and Jamie Takiya.

Scott Jones is coming off his freshman year at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He finished the last season in the BCJALL as a first team All-Star, with 90 points.

Darcy Cummings is having a career year and after his Islander debut has 56 points this season.

Trevor Evans is a fifth year junior having a career year as well with 28 goals and 30 assists.

Matt Laustrup is a solid defender the Islanders are excited to add to their line up.

June 26, 2010 - Islanders Win Two Huge Games on the Island.
After trading away their two top graduating players, the Delta Islanders appeared to be sellers with two weeks to go before the Signing Deadline in the BCJALL. Nobody but the Delta Islanders thought they could come home from the Island with two huge wins. The team travelled to Nanaimo and Victoria to take on both Island teams in the biggest road trip of the season.

In a seesaw battle in game one against Nanaimo, the two teams were knotted at 6 until the midpoint of the third period when the newest addition to the Islander line-up, Cody Craven, potted the go ahead goal and eventual game winner.

Craven looked impressive in his first action with the Islanders and is a promising young player in his first full year of Junior A ball.

Game two in Victoria was a different story but same outcome, a "W" for the Islanders. In a very tough first period the two teams were even with 2 goals apiece. The Islanders came out flat in the second period and very quickly found themselves down 5-2. Showing character and perseverance, the Islanders finished the period down by only one, 7-6.

The Islanders went ahead 8-7 early in the third. Victoria battled back but Islanders proved to be too much for the Shamrocks on this day, taking the game 11-9.

Blake Duncan played very well, stopping 29 shots. Logan Schuss (3-3-6) and Ryan Keith (3-1-4) both finished with hat tricks.

June 21, 2010 - Islanders Make Moves.
The Delta Islanders have traded Carlton Schuss and Jamal Allen to the Calgary Raiders for cash. The Islanders then traded Robbie Campbell and a First Round pick in the 2012 Midget Draft to Coquitlam for Cody Craven, a Second Round Pick in the 2011 Midget Draft (via New West) and cash.

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New era begins for Junior Islanders
Gary McBride brings fresh ideas to the table as president and governor of B.C. Junior "A" Lacrosse League club
from: Mark Booth, The Delta Optimist
Published: Saturday, April 10, 2010

It's about a 36-month renovation project that Gary McBride was more than happy to take on.

The recently retired school principal now has the time to enjoy his other passion which is putting his trade skills to use with a small contracting business. He is also giving back to a sport that has meant so much to his family over the last two decades.

In early 2009, McBride was asked if he would be interested in being involved with the Delta Islanders junior "A" lacrosse club. Nine months later he now heads the organization as president and governor.

The Ladner resident replaced Jim Canil who founded the franchise in 2003.

"Jim had asked myself and Ty (Docherty) to come onboard and give some new direction to the club," explained McBride. "We were more than happy to do it. I did a survey and put together a nine page report on just about everything. We decided to stay on the executive and work through what would be a transition year.

"I can't say enough about Jim Canil, his contribution to lacrosse in this community and what he has done for this club. Sometimes change has to happen and it's part of a growing organization."

McBride is very familiar with the inner workings of lacrosse. He coached at the minor level in Delta for number of years as his sons Andrew and Spencer learned the game. Andrew went on to play junior "A" in New West and is now a veteran in the National Lacrosse League with the Calgary Roughnecks.

His task with the Islanders is putting the franchise in position to be along side the perennial heavyweights in the B.C. Junior "A" Lacrosse League.

Delta has been considered more of a pretender than a contender over the years, having never won a playoff series. The lack of success has hurt the perception of the club on and off the floor

McBride began to put his stamp on the team even before he took over the president's chair, playing a big part in the hiring of Greg Rennie as head coach and general manager. The move paid off when the Islanders made the playoffs last season for the first time in two years and Rennie made a number of deals that has the club poised for a bright future.

"We need to get kids to believe in Delta Lacrosse and Greg is the guy who can do that," said McBride. "He understands a great deal about lacrosse and has great connections through the whole lacrosse circle with his finger on the pulse.

"You have to put a product on the floor that is going to be entertaining and I think we did that last year. One of the first things I noticed was we needed to cut back on the number of penalties because you can't play from the penalty box. From what I heard from around the league, we did that and were one of the most improved teams in the league. We made the playoffs and now our next goal is (to contend) for the Minto Cup."

With the team showing promise on the floor, McBride has invested his time in other areas of the organization.

A sold out silent auction fund raiser was recently held at the Riverhouse Restaurant and Pub which will help the club purchase new Pro Joy uniforms for the coming season. Commitments have been made by the club's major sponsors and a campaign is underway to bring more onboard for each jersey.

High on McBride's priority list is promoting the game and exposing the club beyond the lacrosse community. That's why he welcomed back longtime local lacrosse supporter Dave Lemire to serve as a director and help launch a program that brings players to local schools for a skills and information presentation.

"It starts with our minor players and now we have Dave working with our players to bring them to the schools to work with kids as well," added McBride. "We need to show them more about lacrosse and how we have kids playing at the college and pro levels. These are symbols the kids have to know ... how this little group in Ladner has put out some pretty good players that have been successful."

Among the off-season projects was revamping the team website (www.deltaislanders.ca) while McBride wants to establish a better working relationship with North Delta Minor Lacrosse.

He admits the job has consumed more time than he initially thought.

"It's about a couple of hours a night," he chuckled. "I came back because both my sons played for the Islanders. It's nice to give a little back to a program that was very good for our boys."

All time Stats
Delta Islander player all time stats - click here

Delta Islanders 2010 Training Camp
Delta BC, April 2, 2010-The Delta Islanders Junior "A" Lacrosse Club is hosting their 2010 Training Camp April 10th-14th.

Training camp and tryouts are open to any intermediate or junior age free agent player.

April 10th
6:30pm-9:00pm (Ladner Leisure Centre)

April 11th
12pm-3:00pm (South Delta Rec Centre)

April 12th
6:30pm-8:00pm (Ladner Leisure Centre)

April 14th
7:30pm-9:00pm (Ladner Leisure Centre)

If you are interested in trying out with Delta Islanders Junior ‘A’ Lacrosse Club, please contact:

Greg Rennie-Head Coach & General Manager
(604) 218-1305 or laxbc@hotmail.com

Islanders at the Midget Draft

The Delta Islanders were very busy at the 2010 Midget Draft, which was held February 7, at the Wilson Room at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre.

The Islanders had two first round picks, taking Mike Henry from the Kamloops region, fourth overall. Their second pick was the last pick of the first round and the Islanders chose Surrery's Eli McLaughlin.

 


Delta took another Surrey product with their next pick, Jake Stoddart - 2nd round 12th pick overall. The third round found Delta taking Wade Galbraith of Richmond. The Islanders didn't have a fourth round pick but took two players back to back in the fifth round, Cole Paciejewski (Prince George) 35th, and Cranbrook's Joel Frucillo.

The rest of Delta's picks were:

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