Try Lacrosse North Bay

Learn the rules before we start to play!

Lacrosse is the ultimate off-season weapon for hockey players—building elite skills, toughness, and hockey IQ in the fastest, most physical game outside the rink. Try it this summer right here in North Bay!

"No other sport approximates the pace, style and punishment of ice hockey quite like lacrosse"

Lacrosse is considered the premier summer cross-training sport for hockey players, as it directly translates to improved on-ice performance, elite hand-eye coordination, and enhanced hockey IQ. It builds superior cardiovascular stamina, stick handling in tight spaces, and physical toughness while preventing burnout.

NHL Players that credit playing lacrosse to their success:
Wayne Gretzky, John Tavares, Brendan Shanahan, Joe Sakic, Paul Coffey, Gary Roberts, Steve Stamkos, Sean Monahan, Joe Nieuwendyk, Adam Oates, and Jonathan Toews

Key Reasons for Hockey Players to Play Lacrosse:

Elite Stickhandling & Hand-Eye Coordination: Lacrosse teaches players to handle a smaller, faster object with a stick, improving hand-eye coordination and stick handling skills in tight spaces.

Offensive Creativity and Tactics: It teaches players to use both hands, execute fakes, read defenses, and master the "two-man game" (picks), similar to developing offense in hockey.

Physical Conditioning & Toughness: It provides intense cardiovascular endurance, strengthening muscles used for skating and improving agility.

Spatial Awareness and Body Contact: Players learn to navigate tight, high-pressure areas, "roll off" checks, and protect the ball (puck), boosting mental toughness.

Similar Strategies: Lacrosse features 5-on-5 play, similar to hockey, with strategies like fast breaks, power plays, and offensive/defensive transitions.

Prevents Burnout: Playing a new, high-speed, and aggressive sport keeps athletes engaged in competitive action during the off-season.

New Youth Lacrosse Program – North Bay!

North Bay Development Lacrosse & Huntsville Hawks are bringing box lacrosse to our community!

10-Week Program | May 26–July 30, 2026
✔ 10 Practices per age group
✔ 3 Exhibition Games in Huntsville
✔ Team jersey included
Age Groups & Times:
U9 (7–8 yrs, 2018–2019) – Tuesdays 6–7 PM
U11 & U13 (9–12 yrs, 2014–2017) – Thursdays 6–7 PM

📍 West Ferris Arena

💲 Fee: $205 (includes jersey)

💻 Register: hawkslacrosse.ca

Build skill, play hard, get grit! Join us and grow the game in North Bay!

Sport North Bay

North Bay Development Lacrosse is excited to partner with the Huntsville Hawks to bring a new youth lacrosse program to our community. Players will practice in North Bay and participate in exhibition games in Huntsville while learning the fundamentals of box lacrosse.

10-Week Development Program May 26-July 30, 2026.
✔ 10 Practices per age group
✔ 3 Exhibition Games in Huntsville
✔ Team jersey included

Age Groups & Practice Times
U9 (Ages 7–8 | Birth Years 2018–2019)
📅 Tuesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM

U11 & U13 (Ages 9–12 | Birth Years 2014–2017)
📅 Thursdays | 6:00–7:00 PM

📍 Practices at West Ferris Arena

💻 Register online: hawkslacrosse.ca
Create a Sportzsoft account and sign up under the 2026 Box Season tab.

💲 Registration Fee: $205 (includes jersey)

Come Run. Pass. Score. and help grow the game in North Bay!

Hello Parents and Guardians,

We’re exploring the possibility of starting a summer lacrosse team in North Bay and want to see if there’s enough interest to move forward.

Practices would take place in North Bay, with potential to travel to other communities for games.

Please take a moment to complete this very quick survey to help us determine interest and feasibility:

https://forms.gle/daTy6HLFcESKbR2T7

We’re also looking for anyone interested in coaching or helping out—please reach out if that’s you!

Feel free to share this survey with anyone else who might be interested.

Thanks for your support!

Congratulations on a great season Lakers!

CASEY'S PEAK PERFORMERS👀✅

Congratulations to this week's Casey's North Bay Peak Performers:

🥍 Nipissing Men's Lacrosse team

MLax finished their season with a strong 2nd place at the 2025 Baggataway Cup. The Lakers were 10-4 on the season, including a perfect 6-0 record at home, and a +31 goal differential.

Congratulations on a fantastic season, Lakers Lax! We are proud of your success on and off the field 👏

Good luck Coach Josh, Coach Keagan and the Lakers!

BAGGATAWAY CUP SEMIS - ✅🥍

Nipissing takes down McGill 15-12 in a thriller to reach the 2025 Baggataway Cup Final!!👏

On to the Semis!

SEMIS HERE WE COME 🤩🥍

Lakers Men’s Lacrosse wins 13-8 over Queen’s in the Baggataway Cup Quarterfinals! 👏

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Good Luck Lakers!

BAGGATAWAY STARTS FRIDAY🏆🥍

Our bid for the 2025 Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association's National Championship Baggataway Cup begins Friday at 7:30pm against Queen's Gaels 🤝

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