The Can-Am Senior B Lacrosse League is a Senior-level

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league. The teams are located in the

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regions. Sanctioned by the

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, the champions of the Can-Am league compete for the

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, the Canadian National Senior B championship. Can-Am teams have won the Presidents' Cup five times.

History

Formed in 1969 as the North American Lacrosse Association, the league reformed after eight seasons. Renamed Can-Am in 1978. Newtown Golden Eagles are the most successful team to-date winning the Can-Am title 11 times. The Eagles have medaled at Presidents' Cup three times, including gold in 2000.

Teams

Former member teams

*Buffalo-Ft. Erie Braves * Fort Erie Hawks (2001) * Hagersville Tigers * Hagersville Warriors * Mohawk Storm (2003-05) * Native Sons (2015-18) * Niagara Hawks (2002-12) * Ohsweken Wolves * Oneida Silverhawks (2001) * Oswego Hawks (2000-01) *Pinewoods Smoke (2000-17) * Rochester Greywolves (2008-13) * Six Nations Braves (2003) * Six Nations Mohawk Stars (2001) * Six Nations Slash (2011-17) * Six Nations Sting (2006-09) * Steamburg/Coldspring Hellbenders (2007-08)

History

Teams

Former member teams

Champions

References

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