A new documentary series is shining a spotlight on the rich lacrosse history of Oshawa and Durham Region, celebrating a legacy that spans generations and championships.
Titled Lacrosse Lives Here, the series explores how the sport—known as the Creator’s Game—was embraced by Oshawa residents more than a century ago after being introduced by Indigenous communities. Over time, lacrosse became woven into the identity of the city and the wider Durham Region.
Durham’s legacy in the sport is defined by decades of success at every level. The Oshawa Green Gaels cemented their place in Canadian sports history during the 1960s, winning the Minto Cup—junior lacrosse’s national championship—seven consecutive times from 1963 to 1969, a feat that remains unmatched.
Whitby later carried the region’s junior lacrosse tradition forward, with the Whitby Warriors capturing the Minto Cup seven times. The Green Gaels name now resides in Clarington, where the Clarington Green Gaels have won the Founders Cup at the junior ‘B’ level on four occasions.
At the senior level, the Brooklin Lacrosse Club has claimed the Mann Cup—Canada’s top senior lacrosse championship—seven times, further solidifying Durham Region’s reputation as a powerhouse in the sport.
That legacy has now entered a new chapter with the arrival of professional lacrosse. The FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League relocated to Oshawa this season, playing their first home game at the Tribute Communities Centre on Nov. 28.
The team has embraced the region’s history through special events, including Indigenous Night on Jan. 3 and an upcoming Green Gaels Night. The documentary series Lacrosse Lives Here continues that celebration, tracing the sport’s journey from its Indigenous origins to the professional ranks.
Episode one of the series is now available.
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