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As announced in March of this year, the National Lacrosse League had announced a return to play for December 2021, which is now approaching quicker and quicker.

Although you may not know this, British Columbia does in fact, have our own NLL team, the Vancouver Warriors, who will also be returning to their home of Rogers Arena. This season will include 18 regular-season games, Playoffs and a Championship Series, which the Warriors still wait to see the workings of.

Previously known as the Vancouver Stealth, the Vancouver Warriors are the home to lots of local lacrosse talents as well as players from across North America. Welcoming back many of their fan favourites like Mitch Jones (forward), Jordan McBride (forward) and Logan Schuss (forward), we have said good-bye to our beloved Captain and defenceman, number 2, Matt Beers as he joins the Saskatchewan Rush this season.

With the departure of Beers, we do get the opportunity to welcome new blood to the roster, such as Coquitlam locals, Reid Bowering and Matthew Dinsdale along with Anthony Kalinich of Maple Ridge, BC.

As of September 29, 2021, we received the Warriors play schedule which means we will be able to cheer on our Vancouver Warriors at home by December 17, 2021!

Their season will start off on December 3 in San Diego against the San Diego Seals and then to Fort Worth, Texas to play again the Panther City Lacrosse Club for their first-ever home game before returning to Vancouver for our home opener.

“When we finally take the opening faceoff this season, we will be 637 days between games,” comments General Manager Dan Richardson.  “That is long enough, and our players will be ready to go.  The Warriors and Canucks Sports and Entertainment look forward to getting back to NLL action and welcoming our great fans back to Rogers Arena.”

I personally can’t wait to head back to Rogers Arena to cheer on the team and see if they will be bringing back those $5 beers again. 61 days – but who’s counting?