If I asked you to name a predominant sport in Vancouver, what would you say? Maybe hockey? It really is what dominates the city, but there are others that are gradually conquering its piece of the pie and making people fall in love with the dynamics. Lacrosse is a very old sport, but it never had the recognition it deserved, and here in Vancouver we have the Vancouver Warriors, the team that from November to April rocks and transforms Rogers Arena into a frenzy. And now here you will find 5 remarkable moments in the history of the Vancouver Warriors to get you even more into the mood for this start of the season:
- The beginning of the Warriors
Until 2017 the team was actually called Vancouver Stealth and played in Langley, the change came in 2018, when the team was bought by the Aquilini family, who, for those who don’t know, also own the Vancouver Canucks. The team was having some difficulty filling the Langley Events Centre and needed a change of scenery, a chance for new beginnings, so with the purchase of the team, they started playing downtown at Rogers Arena. They gave the brand a new look and changed their name, becoming the well-known Vancouver Warriors.
- Mitch Jones
A player who made a big impact on the team’s history was Mitch Jones, who joined the Vancouver Warriors in 2019. He played for the team like no one else, during his time, he scored many goals, assists, and his presence changed the rhythm of those around him. That’s why he stayed with the team for 2029, 2020, 2022, and 2023. Even though he no longer plays for the Warriors, he became a landmark, a very important player in the team’s history.
- Calgary
Whatever the sport, a rival will always be a rival. And in lacrosse it’s no different, and this point couldn’t be left out; beating Calgary is always a memorable moment. Unfortunately, we don’t have many wins against them, but the good thing is that this victory we have becomes even more important. On December 28, 2024, the Warriors won 14-10 against the Calgary Roughnecks.
- Logan Schuss
Logan is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, to have played for the Warriors. He is a player with a high-level offense and was drafted number 1 in 2013 by the NLL, so fans have always admired his presence on the team; he has always been very significant to everyone. In 2019, before renewing his contract, he already had around 430 points in just 98 games, which gives him around 170 goals plus 260 assists. In 2023, he signed with the Calgary Roughnecks, and today he lives in the history of the Vancouver Warriors.
- Playoffs
The team has only had 2 appearances in the lacrosse playoffs. The first time was back in 2017, when the team was still known as Vancouver Stealth and they were eliminated in the division semifinals. The second time is recent and history. In 2025, the team went to the playoffs with one of the best seasons ever and it was the first time already having the name Warriors and playing at Rogers Arena. The team was eliminated in the quarterfinals by the Buffalo Bandits, but this moment showed the willpower of the players and how large the fan base is.
Lacrosse may not be as big as hockey, but it has everything to be and every day it shows more of that. The Vancouver Warriors are building a legacy at Rogers Arena, and these five special moments for the team and fans are just the beginning of a huge list of achievements.