Haudenosaunee national indoor lacrosse team

Haudenosaunee Confederacy

Nickname(s)| Haudenosaunee Nationals
WL membership| 1987
Association| First Nations Lacrosse Association
World Indoor Championship
Appearances| 5 (first in 2003)
Best result| Second place (2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019)
Website| haudenosauneenationals.com

Medal record

World Indoor Lacrosse Championship
| 2003 Canada |
| 2007 Canada |
| 2011 Czech Republic |
| 2015 Onondaga Nation |
| 2019 Canada |
Heritage Cup
| 2013 Canada |

The Haudenosaunee Nationals Indoor Lacrosse Team, known as the Haudenosaunee Nationals, represents the Iroquois Confederacy in international box lacrosse competitions. They are currently ranked second in the world by World Lacrosse and have won Silver medals in all five World Indoor Lacrosse Championships.[1] The team is organized by the First Nations Lacrosse Association.

In June of 2022, the Nationals dropped Iroquois from their name, adopting the name the Haudenosaunee Nationals.[2]

## World Indoor Lacrosse Championship[edit]

### Overall results[edit]

World Indoor Lacrosse Championship Year  | Host  | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Finish

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2003 | Canada | 7  | 5  | 2  | 126  | 81  |
2007 | Canada | 5  | 4  | 1  | 98  | 35  |
2011 | Czech Republic | 5  | 4  | 1  | 84  | 37  |
2015 | Onondaga Nation | 6  | 4  | 2  | 84  | 48  |
2019 | Canada | 6  | 4  | 2  | 81  | 66  |
Totals  | \-  | 29  | 21  | 8  | 473  | 267  | 5 Silver Medals

### 2003[edit]

In the first World Indoor Lacrosse Championship, the Nationals only lost to Canada, but twice, a close 15–13 game in round-robin play and a blowout 21–4 loss in the championship. John Grant Jr. of Team Canada scored 7 goals and 2 assists in the final.[3][4]

Iroquois v  Scotland 15 May 2003 (2003-05-15) 2003 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 19–12|  Scotland | Oshawa

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12:00 (UTC−04:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Oshawa Civic Auditorium

Iroquois v  Canada 16 May 2003 (2003-05-16) 2003 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 13–15|  Canada | Oshawa

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19:30 (UTC−04:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Oshawa Civic Auditorium

Iroquois v  Australia 18 May 2003 (2003-05-18) 2003 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 24–7|  Australia | Mississauga

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16:00 (UTC−04:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Hershey Centre

Iroquois v  United States 19 May 2003 (2003-05-19) 2003 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 21–14|  United States | Mississauga

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19:30 (UTC−04:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Hershey Centre

Iroquois v  Czech Republic 21 May 2003 (2003-05-21) 2003 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 23–4|  Czech Republic | Kitchener, Ontario

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16:00 (UTC−04:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Iroquois v  Scotland 22 May 2003 (2003-05-22) 2003 Semifinal|  Iroquois | 22–8|  Scotland | Kitchener, Ontario

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19:30 (UTC−04:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

Iroquois v  Canada 24 May 2003 (2003-05-24) 2003 Gold Medal|  Iroquois | 4–21|  Canada | Hamilton, Ontario

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13:30 (UTC−04:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Copps Coliseum
Attendance: 7,132

2003 WILC roster

Name  | Position
Mike Benedict  | Forward
Cory Bomberry  | Forward
Tony Henderson  | Forward
Veron Hill  | Forward
Duane Jacobs  | Forward
Kyle Jamieson  | Forward
J.D. Jones  | Forward
Rich Kilgour | Forward
Michael Longboat  | Forward
Tom Montour  | Forward
Delby Powless  | Forward
Neal Powless | Forward
Percy Shenandoah  | Forward
Kim Squire  | Forward
Mike Stevens  | Forward
Marshall Abrams  | Defense
Cam Bomberry  | Defense
Tim Bomberry  | Defense
Mark Burnam  | Defense
Ron Cogan  | Defense
Ryan Davis  | Defense
Bob Henry  | Defense
Robert Henry  | Defense
Clay Hill  | Defense
Allen Jones  | Defense
Ricky Oakes  | Defense
Brian Stevens  | Defense
Derek General  | Goaltender
Ken Montour | Goaltender
Mike Thompson | Goaltender
Darris Kilgour | Head Coach
Source:[5]

### 2007[edit]

The 2007 WILC final, with the expected pairing of Canada against the Nationals, was one of the best games in box lacrosse history.[6] Team Canada went through the first quarter with a 4–2 lead, then the Nationals were able to come back in the second and third. The Iroquois were up 10-9 at the start of the fourth quarter. Three quick Canadian goals put them in front again, but they were answered by another three goals by the Nationals. Then John Grant, Jr. scored two goals and the victory for Canada was almost secured. But Dean Hill scored in the final minute of regulation to tie it at 14, sending the championship into overtime. Thirty seconds into overtime, Jeff Zywicki scored his first goal of the game, making it 15–14 for Canada's second gold medal.[6][7]

Iroquois v  England 14 May 2007 (2007-05-14) 2007 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 27–8|  England | Halifax, Nova Scotia

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13:00 (UTC−03:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre

Iroquois v  Czech Republic 15 May 2007 (2007-05-15) 2007 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 24–4|  Czech Republic | Halifax, Nova Scotia

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20:00 (UTC−03:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre

Iroquois v  Scotland 16 May 2007 (2007-05-16) 2007 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 19–4|  Scotland | Halifax, Nova Scotia

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17:00 (UTC−03:00) |  |  |  | Stadium: Halifax Metro Centre

Iroquois v  United States 19 May 2007 (2007-05-19) 2007 Semifinal|  Iroquois | 14–4|  United States | Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Iroquois v  Canada 20 May 2007 (2007-05-20) 2007 Gold Medal|  Iroquois | 14–15|  Canada | Halifax, Nova Scotia

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### 2011[edit]

Canada beat the Nationals in the final for the third time in 2011. Starting goaltender Mike Thompson was injured in the second quarter and had to be replaced by Angus Goodleaf. Cody Jamieson and Sid Smith and were named to the All World Team. Roger Vyse lead the team in scoring with 15 goals and 9 assists.[8][9]

Iroquois v  Ireland 21 May 2011 (2011-05-21) 2011 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 23–3|  Ireland | Prague

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10:00 (UTC+02:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Eden Arena

Iroquois v  Czech Republic 22 May 2011 (2011-05-22) 2011 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 25–5|  Czech Republic | Prague

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19:00 (UTC+02:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Eden Arena

Iroquois v  United States 23 May 2011 (2011-05-23) 2011 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 11–10|  United States | Prague

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19:00 (UTC+02:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Eden Arena

Iroquois v  Czech Republic 27 May 2011 (2011-05-27) 2011 Semifinal|  Iroquois | 19–6|  Czech Republic | Prague

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19:00 (UTC+02:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Eden Arena

Iroquois v  Canada 28 May 2011 (2011-05-28) 2011 Gold Medal|  Iroquois | 6–13|  Canada | Prague

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19:00 (UTC+02:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Eden Arena

2011 WILC roster

Jersey  | Name
| Seth Blue Hill
72  | Cory Bomberry
26  | Brett Bucktooth
48  | Ronald Cogan
84  | Thomas Francis
55  | Angus Goodleaf
73  | Dean Hill
9  | Stewart Hill
47  | Travis Hill
23  | Peter Jacobs
85  | Cody Jamieson
19  | Manuel Johnson
11  | Isaiah Kicknosway
65  | Michael Lazore
63  | Thomas Montour
33  | Jeffery Powless
21  | Andy Secore
77  | Jeff Shattler
79  | Sid Smith
17  | Brandon Swamp
66  | Mike Thompson
41  | Holden Vyse
81  | Roger Vyse
Source:[10]

### 2015[edit]

The 2015 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship was hosted by the Onondaga Nation, south of Syracuse, New York.[11] Canada defeated the host Iroquois Nationals 12–8 in the gold medal game, the same finals match-up featured in all four indoor championships.[12]

Most games were held on the Onondaga Reservation at the Onondaga Nation Arena and the newly built $6.5 million Onondaga Nation Fieldhouse, although the Iroquois' games versus Canada and the United States were held at War Memorial Arena in Syracuse and the gold and bronze medal games were held at the Carrier Dome.[13][14]

The opening ceremonies in the sold-out War Memorial Arena featured a light show about the Haudenosaunee creation story and traditional dancing.[15] The documentary Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation explains the meaning of lacrosse to the Iroquois people and covers the Iroquois Nationals in the 2015 WILC, featuring brothers Lyle and Miles Thompson.[16]

Iroquois v  United States 18 September 2015 (2015-09-18) 2015 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 13–9|  United States | Syracuse, New York

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20:30 (UTC−04:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Oncenter War Memorial Arena

Iroquois v  Canada 20 September 2015 (2015-09-20) 2015 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 9–11|  Canada | Syracuse, New York

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Iroquois v  England 22 September 2015 (2015-09-22) 2015 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 20–6|  England | Onondaga Reservation

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16:30 (UTC−04:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Onondaga Nation Arena

Iroquois v  Czech Republic 23 September 2015 (2015-09-23) 2015 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 17–4|  Czech Republic | Onondaga Reservation

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Iroquois v  United States 25 September 2015 (2015-09-25) 2015 Semifinal|  Iroquois | 17–10|  United States | Onondaga Reservation

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Iroquois v  Canada 27 September 2015 (2015-09-27) 2015 Gold Medal|  Iroquois | 8–12|  Canada | Syracuse, New York

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16:00 (UTC−04:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Carrier Dome

2015 WILC roster

Jersey  | Name  | Nation
2  | Miles Thompson | Onondaga Nation
4  | Lyle Thompson | Onondaga Nation
9  | Craig Point | Mohawk Nation
10  | Adam Bomberry  | Cayuga Nation
15  | Tyler Garrison  | Michel Band Nation
17  | Brier Jonathan  | Tuscarora Nation
22  | Jerome Haina Thompson | Onondaga Nation
26  | Brett Bucktooth | Onondaga Nation
55  | Angus Goodleaf  | Mohawk Nation
63  | Tommy Montour  | Mohawk Nation
66  | Alex Kedoh Hill | Mohawk Nation
71  | Brandon Goodwin  | Wet'suwet'en Nation
74  | Jeremy Thompson | Onondaga Nation
76  | Warren Hill  | Mohawk Nation
77  | Jeff Shattler | Ojibwe Nation
79  | Sid Smith | Cayuga Nation
81  | Roger Vyse  | Mohawk Nation
83  | Randy Staats  | Mohawk Nation
84  | Josh Becker  | Seneca Nation
89  | Austin Staats  | Mohawk Nation
93  | Johnny Powless | Mohawk Nation
94  | Wenster Green  | Mohawk Nation
99  | Mike Thompson | Mohawk Nation
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### 2019[edit]

Iroquois v  Israel 19 September 2019 (2019-09-19) 2019 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 17-6|  Israel | Langley, British Columbia

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16:30 (UTC−07:00) |  | Report |  | Stadium: Langley Events Centre

Iroquois v  United States 21 September 2019 (2019-09-21) 2019 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 12-10|  United States | Langley, British Columbia

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Iroquois v  England 22 September 2019 (2019-09-22) 2019 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 19-5|  England | Langley, British Columbia

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Iroquois v  Canada 23 September 2019 (2019-09-23) 2019 Preliminary|  Iroquois | 12-19|  Canada | Langley, British Columbia

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Iroquois v  United States 26 September 2019 (2019-09-26) 2019 Semifinals|  Iroquois | 9-7|  United States | Langley, British Columbia

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Iroquois v  Canada 28 September 2019 (2019-09-28) 2019 Gold Metal|  Iroquois | 12-19|  Canada | Langley, British Columbia

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### Awards[edit]

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2011 WILC | Sid Smith | All World Team - Defense
2011 WILC | Cody Jamieson | All World Team - Transition
2015 WILC | Lyle Thompson | All World Team - Forward
2015 WILC | Jeff Shattler | All World Team - Transition
2015 WILC | Sid Smith | All World Team - Defense
2019 WILC | Cody Jamieson | Most Valuable Player
2019 WILC | Randy Staats | All World Team - Forward

## Other competitions[edit]

### Bowhunters Cup[edit]

Iroquois v  United States 25 September 2010 (2010-09-25) 2010|  Iroquois | 11–13|  United States | Syracuse, New York

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Iroquois v  United States 16 October 2011 (2011-10-16) 2011|  Iroquois | 14–13|  United States | Verona, New York

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Iroquois v  United States 13 October 2012 (2012-10-13) 2012|  Iroquois | 12–10|  United States | Rochester, New York

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Iroquois v  United States 12 October 2013 (2013-10-12) 2013|  Iroquois | 24–11|  United States | Six Nations of the Grand River

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2013 Bowhunter Cup roster

Cody Jamieson
Craig Point
Johnny Powless
Randy Staats
Jeremy Thompson
Roger Vyse
Dean Hill
Travis Hill
Alex Kedoh Hill
Tom Montour
Wenster Green
Joe Hall
Sid Smith
Vaughn Harris
Marty Hill
Rod Squire
Holdon Vyse
Warren Hill
Angus Goodleaf

### Heritage Cup[edit]

Iroquois v  Canada 17 November 2013 (2013-11-17) 2013 Heritage Cup|  Iroquois | 11–12|  Canada | Montreal

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## Junior teams[edit]

During the 2015 WILC, the first FIL sanctioned under–17 box lacrosse friendly took place between the Iroquois Nationals and Team Canada.[18] The under-17 squads again faced off prior to the 2017 Heritage Cup.

### Other tournaments and games[edit]

Iroquois v  Canada 16 November 2013 (2013-11-16) U17 Friendly|  Iroquois | 8–13|  Canada | Montreal

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Iroquois v  Canada 26 September 2015 (2015-09-26) U17 Friendly|  Iroquois | 8–13|  Canada | Onondaga Reservation

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Iroquois v  Canada 27 September 2015 (2015-09-27) U17 Friendly|  Iroquois | 7–12|  Canada | Onondaga Reservation

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Iroquois v  Canada 21 October 2017 (2017-10-21) U17 Heritage Cup|  Iroquois | 7–25|  Canada | Hamilton, Ontario

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## See also[edit]

* First Nations Lacrosse Association
* Iroquois men's national lacrosse team
* Haudenosaunee women's national lacrosse team
* World Indoor Lacrosse Championship

## References[edit]

1. ^ "World Rankings". Federation of International Lacrosse. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
2. ^ "Why We Changed Our Name". haudenosauneenationals.com. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
3. ^ "2003 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships". Outsider's Guide. Archived from the original on 2009-02-15.
4. ^ "Canada routs Iroquois to win gold medal, 21-4". Outsider's Guide. 24 May 2003. Archived from the original on 2008-07-20.
5. ^ "World Indoor Lacrosse Championship rosters". Outsider's Guide. 15 May 2003. Archived from the original on August 8, 2008.
6. ^ a b Shanahan, Brian (November 5, 2013). "Blog from the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship". Inside Lacrosse. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
7. ^ "Canada captures world indoor lacrosse title". CBC Sports. May 20, 2007. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
8. ^ "Canada wins world indoor lacrosse championship". Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. May 28, 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
9. ^ "Canada - Iroquois Nationals 13:6". FIL. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
10. ^ "WILC 2011 - Federation of International Lacrosse". FILacrosse.com. 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
11. ^ "Lacrosse is Coming Home to Onondaga Nation". Federation of International Lacrosse (Press release). 2 April 2015.
12. ^ Rogers, Daniels (September 27, 2015). "World Indoor Lacrosse Championship 2015 Results: Medal Winners and Final Scores". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
13. ^ Moses, Sarah (September 11, 2015). "Onondaga Nation builds $6.5M arena in record time for lacrosse championship". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
14. ^ "Tsha' Thoñ'nhes - About Us". Onondaga Nation. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
15. ^ Moses, Sarah (September 22, 2015). "World Indoor Lacrosse Championship opening ceremony, games on YouTube". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
16. ^ Morris, Amy (May 26, 2017). "Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse Documentary Premieres: Spirit Game: Pride of a Nation". Indian Country Today. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
17. ^ "2015 Iroquois National's World Indoor Lacrosse Team". Iroquois Nationals. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
18. ^ Vock, Casey. "Team Canada, Haudenosaunee Youth Players Shine at WILC U17 Box Exhibition". 3dRising.com. Retrieved 2017-07-14.

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