Vancouver Warriors facts for kids
The Vancouver Warriors are a professional box lacrosse team from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They play in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The team moved to Vancouver for the 2014 NLL season from Everett, Washington.
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| Sport | Box lacrosse |
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| Founded | 2014 |
| League | National Lacrosse League |
| Team history | Albany Attack (2000–2003) San Jose Stealth (2004–2009) Washington Stealth (2010–2013) Vancouver Stealth (2014–2018) Vancouver Warriors (2018–Present) |
| Location | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Arena | Rogers Arena |
| Colours | Gold, White, Black |
| Owner | Canucks Sports & Entertainment |
| Head coach | Curt Malawsky |
| General manager | Curt Malawsky |
| Playoff berths | 2 (2017, 2025) |
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History of the Vancouver Warriors
The Warriors play their home games at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. This is the same arena where the Vancouver Canucks hockey team plays. Before 2018, the team was known as the Vancouver Stealth. They played at the Langley Events Centre in Langley.
Team Moves and Name Changes
The team has moved and changed its name several times. It started as the Albany Attack in 2000. Then, it moved to San Jose in 2004 and became the San Jose Stealth. In 2010, the team moved to Everett, Washington, and was called the Washington Stealth. While in Washington, they won the Champion's Cup in 2010. This is a big championship trophy in lacrosse!
In 2014, the team moved to Vancouver and became the Vancouver Stealth. In 2017, the Vancouver Stealth made it to the NLL Playoffs for the first time since 2013. In 2018, the team was sold to Canucks Sports & Entertainment. They decided to give the team a new look and name. On September 21, 2018, the team was officially renamed the Vancouver Warriors.
Meet the Team: Current Roster
2025 Vancouver Warriors season
Awards and Special Honours
The Vancouver Warriors and their players have received special awards.
Player Awards
In the 2024 NLL season, Ryan Dilks won the Defensive Player of the Year award. This award goes to the best defensive player in the league.
Hall of Fame Members
Some people who have been important to the team are honored in the Hall of Fame.
- Chris Hall was added to the Hall of Fame in 2014.
Playoff Games
The Warriors have made it to the playoffs a few times. Here are some of their recent playoff results:
| Season | Game | Visiting Team | Home Team |
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| 2017 | West Division Semifinal | Colorado 13 | Vancouver 12 |
| 2025 | Quarterfinals | Rochester 10 | Vancouver 15 |
| Semi Final 1 | Vancouver 3 | Buffalo 9 | |
| Semi Final 2 | Buffalo 11 | Vancouver 9 |
Coaches of the Warriors
The team has had several head coaches since moving to Vancouver.
- Chris Hall was the first coach in 2014.
- Dan Perreault coached in 2015 and 2016.
- Jamie Batley coached from 2016 to 2017.
- Chris Gill coached from 2018 to 2022.
- Troy Cordingley coached in 2023.
- Curt Malawsky has been the head coach since 2024.
Drafting New Players
The NLL Entry Draft is where teams pick new players joining the league. Here are some of the top players the Warriors have picked in the first round:
- 2020: Reid Bowering (2nd overall pick)
- 2021: Adam Charalambides (4th overall pick)
- 2022: Owen Grant (3rd overall pick)
- 2023: Payton Cormier (4th overall), Brock Haley (7th overall), Brayden Laity (9th overall), Connor O’Toole (18th overall)
- 2024: Johnathan Peshko (4th overall), Remo Schenato (6th overall)
