Vancouver Warriors facts for kids
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| Sport | Box lacrosse |
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| Founded | 2014 |
| League | National Lacrosse League |
| Conference | Western |
| Team history | Albany Attack (2000–2003) San Jose Stealth (2004–2009) Washington Stealth (2010–2013) Vancouver Stealth (2014–2018) |
| 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 | 1 (2017) |
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The Vancouver Warriors are a professional box lacrosse team. They play in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). This team moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, for the 2014 NLL season.
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Team History
The Warriors play their home games at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. This arena is also home to the Vancouver Canucks ice hockey team. Before moving to Vancouver, the team was known as the Vancouver Stealth. They played at the Langley Events Centre from 2014 to 2018.
In 2018, the team was sold to Canucks Sports & Entertainment. This company also owns the Vancouver Canucks. The new owners decided to change the team's name and look. On September 21, 2018, they announced the new name: the Vancouver Warriors. They also showed off the team's new logo.
Where the Team Started
The team's history goes back even further. It started as the Albany Attack. This team played from 2000 to 2003. Then, the team moved to San Jose in 2004 and became the San Jose Stealth.
Later, the team moved to Everett, Washington, in 2010. They were called the Washington Stealth. While in Washington, they won a big championship called the Champion's Cup in 2010. 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.
Meet the Team
2024 Vancouver Warriors season
Awards and Special Mentions
Sometimes, players or teams get special awards for being the best.
| Year | Player | Award |
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| 2024 | Ryan Dilks | Defensive Player of the Year |
Hall of Fame Members
Some people who have been very important to the team or the sport are honored in the Hall of Fame.
- Chris Hall, who joined in 2014, is one of them.
Playoff Games
The playoffs are special games at the end of the season. Teams play to see who is the champion.
| Season | Game | Visiting Team | Home Team |
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| 2017 | West Division Semifinal | Colorado 13 | Vancouver 12 |
