About

The Burnaby Lakers are a senior A men’s lacrosse team in the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA). The Burnaby Lakers began life as the Richmond Outlaws back in 1986. For the 1990 season they became The Burnaby Lakers.  The Lakers play their home games at Bill Copeland arena located at 3676 Kensington Avenue Burnaby, BC.

This year the Sr Lakers will be playing on a brand new wooden floor. The floor is now installed at Bill Copeland Arena and turned out better than expected. This floor will be the talk and envy of every player, coach, fan who has every been to an indoor lacrosse game. We have to thank the City of Burnaby Mayor, City Council, Facilities staff and all those who have recognized how important lacrosse is to the community, the youth and the pride of Burnaby. Lacrosse has a long and rich history and is about to take a giant leap forward.

This year the Burnaby Sr Lakers Lacrosse Club is very excited about the 2011 season, Mann Cup winning Coach Bob Johnston and his staff added through the Junior draft and trades that will have an immediate impact on what has been a steady increase in team development and success. The club is very excited to have acquired the playing rights to Pete McFetridge (6’-3”) a big, skilled defenceman who has valuable Minto, Mann Cup & NLL experience, as well, the Club is pleased to draft Matt Beers (6’-3” 200 lbs) the number 1 selection in the 2011 draft, Matt played a significant role in the NLL Washington Steath’s Championship run in 2010. Also, welcome to Scott Jones a 6’-5” 210lb skilled player who will add a big presence to the line up. And, Dan Lewis (6’-4”), a goalie who played a big part of Coquitlam’s run for last years Minto Cup.