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Victoria Shamrocks add key player from 2015 Mann Cup squad

Steve Priolo returns to the Colwood-based squad to help anchor this year’s defence
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Steve Priolo, one of the main contributors to the Shamrocks’ 2015 Mann Cup title, will be back in the mix this season following a transfer from the Brooklin Redmen of Ontario’s Major Series Lacrosse. Photo courtesy of the Victoria Shamrocks

Rick Stiebel

News Gazette staff

The Victoria Shamrocks have added a key component from their most recent Mann Cup championship squad. The team announced the signing of Steve Priolo through an inter-provincial transfer from the Brooklin Redmen of Ontario’s Major Series Lacrosse league.

Priolo followed up his Mann Cup win with the Shamrocks in 2015 by earning a gold medal with Team Canada at the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in 2016, and has been a finalist for Defender of the Year for the past four seasons in the National Lacrosse League.

At 6 ft. 5 in. and weighing 235 pounds, the St. Catherine’s Ontario native adds imposing size to the Shamrocks’ lineup for their season opener against the Langley Thunder on May 19 at The Q Centre in Colwood.

Priolo said he’s excited to be back with the team. “This city, this team and fans always treat you like a part of the family,” Priolo said in a media release.

“Playing for the Shamrocks is second to none.”

Priolo is a proven difference maker that opposing teams hate to have to face, said Shamrocks general manager Chris Welch. “He is a rare combination of size, skill and toughness, plus he can be flat-out mean,” He added. “Yet off the floor you couldn’t find a nicer more easy going guy with tremendous character. We couldn’t ask for a better leader in our quest to get back to the top.”

For ticket and schedule information, check out victoriashamrocks.com, phone 250-478-ROCK (7625) or visit the team’ store at 967 Langford Parkway.