Victoria Shamrocks

Victoria Shamrocks announced on March 2 that Mike Simpson will be taking over as head coach. (Photo courtesy of the Victoria Shamrocks)

Victoria Shamrocks name new head coach ahead of 2021 season

Mike Simpson has been promoted from offensive coach to the team’s bench boss

 

Victoria Shamrocks head coach Bob Heyes (centre) speaks to his players during practice at The Q Centre. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria Shamrocks make coaching change ahead of 2021 season

Bob Heyes steps down after ‘unprecedented and very successful’ eight-year term

 

Maple Ridge Burrards Cole Porter (left) and Garrett McIntosh fend off Victoria Shamrocks offender Mike Triolo during action at the Q Centre in a previous season. (Black Press file photo)

Western Lacrosse Association cancels season for Victoria Shamrocks

Mann Cup cancelled for 2020

 

The Victoria Shamrocks have resigned Cody Hagedorn, shown here in action last season, and Peter Dubenski for the 2020 season. (Photo courtesy of the Victoria Shamrocks)

Victoria Shamrocks re-sign proven goaltending tandem

Cody Hagedorn, Peter Dubenski took the team to the Mann Cup final last season

The Victoria Shamrocks have resigned Cody Hagedorn, shown here in action last season, and Peter Dubenski for the 2020 season. (Photo courtesy of the Victoria Shamrocks)
Fred ‘Whitey’ Severson’s jersey was the first Victoria Shamrocks jersey to ever be retired. The 91-year-old died Monday. (Facebook/Victoria Shamrocks)

Shamrocks legend ‘Whitey’ Severson dies at 91

Lacrosse legend was one half of ‘the Gold Dust Twins’

Fred ‘Whitey’ Severson’s jersey was the first Victoria Shamrocks jersey to ever be retired. The 91-year-old died Monday. (Facebook/Victoria Shamrocks)
After beating the Lakers in Game 1, Peterborough fought back to take game two in overtime. The series is now tied 1-1 and picks back up on Monday evening. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)

Series tied after exciting Mann Cup weekend

Game 3 starts at 7 p.m. Monday in Colwood

After beating the Lakers in Game 1, Peterborough fought back to take game two in overtime. The series is now tied 1-1 and picks back up on Monday evening. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)
The Victoria Shamrocks will host the Peterborough Lakers at The Q Centre for the 2019 Mann Cup. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)

Victoria Shamrocks ready for Mann Cup series action against Peterborough Lakers

‘Rocks hit the floor Friday in Colwood at The Q Centre

The Victoria Shamrocks will host the Peterborough Lakers at The Q Centre for the 2019 Mann Cup. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)
The Victoria Shamrocks introduced their new white jersey for the 2019 70th Anniversary Season. The look is a retro throwback to one of the Shamrocks original looks from the early 1950s. (Amy O’Dwyer/Victoria Shamrocks)

Victoria Shamrocks shine in playoff opener

‘Rocks back in Colwood on Saturday at The Q Centre

  • Jul 31, 2019
The Victoria Shamrocks introduced their new white jersey for the 2019 70th Anniversary Season. The look is a retro throwback to one of the Shamrocks original looks from the early 1950s. (Amy O’Dwyer/Victoria Shamrocks)
Junior B Shamrocks set for series final on home floor at The Q Centre

Junior B Shamrocks set for series final on home floor at The Q Centre

Winner moves on to face New Westminster

  • Jul 22, 2019
Junior B Shamrocks set for series final on home floor at The Q Centre
The loss of Rhys Duch didn’t affect the outcome of Sunday nights game against the league-leading Maple Ridge Burrands with the Shamrocks taking the win 9-6 at The Q Centre. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria Shamrocks win proves costly

Shamrocks lose Rhys Duch to a season-ending injury

The loss of Rhys Duch didn’t affect the outcome of Sunday nights game against the league-leading Maple Ridge Burrands with the Shamrocks taking the win 9-6 at The Q Centre. (Black Press Media file photo)
Maple Ridge Burrards Cole Porter (left) and Garrett McIntosh fend off Victoria Shamrocks offender Mike Triolo during action at the Q Centre in a previous season. (Black Press file photo)

New ‘Rocks ready to roll this weekend at The Q Centre

Shamrocks host the New Westminster Salmonbellies

  • Jun 13, 2019
Maple Ridge Burrards Cole Porter (left) and Garrett McIntosh fend off Victoria Shamrocks offender Mike Triolo during action at the Q Centre in a previous season. (Black Press file photo)
Former Shamrocks captain Corey Small keeps his eyes on the ball during action against the Langley Thunder at The Q Centre. (File photo) Former Shamrocks captain Corey Small keeps his eyes on the ball during action against the Langley Thunder at The Q Centre. (File photo)

Shamrocks seek to rattle Thunder tonight at Q Centre

Ball drop is 6:00 p.m.

  • May 26, 2019
Former Shamrocks captain Corey Small keeps his eyes on the ball during action against the Langley Thunder at The Q Centre. (File photo) Former Shamrocks captain Corey Small keeps his eyes on the ball during action against the Langley Thunder at The Q Centre. (File photo)
The Victoria Shamrocks introduce their new white jersey for the 2019 70th anniversary season. The look is a retro throwback to one of the Shamrocks original looks from the early 1950s. (Amy O’Dwyer/Victoria Shamrocks)

Throwback Thursday: Shamrocks revisit the 1950s with new uniforms

Victoria team introduces its new white jersey for the 2019 70th anniversary season

The Victoria Shamrocks introduce their new white jersey for the 2019 70th anniversary season. The look is a retro throwback to one of the Shamrocks original looks from the early 1950s. (Amy O’Dwyer/Victoria Shamrocks)
Maple Ridge Burrards Cole Porter (left) and Garrett McIntosh fend off Victoria Shamrocks offender Mike Triolo during action at the Q Centre Friday night, where the Burrards won 10-9.

Shamrocks lean on experience in goal

Bold and Hagedorn homegrown products

  • May 17, 2019
Maple Ridge Burrards Cole Porter (left) and Garrett McIntosh fend off Victoria Shamrocks offender Mike Triolo during action at the Q Centre Friday night, where the Burrards won 10-9.
The 6-foot-one, 200-pound, 22-year-old from Barrie, ON is the first defenceman signed for its 2019 championship campaign (Philadelphia Wings)

Shamrocks sign new defenseman for 2019 season

Right-hander Liam Patten comes from National Lacrosse League

The 6-foot-one, 200-pound, 22-year-old from Barrie, ON is the first defenceman signed for its 2019 championship campaign (Philadelphia Wings)
Rhys Duch is returning for his 11th season with the Victoria Shamrocks. (Photo Courtesy of Victoria Shamrocks)

Veteran scorer Rhys Duch returns to the Victoria Shamrocks for 2019 season

‘Clutch Duch’ on the floor as team vies for 10th Mann Cupp National Championship

Rhys Duch is returning for his 11th season with the Victoria Shamrocks. (Photo Courtesy of Victoria Shamrocks)
Shamrocks’ hire big on entertainment

Shamrocks’ hire big on entertainment

New focus and direction heralds team’s 70th season

  • Oct 10, 2018
Shamrocks’ hire big on entertainment
Victoria Shamrocks’ Dallas Wade checks Maple Ridge Burrards’ Dan Taylor during game 5 of the WLA finals at The Q Centre Saturday evening. The ‘Rocks fell to the Burrards 9-8. The Burrards move on to the Mann Cup championships. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)

Victoria Shamrocks fall to the Maple Ridge Burrards in WLA finals

Burrards move on to Mann Cup championships

Victoria Shamrocks’ Dallas Wade checks Maple Ridge Burrards’ Dan Taylor during game 5 of the WLA finals at The Q Centre Saturday evening. The ‘Rocks fell to the Burrards 9-8. The Burrards move on to the Mann Cup championships. (James MacKenzie/Black Press)
Shamrocks are one game away from elimination in the WLA Finals. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)

Shamrocks lose game 4 in sudden death overtime

Victoria faces elimination game at home

Shamrocks are one game away from elimination in the WLA Finals. (Lindsey Horsting/News Gazette staff)
Victoria Shamrocks fall to Maple Ridge Burrards in game 3

Victoria Shamrocks fall to Maple Ridge Burrards in game 3

Quest for the Mann Cup continues Thursday evening at The Q Centre

Victoria Shamrocks fall to Maple Ridge Burrards in game 3