Canada men's national lacrosse team
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| Association | Canadian Lacrosse Association |
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| Head coach | Randy Mearns |
| World Championship | |
| Appearances | 13 (first in 1967) |
| Best result |  Gold: 3 (1978, 2006, 2014) |
The Canadian men's national lacrosse team represents Canada in men's international lacrosse competitions. The team is governed by the Canadian Lacrosse Association, which is a member of World Lacrosse, the international governing body for lacrosse. Traditionally Canada has been one of the leading nations in international play, placing among the top three at the World Lacrosse Championship every year since the tournament's inaugural year in 1967. Canada has a long-standing rivalry with the United States national lacrosse team as they both frequently find themselves facing off against each other.
The team is primarily made up of professional players who compete in Premier Lacrosse League. However, many players also play in the National Lacrosse League and are members of Canada national indoor lacrosse team.
Past Team Canada squads have included lacrosse greats such as Gary Gait, Paul Gait and Tom Marechek.
Olympic Games
Canada had two representatives during the 1904 Summer Olympics which included a club team from Winnipeg, Manitoba and another team made up of players from the Mohawk nation.
| Games | Representative | Finish | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 St. Louis | Winnipeg Shamrock Lacrosse Team |  Gold |
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| 1904 St. Louis | Mohawk Indians |  Bronze |
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| 1908 London | National team | Gold |
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World Championships
| Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Toronto, Canada | Bronze |
| 1974 | Melbourne, Australia | Silver |
| 1978 | Stockport, England | Gold |
| 1982 | Baltimore, United States | Bronze |
| 1986 | Toronto, Canada | Silver |
| 1990 | Perth, Australia | Silver |
| 1994 | Manchester, England | Bronze |
| 1998 | Baltimore, USA | Silver |
| 2002 | Perth, Australia | Silver |
| 2006 | London, Canada | Gold |
| 2010 | Manchester, England | Silver |
| 2014 | Commerce City, USA | Gold |
| 2018 | Netanya, Israel | Silver |
| 2023 | San Diego, USA | Silver |
