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Mann Cup Memories

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As the opening game of 2018 Mann Cup draws near, we’re taking a look back at some of our favourite memories of past Mann Cups. Check back each day for a new perspective!

 

Andrew Suitor

Number of Mann Cups you’ve played in:

1 – 2012 with the Lakers

Number of Mann Cups you’ve won:

1 – 2012 with the Lakers

Favourite memory from watching a Mann Cup as a kid:

Seeing the battles between Lakers and Excelsiors. It was the first true rivalry I saw live.

What player did you enjoy watching most as kid?

I loved watching Scott Evans and Chris White.

Favourite memory from playing in a Mann Cup:

Battling with teammates and coming back after being down.

Best bonding moment with a teammate at a Mann Cup:

Having the opportunity to live in Peterborough during the Cup and have all the families accept you as a ‘Boro boy!

What does it mean to you to be hosting the Cup in Ptbo?

It is what every fan and the city deserves.

What can fans expect the series against the Burrards to be like?

Fast-paced, physical and serious.

In your opinion, why is the Mann Cup so important to lacrosse and Canada?

It is so important because of the sacrfices you make. A lot of these guys have families and have amazing wives and families who allow them to go pursue their dream. If the opportunity comes to win it is not just for the player but for their family as well.

Bobby Keast

Number of Mann Cups you’ve played in:

Eight including this year, all as a coach, all with Peterborough. 04, 06, 07, 10, 12, 15, 17 and 2018

Number of Mann Cups you’ve won:

Six with Peterborough. 04, 06, 07, 10, 12 and 17

Favourite memory from watching a Mann Cup as a kid:

1978 sneaking into the Memorial Centre to watch game seven sitting on the steps beside my dad.

What player did you enjoy watching most as kid:

J.J. Johnston & John Grant Sr. They made the game look so easy and fun.

Favourite memory from playing in a Mann Cup:

Growing up and watching Mann Cup games in Peterborough made it a lifelong dream to win one in my hometown with friends and family supporting us. I never got the opportunity to do it as a player but have blessed to do it as a coach.

If you’ve played in a Cup as the visitor, what was the coolest tourist experience you had?

In 2017 I hiked up Grouse Mountain with the coaching staff. 2007 enjoying that same mountain with my father, though the two of us did not hike up.

Best bonding moment with a teammate at a Mann Cup:

Climbing that mountain in 2017 with coaches.

What does it mean to you to be hosting the Cup in Ptbo?

Being able to host the Mann Cup in our city which is so rich in lacrosse history, with very knowledgeable and passionate fans is an honour.

What can fans expect the series against the Burrards to be like?

Very dynamic offense, quick transition, big, mean defense, very well coached.

In your opinion, why is the Mann Cup so important to lacrosse and Canada?

Young men basically put their life on hold for 10 days to battle for the right hoist Sir Donald Mann’s Cup above their heads and forever stand as a group of one!

 

Robert Hope

Number of Mann Cups you’ve played in:

I have played in the 2015, 2017  Mann Cup so far and then this year. All with Peterborough.

Number of Mann Cups you’ve won:

Last year we were able to win my first and only Mann cup so far with Peterborough.

Favourite memory from watching a Mann Cup as a kid:

Watching the 2004, and 2006 Mann cup at the memorial centre with my family was amazing. They had great teams and to be able to watch them bring the Cup back to Peterborough after so many years was an awesome experience. I also remember as a kid waking up each morning and listening to the radio to find out if they won the night before when they played out west.

Favourite memory from playing in a Mann Cup:

My favourite memory was the first time I was able to lift the cup over my head and able to share it with all of my family  and friends that were out west last year.

If you’ve played in a Cup as the visitor, what was the coolest tourist experience you had?

We had a group last year that went to Whistler with all of our families, wives, and girlfriends. We were able to go out for lunch and saw some great views when we went up the mountain.

Best bonding moment with a teammate at a Mann Cup:

My best bonding moment at a Mann cup has been being able to be with my teammates for 2 weeks and sacrificing for one another. In 2017 each player brought something to the table that helped us win. To be able to see these little things that might get over looked by people who aren’t around our team always Is amazing.

What does it mean to you to be hosting the Cup in Ptbo?

This is a dream come true to be able to host the Mann cup in Peterborough.

What can fans expect the series against the Burrards to be like?

The Burrards are a fast offensive team that can put up lots of goals. They are well coached, have great goaltending and committed to defence. 

In your opinion, why is the Mann Cup so important to lacrosse and Canada?

The Mann cup is the pinnacle to lacrosse in Canada. It’s played for by the best players in lacrosse and it’s not easy to win. Some of the best lacrosse in the world will be on showcase for the fans in Peterborough.