Thunder unveil 20th anniversary squad

by Gary Ahuja

In celebration of the Langley Thunder’s 20^th Western Lacrosse Association season in the Township of Langley, the team unveiled an all-star squad of past and present players during the first intermission of their July 2 game at Langley Events Centre.

Since the team’s arrival in the Township of Langley ahead of the 2004 season, the Thunder have captured three WLA championships while also appearing in six league finals.

This group was selected based on each individual’s on-floor performance and off-floor contributions to the Thunder organization. To be eligible, players must have appeared in a minimum of 20 games with the club while it has been based in the Township.

Langley Thunder All-Time Team – Players:

Alex Turner
Athan Iannucci
Brett Mydske
Brodie MacDonald
Colby Rope
Connor Robinson
Curtis Dickson
Dane Dobbie
Darcy Rhodes
Frank Scigliano
Garrett Billings
Ian Poole
Jamie Hackel
John Lintz
Josh Joseph
Kerry Susheski
Kyle McEwen
Lewis Ratcliff
Matt Leveque
Rob Buchan
Rob Van Beek
Robert Church
Ryan Williams
Shayne Jackson
Steve Hay

Langley Thunder All-Time Team – Coaching & Management:

Gerry Van Beek – General Manager
Glenn Rivers – Assistant General Manager
Rod Jensen – Head Coach
Fred Klomp – Assistant Coach

The Langley Thunder lacrosse organization consists of Senior A, Junior A and Junior Tier 1 teams who play in the Western Lacrosse Association, BC Junior A Lacrosse League and BC Junior Tier 1 Lacrosse League respectively. All three teams play their home games at Langley Events Centre.

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