2008 Men's U-19 World Lacrosse Championship Explained

Tourney Name:Men's U–19 World Lacrosse Championship
Year:2008
Country:Canada
Dates:July 3–12
Num Teams:12
Venues:Percy Perry Stadium, Coquitlam, British Columbia
Winners Other:United States
Count:6
Second Other:Canada
Third Other:Iroquois
Mvp:Adam Jones
Prevseason:2003
Nextseason:2012

The 2008 Men's U–19 World Lacrosse Championship (U–19) was held at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam, British Columbia from July 3 to July 12. The event was sponsored by the International Lacrosse Federation. This international field lacrosse tournament is held every four years, and teams are composed of players that are under the age of nineteen.[1]

This was the last major event to be sponsored by the ILF. In August 2008, the ILF merged with the former governing body for international women's lacrosse, the International Federation of Women's Lacrosse Associations, to form the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL). Future U–19 championships will be sponsored by FIL.

The United States won the gold medal, the silver medal winners were Canada and the bronze medal went to the Iroquois Nationals.

Teams

The 2008 tournament saw twelve nations competing in the championship. Teams were split into two divisions: the elite "Blue Division" and the "Red Division" consisting of nations where lacrosse is still developing. The tournament consisted of round robin play within a team's division, where each team played every team in its division once. Round robin play established seedings for the following series of single elimination play-in games to compete in the semi-final round.[2]

The Blue Division was composed of the following six teams: the United States had won each of the ILF's Under-19 World Lacrosse Championship tournaments since its inception in 1988;[3] Canada led by head coach Gary Gait;[4] Iroquois Nationals, the Nationals are the only First Nations/Native American team to compete in international competition;[5] the up-and-coming England team; Australia, who won the bronze medal in 2003; and Japan, who moved up to the Blue Division after going undefeated in the Red Division in 2003.[6]

The Red Division included three nations making their first appearance in an Under-19 World Lacrosse Championship tournament:[7] Bermuda,[8] Finland,[9] and Scotland.[10] Wales[11] and South Korea[12] made their second appearances in the Under-19 World Lacrosse Championship. Germany also participated, but was granted a waiver by the ILF to field a team consisting of Under-21 year olds.[13]

Round Robin results

Earned Automatic Semifinal berth
Qualified for Play-in Round
Blue Division
Team width=20pxW !width=20pxL !Points WPct. GF GA Assists Pens PIM PPG
1 United States 5 0 10 1.00 108 41 27 32 24.5 9
2 Canada 4 1 8 .800 107 45 13 34 27.5 12
3 Iroquois Nationals 3 2 6 .600 92 74 11 39 36.5 15
4 England 2 3 4 .400 63 87 7 44 34.5 9
5 Australia 1 4 2 .200 62 81 1 46 35.5 14
6 Japan 0 5 0 .000 23 127 3 22 15 2
Red Division
Team width=20pxW !width=20pxL !Points WPct. width=20pxGF !width=20pxGA !Assists Pens PIM PPG
1 Germany 5 0 10 1.00 67 25 29 34 25 6
2 Scotland 3 2 6 .600 55 36 13 38 31 2
3 Wales 3 2 6 .600 46 31 8 65 54 2
4 Bermuda 3 2 6 .600 40 42 5 51 38.5 4
5 South Korea 1 4 2 .200 27 61 3 50 40 2
6 Finland 0 5 0 .000 18 58 1 34 28 4
WPct. = Winning Percentage, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, P.I.M. = Penalty Minutes, PPG= Points per Game
The round robin portion of the tournament determined seeding for the semi-finals and the placing games. The top two teams in the Blue Division were awarded automatic semi-final berths, while the third and fourth place teams from the Blue Division met with the first and second place teams from the Red Division in two semi-final "play-in games".

Two teams went undefeated in their divisions. In the Blue Division, the United States defeated all five opponents in their division to gain the top seed in the semifinals.[14] In the Red Division, Germany won its five round robin games. Prior to this tournament, Germany had never won an international U-19 contest.[15]

In the Blue Division there were a number of highly contested games. Canada defeated the Iroquois Nationals in a close game 15–12.[16] England defeated Australia in an overtime game 12–11.[17]

The United States earned one of the automatic semi-final berths by winning the division, while Canada earned the second spot based on its 4–1 record.[18] The remaining two semi-finals spots were earned by two play-in games.

The "play-in games" featured the top-ranked Red Division Germany team facing up against Team England. The English defeated Germany 16–2.[19] The Iroquois Nationals met Team Scotland, and were victorious with a final score of 28–2. The Iroquois Nationals advanced to the semifinals.[20]

Semi-finals

The July 10 semifinals saw the United States face England,[21] and the Iroquois Nationals face Team Canada.[22] The United States defeated England 25–5, extending their all-time Under-19 tournament record to 35-0.[23] Team Canada defeated the Iroquois Nationals 23–12 on the play of attacker Mark Cockerton, son of Hall of Famer Stan Cockerton, who scored five goals in the contest.[24]

Finals

 1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th QtrFinal
align=center USAalign=center 7align=center 3align=center 4align=center 5align=center 19
align=center CANalign=center 3align=center 4align=center 4align=center 1align=center 12
The finals took place on July 12, 2008, the United States defeated Canada 19–12. It was the United States' sixth gold medal, and their third consecutive finals victory over Team Canada.[25] The United States was led by the play of goalkeeper Adam Ghitelman and three goals by captain Craig Dowd.[26]

In the bronze medal game, Iroquois Nationals defeated England.[27]

All tournament awards

AwardWinnerTeam
Most Valuable PlayerAdam JonesCanada
Top DefensemanPeter FallonUnited States
Top MidfielderAdam JonesCanada
Top AttackerCraig DowdUnited States
Top GoaltenderAdam GhitelmanUnited States

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Germany was granted a waiver by the ILF and fielded a team consisting of Under–21 year olds in 2008.
  2. Web site: 2008 International Lacrosse Federation U–19 World Lacrosse Championships Schedule Playdowns. 2008worldlax.com. 2008-07-08.
  3. Web site: US Men's U–19 National Team History. US Lacrosse. 2008-07-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20080516092155/http://www.uslacrosse.org/national_teams/u19men_history.phtml. 2008-05-16. dead.
  4. Web site: U-19 World Games Breakdown: Canada. Kojima, Steve. InsideLacrosse.com. 2008-07-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20071214032920/http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2. 2007-12-14. dead.
  5. Web site: Nike deal promotes Native American wellness, lacrosse . 2006-07-28 . Kevin . Fryling . University of Buffalo Reporter. 2006-07-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060906181356/http://www.buffalo.edu/reporter/vol37/vol37n43/articles/BrayLyonsLacrosse.html . 6 September 2006 . dead .
  6. Web site: U-19 World Games Breakdown: Australia, England and Japan . https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073257/http://insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191022 . dead . September 15, 2008 . July 1, 2008 . InsideLacrosse.com . 2008-07-09 .
  7. Web site: U-19 World Games Breakdown: Red Division . https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073302/http://insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191023 . dead . September 15, 2008 . July 1, 2008 . McLaughlin, Kiel . InsideLacrosse.com . 2008-07-09 . Bermuda:"This is the first time Bermuda will participate in the Under-19 tournament..." Finland: "Playing in their first Under-19 world championships. . ." Scotland: "A cast from across the English Isle and Canada make up the first ever Under-19 squad put fielded by Lacrosse Scotland." .
  8. Web site: Team Bermuda. 2008WorldLax.com. 2008-07-09.
  9. Web site: Team Finland. 2008WorldLax.com. 2008-07-09.
  10. Web site: Team Scotland. 2008WorldLax.com. 2008-07-09.
  11. Web site: Team Wales. 2008WorldLax.com. 2008-07-09.
  12. Web site: Team Korea. 2008WorldLax.com. 2008-07-09.
  13. Web site: Team Germany. 2008WorldLax.com. 2008-07-09.
  14. Web site: U.S. finishes U-19 pool play unbeaten; semifinals next . 2008-07-10 . July 8, 2008 . Inside Lacrosse. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073421/http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191106 . September 15, 2008. dead.
  15. Web site: Germany U-19/21: Undefeated in Round Robin play . https://archive.today/20130126123358/http://insidelacrosse.com/blog/2008/07/09/germany-u-1921-undefeated-round-robin-play/. dead. January 26, 2013. 2008-07-10 . July 9, 2008 . Inside Lacrosse. Having never won a game at an international tournament before these World Games in Vancouver....
  16. Web site: Canada wins thriller over Iroquois Nationals at U-19 Worlds . 2008-07-10 . July 6, 2008 . Inside Lacrosse. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073348/http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191072 . September 15, 2008. dead.
  17. Web site: England edges Australia at U-19 Worlds . 2008-07-10 . July 6, 2008 . Inside Lacrosse. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073343/http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191071 . September 15, 2008. dead.
  18. Web site: Canada routs Japan to earn semifinal berth in U-19 Worlds . 2008-07-10 . July 8, 2008 . Inside Lacrosse. Inside Lacrosse. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073415/http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191105 . September 15, 2008. dead.
  19. Web site: England vs. Germany Box Score . 2008-07-10 . 2008worldlax.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20080714231215/http://www.2008worldlax.com/game.cfm?gameid=33 . 2008-07-14.
  20. Web site: Iroquois vs. Scotland Box Score . 2008-07-10 . 2008worldlax.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20080714231328/http://www.2008worldlax.com/game.cfm?gameid=34 . 2008-07-14.
  21. Web site: USA, England to square off in ILF U-19 semifinals . 2008-07-10 . July 10, 2008 . Inside Lacrosse. Inside Lacrosse. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073441/http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191151 . September 15, 2008. dead.
  22. Web site: Lacrosse, more than a game for the Iroquois . 2008-07-10 . Kojima, Steve . July 9, 2008 . NLL Insider . https://web.archive.org/web/20080804045006/http://www.nllinsider.com/2008/07/09/lacrosse-more-than-a-game-for-the-iroquois/ . 2008-08-04 . dead .
  23. Web site: Team USA now 35-0 in U-19 play; Will play in Gold medal game . 2008-07-11 . 2008worldlax.com.
  24. Web site: Team Canada will play for Gold Medal vs. USA . 2008-07-11 . 2008worldlax.com.
  25. Web site: USA Wins Gold, Still Perfect after 19-12 Victory over Canada. 2008worldlax.com. 2008-07-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080715062444/http://www.2008worldlax.com/news.cfm?newsid=31 . 2008-07-15.
  26. Web site: U.S takes U-19 championship, tops Canada 19-12. July 12, 2008. Inside Lacrosse. 2008-07-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20080915073501/http://insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=191174 . September 15, 2008. dead.
  27. Web site: Iroquois Nationals Capture Bronze Medal with 19-10 win over England. 2008worldlax.com. 2008-07-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080715062421/http://www.2008worldlax.com/news.cfm?newsid=30 . 2008-07-15.

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