New Westminster’s Kevin Crowley turned in one of the most inspiring sporting performances of 2014.
Crowley was the hero of Canadian lacrosse at the International Lacrosse Federation world championships.
The national team midfielder was named player of the game in the field lacrosse championship final, scoring five of Canada’s opening six goals, including the eventual game-winner in an 8-5 victory over perennial champion United States at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado in July.
“(Today) world champions sounds pretty good,” said Crowley. “In 2010, … I was a late addition. But this time around, I made sure I was prepared for it. All my preparation was for this gold-medal game.”
The win was just the third gold medal for Canada at the worlds and first since 2006.
