Junior lacrosse in Drumheller will have to wait one more year.
The Boogiemen, the junior level lacrosse team representing Drumheller, will not be playing this summer, according to team organizer, Dave Powell.
“There were not enough guys to play. A couple of the guys made Team Alberta for football and a couple junior hockey players were injured,” said Powell.
The news is disappointing for Powell, who had to work hard to get the team into an official lacrosse league this year. As of early March, the team was gearing up for the season.
Dave Powell...
Organizer of the Boogiemen junior lacrosse team
“I’m more than disappointed it didn’t happen,” said Powell.
Now, many of the players will be heading to other communities to play.
“A few of the guys are still going to play this year. A couple guys playing lacrosse in Okotoks, Olds, and Brooks asked if they could have some guys,” said Powell.
The Boogiemen were formed last year, but had to wait a year before they were able to join a league. In that time, they played exhibition games. This year, they may do the same.
“I’m not going to give up on it,” said Powell. “We’re going to try to get some exhibition games here and there.”
Lacrosse fans hoping to see the Boogiemen in league action will have to wait another year. Powell is optimistic for next season.
“There are a lot of Midgets moving up who will be able to play at the Junior level,” said Powell. “We have a strong Midget program this year, so we’ll have a good group come out of that, which will help us out quite a bit.”
