Peterborough Native Zach Currier Named MVP as Canada Goes Undefeated at Atlas Cup in Maryland
/By Scott Arnold
Peterborough’s Zach Currier earned tournament MVP honours as Canada’s men finished first with a perfect 3-0 at the Atlas Cup in Maryland, while fellow Peterborough native Erica Evans helped Canada’s women claim second place.
Peterborough native Zach Currier was named atlas cup mvp after racking up 21 points while leading canada to an undefeated 3-0 weekend (photo via instagram @lacrossecanada)
The tournament, held in Sparks, near Baltimore, featured a round-robin format, with the team holding the best overall record finishing in first place.
Canada opened with a 25-14 win over the Haudenosaunee on Friday, with Currier recording four goals and four assists. He added two goals and an assist in Saturday’s 21-15 victory over the United States before delivering another outstanding performance against Ireland on Sunday, recording four goals and six assists in Canada’s 24-16 win to secure first place.
Currier finished the tournament with 10 goals and 11 assists for 21 points across Canada’s three games. His performance earned him a spot on the tournament’s All-Star team as well as the Titan Award as the Atlas Cup’s Most Valuable Player.
Peterborough’s John Grant Jr. was also part of Canada’s men’s coaching staff as an assistant coach
Peterborough native Erica Evans had ten points over three games as Canada finished the atlas cup in second place with a 2-1 record (photo via instagram @LAcrosse Canada)
