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Currier Leads Canada To Gold At World Games Sixes
July 13, 2022 | Men's Lacrosse
Zach Currier has another gold medal for his collection.
The 28-year-old Princeton alum was one of the key forces for Canada in the lacrosse competition at the World Games in Birmingham, Ala., as he helped his team to a dominant 23-9 win over the United States in the championship game Tuesday night. The tournament, in which Canada went 5-0 and won each game by double figures, was played under the international Sixes format.
If you've never seen the Sixes, it is a fast-paced game played on a much smaller field with six players at a time. There are no face-offs after goals are scored, as the goalie triggers play immediately, and the game is played in four eight-minute quarters. There are no longpoles allowed.
Currier led Canada in the final with five goals, on just six shots. Widely considered the best two-way player in the world right now, Currier is perfect for the Sixes format. He finished the tournament with 21 points in the six games, and his ability to get out in transition with loose balls and play defense were equally as important. He started the Canadians on their way to the win in the final with the first two goals, both of which were in transition.
Currier has now won championships in Major League Lacrosse, National League Lacrosse, at the Indoor World Championships and at the World Games. He helped Canada to a runner-up finish at the 2018 field World Championships in Israel.
The United State team featured Princeton grad Tom Schreiber, who finished the tournament with seven goals and five assists, including two assists in the championship game.
"We always love to see our guys wear their country's uniform," said Princeton head coach Matt Madalon, who led the 2022 Tigers to the NCAA Final Four. "It's a special thrill every time. To see how dominant Zach can be in all phases of the game is nothing new for us, but we always marvel at the things he can do. We're all so proud of him and Tom for representing Princeton on this level."
Princeton will be represented internationally by Alex Slusher (United States) and Sam English (Canada) at the upcoming U-21 World Championships next month in Ireland.
The 28-year-old Princeton alum was one of the key forces for Canada in the lacrosse competition at the World Games in Birmingham, Ala., as he helped his team to a dominant 23-9 win over the United States in the championship game Tuesday night. The tournament, in which Canada went 5-0 and won each game by double figures, was played under the international Sixes format.
If you've never seen the Sixes, it is a fast-paced game played on a much smaller field with six players at a time. There are no face-offs after goals are scored, as the goalie triggers play immediately, and the game is played in four eight-minute quarters. There are no longpoles allowed.
Currier led Canada in the final with five goals, on just six shots. Widely considered the best two-way player in the world right now, Currier is perfect for the Sixes format. He finished the tournament with 21 points in the six games, and his ability to get out in transition with loose balls and play defense were equally as important. He started the Canadians on their way to the win in the final with the first two goals, both of which were in transition.
Currier has now won championships in Major League Lacrosse, National League Lacrosse, at the Indoor World Championships and at the World Games. He helped Canada to a runner-up finish at the 2018 field World Championships in Israel.
The United State team featured Princeton grad Tom Schreiber, who finished the tournament with seven goals and five assists, including two assists in the championship game.
"We always love to see our guys wear their country's uniform," said Princeton head coach Matt Madalon, who led the 2022 Tigers to the NCAA Final Four. "It's a special thrill every time. To see how dominant Zach can be in all phases of the game is nothing new for us, but we always marvel at the things he can do. We're all so proud of him and Tom for representing Princeton on this level."
Princeton will be represented internationally by Alex Slusher (United States) and Sam English (Canada) at the upcoming U-21 World Championships next month in Ireland.
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