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Our History - Alumni

Building a legacy, honouring history, shaping the future.

From their first steps on the floor with the Gaels to the next chapters in their lacrosse journeys, our alumni represent the heart and spirit of Clarington lacrosse. We are proud to honour those who have graduated from minor lacrosse and gone on to succeed at the junior, collegiate, or professional level — on and off the field.

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We invite you to help us celebrate their accomplishments. If you have photos, stories, or updates about former Gaels, please share them with us as we continue to build and preserve the legacy of Clarington Minor Lacrosse.

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Honourary Lifetime Members

  • The CMLA is working to honour our past by remembering those who have led the way. If you can assist with our history, please reach out today!

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Alumni Achievements: Scholarships & Schools

 

​Post Secondary/ NCAA

Keenan Cook (Siena College)

  • A standout at Siena College, Keenan earned MAAC All-Rookie and Second Team All-Conference honours, finishing his career with over 100 points.

Tanner Cook (University of North Carolina)

  • Tar Heels men's lacrosse team rookie who won the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship.

Jason Crosbie (St. Lawrence University)

  • Jason earned All-American honors, was a three-time UCAA First Team selection, and led the conference in scoring twice. He also participated in the prestigious North-South All-Star game, highlighting his standout NCAA career.

Matthew Gilray (Bucknell University)

  • Matthew was a two-time team captain and earned Second-Team All-Patriot League honors in each of his last three years. Over 53 games, he amassed 149 ground balls and 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists), ranking eighth in school history for career ground balls.

Zach Higgins (Davenport University)

  • Standout goalie for the men's lacrosse team where he became the program's all-time leader in saves (506), save percentage (.615), and wins (30).

Graydon Hogg (University of Albany)

  • Graydon had an impressive collegiate career over four seasons, scoring a total of 85 goals and 29 assists. In 2023, he earned the SUNY Men's Lacrosse Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and was a finalist for America East Man of the Year, highlighting both his athletic and academic excellence.

Drew Hutchison (Rochester Institute of Technology)​

  • Named a USILA Honorable Mention All-American and earned Honorable Mention All-Liberty League honors. He led the Liberty League with an 8.29 goals-against average and a .529 save percentage, starting all 23 games that season. Notably, he made 16 saves against Union in the NCAA Championship, earning Most Outstanding Player honors. His 22 wins in 2022 are the most in a single season in RIT history.

Shayne Jackson (Limestone College)​

  • A Tewaaraton Award nominee during his collegiate career where he was a dominant offensive presence in NCAA. He earned USILA All-American honors and led the team in scoring, finishing his senior season with 91 points (42 goals, 49 assists). 

Brady Kearnan (Mercyhurst University)

  • A consistent scoring threat at Mercyhurst, Kearnan earned All-Conference recognition in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). He was a key contributor on offense, helping the Lakers reach multiple postseason appearances. ​​

Connor Kearnan (Canisius College)​​

  • Kearnan was a standout at Canisius, where he became one of the top offensive players in program history. He was named the 2018 MAAC Offensive Player of the Year and earned All-MAAC First Team honors. That season, he led the MAAC with 78 points (35 goals, 43 assists), setting a single-season program record for points.

Dan Michel (Trent University)​​

  • Dan was a standout midfielder for the Trent Excalibur's Field Lacrosse Team. Known for his grit and versatility, Dan played a pivotal role in Trent's midfield, contributing both offensively and defensively.

National & Professional Recognition

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​Team Canada

Tanner Cook 

  • 2024 Canadian National Box Team competed at the 2024 World Box Lacrosse Championships.

​Matthew Gilray

  • 2024 Canadian National Box Team competed at the 2024 World Box Lacrosse Championships.

Zach Higgins

  • Represented Canada as a member of the National Box Team in 2015 and 2019.​

Graydon Hogg​

  • Graydon represented Team Canada for the 2022 World Lacrosse Men's U21 Championship where he was later named to the All-World Team where Canada secured a silver medal. He continued to represent Canada in 2023 at the USA Lacrosse Fall Classic.

Shayne Jackson​

  • Shayne represented Team Canada at the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships in Utica, helping lead the team to a gold medal victory.

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Professional Careers

Tanner Cook 

  • Drafted in 2020 to the Calgary Roughnecks (NLL) and in 2021 to the Chaos LC (PLL)

Jason Crosbie

  • ​Crosbie enjoyed an 11-year professional career in the National Lacrosse League (NLL), amassing 436 points. He played for teams including the Rochester Knighthawks, Montreal Express, Buffalo Bandits, Arizona Sting, Philadelphia Wings, and Toronto Rock.​

​Matthew Gilray

  • Drafted in 2018 to the Buffalo Bandits (NLL) then later joining the Rochester Knighthawks (NLL). Also in 2018, he was drafted to the Denver Outlaws (MLL). 2024 Canadian National Box Team competed at the 2024 World Box Lacrosse Championships.

Zach Higgins

  • Drafted to the Minnesota Storm (NLL) in 2012. He has since played for several NLL teams, including the Georgia Swarm, Calgary Roughnecks, Buffalo Bandits, and Philadelphia Wings. As of the 2023 season, he plays for the Ottawa Black Bears.

Graydon Hogg 

  • Drafted to the Rochester Knighthawks (NLL) in 2023. Signed to the Boston Cannons (PLL) for the 2025 season, scoring two goals and an assist in his debut game.

Drew Hutchison​

  • Drafted to the Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL).​​

Shayne Jackson​

  • Drafted 4th overall in the 2012 NLL Draft, Shayne Jackson has been a key member of the Georgia Swarm, where he continues to play today. He was named the NLL’s Most Valuable Player in 2020 and has consistently ranked among the league’s top scorers throughout his career. In the field game, Jackson played in the MLL for the Charlotte Hounds, Atlanta Blaze, and Philadelphia Barrage, and later joined the Boston Cannons in the PLL.

Brady Kearnan​

  • Brady Kearnan was drafted in 2022 by the Albany FireWolves (NLL), where he currently plays. A poised and reliable offensive contributor, Kearnan quickly earned a spot in the FireWolves lineup and continues to develop as a consistent scoring threat in the league. 

Connor Kearnan​​

  • Connor Kearnan was drafted in 2018 by the San Diego Seals (NLL), where he began his professional career. After two seasons with the Seals, he was traded to the New York Riptide, where he had a breakout 2022 season, recording 62 points (34 goals, 28 assists) in 18 games. He followed that with a 75-point campaign in 2023, solidifying his reputation as a dynamic offensive threat. In 2024, Kearnan joined the Rochester Knighthawks (NLL) and now currently plays for the Ottawa Black Bears (NLL), where he continues to be a key component of their attack. Over his NLL career, Kearnan has amassed 123 goals and 188 assists in 91 games, demonstrating consistent offensive production (June 2025).

Mitch Marner​​

  • Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2015, Mitch Marner has gone on to enjoy an outstanding NHL career. But before his hockey stardom, Mitch was part of our incredible 2004 U9 Clarington lacrosse team—playing alongside Connor Kearnan and Liam Osborne. That season, the team captured silver in both tournament and playoff play, showcasing the early talent of these future stars.​

Dan Michel​​

  • Dan Michel began his professional lacrosse career in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) with the Rochester Knighthawks during the 2020 season, where he made an immediate impact, recording 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) in just 7 games. Known for his grit and versatility, Michel has also competed in the Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) with the Nanaimo Timbermen. Most recently, he has taken on a leadership role with the Peterborough Timbermen (ALL), serving as an assistant captain. 

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Junior Lacrosse

Tanner Cook 

  • Junior A with the Whitby Warriors.​

Zach Higgins

  • Junior B Green Gaels where he won Goaltender of the Year in 2007 and 2008 before moving to the Junior A Whitby Warriors where he won a Minto Cup (Canadian Junior A Championship) in 2011.

Graydon Hogg 

  • Junior A with the Whitby Warriors.

Drew Hutchison

  • Junior A with the Peterborough Lakers.

Shayne Jackson​

  • Junior A with the Whitby Warriors where he won a Minto Cup (Canadian Junior A Championship) in 2011.

Brady Kearnan​

  • Junior A with the Whitby Warriors.

Connor Kearnan​

  • Junior A with the Whitby Warriors and Junior B with the Clarington Green Gaels.

Dan Michel​

  • Junior A with the Peterborough Lakers

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More Coming Soon!

Honourable Mentions

  • Coming soon​

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