FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The RMLL Welcomes the Winnipeg Blizzard to the Junior A Division

Calgary, Alberta — November 21, 2025 — The Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League (RMLL) is proud to announce that the Winnipeg Blizzard has been officially accepted into the RMLL Jr. A Division. The Blizzard become the league’s fifth Junior A franchise after a decade of excellence at the RMLL Junior B Tier I level, highlighted by three league titles and five finals appearances.

The RMLL Junior A Division now includes:

• Blizzard Jr A – Winnipeg
• Raiders Jr A – Calgary
• Mounties Jr A – Calgary
• Miners Jr A – Edmonton
• SWAT Jr A – Saskatoon

“The acceptance of the Winnipeg Blizzard into Junior A is one of the most impactful developments we’ve seen in Manitoba lacrosse,” said Serge Balcaen, Interim Executive Director of Manitoba Lacrosse. “This gives Manitoba athletes a true high-performance pathway without leaving the province and firmly places our program on the national stage.”

This advancement strengthens elite development within Manitoba, increases provincial representation at the national level, strengthens long-term high-performance programming, and helps athletes pursue NCAA, Sr A, and NLL opportunities.

Special recognition goes to Terry Williams and the entire Winnipeg Blizzard leadership whose commitment and vision made this milestone possible.

Congratulations to the Winnipeg Blizzard — the future of Jr A lacrosse in the RMLL just took a major step forward as our member organizations push towards bringing a Minto Cup to the RMLL!

Darrel Knight – Commissioner – RMLL Jr. A