PETERBOROUGH, ON
– The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers Lacrosse Club has announced the transfer
of Shawn Evans to the Akwesasne Bucks Sr. B team for the 2023 season. This transfer
comes as a result of Evans' second request to be transferred
this year, with the Lakers ultimately granting his request after careful consideration.
Evans initially expressed his desire to be transferred
before the start of the season in May, citing the need for certain concessions to be made in order for him to continue playing with the Lakers. The organization accommodated Evans' requests, leading to his participation in the first game of the season, where he contributed 1 goal and 5 assists.
However, Evans has been unable to join the line up since then due to work commitments and ongoing legal matters surrounding an insurance claim. These issues have also impacted the laying of the carpet at the Lakers' home arena, resulting in the City's decision to deny its use by the Lakers and for games involving the Junior A’s and minor leagues. Additionally, Evans has stated that he has not fully recovered from an injury sustained during game 6 of last year's Mann Cup.
The second transfer
request was brought to the Lakers' Board of Directors by General Manager Paul Day, who learned through the OLA that Evans had applied to Lacrosse Canada to be re-classified for Sr. B Lacrosse with the Akwesasne Bucks. The Board approved the negotiation for the transfer
last night, and a deal was reached today with Akwesasne. As part of the deal, the Lakers will receive some monetary compensation.
Evans has indicated that this will likely be his last season, and while the Lakers' Board would have preferred to see him finish his career in Peterborough, they respect his decision. Throughout his career, Evans has enjoyed tremendous support from the Peterborough Sr. and Jr. Lakers organizations, and his exceptional skills and character have made him a beloved figure among fans.
The Peterborough Lakers express their gratitude to Shawn Evans for his contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. The team will continue to focus on their pursuit of success and remain committed to their loyal fan base.
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