Peterborough Jr. A Lakers' Deacan Knott Wins Gold at World Junior Box Lacrosse Tournament

Peterborough Jr. A Lakers and Curve Lake’s Deacan Knott won gold at the International Indoor Junior Lacrosse (IIJL) World Junior Lacrosse Championship at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Man. on Sunday.

Knott (pictured) had a 12.00 goals allowed on average, fifth-best in the tournament. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Jr. A Lakers.

Knott made 46 saves on 55 shots en route to a 16-9 win for Team Canada over Team Haudenosaunee in the finals.

The 19-year-old made an assist in the championship game that led to a shorthanded goal by teammate Silas Richmond.

Knott was named All-World First Team for all goalkeepers. He is eligible for the 2022 National Lacrosse League draft.

Former Laker and Brooklin Lacrosse Club assistant coach Gavin Prout was Canada’s head coach.

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