Vancouver’s National Lacrosse League (NLL) team launched its new brand identity Friday – the Vancouver Warriors.

The Warriors will open their season on Dec. 8th at Rogers Arena versus the Toronto Rock. The club’s new website (vancouverwarriors.com) and social channels (@nllwarriors) were also launched Friday, featuring more details and storylines behind the new name and identity. Canucks Sports and Entertainment purchased the once Langley-based Vancouver Stealth back in July.

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“In choosing the name, we wanted to land on an identity that honoured the legacy of lacrosse in our province,” said Jeff Stipec, COO, Canucks Sports & Entertainment. “It was also important for us to have a name that incited feelings of strength and excitement to accompany the dynamic atmosphere at NLL games.”

The primary logo and name were inspired by a long-standing history of lacrosse in the province and include local elements in the design.

At its core, three forged stripes, coloured gold and bone-white, form the defining V and W monogram. These three lines are each inspired by the storied traits embodied by the region’s traditional Warriors: athleticism, protection and strength.

Glimmering above the VW crest, sits the North Star. This traditional beacon of hope defines a Warriors path, offering guidance and direction, the brightest star in its constellation lighting Vancouver’s night sky. Beyond its borders, rests the shield. A symbol of togetherness and community.

“Lacrosse has deep ties in the Pacific Northwest,” said Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musqueam nation. “Throughout the process of developing a team identity, Canucks Sports & Entertainment was committed to honouring the history of lacrosse. The story of the Warrior’s athletic and noble qualities further inspired the team’s identity. The Warriors name acknowledges a meaningful history in many B.C. communities and embarks on a new tradition of lacrosse in Vancouver.”

The Warriors will play a total of nine home games over the course of the season on Fridays (two games), Saturdays (six games) and Sunday (one game). Ticket information is available at vancouverwarriors.com.