2026 Major Series Lacrosse Draft By the Numbers

By Mark Stehlin

On Saturday January 24, 2026 Brooklin Lacrosse Club executive members, coaches and managers gathered with the other six teams in Major Series Lacrosse for the 2026 entry draft. The selections took place over five rounds with seven players chosen per round. BLC selected eight players in total.

Learn about each of our picks in the words of General Manager, Gavin Prout and Head Coach, Joel Johnson. 

Elijah Edwards - 1^st Round 5^th Overall Selection

Orangeville Northmen

2025 Regular Season – 16 GP, 4 G, 2 A, 6 PTS

 “Smart, skilled and athletic defender with the ability to play in transition.   Elijah is an Orangeville Jr A  graduate and was a workhorse on their defensive end.  Elijah also attends Robert Morris University as many of our BLC players have attended there as well.”

Thomas Kiazyk – 1^st Round 7^th Overall Selection

Toronto Beaches

2025 Regular Season – 16 GP, GAA of 7.25

 “A member of the Saskatchewan Rush in the NLL, a Minto Cup winner with the Burlington Blaze, and a Founders Cup Champion with the Nepean Knights.   Thomas is a generational goaltender who has a bright future as professional.   He’s proven his ability as an elite goaltender, and we are excited to add him to the BLC family.”  

Ethan Lee – 2^nd Round 10^th Overall

Whitby Warriors

2025 Regular Season – 12 GP, 3G, 1 A, 4 PTS

“A local talent, exceptional skill and athleticism.   A very strong defender offers a boost in transition.   Ethan is very smart and will fit in to our defensive group nicely.  A hometown talent, and we are thrilled to have him as part of the organization.   His skill, abilities and size will make him a standout player as he develops into the professional level.”

Ryan Langille

Whitby Warriors

2025 Regular Season – 16 GP, 14 G, 25 Assists, 39 PTS

“A big, strong and hard working left-handed offensive player.   Another member of our hometown Whitby Warrior Jr A program.  Ryan offers size and grit on our left side offensively, and his skill and athleticism along with his work ethic will be an asset to the BLC organization.”

Hawi Francis – 2nd Round 14^th Overall

Kahnawake Hunters

2025 Regular Season - 11 G, 20 G, 17 A, 37 PTS

“Big,  strong, talented offensive lefty.   A Founders Cup Champion with the Kahnawake Hunters last summer.  Hawi has all the tools to become a professional, and we are excited to have added him to the BLC family.   He has a great ability to score, adds toughness and grit to our talented offensive group. “ 

Keaton Zavitz – 3^rd Round 19^th Overall

St. Catharines Athletics

2025 Regular Season – 20 GP, 13 G, 39 A, 52 PTS

“I first coached Keaton in Winnipeg with Canada, where we won gold together. Keaton was one of the fastest players in the tournament which showed both his defensive, transition and offensive  He is effective both with the ball and without.  He has a very high lacrosse IQ and works extremely hard.   He will fit in very well into the future of the BLC, and we are thrilled to have him as part of the organization.   We think Keaton will continue to elevate his game, and his future is bright as he transitions from Jr to Sr and prepares for the NLL.”

Jaden Ciappara

Orangeville Northmen – 4^th Round 26^th Overall

2025 Regular Season – 17 GP, 0 G, 4 A, 4 PTS

“Jaden was the captain of the Orangeville Jr A lacrosse club in 2025.  His high lacrosse IQ, work ethic, and skill will be an asset to the organization.  He is highly respected amongst his teammates, and although he is not the biggest player on the floor his speed, his aggressive and hard-working style of play will fit in well with the culture of the BLC.  He continues to elevate his game, and we think he has a bright future within our organization.”

Riley Knox

Brampton Excelsiors – 4^th Round 28^th Overall

2025 Regular Season – 8 GP, 1 G, 9 A, 10 PTS

“Riley is a big, strong and gritty offensive player.   We like his inside game going to the dirty areas and playing with and without the ball.   His familiarity and time with the Whitby Warriors has him included in a group of graduates from the area that have played a lot of lacrosse together.  We think the style of play that Riley possesses fits well into the future of this team, and that his skill is an asset to the organization.”

 Note - statistics c/o Ontario Junior A Lacrosse League and Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League websites.