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Dawson a two-time world championContinued from page 36world playing lacrosse.And while they may be away from home, the localsive specialist Ryan Cousins to withdraw. Canadawplayers will be getting an assist from the organiza-anted Corbeil to take his place.tion where they got their start, thanks to a sponsor-Im thrilled beyond belief, said the 2010 NLL all-ship from the Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association. rookie team member. Representing my country isDylan MacDougall got his start in the organiza-something Ive never been able to do and to be able towtion but he wont be suiting up for Canada. His momin gold would easily be the greatest accomplishmentis Australian, making him eligible to play for theof my lacrosse career.Aussies. Corbeil will join Oakvilles Dan Dawson on theHe was to make his debut for Australia at theCanadian squad that will open the tournament Mayworlds four years ago but missed the tournament22 in Prague, Czech Republic against Slovakia. Dawson was a memafter breaking his hand.ber of the Canadian teamsI know hes looking forward to it, said his dad,that won gold in 2003 and 2007. While CanadaRob, who will be an assistant coach with thecruised to a 21-4 victory over Iroquois Nation inAustralian team.2003, the same two teams met in the final in 2007wAustralia has a 3-8 record in the previous twoith Canada needing overtime to escape with aworld championships and Rob MacDougall knows15-14 victory.Dawson saithe team will have its work cut out for it against thed Iroquois Nation is not the only teamelite teams.closing the gap between Canada and its opponents.When you look at (Canadas) depth, its impressive.The U.S. has just an amazing roster. Its going toIt would be like you and I sitting in bar watching TV be a tough go, he said. Its nice to know thatand saying, Lets put a team together and go play thelacrosse is growing, not just in Canada, but world-wAll Blacks, he said in reference to the powerhouseide.New Zealand rugby team. Were going against the bestSince Canada hosted the last two world indoorin the world but well give it our best.championships, playing on foreign soil will presentNotes: Despite a two-goal, eight-point effort byunique challenges for the players. Dawson and a fewDawson, his Boston Blazers were edged 11-10 byof the players got some experience with that whenCorbeil's Buffalo Bandits in the opening round of they helped Canada win a silver medal in England atthe NLL playoffs. Oakville's Dan MacRae and thethe world field lacrosse championships.Calgary Roughnecks advanced with a 10-6 win overIt is different being away from family, he said.OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTOIts more like a business trip and you have to beColorado.LOOKING FOR A THREE-PEAT: Boston Blazers captain Danable to adapt to the food, the culture and the accom- Beaver sports reporter Herb Garbutt canDawson has won gold with Team Canada at the past two world lacrosse cham-modations. Its also a great opportunity to see thebe followed on Twitter at @herbgarbuttpionships.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, May 6, 2011 38