An amazing story because a young man named Russ Sheppard stepped up to plate and didn't leave those - our - young men behind. Sitting and talking about the problems our boys face isn't enough. We need to engage our young men the way Russ did and what better way than through sports. The Natives call lacrosse The Creator's Game - now you know why! Thank you Russ Sheppard, you are a true Warrior.
This was really awesome Russ ?I am so happy that you did this.. this is a great story but my kanyen'kehaka friend down there is right , for us lacrosse is not just a game or a sport. It is a medicine for both the players and the spectators. A healing. This is what it is supposed to do.
i too come from a reserve. to see the way these kids embrace the game really touched me. coming from a location where lacrosse is played year round in beautiful facilities i realize that i have taken the sport for granted. seeing this piece made me smile a little more. it makes me a lil homesick to go back to ontario to play. very touching & inspirational story
Well, they have a hard life. Like in many other distant places they also struggle. We can't complain when we have almost everything within a hands reach.
These kids were great! i had the fortunate chance to play with 3 of them when they came to NJ. they were pretty good for the conditions they play in. Keep it doin'!
I'm proud to say that I was raised in Kugluktuk, Russ Shepherd sure made a big difference in alot of the young lives that roam the streets of Kugluktuk.
As for Kyle, He has come along way!! and he is still playing Lacrosse, Soo proud of you Kyle, Keep up the good work. :)
This story made me very happy, and sad. I lived in Kugluktuk as a boy 45 years ago. I probably knew some of these kids grandparents as children. thank you for investing your heart in them
That's the guy from announcer from Wipeout. :P
MrConky3000 1 year ago
An amazing story because a young man named Russ Sheppard stepped up to plate and didn't leave those - our - young men behind. Sitting and talking about the problems our boys face isn't enough. We need to engage our young men the way Russ did and what better way than through sports. The Natives call lacrosse The Creator's Game - now you know why! Thank you Russ Sheppard, you are a true Warrior.
Caulfieldnow 1 year ago
very great story gave me goosebumps
billybobthecableguy 1 year ago
This was really awesome Russ ?I am so happy that you did this.. this is a great story but my kanyen'kehaka friend down there is right , for us lacrosse is not just a game or a sport. It is a medicine for both the players and the spectators. A healing. This is what it is supposed to do.
Kawennakon 1 year ago
God bless these kids :'(
erthgy 2 years ago
im from there
Inuit2312 2 years ago
God bless these kids.
4midfielder 2 years ago
front row, #42, thats me...
russ is the best guy in the world.
lacrosse is the best sport in the world.
GavinGoffsh42 2 years ago 2
wow they seem prettty good too
vow120 3 years ago
i too come from a reserve. to see the way these kids embrace the game really touched me. coming from a location where lacrosse is played year round in beautiful facilities i realize that i have taken the sport for granted. seeing this piece made me smile a little more. it makes me a lil homesick to go back to ontario to play. very touching & inspirational story
DcH0272 3 years ago
inspirational all my lax team needs to see this
jhlax15 3 years ago
canadians are sick at lax, ay?
lxboy9 3 years ago
As Kanien'kehaka Onkwehonwe this is why we refer to it as the Medicine Game. Thats its purpose to help people.
conradical1980 3 years ago
I was in that vid:D ckeckout my waterskipping vids guys
jonrayegotak 3 years ago
wow really inspiering!
n8wyte 3 years ago
Well, they have a hard life. Like in many other distant places they also struggle. We can't complain when we have almost everything within a hands reach.
Samanthasrefuge 3 years ago 9
this reminds a bit of hurling
irishcsifan26 3 years ago
Lacrosse...a very beautiful game. This makes me love it even more.
tvaddict459 3 years ago
wow thats great i love lax
memattclarke 3 years ago
lax
SWRlaxMidfield5 3 years ago
True laxers right there
lax500 3 years ago
that was depressing
NickelANDtheDime510 3 years ago
great story but they proably cracks eight heads per year
LaxTBomb 4 years ago
These kids were great! i had the fortunate chance to play with 3 of them when they came to NJ. they were pretty good for the conditions they play in. Keep it doin'!
UberMcPwnZor 4 years ago
one of the best espn clips besides the make a wish ones.. its fitting that its about the best sport too.
MAmasonry08 4 years ago
This actually made me cry. I love lacrosse. It's so much more than just a game.
mosin1111 4 years ago
nice helmets off
vigilante1202 4 years ago
that snow must be packed really nice if they are able to play on it like that. its pretty cool. hats off...
tiredmiddie55 4 years ago
So did he ever get intoa d1 lax program?
hhslacrosse 4 years ago
That was the best clip ever i play lacrosse and it makes me feel awsom i love the sport and i think that every one should play
razmataz25 4 years ago 3
good job starting a lacrosse team that was a great vid thanks for stikin it out
jhlax15 4 years ago
wow, i saw this when it aired a few years a ago... still emotional. As weird as it sounds the game heals.
stimpy3301 4 years ago
yeah it does and it hurts if you are stupid enough to play without a cup...ouch
vigilante1202 4 years ago
wow that was cool.
can't believe the amount of suicides
gotta love this sport...
umpalucas 4 years ago
as soon as i saw this i went out and played
wvulaxer 4 years ago
Great story !!
I played for lacrosse for a while, but not for the last 20 years.
After watching this story, I went out and dug out my old gear and went for a run with my lacrosse stick. Fantastic !!!!
jellyguts35 4 years ago
thats a really good story
that makes me wanna get beter
lacrosse1818 4 years ago
dude your so gay to the guy that said they suck
they went out and played for thier first time
wow give em credit
and a very great story
IhBraveslax22 4 years ago
Very moving story and insprational, at the end when they huddled up it showed how happy they were, this is why i play.
S2fast4u28 4 years ago
I'm proud to say that I was raised in Kugluktuk, Russ Shepherd sure made a big difference in alot of the young lives that roam the streets of Kugluktuk.
As for Kyle, He has come along way!! and he is still playing Lacrosse, Soo proud of you Kyle, Keep up the good work. :)
KugluktukRules 4 years ago
Inspiring and Awesome Story!
lacrosseRoss 4 years ago
yes its true lacrosse can change someones life
hurricaneslacrosse 4 years ago
Wow...makes me want to go out right now and shoot around.
Seagu11 4 years ago
Great Video...inspiring..
TheSun13 4 years ago
What an inspirational story. Kyle's testimony was truly moving. How amazing, so much can be done in such a remote place.
thedrmat 5 years ago
Sorry, I thought you were the the lacrosse teacher in the film, Russ Shepherd. thank you for posting the video.
Montowese 5 years ago
This story made me very happy, and sad. I lived in Kugluktuk as a boy 45 years ago. I probably knew some of these kids grandparents as children. thank you for investing your heart in them
Montowese 5 years ago
great story!
keep up the good work!
taherian 5 years ago