Peterborough Lakers Deal Shawn Evans To Akwesasne Bucks After Second Trade Request

UPDATED: 2:17 p.m. 14-06-23

The Peterborough Lakers have made a blockbuster trade sending hometown forward Shawn Evans to the Akwesasne Bucks Sr. B team in exchange for monetary compensation for the 2023 season, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of David Pickering and the Peterborough Lakers

Evans reportedly had sent a second request to be traded this year and wanted to at the season’s beginning in May, according to a press release.

Certain concessions needed to be made in order for him to continue playing with the Lakers. Those requirements were allegedly made as Evans dressed for the first game of the season against the Brampton Excelsiors on the road with a goal and five assists.

Evans had not suited up since due to work commitments and ongoing legal matters surrounding an insurance claim with the third-party carpet installer at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. As a result, the issues impacted the laying of the carpet that resulted in the City's decision to deny its use by the Lakers, Junior A’s and minor leagues.

Evans has not fully recovered from an injury sustained during game six of last year's Mann Cup as stated in a press release.

When Evans had made the second trade request to general manager Paul Day, the latter learned through the Ontario Lacrosse Association that Evans had applied to Lacrosse Canada to be re-classified for Sr. B Lacrosse with the Akwesasne Bucks. The Board approved the negotiation for the trade Tuesday night.

The Lakers released the following statement regarding Evans being traded:

“The Peterborough Lakers express their gratitude to Shawn Evans for his contributions and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. The team will continue to focus on their pursuit of success and remain committed to their loyal fan base.”

Evans released the following statement on his Facebook:

A huge thank you to the Lakers fans for the unwavering support over the past 20 years. Truly the best lacrosse fans in the world.

No better feeling than having a city cheering on the team on a Thursday night at a packed Memorial Centre and hosting that Mann Cup over my head with a sold-out crowd waving their bras and shirts.

I want to thank my Lakers teammates from past and present for an unbelievable experience, this wasn't by choice and could have been handled differently in a professional manner. Instead, l will choose to cherish the unbelievable and greatest moments of my lacrosse career wearing the blue and red with pride.

Thank you Lakers Fans and teammates.

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