The 1995-96 Gryphons men's lacrosse team enters the Gryphon Hall of Fame after helping build the foundation for one of the most successful men's lacrosse programs in the country. Led by standout goalie, Darcy Bishop, who was named team MVP for the 1995 season, the Gryphons would put together an unforgettable run at the 1995 national championship tournament (Baggataway Cup). Standing in the way of Guelph's first ever national title hopes were a familiar foe in the Brock Badgers, with the two OUA rivals meeting up in the championship final. Pete Alcock was named championship MVP for the Gryphons, who also received a pair of goals from Tom Hawke, helping the Gryphons claim an 8-6 victory over the Badgers, securing Guelph's first-ever national title in men's lacrosse. Since that inaugural national title in 1995, head coach
Sam Kosakowski has since gone on to lead the Gryphons to four additional Baggataway Cup titles in 2000, 2008, 2013 and 2014.
Roster/Coaches: Brian Cullen, Dave Dempster, Pete Andrews, Dan Mielko, Steve Thake, Kevin Smith, Dean Nixon, Theo Spartinos, Angelo Ligotti, Brent Lunnie, Shayne McGivern, Trevor Rosine, Pete Alcock, Kerry Nash, Andrew Leach, Tom Hawke, Frayne Kyte, Glen Hughson, Darcy Bishop, John Van Slingerland, Tim Mahoney, Sean Moore, Ed Bentley,
Head Coach:
Sam Kosakowski
Assistant Coaches: Jim Potvin, Keith Langdale
Team Manager: Diane Dobbins
Trainers: Staci McPhail, Rene Chong
