Tributes

Lacrosse loses one of its savviest minds with death of Wingrove

The Province | April 30, 2018

Lacrosse legend remembered as ‘wonderful man’

Tri-City News | April 30, 2018

Public memorial for Les Wingrove

Tri-City News | May 3, 2018

WLA Mourning Loss of Les Wingrove

Western Lacrosse Association | April 28, 2018

City of Coquitlam Mayor & Council Pays Tribute to Les Wingrove

Mayor Richard Stewart and Councillor Craig Hodge of Coquitlam recognizes Les for his community work | April 30, 2018

Hon. Selina Robinson Addresses Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

A lovely tribute by the Hon Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and MLA from Coquitlam-Maillardville. | May 9, 2018

Les Wingrove Tribute by Teddy Jenner

Teddy Jenner offered some very kind words on his Off The Cross Bar (OTCB) Podcast

Honouring A Legend

Curt Malawsky and the Calgary Roughnecks Pay Tribute to Les Wingrove

Moment of Silence Prior to Langley Thunder Season Opener

Every team in the Western Lacrosse Association offered a moment of silence after Les Wingrove’s passing. Thanks to Adam Levi for Tweeting out the Langley Thunder tribute | May 23, 2018

City of Coquitlam Tribute

Facebook posting by Mayor Richard Stewart with City’s tribute to Les Wingrove | May 13, 2018

Coquitlam Jr. Adanacs 2018 Minto Cup Rings

Each ring honors Les Wingrove who founded the team in 1979 with Dave Zelmer

Fin Donnelly, MP statement for Les Wingrove Public Memorial

Fin Donnelly, MP statement for Les Wingrove Public Memorial.

Port Coquitlam Heritage Museum & Archives “Poco Series”

In 2018, the PoCo Stories series explored the proud and prolific history of sports in Port Coquitlam, and featured a selection of the many notable athletes, coaches, and teams that have contributed to this community and helped shape the place it has become.

Coquitlam Heritage Honours Les Wingrove and Lacrosse in Coquitlam

“Lacrosse: A Truly Canadian Sport” was on display from April - October 2019.

Next to hockey, there is perhaps no sport that better defines Canada than lacrosse. This official Canadian summer sport traces its roots to many First Nations communities. Like many people across the country, Coquitlam residents were lacrosse hungry. During the 1920s and 1930s, residents provided fields for their own teams, including present day Mackin Park. Today the name Adanac, or Canada spelled backwards, is synonymous with sport in Coquitlam. In 2018, Coquitlam lost one of its greatest lacrosse supporters, Les Wingrove. Join us as we honour his passion for this Canadian sport and explore its influence across Canada, in BC and in Coquitlam.

Les Wingrove Night - Coquitlam Junior Adanacs raise a banner

On June 7, 2019 the Coquitlam Junior Adanacs raised a banner to the rafters of the Poirier Sports & Leisure Centre to honour their founder and long-time community volunteer.

Les Wingrove featured on uniforms

The “LES” patch has been featured on uniforms and helmets across the lacrosse world. The Jr. Adanacs won the Minto Cup in 2018 with the patch on their jerseys and had a special set of uniforms created for the 2023 season with LES prominently displayed to honor their founder.