Lacrosse, Athlete, Inducted 2019 |
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JOHN ALLEN was one of the first consummate goal scorers for the fledgling Coquitlam Adanacs during the club’s first decade on the senior A circuit. Prince Rupert-born and Victoria raised, JOHN displayed a nose for the net at an early age, dominating the junior loop before taking the bold move of heading to Quebec to play in a semi-pro league. He dominated that league but yearned to play at the highest level in B.C.
Upon his return, JOHN signed with the new Coquitlam Adanacs franchise and proceeded to win the league’s Rookie of the Year award. In his second season he tallied a league-best 61 goals. He’d go on to be one of the top scorers over 13 senior seasons, totaling 542 goals and 453 assists.
JOHN ALLEN was named to the all-star team seven times, and in 1988 was made a member of the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and now is a member of the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame.