'His potential is extremely exciting'

Alex Labrecque brings size, speed, and athleticism to every shift—a player who can make an impact anywhere on the floor. That’s how Ryan Williams sums up the newest member of the Langley Junior Tier 1 Thunder.

Hailing from Saskatchewan, the 2009-born Labrecque who stands 6-2 and weighs 220 pounds, is widely regarded as one of the top offensive talents to come out of the province’s minor system. But scoring isn’t his only weapon. He has also spent time with Lacrosse Canada’s National Development Team Program (NDTP), most recently as a defender with the U17 Canada West field team.

“I’m a 200-foot player,” Labrecque says. “I can score and make plays on offense, but I can also contribute defensively. I’m a gritty, relentless competitor, and I’ll do whatever it takes to help the team win.”

Labrecque models his game after Prairie lacrosse star Mike Messenger of the NLL’s Saskatchewan Rush. “I try to play like him—he can score goals, but he can also be a lockdown defender,” he said.

“Alex has the tools to become a really complete player and when you hear him talk about modeling his game after Mike Messenger, it makes a lot of sense – he already has that mindset of impacting the game in all areas,” Williams said. “With his size, athleticism and willingness to compete on both sides of the ball, his potential is extremely exciting.”

Labrecque joins a Thunder T1 squad coming off a 14-4 season in 2025, which earned second place in the BC Junior Tier 1 Lacrosse League regular season and a trip to the semi-finals.

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