Bruce Codd

NAME: Bruce Codd
INDUCTED: 2026
HOMETOWN: Orangeville
POSITION: Player

A native of Orangeville, Ontario, Bruce Codd enjoyed an accomplished playing career that spanned multiple levels of the game, including Junior “A,” Senior “B,” Major Series Lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League (NLL). He was widely respected for his intelligence and consistency as a defender, his ability to contribute offensively, and his leadership on and off the floor.

Codd starred with the Orangeville Northmen Junior “A” program from 1995 to 1999, helping the club capture two Minto Cup championships in 1995 and 1996. In 1999, he was recognized as one of the league’s top players, earning the Gaylord Powless Award for Ability and Sportsmanship and finishing among the league’s top scorers.

At the Major level, Bruce was a key member of the Brampton Excelsiors, winning two Mann Cups in 2002 and 2008. His success extended to the professional ranks, where he competed in the NLL for 13 seasons, playing for multiple franchises and winning a Champions Cup with the Calgary Roughnecks in 2009.

Codd also captured a President’s Cup with the Wellington Aces at the Senior “B” level and added a Ross Cup national championship in senior field lacrosse with Calgary in 2011, underscoring his versatility and longevity across disciplines of the game.

Beyond his achievements as a player, Bruce Codd has given back extensively to the lacrosse community. He has volunteered as a coach for more than two decades, served as a co-coach of the Orangeville Northmen Minto Cup championship team in 2008, and played a leadership role in the founding and ongoing operation of the Orangeville Northmen Alumni Association. His commitment to the sport was further recognized when he was named Orangeville Northmen Volunteer of the Year in consecutive seasons.

The induction of Bruce Codd as a Player honors a career defined by excellence, sportsmanship, and service. His impact on lacrosse—as a champion, leader, and mentor—has left an enduring legacy that reflects the highest ideals of Canada’s national summer sport.

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