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By Sam Laskaris Writer Date of Chiefs\u2019 opener announced Monday May 18. Go ahead and put that date into your calendars. That\u2019s the night the Six Nations Chiefs will officially begin their quest to capture their fourth consecutive national championship. It was announced this past week that the Chiefs, the three-time defending Mann Cup champions, will begin their 2026 regular season on May 18. The Owen Sound North Stars will provide the opposition in the match, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA). The Chiefs\/North Stars contest will be part of the annual Six Nations Bread and Cheese Day celebrations. The Chiefs\u2019 home opener was the only date that was announced thus far for the club, which competes in the Ontario-based Major Series Lacrosse… <\/p>\n

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By Sam Laskaris Writer Date of Chiefs\u2019 opener announced Monday May 18. Go ahead and put that date into your calendars. That\u2019s the night the Six Nations Chiefs will officially begin their quest to capture their fourth consecutive national championship. It was announced this past week that the Chiefs, the three-time defending Mann Cup champions, will begin their 2026 regular season on May 18. The Owen Sound North Stars will provide the opposition in the match, which will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena (ILA). The Chiefs\/North Stars contest will be part of the annual Six Nations Bread and Cheese Day celebrations. The Chiefs\u2019 home opener was the only date that was announced thus far for the club, which competes in the Ontario-based Major Series Lacrosse... <\/p>\n

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