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The Golgothans<\/strong> are an international street hockey team and a produ member club of the VASHL.<\/p>\n

The franchise was added as part of the 2016 expansion<\/strong>, which also included the\u00a0<\/span>Salsa Sharks<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and the<\/span>\u00a0SModawa 37’s<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team is based on a scene in Kevin Smith’s movie 1999 film\u00a0Dogma<\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0The Golgothan – also referred to as a “shit demon” or “excremental” – is a vile creature composed of human excrement. It was brought into existence from the pain and misery of the people of <\/span>Golgotha<\/a> who were put to death by crucifixion and given form by the waste excreted by the victims upon death. Its stench is unbearable and can diminish a person’s will to fight, causing most to flee from it.\u00a0In <\/span>Dogma<\/em>, the demon Azrael summoned a Golgothan to find and kill the Last Scion, Bethany Sloane. The monster failed thanks to the quick-thinking (or sheer dumb luck) of Silent Bob, who knocked the creature out with an aerosol.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since 2019, the Golgothans have been one of six VASHL franchises to compete in both the Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament and the September Classic<\/a>, proving their strength and commitment to the game.<\/p>\n

However, tragedy struck in 2025, as the team was forced to withdraw from the tournament following the unexpected passing of one of their players. Despite this heartbreaking loss, the spirit of the Golgothans remains strong, and hopes are high for their return in 2026.<\/p>\n

With a darkly comedic origin, relentless presence in competition, and a legacy built on both triumph and tragedy, the Golgothans remain one of the most unforgettable franchises in VASHL history.<\/p>\n

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Golgothans<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
\"golgothans_400x400\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Founded<\/th>\n2016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
History<\/th>\nGolgothans<\/strong>
2016-present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
View Askew Inspiration<\/th>\nDogma<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Colors<\/th>\nZeus black, my sin yellow, caf\u00e9 au lait french beige and white
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Words<\/strong><\/th>\nWe’re the shit!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shit just got real.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mascot<\/th>\nThe Golgothan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Facebook Page<\/th>\nFacebook.com\/pages\/golgothans<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Captain<\/th>\nTim Seymour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walter Gretzky Cups<\/th>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WGSHT Medals<\/th>\n\"\"\u00a00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"\u00a00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"\u00a00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lady Ming Trophies<\/th>\n2<\/b> (2017, 2023)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buddy Christ Memorial Heart Trophies<\/th>\n0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Players<\/span><\/h2>\n

2024 WGSHT Roster<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/th>\nNat<\/th>\nPlayer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nTim Seymour<\/a> (C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nMatt Kennedy<\/span><\/a> (A)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nChris Seymour<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nMark Sexsmith<\/a> (Goalie)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nScott Burger<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nJohn Smith<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nJesse Hertwig<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nLucas Biagioni<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nAJ Gould<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
00<\/th>\n\"Canada\"<\/td>\nMacKenzie Moncrieff<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Golgothans<\/h3>\n

Team Captains<\/span><\/h3>\n