375th Anniversary of Lacrosse. Upon noticing that the playing stick resembled a bishop’s croisier, he renamed the game la crosse. To the First Nations people, lacrosse was much more than play. Players took to the field with the highest ideals. Lacrosse was a training ground for young warriors and was a non-warring means to settle tribal disputes. Players were determined to bring honour and glory to their teammates and to their tribes. Matches could cover vast territories and last months at a time. In an effort to intimidate their opponents, players covered their faces with war paint; a ritual believed to be the inspiration behind the modern custom of painting hockey goalie masks. Coin comes encapsulated with black beauty box and black outer sleeve. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.