2025 Calgary Logo

About the Logo Designer

Cliff McCaig is a born-and-raised Calgarian who serves the community as a Calgary Fire Department first responder while nurturing his creative side through graphic design, photography and woodworking. He has followed his son Jack’s lacrosse journey for 12 years (Jack is now a second-year Shamrock) and Cliff’s love of the game has spread beyond Jack’s games. Cliff has enjoyed the opportunity to photograph some incredible lacrosse events including the NLL finals, the Minto and Mann Cups and two World Championships. And most recently, Cliff has produced the amazing 2025 Founders Cup logo for the Shamrocks.

The logo celebrates the history of the tournament by incorporating the original Founders Cup trophy while adding touches of Alberta with the Rocky Mountains inlayed within it along with the host team’s signature green and yellow. And the shamrock replacing the ‘O’ in ‘Founders’ is the final homage to the proud host team.

Cliff also brought in Indigenous elements to celebrate our partnership with Tsuut’ina Nation, where the tournament is being held. Between the Indigenous-inspired lightning pattern, the traditional lacrosse sticks and the series of traditional Tsuut’ina triangles found in the logo, Cliff’s design is a nod to the Creator’s Game and a true celebration of lacrosse in Canada.

About the Apparel and Jersey Designer

Abigail Lee is a ?Akisq? nuk designer and artist based in Calgary and Edmonton. She works across digital and traditional media, focusing on visual storytelling, cultural continuity, and relational design. Studies in English, Indigenous Governance, and the history of art and design guide her creative practice.

Her work includes commissioned beadwork, merchandise for local musicians, and a featured piece in the 2024 Sled Island Poster Show. For the 2025 Founder’s Cup, Abigail collaborated on the Shamrocks jersey design, drawing from star blanket teachings. The jerseys include Tsuut’ina Gunaha, with guidance from respected Knowledge and Language Keeper Elder Bruce Starlight. The design honours care, connection, and the shared responsibilities carried through the Creator’s Game on Tsuut’ina land.