Canada was the defending champion and again beat the Iroquois Nationals in the final, this time 15–14 in overtime.

There was an estimated 850,000 television viewers of the tournament in Canada and the games were streamed live in Europe.

The final, with the expected pairing of Canada against the Iroquois Nationals, was one of the best games in box lacrosse history.

Then John Grant, Jr. scored two goals and the victory for Canada was almost secured.

But Dean Hill scored in the final minute of regulation to tie it at 14, sending the championship into overtime.