Rich Catton

Rich Catton (born September 1, 1971, in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a retired professional lacrosse player. He was inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2022.

Catton earned a gold medal with Team Canada at the first ever World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in 2003.

In his Western Lacrosse Association career, he played for the New Westminster Salmonbellies, Coquitlam Adanacs, Vancouver Burrards and Victoria Shamrocks. Winning the Mann Cup with the Shamrocks in 2005.

In his National Lacrosse League career, Catton played for the Buffalo Bandits (2000–2001), Vancouver Ravens (2002–2004), Calgary Roughnecks (2005), and Colorado Mammoth (2005–2010). Winning the NLL Champion's Cup with the Mammoth in 2006.

After retiring as a player, Catton transitioned into coaching and administration. He is currently the President of the New Westminster Minor Lacrosse Association. He has been involved in coaching at various levels within New Westminster minor lacrosse and previously served as the head coach for the Junior "A" Salmonbellies.

Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) Rich Catton had a stellar lacrosse career including playing four seasons for the New Westminster Junior “A” Salmonbellies.

His Senior career saw him suit up for New Westminster Salmonbellies, Coquitlam Adanacs, Vancouver Burrards and Victoria Shamrocks. Winning the Mann Cupp with the Shamrocks in 2005.

In his 337 games in the WLA, Catton recorded 254 points and 777 penalty minutes.

National Lacrosse League (NLL) Rich Catton played with four teams during eleven seasons in the NLL which included winning an NLL Champions Cup. He was known for being an exceptionally reliable defensive player – the type of player any team would relish having on their roster.

He played for the Buffalo Bandits (2000–2001), Vancouver Ravens (2002–2004), Calgary Roughnecks (2005), and Colorado Mammoth (2005–2010).

International lacrosse career Rich Catton represented Canada internationally. Playing on Team Canada and winning Gold at the first ever World Indoor Lacrosse Championship in 2003.

WLA Regular Season Playoffs Mann Cup Season Team GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIMGPGAPtsPIM 1992 Burnaby Lakers 2 1 0 1 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1993 Vancouver Burrards 23 4 11 15 40 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1994 Surrey Burrards 20 5 12 17 41 4 0 0 0 19 -- -- -- -- -- 1995 Surrey Burrards 25 7 10 17 70 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 1996 Maple Ridge Burrards 20 10 13 23 69 4 0 1 1 20 -- -- -- -- -- 1997 Maple Ridge Burrards 19 8 11 19 45 6 0 3 3 28 -- -- -- -- -- 1998 Maple Ridge Burrards 21 13 10 23 53 5 1 1 2 11 -- -- -- -- -- 1999 New Westminster Salmonbellies 22 8 11 19 51 4 0 4 4 23 -- -- -- -- -- 2000 New Westminster Salmonbellies 15 3 7 10 31 3 1 1 2 6 -- -- -- -- -- 2001 New Westminster Salmonbellies 18 8 17 25 31 4 0 7 7 9 -- -- -- -- --2002 New Westminster Salmonbellies 11 3 4 7 25 4 0 1 1 29 -- -- -- -- --2003 New Westminster Salmonbellies 13 4 14 18 23 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --2005 Victoria Shamrocks* 13 1 9 10 8 10 2 5 7 24 6 0 1 1 42006 Victoria Shamrocks 11 4 4 8 14 11 2 1 3 23 5 0 0 0 82007 Coquitlam Adanacs 7 1 3 4 4 10 0 2 2 23 6 1 2 3 162008 Coquitlam Adanacs 5 0 1 1 11 10 1 0 1 18 -- -- -- -- -- WLA totals 245 80 137 217 516 75 7 26 33233 17 1 3 4 28