# Rich Catton > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Rich_Catton > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Rich_Catton.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Catton > Source revision: 1345299468 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) **Rich Catton** (born September 1, 1971, in [New Westminster, British Columbia](/source/New_Westminster,_British_Columbia)) is a retired professional [lacrosse](/source/Box_lacrosse) player. He was inducted into the [Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame](/source/Canadian_Lacrosse_Hall_of_Fame) in 2022. Catton earned a gold medal with Team Canada at the first ever [World Indoor Lacrosse Championship](/source/World_Indoor_Lacrosse_Championship) in 2003.[1] In his [Western Lacrosse Association](/source/Western_Lacrosse_Association) career, he played for the [New Westminster Salmonbellies](/source/New_Westminster_Salmonbellies), [Coquitlam Adanacs](/source/Coquitlam_Adanacs), [Vancouver Burrards](/source/Vancouver_Burrards) and [Victoria Shamrocks](/source/Victoria_Shamrocks). Winning the [Mann Cup](/source/Mann_Cup) with the Shamrocks in 2005.[2] In his [National Lacrosse League](/source/National_Lacrosse_League) career, Catton played for the [Buffalo Bandits](/source/Buffalo_Bandits) (2000–2001), [Vancouver Ravens](/source/Vancouver_Ravens) (2002–2004), [Calgary Roughnecks](/source/Calgary_Roughnecks) (2005), and [Colorado Mammoth](/source/Colorado_Mammoth) (2005–2010). Winning the NLL [Champion's Cup](/source/National_Lacrosse_League_Cup) with the Mammoth in 2006.[3] 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.[4] ## 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](/source/New_Westminster_Salmonbellies), [Coquitlam Adanacs](/source/Coquitlam_Adanacs), [Vancouver Burrards](/source/Vancouver_Burrards) and [Victoria Shamrocks](/source/Victoria_Shamrocks). Winning the Mann Cupp with the Shamrocks in 2005.[2][5] In his 337 games in the WLA, Catton recorded 254 points and 777 penalty minutes.[6] He was awarded Best Defensive Player with the Junior Salmonbellies in 1992; WLA Best Defensive Player with Maple Ridge in 1996; Selected to the WLA First All-Star team in 1996; Voted to the WLA Second All-Star team in 2003; Winner of the Wayne Goss Leadership Award in 2004; Selected as the WLA Unsung Hero Award in 2006.[7][8] ## 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.[9][3] Catton played a key role in helping the Colorado Mammoths earn its first NLL Championship in 2006.[3] In his 150 games in the NLL, Catton recorded 67 points, 580 loose balls and 333 penalty minutes.[10] He played for the [Buffalo Bandits](/source/Buffalo_Bandits) (2000–2001), [Vancouver Ravens](/source/Vancouver_Ravens) (2002–2004), [Calgary Roughnecks](/source/Calgary_Roughnecks) (2005), and [Colorado Mammoth](/source/Colorado_Mammoth) (2005–2010).[7] In 77 games with the Mammoth, Catton recorded 29 points, 284 loose balls and 171 penalty minutes throughout five seasons of play, adding to his NLL career figures of 69 points, 575 loose balls and 336 penalty minutes. In 155 regular season appearances. The defensemen added 4 points, 47 loose balls and eight penalty minutes in nine career postseason games played.[11] ## International lacrosse career Rich Catton represented [Canada](/source/Canada_national_indoor_lacrosse_team) internationally. Playing on Team Canada and winning Gold at the first ever [World Indoor Lacrosse Championship](/source/World_Indoor_Lacrosse_Championship) in 2003.[1] The [2003 World Indoor Lacrosse Championship](/source/2003_World_Indoor_Lacrosse_Championship) were was held in [Toronto, Ontario](/source/Toronto), Canada from May 15 to 24. Canada went through the six-team group without any losses. In the semifinals they beat [Team USA](/source/United_States_national_indoor_lacrosse_team). [Canada](/source/Canada_national_indoor_lacrosse_team) won the gold medal with a 21–4 victory over the [Iroquois Nationals](/source/Iroquois_national_indoor_lacrosse_team) and became the first ever World Indoor Lacrosse Champions. ## Statistics ### NLL Regular Season Playoffs Season Team GP G A Pts LB PIM GP G A Pts LB PIM 2000 Buffalo Bandits 7 2 3 5 17 4 1 0 0 0 4 2 2001 Buffalo Bandits 14 2 5 7 44 30 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2002 Vancouver Ravens 16 3 8 11 63 37 1 0 0 0 5 0 2003 Vancouver Ravens 16 0 7 7 75 51 1 0 0 0 6 0 2004 Vancouver Ravens 16 1 5 6 57 35 -- -- -- -- -- -- 2005 Calgary Roughnecks 9 0 4 4 35 8 1 1 0 1 8 2 2006 Colorado Mammoth* 16 1 6 7 68 24 3 0 2 2 15 2 2007 Colorado Mammoth 16 0 8 8 63 33 1 0 1 1 8 2 2008 Colorado Mammoth 16 1 2 3 54 55 1 0 0 0 1 0 2009 Colorado Mammoth 15 0 5 5 57 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Colorado Mammoth 14 1 5 6 42 11 -- -- -- -- -- -- NLL totals 141 10 53 63 533 325 9 1 3 4 47 8 [11][12][13] ### WLA Regular Season Playoffs Mann Cup Season Team GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 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 4 2006 Victoria Shamrocks 11 4 4 8 14 11 2 1 3 23 5 0 0 0 8 2007 Coquitlam Adanacs 7 1 3 4 4 10 0 2 2 23 6 1 2 3 16 2008 Coquitlam Adanacs 5 0 1 1 11 10 1 0 1 18 -- -- -- -- -- WLA totals 245 80 137 217 516 75 7 26 33 233 17 1 3 4 28 [6] ## References 1. ["Outsider's Guide - News Update"](http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/news030515a.htm). *www.lacrosse-network.com*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20080808133244/http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/news030515a.htm) 2008-08-08 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-12-16. 1. [http://www.adanaclacrosse.com/Rich_Catton.php](http://www.adanaclacrosse.com/Rich_Catton.php) adanaclorosse 1. jamesyouness (2022-11-12). ["Former Mammoth Defenseman Rich Catton Inducted to Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame"](https://coloradomammoth.com/news/former-mammoth-defenseman-rich-catton-inducted-to-canadian-lacrosse-hall-of-fame/). *Colorado Mammoth Pro Lacrosse Team*. Retrieved 2025-12-16. 1. Ferger, Michael (2019-04-25). ["Where Are They Now?: Rich Catton"](https://www.nll.com/news/where-are-they-now-rich-catton/). *NLL*. Retrieved 2025-12-16. 1. ["Hall of Famers - Victoria Shamrocks"](http://www.victoriashamrocks.com//hall-of-famers). *www.victoriashamrocks.com*. 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Retrieved 2025-12-18. 1. ["Rich Catton - National Lacrosse League - on Pointstreak Sports Technologies"](http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=418433&seasonid=4905). *Pointstreak Sports Technologies*. Retrieved 2025-12-16. 1. ["Colorado Mammoth - National Lacrosse League - on Pointstreak Sports Technologies"](http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/teamplayerstats.html?teamid=25953&seasonid=1231). *Pointstreak Sports Technologies*. Retrieved 2025-12-16. 1. ["Colorado Mammoth - National Lacrosse League - on Pointstreak Sports Technologies"](http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/teamplayerstats.html?teamid=25953&seasonid=977). *Pointstreak Sports Technologies*. Retrieved 2025-12-16. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Rich Catton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Catton) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Catton?action=history)). 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