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.
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]
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]
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