Brian Dougherty
Encyclopedia
Brian "Doc" Dougherty is a lacrosse
goaltender. He attended The Episcopal Academy
before attending University of Maryland
. He is currently the head coach at Chestnut Hill College
.
Dougherty is one of the most decorated and accomplished goaltenders in the history of lacrosse. He is a three-time recipient of the Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award
, and was awarded the Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award
in back to back years in as the NCAA Goaltender of the Year.
In 1995, with the Terrapins, Dougherty was named the NCAA tournament MVP
.
from 2005 to 2008, played with the Long Island Lizards
from 2003 to 2004 and Rochester Rattlers
from 2001 to 2002.
Dougherty has been part of three Steinfeld Cup
Championship teams: the Long Island Lizards
in 2001
, the Philadelphia Barrage
in 2006
, and again in 2007
. He has appeared in many Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game
s
He was also the starting goalie for 1998 United States Lacrosse team that won the World Lacrosse Championship
.
in the National Lacrosse League
for the Philadelphia Wings
and the Baltimore Thunder
, though he played sparingly.
Lacrosse
Lacrosse is a team sport of Native American origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick, mainly played in the United States and Canada. It is a contact sport which requires padding. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh...
goaltender. He attended The Episcopal Academy
The Episcopal Academy
The Episcopal Academy, founded in 1785, is a private, co-educational school for grades Pre-K through 12. In 2008, it relocated from its Merion, Pennsylvania campus and Devon, Pennsylvania satellite campus to its new campus in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania...
before attending University of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
. He is currently the head coach at Chestnut Hill College
Chestnut Hill College
Chestnut Hill College is a coeducational Roman Catholic college in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1924 as a women's college by the Sisters of St. Joseph. It was originally called Mount Saint Joseph College and assumed its current name in 1938. In...
.
Dougherty is one of the most decorated and accomplished goaltenders in the history of lacrosse. He is a three-time recipient of the Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award
Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award
Krauter & Co. Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the top goaltender of the season. Warrior sponsored the award from 2001 to 2004....
, and was awarded the Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award
Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award
The Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award is presented annually by the USILA to the top college goaltender in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III. Johns Hopkins has won the most awards, with 14. Starting in 1990, the award has also been presented to the top women's goaltender in NCAA Divisions I, II & III....
in back to back years in as the NCAA Goaltender of the Year.
In 1995, with the Terrapins, Dougherty was named the NCAA tournament MVP
1995 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship
The 1995 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament was the 25th annual Division I NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship tournament. Twelve NCAA Division I college men's lacrosse teams met after having played their way through a regular season, and for some, a conference tournament.The championship game...
.
MLL career
Dougherty is currently a member of the Long Island Lizards. He joined the Long Island Lizards in the 2009 season. Before playing in Long Island, he played with the Philadelphia BarragePhiladelphia Barrage
The Philadelphia Barrage were a Men's Field Lacrosse team that was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from the 2004 season until the 2008 season when they became a traveling team. Since the 2001 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse. They started playing in the American Division, but...
from 2005 to 2008, played with the Long Island Lizards
Long Island Lizards
The Long Island Lizards are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Hempstead, New York, USA, located on Long Island. They are original members of the MLL and lost in the league's inaugural game on June 7, 2001 to the Baltimore Bayhawks , 16-13...
from 2003 to 2004 and Rochester Rattlers
Rochester Rattlers
The Rochester Rattlers are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Rochester, New York. They are a charter member of the MLL. From their inaugural season in 2001 to 2005, they were in the National Division. From 2006 to 2008, they were a member of the Eastern...
from 2001 to 2002.
Dougherty has been part of three Steinfeld Cup
Steinfeld Cup
The Steinfeld Cup is the trophy given annually to the winners ofthe New Balance Major League Lacrosse Championship. It is named after MLL founder Jake Steinfeld...
Championship teams: the Long Island Lizards
Long Island Lizards
The Long Island Lizards are a Major League Lacrosse professional men's field lacrosse team based in Hempstead, New York, USA, located on Long Island. They are original members of the MLL and lost in the league's inaugural game on June 7, 2001 to the Baltimore Bayhawks , 16-13...
in 2001
2001 MLL season
The 2001 Major League Lacrosse season was the 1st season of the league. The season began on June 7 and concluded with the championship game on September 3, 2001.-General information:...
, the Philadelphia Barrage
Philadelphia Barrage
The Philadelphia Barrage were a Men's Field Lacrosse team that was based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from the 2004 season until the 2008 season when they became a traveling team. Since the 2001 season, they have played in Major League Lacrosse. They started playing in the American Division, but...
in 2006
2006 MLL season
2006 Major League Lacrosse season was the 6th season of the league. The season began on May 20 and concluded with the championship game on August 27, 2006.-General information:...
, and again in 2007
2007 MLL season
2007 Major League Lacrosse season was the 7th season of the league. The season began on May 12 and concluded with the championship game on August 26, 2007.-General information:...
. He has appeared in many Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game
Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game
Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game is the all-star game of the MLL.The inaugural 2001 All-Star Game, was not called the "All-Star Game"; instead it was titled the Major League Lacrosse LacrosseStar Game. From 2001–2003, the All-Star Game had the National Division playing the American Division...
s
He was also the starting goalie for 1998 United States Lacrosse team that won the World Lacrosse Championship
World Lacrosse Championship
The World Lacrosse Championship is the world championship for international men's field lacrosse. From its inception in 1967 through the 2006 event, it was sanctioned by the International Lacrosse Federation...
.
NLL career
Dougherty has also played box lacrosseBox lacrosse
Box lacrosse, also known as indoor lacrosse and sometimes shortened to boxla, LAX or simply box, is an indoor version of lacrosse played mostly in North America. The game originated in Canada, where it is the most popular version of the game played in contrast to the traditional field lacrosse game...
in the National Lacrosse League
National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
for the Philadelphia Wings
Philadelphia Wings
The Philadelphia Wings are a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional box lacrosse league in North America. They play at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
and the Baltimore Thunder
Baltimore Thunder
The Baltimore Thunder were a member of the National Lacrosse League from 1987 until 1999. They were based in Baltimore, Maryland, and won the first Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League championship in 1987...
, though he played sparingly.
MLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Team | GP | Min | GA | GAA | Sv | SvPct | 2ptGA | GP | Min | GA | GAA | Sv | SvPct | 2ptGA |
| 2001 | Rochester | 14 | 844 | 164 | 11.7% | 216 | 56.8% | 6 | 1 | 65 | 13 | 12.0% | 10 | 43.5% | 0 |
| 2002 | Rochester | 13 | 768 | 153 | 12.0% | 197 | 56.3% | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | Long Island | 10 | 536 | 115 | 12.9% | 160 | 58.2% | 6 | 2 | 120 | 27 | 13.5% | 46 | 63.0% | 1 |
| 2004 | Long Island | 12 | 697 | 183 | 15.8% | 267 | 59.3% | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | Philadelphia | 10 | 556 | 135 | 14.6% | 185 | 57.4% | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | Philadelphia | 12 | 651 | 126 | 11.6% | 212 | 62.7% | 3 | 2 | 116 | 22 | 11.3% | 34 | 60.7% | 2 |
| 2007 | Philadelphia | 12 | 672 | 132 | 11.8% | 182 | 58.0% | 4 | 2 | 94 | 20 | 12.8% | 28 | 58.3% | 0 |
| MLL Totals | 83 | 4,724 | 1008 | - | 1,416 | - | 43 | 7 | 395 | 82 | - | 118 | - | 3 | |
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | Min | GA | SV | GAA | SV% | GP | Min | GA | SV | GAA | SV% | ||
| 1998 | Baltimore | 3 | 29 | 8 | 14 | 16.55 | 63.64 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| NLL Totals | 3 | 29 | 8 | 14 | 16.55 | 63.64 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||