Steve Dietrich
Encyclopedia
Steve "Chugger" Dietrich (b. February 18, 1970 in Kitchener, Ontario
) is a former goaltender in the National Lacrosse League
. Dietrich has played with the Edmonton Rush
, Calgary Roughnecks
, Buffalo Bandits
, Rochester Knighthawks
, Detroit Turbos
, Baltimore Thunder
, and Toronto Rock
.
and 2006
, and also won the Championship with the Knighthawks in 1997
, when he was named Championship game MVP. He was named NLL Goaltender of the Year
in both 2005
and 2006, and was the first goaltender to be named NLL MVP
in 2006.
On November 22, 2010, Dietrich announced his retirement as a player in the NLL to become the Toronto Rock's goaltending coach.
Kitchener, Ontario
The City of Kitchener is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It was the Town of Berlin from 1854 until 1912 and the City of Berlin from 1912 until 1916. The city had a population of 204,668 in the Canada 2006 Census...
) is a former goaltender 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...
. Dietrich has played with the Edmonton Rush
Edmonton Rush
The Edmonton Rush is a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League that started playing in the 2006 NLL season.The NLL announced that Edmonton, Alberta, Canada would receive an NLL franchise on May 5, 2005. They play their home games at Rexall Place...
, Calgary Roughnecks
Calgary Roughnecks
The Calgary Roughnecks are a professional box lacrosse team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Western Division of the National Lacrosse League and play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The team name is derived from the roughnecks who work drilling rigs in...
, Buffalo Bandits
Buffalo Bandits
The Buffalo Bandits are a team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Bandits played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, until the MILL turned into the NLL in 1998....
, Rochester Knighthawks
Rochester Knighthawks
The Rochester Knighthawks are a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They play in Rochester, New York at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. The Knighthawks were previously members of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1995 to 1997...
, Detroit Turbos
Detroit Turbos
The Detroit Turbos were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1994. They were based in Detroit, Michigan. The Turbos won the 1991 MILL Championship.-Awards & honors:1A) All Time Roster-All time Record:-Playoff Results:...
, 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...
, and Toronto Rock
Toronto Rock
The Toronto Rock is a lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League . They play at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Rock of the late 1990s / early 2000s has been called a dynasty, having won five NLL championships in seven years. From 1999 to 2003, the Rock appeared in an NLL-record...
.
Professional career
Dietrich played six seasons with each of the Bandits and Knighthawks. He led the Bandits to the NLL Championship game twice, in 20032003 NLL season
-Awards:-Weekly Awards:The NLL gives out awards weekly for the best overall player, best offensive player, best defensive player, and best rookie.- Monthly Awards :Awards are also given out monthly for the best overall player and best rookie....
and 2006
2006 NLL season
-All-Star game:The 2006 All-Star Game was held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario on February 25, 2006. The West Division defeated the East Division 14-13. The MVP of the game was Lewis Ratcliff of the Calgary Roughnecks, who scored 4 goals, including the game winner...
, and also won the Championship with the Knighthawks in 1997
1997 MILL season
-Awards:-Weekly Awards:Each week, a player is awarded "Player of the Week" honours.-Monthly Awards:An award is also given out monthly for the best overall player.-All-Pro Teams:First Team:*Gary Gait, Philadelphia*Paul Gait, Rochester...
, when he was named Championship game MVP. He was named NLL Goaltender of the Year
National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award
The National Lacrosse League Goaltender of the Year Award is given annually to the best NLL goaltender of the year.In the 2008 season, the award was sponsored by the US Navy and was known as the "US Navy Goaltender of the Year award". In the 2007 season, it was the "Progressive National Lacrosse...
in both 2005
2005 NLL season
The 2005 National Lacrosse League season began on January 1, 2005 and concluded with the championship game on May 14. The Toronto Rock won their fifth NLL championship, defeating the Arizona Sting 19-13 in Toronto....
and 2006, and was the first goaltender to be named NLL MVP
National Lacrosse League MVP Award
The Reebok National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player Award is given annually to the NLL player who is considered to have contributed most to his team's success...
in 2006.
On November 22, 2010, Dietrich announced his retirement as a player in the NLL to become the Toronto Rock's goaltending coach.
NLL
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | Min | GA | Sv | GAA | Sv % | GP | Min | GA | Sv | GAA | Sv % | ||
| 1992 | Baltimore | 0 | 89 | 205 | 17.51 | -- | 69.73% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | ||
| 1994 | Detroit | 7 | 372 | 64 | 219 | 10.32 | 77.39% | 1 | 60 | 16 | 42 | 16.00 | 72.41% | ||
| 1995 | Rochester | 8 | 455 | 90 | 322 | 11.87 | 78.16% | 2 | 121 | 23 | 81 | 11.40 | 77.88% | ||
| 1996 | Rochester | 10 | 505 | 116 | 377 | 13.78 | 76.47% | 1 | 58 | 16 | 42 | 16.55 | 72.41% | ||
| 1997 | Rochester | 10 | 597 | 132 | 396 | 13.26 | 75.00% | 2 | 120 | 25 | 93 | 12.50 | 78.81% | ||
| 1998 | Rochester | 8 | 464 | 91 | 320 | 11.77 | 77.86% | 1 | 55 | 13 | 46 | 14.18 | 77.97% | ||
| 1999 | Rochester | 3 | 124 | 33 | 87 | 15.97 | 72.50% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2000 | Rochester | 3 | 98 | 25 | 52 | 15.24 | 67.53% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00% | ||
| 2001 | Rochester | 9 | 287 | 61 | 195 | 12.74 | 76.17% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2002 | Buffalo | 16 | 845 | 174 | 586 | 12.35 | 77.11% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2003 | Buffalo | 16 | 838 | 162 | 480 | 11.60 | 74.77% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | ||
| 2004 | Buffalo | 12 | 483 | 91 | 313 | 11.30 | 77.48% | 3 | 174 | 32 | 129 | 11.02 | 80.12% | ||
| 2005 | Buffalo | 15 | 749 | 137 | 511 | 10.97 | 78.86% | 1 | 45 | 15 | 21 | 19.94 | 58.33% | ||
| 2006 | Buffalo | 15 | 812 | 135 | 568 | 9.97 | 80.80% | 3 | 162 | 34 | 127 | 12.58 | 78.88% | ||
| 2007 | Buffalo | 14 | 431 | 83 | 290 | 11.55 | 77.75% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00% | ||
| 2008 | Calgary | 9 | 332 | 58 | 189 | 10.47 | 76.52% | 2 | 114 | 27 | 62 | 14.20 | 69.66% | ||
| 2009 | Edmonton | 10 | 295 | 69 | 198 | 14.00 | 74.20% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| 2009 | Toronto | 6 | 48 | 11 | 44 | 13.57 | 80.00% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| NLL Totals | 179 | 8,043 | 1,621 | 5,352 | 12.39 | 76.01%!! 20 !! 910 !! 201 !! 643 !! 13.26 !! 76.18% | |||||||||