Darris Kilgour facts for kids

Darris Kilgour is a famous former professional lacrosse player and coach. He is from the Tuscarora Indian Reservation in New York. Today, he coaches the Seneca WarChiefs team in the FNJBLL.

Darris Kilgour: A Star Player

Darris Kilgour played for the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) for eight seasons. He also played for the Rochester Knighthawks and Albany Attack. As a player, he helped the Bandits win three championships! He is still the Bandits' all-time leader in penalty minutes and faceoffs.

In March 2001, the Bandits honored Darris by retiring his jersey number '43'. This made him the first player in NLL history to have his number retired. In 2007, he was inducted into the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame, which is a huge honor.

Mann Cup MVP

In 1994, Darris played for the Six Nations Chiefs. During the Mann Cup competition, he was named the most valuable player (MVP). This award is called the Mike Kelly Memorial Trophy.

Darris Kilgour: A Top Coach

After his playing career, Darris Kilgour became a head coach. He first coached the Washington Power for two seasons, leading them to the playoffs both times.

Coaching the Buffalo Bandits

In 2003, Darris returned to the Buffalo Bandits, this time as their head coach. The team had a great season, winning 12 games and losing only 4. Because of this success, Darris won the NLL Coach of the Year Award. This award is given to the best coach in the league.

The Bandits reached the Champion's Cup final in 2004 and 2005. They played hard but lost to the Calgary Roughnecks in 2004 and the Colorado Mammoth in 2005.

NLL's Winningest Coach

Darris Kilgour has won more games than any other coach in NLL history! On March 12, 2010, his Buffalo Bandits beat the Toronto Rock in overtime. This win gave him his 94th victory, breaking the record previously held by Les Bartley.

Coaching the Seneca WarChiefs

After leaving the Buffalo Bandits in 2013, Darris Kilgour became the head coach of the Seneca WarChiefs. This is a Junior B box lacrosse team that plays in the First Nations Junior B Lacrosse League.

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