Steve Dietrich
Inducted In
2016
Steve Dietrich began his lacrosse career at the age of 10. Dietrich played 18 years as a goalie in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) with Baltimore Thunder, Detroit Turbos, Rochester Knighthawks, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Edmonton Rush, and completing his career with the Toronto Rock. He retired as a player in 2010 with a 60-47 win loss record and in the top five of the NLL all-time saves list.
Dietrich played on many championship teams at various levels throughout his career including: Founder’s Cup Jr B Canadian Champions 1987, 1988; Mann Cup Sr A Canadian Champions 1992, 1993; Presidents Cup Sr B Canadian Champions 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009; Major Indoor Lacrosse League World Championship 1997; and National Lacrosse League World Champions 2011.
Dietrich represented Canada as a member of Team Canada at the ILF World Indoor Lacrosse Championships helping bring home the Gold medal.
He won multiple individual awards throughout his career. Among them he was named Goalie of the year in the NLL in 2005 and 2006. He was named Championship game MVP in a 54 save performance to help lead Rochester to victory.
In 2006 Dietrich was named the National Lacrosse League Most Valuable Player, the only goaltender to ever win the award.
He was inducted into the National Lacrosse League’s Hall of Fame in 2012.
Dietrich has been an Assistant Coach with the Toronto Rock and is the current General Manager of the Buffalo Bandits in the National Lacrosse League. He coached Tyke and Novice children with KW minor lacrosse. He has also provided lacrosse clinics for youth lacrosse across Ontario. Dietrich was the Coach and General Manager of the KW Kodiaks for five years. He was awarded Coach of the Year in 2015 as Coach of the KW Kodiaks.