The Maple Ridge Burrards are pleased to announce that Chris Gill has been appointed as the new Head Coach for the 2014 season. Chris comes with a rich family history of involvement in lacrosse.
As a player in the Western Lacrosse Association, Chris accumulated 482 goals and 351 assists in 282 games. Gill’s teams made the playoffs nine times and he was a Mann Cup Finalist on two occasions.
After a 13-year WLA playing career split between the Burrards and New Westminster Salmonbellies, Gill was mentored by Bob Salt for two seasons as his Assistant Coach.
On top of that Chris had a decorated NLL career with stops in Baltimore, Toronto, Vancouver, Colorado, Edmonton and Calgary. Along the way, Chris raised the Champions Cup three times and he recorded 557 points in 173 career NLL games. Chris retired from the NLL in 2010.
‘Chris’ craftiness around the crease will now transfer in his role as head coach. He interviewed very well and has some very creative plans to address some of our challenges from last season,” said Daren Fridge, Burrards General Manager. “We were looking for a dynamic leader with valuable experience at the highest level of lacrosse and Chris is exactly what we are seeking.”
