Brian Dougherty

Brian "Doc" Dougherty (born December 10, 1973) is a retired Hall of Fame American lacrosse goaltender. He attended The Episcopal Academy before attending University of Maryland. He is currently the head coach at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy.

Brian Dougherty

Born	(1973-12-10) December 10, 1973 (age 51) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	202 pounds (92 kg)
Position	Goalie
NLL draft	2nd overall, 1996 Baltimore Thunder
NLL teams	Philadelphia Wings Baltimore Thunder
MLL team Former teams	Philadelphia Barrage Long Island Lizards Rochester Rattlers
NCAA team	University of Maryland Head coach Chestnut Hill College
Pro career	2001–2007
Medal record Representing  United States Men's lacrosse World Lacrosse Championship Winner 1998 Baltimore
U.S. Lacrosse Hall of Fame, 2012 Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame, 2022

Overview

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,^[1] and was awarded the Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award in back to back years in as the NCAA Goaltender of the Year.^[2]

In 1995, with the Terrapins, Dougherty was named the NCAA tournament MVP. Dougherty was selected to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2012.

MLL career

Dougherty played with the Philadelphia Barrage 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 Games ^[3]

He was also the starting goalie for 1998 United States Lacrosse team that won the World Lacrosse Championship.

Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame

On June 18, 2022, Dougherty was inducted into the Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame as one of the eleven members of the inaugural class of inductees.^[4]

NLL career

Dougherty has also played box lacrosse in the National Lacrosse League for the Philadelphia Wings and the Baltimore Thunder, though he played sparingly.

Coaching career

Dougherty has coached Division II Chestnut Hill College since 2011.^[5]

Statistics

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

See also

• Maryland Terrapins men's lacrosse
• Lacrosse in Pennsylvania

Awards

Preceded by Scott Bacigalupo	Ensign C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Award 1995 & 1996	Succeeded by Greg Cattrano
Preceded by Greg Cattrano	Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year 2003	Succeeded by Greg Cattrano
Preceded by Chris Garrity	Major League Lacrosse Goaltender of the Year 2006 & 2007	Succeeded by Incumbent