Richmond lacrosse standout Danny McDermott is back home after another decorated season for the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Bears.
The junior defender was named East Coast Conference (ECC) Defensive Player of the Year after helping NYIT to a 12-3 overall record and a berth into the NCAA Division II Championships.
McDermott scooped up 67 ground balls, good for fourth in the ECC, and also led the conference with 40 caused turnovers. Over 15 games, that translated to 2.86 caused turnovers per game, a mark that led the nation.
For the second straight year, he was also named to the United States Intercollegiate Coaching Association's (USILA) Division II All-American Team.
The McNair graduate played for Canada at last year's World U19 Field Lacrosse Championships in Finland where he was named most outstanding defender and to the All-Tournament Team. Canada lost to the United States in the gold medal game.
McDermott has now turned his attention to the box season for his third and final year in the B.C.
Junior "A" Lacrosse League with the Delta Islanders. He is expected to return to the line-up this week after suffering a concussion in his first game back against New West.
