Darren Durdle

Background

Durdle was born in Gimli, Manitoba. Although Durdle also holds British citizenship.

Career

Durdle began his career playing in Canada"s major junior Western Hockey League"s 1982-1983 season. During that season he played for both the Lethbridge Broncos and the Prince Albert Raiders. During the summer of 1985, Durdle received a scholarship for Brandon University.

As a result, he played for the Canadian interuniversity ice hockey team the Brandon Bobcats.

Durdle played there throughout the 1985-1986, 1986-1987 and 1987-1988 seasons. After completing his studies, Durdle moved to the United Kingdom where he played for the Nottingham Panthers during the British Premier Division"s 1988-1989 season.

Durdle continued spent eight seasons playing for various British ice hockey teams until he signed for the Berlin based ice hockey team the Berlin Polar Bears. Following three season in Germany, Durdle finally returned to the United Kingdom where he played for the Great British ice hockey team, and then for the Welsh team the Cardiff Devils.

Durdle received British citizenship whilst playing in the United Kingdom.

He played for the Great British ice hockey team during the 1995-1995, 1997-1998, 1998-1999 and 1999–2000 seasons.

Achievements

• Durdle was named as Nottingham Panther"s first team all-star for the 1988-1989 season. Durdle was a member of the British Premier Division"s all-star team during the 1990-1991 and 1991-1992 seasons. He was also part of the World Championship"s Pool B all-star team during the 1998-1999 season.

Membership

Durdle was a member of the British Premier Division"s all-star team during the 1990-1991 and 1991-1992 seasons.