Darin Banister

Darin Banister (born 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who was Drafted in 1987 by the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Darin played 4 years in the CCHA (NCAA div 1) with the University of Illinois-Chicago Flames where he is the all time leading scorer for defensemen. Upon leaving school he played briefly for the Hampton Roads Admirals of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) under former Toronto Maple Leafs Coach John Brophy. Darin then played for the San Diego Gulls (1990-95) of the now defunct International Hockey League (IHL) in the 1990-91 season leading all players in games played. The following season Darin played for the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League (AHL) and for part of the year with the Toledo Storm of the ECHL. In 1992-93 Darin then played for the Fyfe Flyers of the British Hockey League (BHL) and for the Canadian Men’s National team.

Following the 1992-93 season, Darin was forced to retire due to an eye injury.