Anaheim Piranhas

Established 1994
Folded 1997
Played in Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California


Helmet	Logo

League/conference affiliations

Arena Football League (1994–1997)

American Conference (1994-1997)
- Western (1994-1997)

Team colors

Red, Black, White

Personnel

Owner(s)

Robert Zinngrabe

Head coach

Mike Hohensee

Team history

Las Vegas Sting (1994–1995)
Anaheim Piranhas (1996-1997)

Championships

League championships (0)

Conference championships (0)

Division championships (0)

Playoff appearances (2)

1994, 1996

Home arena(s)

The Anaheim Piranhas were a professional arena football team that played in the Arena Football League from 1994 to 1997. They played their home games at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The team was originally known as the Las Vegas Sting, prior to moving to Anaheim in 1996. The team was owned by future Arena Football League commissioner C. David Baker.

The Sting hosted the Cleveland Thunderbolts in a nationally televised game on June 17, 1994, the same day O.J. Simpson led Los Angeles police on the most closely watched pursuit in American history.

History

Las Vegas Sting (1994–1995)

The Las Vegas Sting was a team which competed in the Arena Football League during the 1994 and 1995 seasons. Their home games in 1994 were played in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and they were moved to the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the 1995 season. The team was relocated to Anaheim, California prior to the start of the 1996 season, at which time it was renamed the Anaheim Piranhas.

Anaheim Piranhas (1996–1997)

The Piranhas played their home games at Arrowhead Pond, also the home of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim of the National Hockey League. The team was not an overwhelmingly successful draw in the high-overhead Southern California market and folded after the conclusion of the 1997 season.^[1] The arena (now known as the Honda Center) would once again be the home of an AFL franchise with the launching of the Los Angeles Kiss in 2014.

Notable players

Arena Football Hall of Famers

No.	Name	Year Inducted	Position(s)	Years w/ Sting/Piranhas
Las Vegas Sting / Anaheim Piranhas Hall of Famers
??	Sam Hernandez	2011	OL/DL	1994–1997
--	Mike Hohensee	2012	Head Coach	1997

All-Arena players

The following Sting/Piranhas players were named to All-Arena Teams:

FB/LB Kevin Carroll (1)
OL/DL Sam Hernandez (2)
DS Carlton Johnson (2), Rodney Mazion (2)
K Ian Howfield (1)

Season-by-season

Main article: List of Anaheim Piranhas seasons

References

↑ Dave McKibben (November 20, 1997). "After Two Seasons, Piranhas Are Folding". www.latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 6, 2014.

External links

Anaheim Piranhas

Formerly the Las Vegas Sting
Founded in 1994
Folded in 1997
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada (1994–1995) and Anaheim, California (1996–1997)

Franchise

Arenas

Head coaches

Playoff appearances (2)

1994
1996

Hall of Fame members

Seasons (4)

1990s	1994 1995 1996 1997

Defunct Arena Football League franchises

Alabama Vipers (2010) Anaheim Piranhas (1994–1997) Arizona Rattlers (1992–2016) Austin Wranglers (2004–2007) Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings (2010) Carolina Cobras (2000–2004) Charlotte Rage (1992–1996) Chicago Bruisers (1987–1989) Chicago Politicians (1986) Chicago Rush (2001–2013) Cincinnati Rockers (1992–1993) Cleveland Thunderbolts (1991–1994) Colorado Crush (2003–2008) Columbus Destroyers (1999–2008) Connecticut Coyotes (1995–1996) Dallas Desperados (2002–2008) Dallas Texans (1990–1993) Dallas Vigilantes (2010–2011) Denver Dynamite (1987, 1989–1991) Detroit Fury (2001–2004) Florida Bobcats (1992–2001) Fort Worth Cavalry (1994) Georgia Force (2002–2008, 2011–2012) Grand Rapids Rampage (1998–2008) Houston ThunderBears (1996–2001) Indiana Firebirds (1990–2004) Iowa Barnstormers (2010–2014) Jacksonville Sharks (2010–2016) Kansas City Brigade/Command (2006–2012) Las Vegas Outlaws (2015) Los Angeles Avengers (2000–2008) Los Angeles Cobras (1988) Los Angeles Kiss (2014–2016) Massachusetts Marauders (1988–1994) Miami Vise (1987) Milwaukee Mustangs (1994–2001) Milwaukee Iron/Mustangs (2010–2012) Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996) Nashville Kats (1997–2001, 2005–2007) New England Steamrollers (1988) New Orleans Night (1991–1992) New Orleans VooDoo (2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011–2015) New York Dragons (1995–2008) New York Knights (1988) Oklahoma Wranglers (1995–2001) Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (2010) Orlando Predators (1991–2016) Pittsburgh Power (2011–2014) Portland Thunder/Steel (2014–2016) Rockford Metros (1986) San Antonio Force (1992) San Antonio Talons (2010–2014) San Jose SaberCats (1995–2008, 2011–2015) Spokane Shock (2010–2015) St. Louis Stampede (1995–1996) Toronto Phantoms (1997–2002) Utah Blaze (2006–2008, 2010–2013) Washington Commandos (1987–1989)

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Sports in Orange County, California

Baseball	MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Ice hockey	NHL Anaheim Ducks

Tennis	WTT Orange County Breakers

Roller derby	RDCL Orange County Roller Girls

College athletics	NCAA Division I Cal State Fullerton UC Irvine

Soccer	USL Orange County Blues FC PDL OC Blues U23

Defunct/Relocated	NFL Los Angeles Rams ABA Anaheim Amigos NBA Los Angeles Clippers² NBA D-League Anaheim Arsenal NASL California Surf APSL Los Angeles Salsa AFL Anaheim Piranhas NLL Anaheim Storm RHI Anaheim Bullfrogs WFL Southern California Sun CISL Anaheim Splash

Venues	Anaheim Convention Center Angel Stadium Anteater Ballpark Anteater Recreation Center Anteater Stadium Bren Events Center Crawford Hall Goodwin Field Honda Center Titan Gym Titan Stadium

¹Currently on hiatus. ²Only played occasional games in Orange County

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