Washington Stealth
|
Team logo | |
| Division | Western |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Home arena | Xfinity Arena |
| Based in | Everett, Washington |
| Colors | Red, black, silver |
| Head coach | Chris Hall |
| General manager | Doug Locker |
| Owner(s) | Bill Watkins and Denise Watkins |
| Local media |
Fox Sports Net Northwest Everett Herald Seattle Times KONG |
| Championships | 2010 |
| Division Championships | 2010 |
| Formerly |
San Jose Stealth Albany Attack |
| Later | Vancouver Stealth |
The Washington Stealth[1] were a member of the National Lacrosse League, the professional box lacrosse league of North America from the 2010 NLL season through the 2013 NLL season. They were based in Everett (part of the Seattle metropolitan area), with home games played at the 8,513-seat Comcast Arena at Everett.
The team was previously known as the Albany Attack from 2000 until 2003, and later the San Jose Stealth from 2004 until 2009.
On July 24, 2012, the Stealth and Comcast Arena announced that they had agreed to new terms on a five-year lease that will keep the team in Everett through the 2017 season.[2]
On June 27, 2013, it was announced that the team was moving to Langley, British Columbia for the 2014 NLL season. Later that day it was announced they would be called the Vancouver Stealth.[3]
All-time record
| Season | Division | W-L | Finish | Home | Road | GF | GA | Coach | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Western | 11-5 | 1st | 6-2 | 5-3 | 211 | 179 | Chris Hall | Won NLL Champion's Cup |
| 2011 | Western | 8-8 | 3rd | 3-5 | 5-3 | 203 | 198 | Chris Hall | Lost Champion's Cup |
| 2012 | Western | 4-12 | 5th | 2-6 | 2-6 | 179 | 204 | Art Webster (interim) | Did Not Qualify |
| 2013 | Western | 9-7 | 2nd | 5-3 | 4-4 | 193 | 192 | Chris Hall | Lost Champion's Cup |
| Total | 4 seasons | 32-32 | 16-16 | 16-16 | 786 | 773 | |||
| Playoff Totals | 7-2 | 4-1 | 3-1 | 108 | 91 |
Playoff results
| Season | Game | Visiting | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Division Semifinal | Minnesota 10 | Washington 14 |
| Division Final | Edmonton 11 | Washington 12 | |
| Championship | Toronto 11 | Washington 15 | |
| 2011 | Division Semifinal | Washington 14 | Minnesota 8 |
| Division Final | Washington 10 | Calgary 8 | |
| Championship | Washington 7 | Toronto 8 | |
| 2013 | Division Semifinal | Edmonton 11 | Washington 12 |
| Division Final | Washington 14 | Calgary 13 | |
| Championship | Rochester 11 | Washington 10 |
| Preceded by Calgary Roughnecks |
National Lacrosse League Champions 2010 |
Succeeded by Toronto Rock |
References
- ↑ Scott M. Johnson (June 19, 2009). "Can professional lacrosse turn a buck in Everett?". The Herald. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
- ↑ "Washington Stealth extends lease with Everett's Comcast Arena".
- ↑ "Stealth Relocate to Vancouver".