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.

Washington Stealth
SportBox lacrosse
Founded2009
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
DivisionWestern
Team historyAlbany Attack (2000–2003)
San Jose Stealth (2004–2009)
Based inEverett, Washington
ArenaXfinity Arena
ColorsRed, Black, Silver
     
OwnerBill Watkins and Denise Watkins
Head coachChris Hall
General managerDoug Locker
Championships1 (2010)
Division titles1 (2010)
Local mediaFox Sports Net Northwest
Everett Herald
Seattle Times
KONG
FormerlySan Jose Stealth
Albany Attack
LaterVancouver Warriors (2013–present)

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 Warriors.[3]

All-time record edit

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 Championship
2011 Western 8–8 3rd 3–5 5–3 203 198 Chris Hall Lost NLL Championship
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 NLL Championship
Total 4 seasons 32–32 16–16 16–16 786 773
Playoff Totals 3 Appearances 7–2 4–1 3–1 108 91 1 Championship

Playoff results edit

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

Awards and honors edit

Season Player Award
2010 Chris Hall Les Bartley Award
David Takata Executive of the Year
2013 Doug Locker GM of the Year
Preceded by National Lacrosse League Champions
2010
Succeeded by

References edit

  1. ^ Scott M. Johnson (June 19, 2009). "Can professional lacrosse turn a buck in Everett?". The Herald. Retrieved July 31, 2009.
  2. ^ "Washington Stealth extends lease with Everett's Comcast Arena".
  3. ^ "Stealth Relocate to Vancouver".