Washington Power

The Washington Power were a member of the National Lacrosse League during the 2001 and 2002 seasons. After the inaugural championship in 1987 in Baltimore (as the Thunder) through 1999 and an unsuccessful stint in Pittsburgh (as the CrosseFire), the franchise moved to Washington, D.C. in 2001, with a new ownership structure led by Steve Comiskey, a DC attorney to high-tech billionaires, Wall Steeet executive Gene Podsiadlo, and star player Gary Gait. After two seasons of low attendance in Washington, the franchise moved again, this time to Denver, Colorado, as the Colorado Mammoth. In Colorado they have seen success both on and off the field, culminating in 2006, when they had the highest attendance in the league, and also won the Champion's Cup.

Washington Power
SportBox lacrosse
First season2001
Last season2002
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
DivisionEastern
Team historyBaltimore Thunder (1987–1999)
Pittsburgh CrosseFire (2000)
Based inWashington, D.C.
ArenaMCI Center (2001)
Capital Centre (2002)
ColorsBlue, Red, White
     
Division titles1 (2002)
LaterColorado Mammoth (2003–Present)

Awards & honors edit

YearPlayerAward
2002Paul GaitMost Valuable Player

All-time record edit

SeasonDivisionW-LFinishHomeRoadGFGACoachPlayoffs
20019–54th4–35–2226204Darris KilgourLost in semifinals
2002Eastern9–71st6–23–5253243Darris KilgourLost in semifinals
Total2 seasons18–1210–58–7479447

Playoff results edit

SeasonGameVisitingHome
2001SemifinalsWashington 9Toronto 10
2002QuarterfinalsWashington 12Philadelphia 11
SemifinalsWashington 11Toronto 12

References edit