Edmonton Storm (football)

The Edmonton Storm are one of three Alberta-based women's tackle football teams in the Western Women's Canadian Football League, competing in the league's Western Conference. The Storm play competitive, full-contact tackle football under the Canadian Amateur football rules provided by Football Canada. Prior to the formation of the WWCFL, the Storm competed in the Western Canadian Female Football League, capturing the league title in 2010.[1] Founded in 2004, the Storm competed in the inaugural WWCFL championship game. Their provincial rivals are the Calgary Rage and the Lethbridge Steel. The current head coach is Eric Theroux.

Edmonton Storm
Founded2004
Based inEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Head coachEric Theroux
Owner(s)Joseph Williams
LeagueWestern Women's Canadian Football League
DivisionWestern
Coloursblue, silver and white
              
Nickname(s)Butts
Mascot(s)STORM Bear
WWCFL championships1
Websiteedmontonstormfootball.com

Year by year
= Indicates Division Title
= Indicates Conference Title
= Indicates League Championship
SeasonRecordFinishPostseason
20114-0First, Western ConferenceWWCFL championship, 7-35 vs. Saskatoon
20121-3Third, Western ConferenceWestern Conference Final, 0-20 vs. Lethbridge Steel
20133-0[2]Second, Western ConferenceWestern Conference championship, 27-32 vs. Lethbridge Steel
20144-0First, Western ConferenceWestern Conference championship, vs. Lethbridge Steel
20154-0First, Western ConferenceWWCFL championship, 6-53 vs. Regina Riot

IFAF competitors

The following recognizes women from the Edmonton Storm that competed in the IFAF Women's World Football Championships

2010
  • Shirley Benson, Offensive Line
  • Lindsay Ertman, Wide Receiver
  • Christina Goulet, Linebacker
  • Karin 'Kiki' Simmons, Quarterback
  • Terry Yahnke, Defensive Back

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References
  1. http://www2.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/sports/story.html?id=79333df8-9bd1-4608-9b0b-bc363213b873%5B%5D
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-11-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.footballcanada.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=6oFU%2bJjRYNI%3d&tabid=139&language=en-CA%5B%5D
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