New York Riptide

The New York Riptide are a professional box lacrosse franchise based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the East Division of the National Lacrosse League (NLL). They play home games at Nassau Coliseum and began their first season in 2019.

New York Riptide
SportLacrosse
Founded2018
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
DivisionEast
Based inUniondale, New York
ArenaNassau Coliseum
OwnerGF Sports
Head coachDan Ladouceur
General managerJim Veltman

History

On December 12, 2018, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Uniondale, New York and owner GF Sports. The team will begin play in December 2019 with its home arena being the Nassau Coliseum.[1][2] NLL New York marks the return of the National Lacrosse League to the Long Island area after the departure of the New York Saints (1989 to 2003) and the New York Titans (2006 to 2009), both of whom also played at Nassau Coliseum.

The New York Riptide name and logo were announced on February 17, 2019, as chosen by fans.[3]

On January 18, 2020, the Riptide got their first win in franchise history when they beat the Georgia Swarm by a score of 13–12 in overtime at Nassau Coliseum.

On June 3, 2020, the entire coaching staff and lacrosse operations team, including head coach and general manager Regy Thorpe, were fired.[4]

On July 10, 2020, the Riptide announced the hiring of Jim Veltman as general manager and Dan Ladouceur as head coach.[5]

Current roster
New York Riptide roster
Active (21-man) roster Inactive roster Coaches
Goaltenders
  •  12 Gowah Abrams
  •  27 Alex Buque
Defensemen
  •  3 Dan MacRae (C)
  •  5 Mike Manley
  •  11 Andrew Suitor
  •  14 Tyson Bomberry
  •  31 John Ranagan (A)
  •  44 Ethan Schott
  •  88 Scott Johnston
Forwards
  •  1 Connor Kelly
  •  4 Dan Lomas
  •  6 Kieran McArdle
  •  8 Travis Longboat
  •  18 Jean Luc-Chetner
  •  19 Tyson Gibson
  •  41 Pat Saunders
  •  71 Gale Thorpe
  •  97 John Wagner
Transition
  •  9 Alex Woodall
  •  57 Cody Radziewicz
  •  81 Ryan Fournier
Practice Squad
Injured Reserve
  •   Jack Rowlett
  •   Angus Goodleaf
Holdout
  •   Dawson Theede
Head Coach
  • Regy Thorpe
Assistant Coaches
  • Marshall Abrams
  • Joe Smith
Legend
  • * Suspended list
  • (C) Captain
  • (A) Alternate captain

updated 2020-02-15
NLL Transactions

All-time record
SeasonDivisionW–LFinishHomeRoadGFGACoachPlayoffs
2020Eastern1–124th1–50-7116177Regy ThorpeSeason Canceled

Head Coaching History
# Name Term Regular Season Playoffs
GC W L W% GC W L W%
1Regy Thorpe2019-2013112.077%—————
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References
  1. "National Lacrosse League Welcomes 13th Franchise". Retrieved December 12, 2018.
  2. "NLL coming to Long Island with new indoor lacrosse team planned for 2019". Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  3. "New York National Lacrosse League Franchise Announces its Brand Name and Logo". Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  4. "RIPTIDE ANNOUNCE COACHING AND LACROSSE OPERATIONS STAFF WILL NOT RETURN | New York Riptide". newyorkriptide.com. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
  5. "Riptide Announce Hiring of Veltman and Ladouceur | New York Riptide". newyorkriptide.com. Retrieved 2020-07-15.


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