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 that included Eugene Podsiadlo, a New York investment executive, and star player Gary Gait. After two seasons of low attendance in Washington, the franchise moved, 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.
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| Division | Eastern |
|---|---|
| Based in | Washington, D.C. |
| Arena | MCI Center (2001) USAir Arena (2002) |
| Colors | blue, red |
| Division titles | 2002 |
| Formerly | Pittsburgh CrosseFire |
| Later | Colorado Mammoth |
Awards & honors
| Year | Player | Award |
| 2002 | Paul Gait | Most Valuable Player |
All-time record
| Season | Division | W-L | Finish | Home | Road | GF | GA | Coach | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9-5 | 4th | 4-3 | 5-2 | 226 | 204 | Darris Kilgour | Lost in semifinals | |
| 2002 | Eastern | 9-7 | 1st | 6-2 | 3-5 | 253 | 243 | Darris Kilgour | Lost in semifinals |
| Total | 2 seasons | 18-12 | 10-5 | 8-7 | 479 | 447 |
Playoff results
| Season | Game | Visiting | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Semifinals | Washington 9 | Toronto 10 |
| 2002 | Quarterfinals | Washington 12 | Philadelphia 11 |
| Semifinals | Washington 11 | Toronto 12 |
References
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