New Jersey Storm

Summary

The New Jersey Storm were a member of the National Lacrosse League, based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They played from 2002 to 2003 playing at the then Continental Airlines Arena. The team was an expansion team that was purchased for by an equity investment ownership group led former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams and Hiza Gay.

New Jersey Storm
SportBox lacrosse
Founded2002
Last season2003
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
DivisionEastern
LocationEast Rutherford, New Jersey
ArenaIzod Center
ColorsBlue, Grey, Black, White
       
Playoff appearances0
LaterAnaheim Storm (2004–2005)

After the 2003 NLL season the team was sold and relocated to Anaheim, California, becoming the Anaheim Storm under a new ownership group.[1]

The NLL returned to the New York Metro area in 2007 with the inaugural season of the New York Titans, who would play at Madison Square Garden and Nassau Coliseum. The Titans would play for three seasons before relocating to Orlando, Florida.

All time Record edit

Season Division W-L Finish Home Road GF GA Coach Playoffs
2002 Eastern 5–11 4th 2–6 3–5 178 232 Jim Hinkson,
Jim Brady
Missed playoffs
2003 Eastern 3–13 4th 2–6 1–7 187 220 Jim Brady,
Peter Vipond
Missed playoffs
Total 2 seasons 8–24 4–12 4–12 365 452

References edit

  1. ^ McKibben, Dave (September 2003). "Lacrosse Invades Anaheim". Los Angeles Times. Orange County edition, p. B3. Retrieved February 8, 2024.