National Lacrosse League's Anaheim Storm Suspend Play
June 3, 2005 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Anaheim Storm News Release
Anaheim, CA (June 3, 2005) - Who Knew Sports & Entertainment, Inc., owner of the Anaheim Storm, announced today that the National Lacrosse League (NLL) team will suspend operations and not play in 2006. The Storm have called the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim in Anaheim, California home since the 2004 season; prior to that, they played two seasons in New Jersey.
"We are grateful for the support we have received from the local community, the Arrowhead Pond and the National Lacrosse League," said Chip Santye, president and governor of the Storm. "The decision to suspend team operations was a financial one and it was not easy for us."
As part of the West Division, the Storm was the first NLL team in Southern California.
"First and foremost, we want to thank the fans for their overwhelming support the last two seasons," said Mike O'Donnell, vice president and chief operating officer of the Arrowhead Pond; Anaheim Arena Management, LLC. "We have fallen in love with the excitement and speed of the game. Already, we are pursuing opportunities to bring professional lacrosse back to the Arrowhead Pond for the 2007 season."
The Storm finished the 2005 season fourth in the West Division with a record of 5-11. They were led by Head Coach and General Manager Derek Keenan. A Dispersal Draft of Anaheim Storm players will be held at a later date; information will be posted on www.nll.com.
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