Washington Power (inline hockey)
Encyclopedia
The Washington Power are a professional inline hockey
team based in Laurel, Maryland
. They are members of Major League Roller Hockey
. Part of the rebirth of MLRH, the Power were the first American
announced for the 2009 MLRH season.
, the Power made their debut on June 14, 1998, losing 12-6 in their first home game to the New York Rockers
. They won their first game two weeks later, defeating the Toronto Torpedoes at home, 9-8. Dan Scardino was the Power's top goal scorer that first season with a total of 25 goals. The Power were able to receive a playoff berth in their inaugural season with a 9-11-0 record tailing 18 points. Playoff success did come quickly, as the Power defeated the New York Rockers 15-4 at home. Their glory was short lived as they were defeated by the undefeated Anaheim Bullfrogs
in the Coastal Division Finals 20-4 just four days later. The Power would fold after just one season of play.
It was announced on May 29, 2008 that the Power would be returning to MLRH play beginning with the 2008 MLRH Euro Cup event in July. They announced that Chuck Foster, the 2006 MLRH Coach of the Year, will serve as General Manager
in assembling the team and continue as head coach
.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, SOL = Shootout Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
Playoffs
Team
Inline hockey
Inline hockey, often referred to as roller hockey in the United States, is a sport similar to ice hockey but played with inline skates. Like its parent sport, skaters on two teams use hockey sticks to direct a disk-shaped puck into the opponent's goal; however, various details of the game, such as...
team based in Laurel, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. They are members of Major League Roller Hockey
Major League Roller Hockey
Major League Roller Hockey is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a professional inline hockey league of 15 franchised member clubs, all of which are located in the United States. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, MLRH is the only full contact professional inline...
. Part of the rebirth of MLRH, the Power were the first American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
announced for the 2009 MLRH season.
Franchise history
The Washington Power were founded as one of MLRH's charter franchises. Beginning play in 19981998 MLRH season
The 1998 MLRH season was the inaugural season of Major League Roller Hockey . The 1998 Jason Cup Playoffs began on August 15, 1998 and concluded on August 26 with the Anaheim Bullfrogs defeating the Orlando Surge to win their first Jason Cup....
, the Power made their debut on June 14, 1998, losing 12-6 in their first home game to the New York Rockers
New York Rockers
The New York Rockers are a professional roller hockey team based at Inman Sports Complex, in Edison, New Jersey. They play in Major League Roller Hockey.The Rockers are recognized as one of MLRH's premier teams, as they won the championship in 2005....
. They won their first game two weeks later, defeating the Toronto Torpedoes at home, 9-8. Dan Scardino was the Power's top goal scorer that first season with a total of 25 goals. The Power were able to receive a playoff berth in their inaugural season with a 9-11-0 record tailing 18 points. Playoff success did come quickly, as the Power defeated the New York Rockers 15-4 at home. Their glory was short lived as they were defeated by the undefeated Anaheim Bullfrogs
Anaheim Bullfrogs
The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of...
in the Coastal Division Finals 20-4 just four days later. The Power would fold after just one season of play.
It was announced on May 29, 2008 that the Power would be returning to MLRH play beginning with the 2008 MLRH Euro Cup event in July. They announced that Chuck Foster, the 2006 MLRH Coach of the Year, will serve as General Manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
in assembling the team and continue as head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
.
Season by season results
For the full season-by-season history, see Washington Power seasonsNote: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, SOL = Shootout Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Season | GP | W | L | SOL | Pts | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
| 1998 1998 MLRH season The 1998 MLRH season was the inaugural season of Major League Roller Hockey . The 1998 Jason Cup Playoffs began on August 15, 1998 and concluded on August 26 with the Anaheim Bullfrogs defeating the Orlando Surge to win their first Jason Cup.... |
20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 138 | 216 | 243 | 2nd, Coastal | Won Division Semifinals, 15-4 (New York New York Rockers The New York Rockers are a professional roller hockey team based at Inman Sports Complex, in Edison, New Jersey. They play in Major League Roller Hockey.The Rockers are recognized as one of MLRH's premier teams, as they won the championship in 2005.... ) Lost Division Finals, 20-4 (Anaheim Anaheim Bullfrogs The Anaheim Bullfrogs were a professional inline hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Bullfrogs played in Roller Hockey International and Major League Roller Hockey before returning to Roller Hockey international . The Bullfrogs played their home games in the Arrowhead Pond of... ) |
Franchise records
Regular season- Most goals in a season: Dan Scardino, 25 (1998)
- Most assists in a season: Mike Vickerman, 25 (1998)
- Most points in a season: Dan Scardino, 44 (1998)
- Most penalty minutes in a season: Scott Gilligan, 58 (1998)
- Most points in a season, defenseman: Dan Costanza, 27 (1998)
- Most points in a season, rookie: Dan Scardino, 25 (1998)
- Most wins in a season: Matthew Hines, 6 (1998)
- Most shutouts in a season: None
- Most power play goals in a season: Dan Scardino, 7 (1998)
Playoffs
- Most goals in a playoff season: Dan Scardino, 6 (1998)
- Most goals by a defenseman in a playoff season: Several players tied at 1 (1998)
- Most assists in a playoff season: Dan Costanza, 8 (1998)
- Most points in a playoff season: Dan Scardino, 10 (1998)
- Most points by a defenseman in a playoff season: Dan Costanza, 8 (1998)
- Most penalty minutes in a playoff season: Kurt Walsten, 5 (1998)
Team
- Most points in a season: 18, (1998)
- Most wins in a season: 9, (1998)
- Most goals scored: 138, (1998)
- Least goals allowed (full season): 216, (1998)
- Longest undefeated streak: 3 games, (1998)
See also
- List of MLRH players
- List of MLRH statistical leaders
- List of MLRH seasons