Los Angeles Riptide

Los Angeles Riptide
League MLL
Conference Western
Founded 2005
Folded 2008
Stadium The Home Depot Center Track and Field Facility
Based in Carson, California
Colors Teal, Orange, Black, Gray, White
                        
General manager G. W. Mix
Head coach John Tucker
Local media Los Angeles Times
KLAC
Steinfeld Cups None
Division titles 1 (2007)

The Los Angeles Riptide were a lacrosse team based in Carson, California. From 2006 to 2008, they played in Major League Lacrosse and ceased operations before the 2009 season.

Franchise history

In March 2005, MLL announced that Los Angeles would receive the first of the planned four western expansion teams for the 2006 season.

The Riptide's ownership group was the Anschutz Entertainment Group. This group also owns and operates the NHL's Los Angeles Kings,their minor-league affiliates the Manchester Monarchs and Reading Royals and MLS Los Angeles Galaxy.[1]

The first Los Angeles Ripide player was Michael Watson, who was selected with the top pick in the 2006 MLL expansion draft.[1]

Season-by-season

Los Angeles Riptide
YearWLRegular season finishPlayoffs
2006663rd in Western Conference–
2007931st in Western ConferenceWon semifinal 15–14 over Rattlers
Lost championship 16–13 to Barrage
2008752nd in Western ConferenceLost semifinal 13–12 to Outlaws
Totals2214Regular Season Win % = .611Total Playoff Record 1–2
Playoff Win % = .333

Coaches and others

  • Head Coach – John Tucker
  • Assistant Coach – Mike Allan
  • Assistant Coach – Shawn Trell
  • Head Athletic Trainer – Paul Lacanilao
  • Team Physician – Dr. Luga Podesta, M.D.
  • Equipment Manager – Brian Eisenberg
  • Team Administrator – Shant Kasparian

References

  1. 1 2 "Los Angeles Riptide History". LARiptide.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2007-05-18.
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