Boston Storm (UWLX)

The Boston Storm are a United Women's Lacrosse League (UWLX) professional women's field lacrosse team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have played in the UWLX since the 2016 season. In the 2017 season, the four teams in the UWLX played in a barnstorming format, with all four teams playing at a single venue.

Boston Storm
Founded2016
LeagueUnited Women's Lacrosse League
Based inBoston, Massachusetts
ColorsNavy blue, red, silver, white
                   
Head coachAbbey Capobianco
General managerAndrew Fink
WebsiteBoston Storm

Franchise History

The Boston Storm is one of the original four teams of the United Women's Lacrosse League (UWXL). UWLX was founded by Digit Murphy and Aronda Kirby in a strategic partnership with STX.[1]

On February 23, 2016, Bowen Holden was named as the first general manager in franchise history.[2] On March 17, 2016, Amy Patton was announced as the Storm's first head coach.[3]

The first game in franchise history took place on May 28, 2016 at Goodman Stadium at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Opposing the Philadelphia Force, Boston prevailed by a 16–8 tally. The team's first-ever goal was scored by Kailah Kempney, with Danielle Estrasco logging the assist. Liz Hogan served as the starting goaltender, requiring just nine saves for the win.

On April 13, 2017, Andrew Fink was named as the General Manager of the Boston Storm,[4] and on May 10, 2017, Abbey Capobianco was named Head Coach.[5]

Roster
2016 Boston Storm
Number Player's Name Nationality Position College
2Liz HoganGoalkeeperSyracuse
9Jennifer RussellDefenseNorth Carolina
19Sarah BullardMidfieldDuke
15Kara CannizzaroMidfieldNorth Carolina
11Erin SliferMidfieldPrinceton
7Holly ReillyDefensePrinceton
13Danielle EtrascoAttackBoston University
3Kailah KempneyAttackSyracuse
21Kristin IgoeMidfieldBoston College
23Colleen MagarityMidfieldNorthwestern
1Julie WadlandGoalkeeperDartmouth
6Ali FluryMidfieldDenver
22Danielle SpencerAttackNorthwestern
16Hannah FarrMidfieldStanford
32Kelsey SheridanDefenseMassachusetts
10Lauren KahnMidfieldConnecticut
5Tanner GuarinoMidfieldMassachusetts
14Kasey MockDefenseSyracuse
17Maddy ActonMidfieldDuke
12Kayla TreanorAttackSyracuse

As of June 10, 2016

See also

References
  1. "UWLX Draft Inaugural Season More". insidelacrosse.com.com. Retrieved February 8, 2016.
  2. "UWLX Names 4 GMs For Inaugural Season". UWLX. 2016-02-23. Archived from the original on 2016-06-08. Retrieved 2016-05-26.
  3. "United Women's Lacrosse Names Team Head Coaches". UWLX. 2016-03-17. Archived from the original on 2016-05-19. Retrieved 2016-05-26.
  4. "Boston Storm Name Local Lacrosse Leader Andrew Fink GM". UWLX. 2017-04-13. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
  5. "Boston Storm name Abbey Capobianco new head coach". ExcelleSports. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2017-05-18.
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