Seattle Mist

The Seattle Mist was a team in the Legends Football League, formerly the Lingerie Football League, and were founded as part of the Lingerie Bowl's expansion into a full-fledged league in 2009. They played their home games at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington.[1]

Seattle Mist
Established2009
Based inKent, Washington
Home fieldAccesso ShoWare Center
Head coachChris Michaelson
Owner(s)Legends Football League, LLC
LeagueLegends Football League
DivisionWestern Conference
ColorsSeahawks Blue, Cambridge Blue, lime green and white
                   
Legends Cup wins3 (2015, 2017, 2019)
Division titles3 (2013, 2015, 2017)
Websitewww.lflus.com/seattlemist/

The league rebranded as the Legends Football League in 2013 and shifted away from the Super Bowl halftime shows. Following the 2019 season, the LFL ceased operations and relaunched as the Extreme Football League (X League) for the 2020 season. All former LFL teams received new brands and the Mist were replaced by the Seattle Thunder.[2]

History

In 2004, the first Lingerie Bowl was played during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVIII between two teams of models and actresses wearing lingerie and minimal protective football gear. The Lingerie Bowl was played for three consecutive years as an alternative Super Bowl halftime event while adding additional teams in 2005 and 2006. The event was then cancelled for various reasons in 2007, 2008, and 2009. In 2009, the event organizers launched the concept as a full league called the Lingerie Football League (LFL), culminating in the Lingerie Bowl as the championship game between the conference champions, still during the Super Bowl halftime.[3][4]

The league launched its inaugural 2009–10 season with ten teams in two conferences with the Seattle Mist in the Western Conference. Each LFL team played the other four teams in its division once. Two of the games were at home and two were on the road. The Mist went 3–1 in its first season, but failed to make it to the playoffs as per the league's tie-breaking procedures.

The 2010–11 LFL season had the same schedule format as the 2009–10 season, but all games aired on MTV2.[5] The Mist went 0–3 in the season and the last game against the Dallas Desire was cancelled due to the potential of inclement weather in the outdoor stadium and because both teams could not make the playoffs.[6] The following season, the Mist signed Angela Rypien, the daughter of former Washington Redskins' quarterback Mark Rypien, as their starting quarterback. She debuted against the Green Bay Chill on September 30, 2011.[7] The team went 2–2 and missed the playoffs for the third straight season.

The league postponed the 2012–13 season, but the Mist played a game called the Pacific Cup against LFL Canada's BC Angels at the ShoWare Center on December 15, 2012. In January 2013, the LFL rebranded as the Legends Football League, shifted away from the Super Bowl halftime event, and moved the season to a spring and summer schedule starting in March 2013. The Mist qualified for the playoffs for the first time in the 2013 season after an undefeated regular season, but lost to the Chicago Bliss in the conference championship game. The team then missed the playoffs in 2014 after losing to the Los Angeles Temptation in their last game of the season.[8]

In 2015, the team made it back to the playoffs and won their first Legends Cup over the Chicago Bliss 27–21. They lost to the Bliss in the Legends Cup the following season, but went on to win again in 2017 and 2019.

After the 2019 season, the LFL effectively ceased operations and restructured as the X League, replacing the Mist with the Seattle Thunder identity.[2]

Seasons

2009–10
See also: 2009–10 LFL season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
September 11San Diego SeductionShoWare CenterWon, 20–61–0
October 9at Denver DreamDick's Sporting Goods ParkWon, 28–192–0
November 27at Los Angeles TemptationLos Angeles Sports ArenaLost, 20–262–1
January 1Dallas DesireShoWare CenterWon, 28–12[1]3–1

Roster
Mist players performing a hike against the San Diego Seduction on September 11, 2009
  • 1 Michele Selover TE
  • 2 Jenna Lynn Bloczynski LB-TE
  • 3 Natalya Snetkova RB
  • 4 Bruna Araujo WR
  • 5 Harper Boiz S
  • 6 Caya Ukkas CB
  • 7 Alicia McLauchlin QB
  • 8 Chelsie Jorensen OL
  • 9 Maggie Pearson C
  • 10 Katie Sheaffer RB
  • 11 Candice Gardiner CB
  • 11 Myschon Bales
  • 12 Shannon Sypher WR[9]

2010–11
See also: 2010–11 LFL season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
August 27Los Angeles TemptationShoWare Center[10]Lost, 32–36[11]0–1
October 8Chicago BlissShoWare CenterLost, 12–410–2
October 22at San Diego SeductionSan Diego Sports ArenaLost, 25–260–3
January 21at Dallas DesireCotton BowlCancelled0–3

Roster
  • 1 Kiara Williams
  • 2 Stevi Schnoor
  • 3 Dominique Maloy
  • 4 Katie Whelan
  • 5 Alli Alberts
  • 6 Kristine Cortez
  • 7 Emily Schneider
  • 8 Alanna Vann
  • 9 Kera Bryant
  • 10 Savannah Wood
  • 11 Stacey Jackman
  • 12 Vonetta Gooden
  • 13 Amber Camp
  • 14 Shea Norton
  • 15 KK Matheny
  • 16 Kenia Diggit
  • 18 Jade Randle
  • 19 Denise Simens
  • 20 Ja'Melia Adams

2011–12 season
See also: 2011–12 LFL season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
September 30at Green Bay ChillResch CenterWon, 42–81–0
November 4Las Vegas SinShoWare CenterLost, 24–281–1
December 16at Los Angeles TemptationCitizens Business Bank ArenaLost, 24–271–2
January 6Minnesota ValkyrieShoWare CenterWon, 32–142–2

Roster
  • 1 Laurel Creel QB-DB
  • 2 Ericka Smith WR-DB
  • 3 Natalie Suhey OL-DL
  • 4 Riki Creger-Zier WR-DB
  • 5 Jessica Hopkins WR-S
  • 6 Kerry Warren OL-LB
  • 7 Kam Warner RB-LB
  • 9 Cristina Fetzer CB-C
  • 10 Lashaunda Fowler OL-DL
  • 11 Angela Rypien QB-S
  • 12 Christine Moore C-DL
  • 13 Emily Bell CB-RB
  • 14 Melissa Bernasconi WR-S
  • 15 Shea Norton OL-DL[12]

2013 season
See also: 2013 LFL US season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
April 6Green Bay ChillShoWare CenterLost, 36–550–1
May 4at Los Angeles TemptationCitizens Business Bank ArenaWon, 24–201–1
July 6Minnesota ValkyrieShoWare CenterWon, 38–02–1
July 20at Las Vegas SinOrleans ArenaWon, 52–143–1
Conference Championship
August 24Chicago BlissCitizens Business Bank Arena
Ontario, California		Lost, 14–31

Roster
  • 1 Laurel Creel QB-DB
  • 2 Mele Rich WR-DB
  • 3 Natalie Suhey OL-DL
  • 4 Riki Creger-Zier WR-DB
  • 5 Jessica Hopkins WR-S
  • 6 Kerry Warren OL-LB
  • 7 Shuree Hyatt C-DE
  • 9 Cristina Fetzer CB-C
  • 10 Lashaunda Fowler OL-DL
  • 11 Stormy Keffeler QB-S
  • 12 Christine Moore C-DL
  • 13 Emily Bell CB-RB
  • 14 Melissa Bernasconi WR-S
  • 15 Shea Norton OL-DL

2014 season
See also: 2014 LFL US season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
May 2Green Bay ChillShoWare CenterWon, 38–241–0
June 13at Chicago BlissSears Centre ArenaTied, 34–341–0–1
July 26Las Vegas SinShoWare CenterWon, 29–182–0–1
August 2at Los Angeles TemptationCitizens Business Bank ArenaLost, 34–122–1–1

Roster
  • 2 Stevi Schnoor RB-DE
  • 3 Rachel Corey WR-DB
  • 4 Maria Bottenberg WR-DB
  • 5 Jessica Hopkins WR-S
  • 6 Melanie Ohlenkamp WR-DB
  • 7 Lily Granston SS
  • 8 Erica Legaspi WR-S
  • 9 Kasey Carter TE-LB
  • 10 Lashaunda Fowler WR-DE
  • 11 Angela Rypien QB
  • 12 Maryanne Hanson QB
  • 13 Stormy Keffeler C-DE
  • 14 Veronica Velludo QB-S
  • 15 Rebecca Velludo WR-DB
  • 17 Megan Hanson C-DE
  • 18 Ashlye Parker TE-DE
  • 20 Deanna Schaper-Kotter DE

2015 season
Main article: 2015 LFL US season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
May 29Los Angeles TemptationShoWare CenterLost, 13–140–1
June 6at Los Angeles TemptationLos Angeles Memorial ColiseumWon, 27–261–1
June 21at Las Vegas SinCitizens Business Bank ArenaWon, 34–262–1
July 3Los Angeles TemptationShoWare CenterWon, 24–133–1
August 1Las Vegas SinShoWare CenterWon, 64–194–1
August 5at Las Vegas SinCitizens Business Bank ArenaCancelled[lower-alpha 1]4–1
Conference Championship
August 15Los Angeles TemptationToyota Park
Bridgeview, Illinois		Won, 28–24
Legends Cup
August 23Chicago BlissShoWare CenterWon, 27–21

Roster
  • 0 Jena Weiss C
  • 1 Kadi Findling CB-QB
  • 2 Stevi Schnoor RB-DE
  • 3 Jessika Howard WR-DB
  • 4 Katie Whelan DE-TE
  • 5 Jessica Hopkins S-WR
  • 6 Theresa Petruziello WR-SS
  • 7 Lily Granston SS-RB
  • 8 Danika Brace LB-TE
  • 9 Chloe Treleven WR-DB
  • 10 Lashaunda Fowler WR-CB
  • 12 Emily Woods WR-DB
  • 13 Kasey Carter C-DE
  • 14 Mele Gilmore RB-CB
  • 15 KK Matheny QB
  • 17 Megan Hanson C-DE-CB
  • 18 Erica Legaspi RB-DB
  • 19 Bryn Renda WR-S
  • 20 Deanna Schaper-Kotter DE

2016 season
Main article: 2016 LFL US season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
April 9Austin AcousticShoWare CenterWon, 44–81–0
April 24at Los Angeles TemptationCitizens Business Bank ArenaWon, 20–122–0
May 13Chicago BlissShoWare CenterWon, 40–283–0
June 18at Dallas DesireDr Pepper ArenaLost, 21–263–1
Conference Championship
August 20Dallas DesireShoWare CenterWon, 44–6
Legends Cup
August 27Chicago BlissWestWorld
Scottsdale, Arizona		Lost, 26–31

2017 season
Main article: 2017 LFL US season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
April 14at Austin AcousticCedar Park CenterWon, 46–261–0
May 20Denver DreamShoWare CenterWon, 106–02–0
July 1at Denver DreamBudweiser Events CenterWon, 98–03–0
July 15Austin AcousticShoWare CenterWon, 62–64–0
Conference Championship
August 20Los Angeles TemptationSears Centre Arena
Hoffman Estates, Illinois		Won, 28–13
Legends Cup
September 3Atlanta SteamCitizens Business Bank Arena
Ontario, California		Won, 38–28

2018 season
Main article: 2018 LFL US season
DateOpponentVenueScoreRecord
May 19Nashville KnightsShoWare CenterLost, 24–430–1
June 16at Atlanta SteamInfinite Energy ArenaLost, 42–440–2
July 21at Austin AcousticH-E-B CenterWon, 41–261–2
July 28Atlanta SteamShoWare CenterLost, 18–401–3

2019 season
Main article: 2019 LFL US season
Date[13]OpponentVenueScoreRecord
April 5at Los Angeles TemptationCitizens Business Bank ArenaWon, 34–191–0
May 11Omaha HeartShoWare CenterWon, 70–62–0
June 8at Denver DreamBudweiser Event CenterWon, 62–223–0
June 29Austin AcousticShoWare CenterLost, 34–363–1
Playoff semifinal
August 24Atlanta SteamToyota Arena
Ontario, California		Won, 38–14
Legends Cup
September 7Los Angeles Temptationaccesso ShoWare CenterWon, 56–20

References
  1. "Photos of Seattle Mist Lingerie Football Players". KIRO-TV. January 2, 2010. Archived from the original on June 30, 2010. Retrieved February 23, 2010. The Seattle Mist of the Lingerie Football League knocked off the undefeated Dallas Desire in a game on Jan. 1 at the Showare Center in Kent.
  2. "A NEW ERA IN WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, THE X LEAGUE". extfl.com. December 17, 2019.
  3. Wright, Todd (January 4, 2010). "Hard Rock to Host Lingerie Bowl VII". NBC Miami. Retrieved February 23, 2010.
  4. Geist, Bill (February 7, 2010). "Lacing Up for the Lingerie Bowl; Bill Geist Learns LFL Players Really Love Football, and Don't Mind Playing in Their Underwear". CBS Sunday Morning. Retrieved February 23, 2010.
  5. Selvarn, Ashok (August 17, 2010). "The Bliss is back: Lingerie Football League games to air on MTV2". Daily Herald. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  6. "January 21st Seattle Mist at Dallas Desire Games Cancelled, Tickets Will Be Refunded". Lingerie Football League. December 7, 2010.
  7. http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2011/09/02/wakeup-call-angela-rypien-is-ready-for-her-lingerie-football-league-opener/
  8. "LA ADVANCES 34-12, NOW EYES CHICAGO FOR WESTERN CONFERENCE". LFL360.com. August 7, 2014.
  9. http://coed.com/2009/06/30/lingerie-football-league-2009-seattle-mist/
  10. Moore, Jim (August 27, 2010). "Don't laugh -- here comes the Mist again". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  11. "Seattle Mist fall to L.A. Temptation in Lingerie Football League opener at ShoWare Center". Kent Reporter. September 2, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2010.
  12. http://www.lfl360.com/lfl-north-america/usa/week-11-seattle-mist-active-roster/
  13. "LFL 2019 Schedule" (PDF). LFLUS.com. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  1. The league ruled a "No Contest" and cancelled the game to prevent possible injury in a game that would not affect the playoff standings.
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