Boston Blazers

Boston Blazers. The Boston Blazers were a professional lacrosse team that played in the National Lacrosse League from 2007 to 2011, competing against teams like the Toronto Rock, New York Titans, and Philadelphia Wings. During their time in the league, they played at the TD Garden, which is also home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. The team was owned by Tim Armstrong, who also owned the New England Revolution, and was managed by Doug Reffue, a former player for the New Jersey Storm.

● History

The Boston Blazers were established in 2007 as an expansion team in the National Lacrosse League, along with the New York Titans and Orlando Titans. The team was named after the Boston Blazers (MILL), a former team that played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997, which was also owned by Tim Armstrong. The Blazers played their first game on January 20, 2007, against the Colorado Mammoth, and finished their inaugural season with a record of 4-12, competing against teams like the Calgary Roughnecks and Minnesota Swarm. The team's history was marked by struggles on the field, but they did have some notable players, including Dan Dawson, who also played for the Ottawa Rebel, and Sean Morris, who played for the New York Saints.

● Team Roster

The Boston Blazers had a diverse roster of players, including John Gallant, who also played for the Vancouver Warriors, and Daryl Veltman, who played for the Buffalo Bandits. The team was led by captain Dan Dawson, who was a key player in the National Lacrosse League and also played for the Toronto Rock. Other notable players on the roster included Mike Poulin, who played for the Georgia Swarm, and Brett Queener, who played for the New York Lizards. The team also had players like Paul Rabil, who played for the Washington Stealth, and Stephen Peyser, who played for the New York Lizards.

● Season Records

The Boston Blazers played a total of four seasons in the National Lacrosse League, from 2007 to 2011. Their best season was in 2009, when they finished with a record of 10-6, competing against teams like the Philadelphia Wings and Rochester Knighthawks. The team's worst season was in 2008, when they finished with a record of 4-12, playing against teams like the Colorado Mammoth and Calgary Roughnecks. The Blazers also played against teams like the Minnesota Swarm and Toronto Rock during their time in the league.

● Home Arena

The Boston Blazers played their home games at the TD Garden, which is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The TD Garden is a multi-purpose arena that is also home to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics. The arena has a seating capacity of over 17,000 and has hosted numerous events, including concerts, basketball and hockey games, and National Lacrosse League games, featuring teams like the New York Titans and Philadelphia Wings. The Blazers shared the arena with the Boston Blazers (MILL), a former team that played in the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1992 to 1997.

● Notable Players

The Boston Blazers had several notable players during their time in the National Lacrosse League, including Dan Dawson, who also played for the Ottawa Rebel, and Sean Morris, who played for the New York Saints. Other notable players included John Gallant, who also played for the Vancouver Warriors, and Daryl Veltman, who played for the Buffalo Bandits. The team also had players like Paul Rabil, who played for the Washington Stealth, and Stephen Peyser, who played for the New York Lizards. The Blazers also had players like Mike Poulin, who played for the Georgia Swarm, and Brett Queener, who played for the New York Lizards.

● Championships

The Boston Blazers did not win any championships during their time in the National Lacrosse League. However, the team did have some successful seasons, including their 2009 season when they finished with a record of 10-6, competing against teams like the Philadelphia Wings and Rochester Knighthawks. The team's best finish was in 2009, when they lost to the New York Titans in the National Lacrosse League playoffs, which also featured teams like the Toronto Rock and Calgary Roughnecks. The Blazers also played against teams like the Minnesota Swarm and Colorado Mammoth during their time in the league. The team's legacy continues to be felt in the National Lacrosse League, with many of their former players going on to play for teams like the Buffalo Bandits and Georgia Swarm. Category:National Lacrosse League teams