Edmonton Storm (football)
 | This article needs to be updated. (July 2019) |
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Based in | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Head coach | Eric Theroux |
| Owner(s) | Joseph Williams |
| League | Western Women's Canadian Football League |
| Division | Western |
| Colours | blue, silver and white |
| Mascot(s) | STORM Bear |
| WWCFL championships | 1 |
| Website | edmontonstorm |
The Edmonton Storm are one of three Alberta-based women's tackle football teams in the Western Women's Canadian Football League, competing in the league's Western Conference. The Storm play competitive, full-contact tackle football under the Canadian Amateur football rules provided by Football Canada. Prior to the formation of the WWCFL, the Storm competed in the Western Canadian Female Football League, capturing the league title in 2010. Founded in 2004, the Storm competed in the inaugural WWCFL championship game. Their provincial rivals are the Calgary Rage and the Lethbridge Steel. The current head coach is Eric Theroux.
Year by year[]
| = Indicates Division Title |
| = Indicates Conference Title |
| = Indicates League Championship |
| Season | Record | Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4–0 | First, Western Conference | WWCFL championship, 7–35 vs. Saskatoon Valkyries |
| 2012 | 1–3 | Third, Western Conference | Western Conference Final, 0–20 vs. Lethbridge Steel |
| 2013 | 3–0[1] | Second, Western Conference | Western Conference championship, 27–32 vs. Lethbridge Steel |
| 2014 | 4–0 | First, Western Conference | Western Conference championship, vs. Lethbridge Steel |
| 2015 | 4–0 | First, Western Conference | WWCFL championship, 6–53 vs. Regina Riot |
| 2016 | WWCFL championship, 6–81 vs. Saskatoon Valkyries | ||
| 2017 | |||
| 2018 | |||
| 2019 | 3–1 | First, Western Conference | |
| 2020 | Season cancelled | ||
| 2021 | Season cancelled | ||
IFAF competitors[]
The following recognizes women from the Edmonton Storm that competed in the IFAF Women's World Football Championships
2010[]
- Shirley Benson, Offensive Line
- Lindsay Ertman, Wide Receiver
- Christina Goulet, Linebacker
- Karin 'Kiki' Simmons, Quarterback
- Terry Yahnke, Defensive Back
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-11-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://www.footballcanada.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=6oFU%2bJjRYNI%3d&tabid=139&language=en-CA[permanent dead link]
External links[]
- Canadian football teams in Edmonton
- Sport in Western Canada
- Women's sports in Canada
- 2004 establishments in Alberta
- Sports clubs established in 2004
- Women in Alberta