Washington Power (inline hockey)

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Washington Power
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CityLaurel, Maryland, United States
Founded1998
Home arenaThe Gardens Ice House
ColorsNavy, Silver, Red, White
General managerUnited States
Head coachUnited States
CaptainTBA
Affiliate(s)None
Franchise history
1998, 2008–presentWashington Power (MLRH)

The Washington Power are a professional inline hockey team based in Laurel, Maryland. They are members of Major League Roller Hockey. Part of the rebirth of MLRH, the Power were the first American announced for the .

Franchise history[]

The Washington Power were founded as one of MLRH's charter franchises. Beginning play in 1998, the Power made their debut on June 14, 1998, losing 12-6 in their first home game to the New York Rockers. They won their first game two weeks later, defeating the at home, 9-8. was the Power's top goal scorer that first season with a total of 25 goals. The Power were able to receive a playoff berth in their inaugural season with a 9-11-0 record tailing 18 points. Playoff success did come quickly, as the Power defeated the New York Rockers 15-4 at home. Their glory was short lived as they were defeated by the undefeated Anaheim Bullfrogs in the 20-4 just four days later. The Power would fold after just one season of play.

It was announced on May 29, 2008 that the Power would be returning to MLRH play beginning with the event in July. They announced that , the , will serve as general manager in assembling the team and continue as head coach.

Seasons and records[]

Season by season results[]

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, SOL = Shootout Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Season GP W L SOL Pts GF GA PIM Finish Playoffs
1998 20 9 11 0 18 138 216 243 2nd, Coastal Won Division Semifinals, 15-4 (New York)
Lost Division Finals, 20-4 (Anaheim)

Franchise records[]

Regular season
  • Most goals in a season: , 25 (1998)
  • Most assists in a season: , 25 (1998)
  • Most points in a season: , 44 (1998)
  • Most penalty minutes in a season: , 58 (1998)
  • Most points in a season, defenseman: , 27 (1998)
  • Most points in a season, rookie: , 25 (1998)
  • Most wins in a season: , 6 (1998)
  • Most shutouts in a season: None
  • Most power play goals in a season: , 7 (1998)
Playoffs
  • Most goals in a playoff season: , 6 (1998)
  • Most goals by a defenseman in a playoff season: Several players tied at 1 (1998)
  • Most assists in a playoff season: , 8 (1998)
  • Most points in a playoff season: , 10 (1998)
  • Most points by a defenseman in a playoff season: , 8 (1998)
  • Most penalty minutes in a playoff season: , 5 (1998)
Team
  • Most points in a season: 18, (1998)
  • Most wins in a season: 9, (1998)
  • Most goals scored: 138, (1998)
  • Fewest goals allowed (full season): 216, (1998)
  • Longest undefeated streak: 3 games, (1998)
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