Washington Stealth players thank the fans at Comcast Arena following a win over Edmonton in April.
Source: The Herald
The Washington Stealth are leaving Everett.
The National Lacrosse League’s Board of Governors unanimously approved the franchise’s relocation to British Columbia on Thursday, NLL.com reported. The move is effective immediately. The team will play at the Langley Events Centre in Langley, B.C.
The Stealth played four seasons in Everett after relocating from San Jose, Calif., after the 2009 season.
Although the team enjoyed considerable success on the field — appearing in three NLL title games and winning the championship in 2010 — attendance at Comcast Arena lagged well below the league average.
“We are excited to bring the National Lacrosse League back to BC,” Stealth owner Denise Watkins told NLL.com. “Our goal is to bring our brand of Stealth lacrosse with us and continue the strong tradition we have built into the Greater Vancouver market.”