Colorado Mammoth
The Colorado Mammoth is a member of the National Lacrosse League, a professional sports league in North America. They have played at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, since the 2002-2003 season. In 2004 they became the leagues attendance leader, beating the Toronto Rock out closely. They are owned by Stanley Kroenke also owner of the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), and the Colorado Rapids (MLS). They had previously been the Baltimore Thunder from 1997 to1999; the Pittsburgh CrossFires from 1999 to 2000 and the Washington Power from 2000 to 2002.
The Baltimore Thunder had played in Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1987 to 1997.
The Baltimore Thunder won the 1987 MILL championship.
Key players who have been with the Colorado Mammoth consist of: Gary Gait, the NLL's all time scoring leader with 563 goals and 447 assists in 158 games(between 1992-2004). Gait also is the winner of the 2003 MVP award with the Mammoth. Brian Langtry, the NLL rookie of the year in 2003, well known for his all out goal scoring attempts. Jay Jalbert. Jamie "Mad dog" Hanford, one of the top faceoff men over the last few years. Gee Nash, 2004 goaltender of the year. Gavin Prout, a crowd favorite who consistently puts up high numbers.
External links
Colorado Mammoth official website
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