To keep costs down, the Wolves played only against regional opponents in the Northeast corridor and mid-Atlantic states. In 2004 they moved to New Hampshire and became the Manchester Wolves. The next season was a big improvement on the carpet, with a 10-6 record and a trip to the playoffs. On July 19, 2001, Uncasville was awarded an AF2 expansion team. Your email address will not be published. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. But it was a downbeat year at the box office. Margenau introduced Gary Porter, as the head coach for the team that would first take the field April 5, 2002 at the Mohegan Sun Arena against the Albany Conquest. Attendance dipped to 3,699 per game. This article is about the arena inside Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. On October 29, 2003, the league office approved the relocation of the Mohegan Wolves team to Manchester, New Hampshire. Learn how your comment data is processed. It was the first store in the United States that sold professional basketball goods on casino ground. On August 5, 2014, the National Lacrosse League announced that the Philadelphia Wings would move to the Mohegan Sun Arena and be re-branded as the New England Black Wolves for the 2015 season. The team finished with a 10-6 regular season record (which included a 7-1 home record) and won their first postseason game on August 2, 2003 against the Atlantic Division Champion Cape Fear Wildcats 50-47. By the time the Connecticut Sun moved in, Val Ackerman was the WNBA president and Mark L. Brown was the chairman of the Mohegan Tribe. Bennett, a veteran coach and player with Arena Football and AF2 transformed the Manchester team to a 12-4 regular season record and won the East Division. [5] On December 12, 2001, Mohegan Sun and Dr. Eric Margenau, President/Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Ventures, announced that the new expansion AF2 franchise would be named the Mohegan Wolves.
Born: 2001 – AF2 expansion franchise Moved: October 29, 2003 (Manchester Wolves) Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena (7,500). The Manchester Wolves were a professional arena football team, based at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, which folded at the end of the 2009 season along with the rest of the league. News, scores, standings, statistics, games and more.
HAVOC announces a distribution deal with the Manchester wolves. Born: 2001 – AF2 expansion franchise
For the arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, see, Mohegan Sun Arena after the CT class LL state championship basketball game. The arena facility features 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of configurable exhibition space and a 400-foot (120 m) clear span. In October 2003, new owners purchased the Wolves and moved the team to Manchester, New Hampshire. Basketball, boxing, bowling, rodeo, table tennis, lacrosse. On December 12, 2001, Mohegan Sun and Dr. Eric Margenau, President/Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Ventures, announced that the new expansion AF2 franchise would be named the Mohegan Wolves. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Things turned around in 2005 with new head coach, Ben Bennett. [2], The multi-purpose facility has hosted a wide variety of events; including the American Kennel Club, WWE,[3] concerts from major classical, country, jazz, metal, rap, rock, and pop acts, as well as sporting events such as PBR events, Bellator, NCAA games, PBA tournaments, early UFC bouts, and the World's Strongest Man Super Series Competition. The franchise went out of business along with the rest of Arena Football 2 in 2009. The winner won four season tickets for the 2002 Mohegan Wolves season, dinner for four on the night of the team's first home game, and a team merchandise package. Currently over … The arena originally served as home of the Mohegan Wolves arena football team until it was sold and moved to Manchester, New Hampshire in 2004. In 2007 HAVOC announced a partnership with the Wolves as well as other AFL teams.[2]. With four games remaining in the season and the team sitting at 5-7, Coach Bennett turned to former Ohio State Quarterback Steve Bellisari. Gary Porter, previously led the expansion Peoria Pirates to a 7-9 record in 2001. A Jewett City, Connecticut resident, came up with the winning name. The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, located inside the Mohegan Sun casino resort. In 2006, the Wolves had loftier expectations because of many key players and Head Coach Ben Bennett returning. The winner won four season tickets for the 2002 Mohegan Wolves season, dinner for four on the night of the team's first home game, and a team merchandise package. Connecticut Sun merchandise can now be purchased in the Arena during games. Margenau had previous experience with indoor football, as Chairman of the Orlando Predators, one of the most popular clubs in the original Arena Football League. The Mohegan Wolves were a short-lived team in Arena Football 2, the small market, lower-budget developmental league formed in 2000 as a brand extension of the original Arena Football League (1987-2008). Mohegan Wolves Minor League Football. The arena has won awards for being one of America's most modern concert venues. It was built by the Perini Building Company, and opened in October 2001. n/a. Bellisari found his favorite target Steve Gonzalez and the Wolves had a defense with the tandem of William Haith and Allistair Sebastien as the Wolves got a 55-47 win against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers in front of 3,732 fans at Verizon Wireless Arena. Bellator MMA has consistently put on events at Mohegan Sun Arena, since 2009 that are shown below. And assistant coaches Mark Page and Ryan Ray. As the Manchester Wolves, the club played six more seasons (2004-2009).
Anything you've ever wanted to know about the AFL. League: arenafootball2 Home: Uncasville, Connecticut Class: Arena Website: Mohegan Wolves site Schedule: Full Mohegan Wolves … (2007, Dec 17).
Their stadium was at the Mohegan Sun casino resort.
Since 2005, the arena has hosted one of the premier international strongman Grand Prix events. Team Colors: Metallic Blue, Silver & Gold Owner: Dr. Eric Margenau ArenaCup Championships: None Background. ArenaFan is the premier community site for fans of the Mohegan Wolves. The team name was selected through a "Name the Team" contest sponsored by WCTY, Mohegan Sun and X-Tra Mart. While the arena is attached to the Mohegan Sun casino, the facility does not accept any form of sports wagering or sports booking because sports betting is illegal in Connecticut. Steve Toll, of the Toronto Rock, was named the MVP of the event. It also can be reconfigured to fit many types of concerts: regular, fullhouse, centerstage, and halfhouse. Arena Football 2 Logos • Mohegan Wolves (2002-2003) Manchester Wolves (2004-2009) Mohegan Wolves Primary Logos. Moved: October 29, 2003 (Manchester Wolves), Team Colors: Metallic Blue, Silver & Gold.
On April 21, 2002, the Mohegan Sun Arena hosted the 2002 National Lacrosse League All-Star Game. [6] In their home opener, the Black Wolves defeated the Buffalo Bandits 12-8 in front of 5,768. On January 11, 2002, Mohegan Sun Arena hosted its first MMA event, UFC 35, headlined by Jens Pulver vs B.J. As of 2006, the seating can be configured into 5 common sports configurations. (1975-1980), International Women’s Professional Softball Association (1976-1979), Mississippi-Ohio Valley League (1949-1955), National Basketball Association (1946-Today), National Professional Soccer League (1967), National Professional Soccer League (1990-2001), National Professional Soccer League Programs 1990-2001, National Women’s Soccer League (2013-Present), NBA Development League / D-League / G-League (2001-Today), Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League (1939-1956), Senior Professional Baseball Association (1989-1990), United Professional Softball League (1981-1982), United Soccer League Programs (1984-1985), United States Football League (1983-1985), Western Basketball Association (1978-1979), Western Professional Hockey League (1996-2001), Western Soccer Alliance / League (1985-1989), Women’s American Basketball Association (1984), Women’s National Basketball Association (1997-Today), Women’s Professional Basketball League (1978-1981), Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003), World League of American Football (1991-1992).
The team had issues at Quarterback however as D. Bryant and Kyle Rowley were ineffective while trying to fill the shoes of the 2005 starter and current Jake Eaton. The Wolves finished out the season with a 5-11 record. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
On July 19, 2001, Uncasville was awarded an AF2 expansion team. It was also ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine. Veteran minor league baseball and hockey investor Dr. Eric Margenau was the owner of the team. Major network and cable television broadcasting companies, including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, ESPN and CNN have all produced events through this arena.
To keep costs down, the Wolves played only against regional opponents in the Northeast corridor and mid-Atlantic states. In 2004 they moved to New Hampshire and became the Manchester Wolves. The next season was a big improvement on the carpet, with a 10-6 record and a trip to the playoffs. On July 19, 2001, Uncasville was awarded an AF2 expansion team. Your email address will not be published. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. But it was a downbeat year at the box office. Margenau introduced Gary Porter, as the head coach for the team that would first take the field April 5, 2002 at the Mohegan Sun Arena against the Albany Conquest. Attendance dipped to 3,699 per game. This article is about the arena inside Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. On October 29, 2003, the league office approved the relocation of the Mohegan Wolves team to Manchester, New Hampshire. Learn how your comment data is processed. It was the first store in the United States that sold professional basketball goods on casino ground. On August 5, 2014, the National Lacrosse League announced that the Philadelphia Wings would move to the Mohegan Sun Arena and be re-branded as the New England Black Wolves for the 2015 season. The team finished with a 10-6 regular season record (which included a 7-1 home record) and won their first postseason game on August 2, 2003 against the Atlantic Division Champion Cape Fear Wildcats 50-47. By the time the Connecticut Sun moved in, Val Ackerman was the WNBA president and Mark L. Brown was the chairman of the Mohegan Tribe. Bennett, a veteran coach and player with Arena Football and AF2 transformed the Manchester team to a 12-4 regular season record and won the East Division. [5] On December 12, 2001, Mohegan Sun and Dr. Eric Margenau, President/Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Ventures, announced that the new expansion AF2 franchise would be named the Mohegan Wolves.
Born: 2001 – AF2 expansion franchise Moved: October 29, 2003 (Manchester Wolves) Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena (7,500). The Manchester Wolves were a professional arena football team, based at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, which folded at the end of the 2009 season along with the rest of the league. News, scores, standings, statistics, games and more.
HAVOC announces a distribution deal with the Manchester wolves. Born: 2001 – AF2 expansion franchise
For the arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, see, Mohegan Sun Arena after the CT class LL state championship basketball game. The arena facility features 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of configurable exhibition space and a 400-foot (120 m) clear span. In October 2003, new owners purchased the Wolves and moved the team to Manchester, New Hampshire. Basketball, boxing, bowling, rodeo, table tennis, lacrosse. On December 12, 2001, Mohegan Sun and Dr. Eric Margenau, President/Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Ventures, announced that the new expansion AF2 franchise would be named the Mohegan Wolves. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Things turned around in 2005 with new head coach, Ben Bennett. [2], The multi-purpose facility has hosted a wide variety of events; including the American Kennel Club, WWE,[3] concerts from major classical, country, jazz, metal, rap, rock, and pop acts, as well as sporting events such as PBR events, Bellator, NCAA games, PBA tournaments, early UFC bouts, and the World's Strongest Man Super Series Competition. The franchise went out of business along with the rest of Arena Football 2 in 2009. The winner won four season tickets for the 2002 Mohegan Wolves season, dinner for four on the night of the team's first home game, and a team merchandise package. Currently over … The arena originally served as home of the Mohegan Wolves arena football team until it was sold and moved to Manchester, New Hampshire in 2004. In 2007 HAVOC announced a partnership with the Wolves as well as other AFL teams.[2]. With four games remaining in the season and the team sitting at 5-7, Coach Bennett turned to former Ohio State Quarterback Steve Bellisari. Gary Porter, previously led the expansion Peoria Pirates to a 7-9 record in 2001. A Jewett City, Connecticut resident, came up with the winning name. The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, located inside the Mohegan Sun casino resort. In 2006, the Wolves had loftier expectations because of many key players and Head Coach Ben Bennett returning. The winner won four season tickets for the 2002 Mohegan Wolves season, dinner for four on the night of the team's first home game, and a team merchandise package. Connecticut Sun merchandise can now be purchased in the Arena during games. Margenau had previous experience with indoor football, as Chairman of the Orlando Predators, one of the most popular clubs in the original Arena Football League. The Mohegan Wolves were a short-lived team in Arena Football 2, the small market, lower-budget developmental league formed in 2000 as a brand extension of the original Arena Football League (1987-2008). Mohegan Wolves Minor League Football. The arena has won awards for being one of America's most modern concert venues. It was built by the Perini Building Company, and opened in October 2001. n/a. Bellisari found his favorite target Steve Gonzalez and the Wolves had a defense with the tandem of William Haith and Allistair Sebastien as the Wolves got a 55-47 win against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers in front of 3,732 fans at Verizon Wireless Arena. Bellator MMA has consistently put on events at Mohegan Sun Arena, since 2009 that are shown below. And assistant coaches Mark Page and Ryan Ray. As the Manchester Wolves, the club played six more seasons (2004-2009).
Anything you've ever wanted to know about the AFL. League: arenafootball2 Home: Uncasville, Connecticut Class: Arena Website: Mohegan Wolves site Schedule: Full Mohegan Wolves … (2007, Dec 17).
Their stadium was at the Mohegan Sun casino resort.
Since 2005, the arena has hosted one of the premier international strongman Grand Prix events. Team Colors: Metallic Blue, Silver & Gold Owner: Dr. Eric Margenau ArenaCup Championships: None Background. ArenaFan is the premier community site for fans of the Mohegan Wolves. The team name was selected through a "Name the Team" contest sponsored by WCTY, Mohegan Sun and X-Tra Mart. While the arena is attached to the Mohegan Sun casino, the facility does not accept any form of sports wagering or sports booking because sports betting is illegal in Connecticut. Steve Toll, of the Toronto Rock, was named the MVP of the event. It also can be reconfigured to fit many types of concerts: regular, fullhouse, centerstage, and halfhouse. Arena Football 2 Logos • Mohegan Wolves (2002-2003) Manchester Wolves (2004-2009) Mohegan Wolves Primary Logos. Moved: October 29, 2003 (Manchester Wolves), Team Colors: Metallic Blue, Silver & Gold.
On April 21, 2002, the Mohegan Sun Arena hosted the 2002 National Lacrosse League All-Star Game. [6] In their home opener, the Black Wolves defeated the Buffalo Bandits 12-8 in front of 5,768. On January 11, 2002, Mohegan Sun Arena hosted its first MMA event, UFC 35, headlined by Jens Pulver vs B.J. As of 2006, the seating can be configured into 5 common sports configurations. (1975-1980), International Women’s Professional Softball Association (1976-1979), Mississippi-Ohio Valley League (1949-1955), National Basketball Association (1946-Today), National Professional Soccer League (1967), National Professional Soccer League (1990-2001), National Professional Soccer League Programs 1990-2001, National Women’s Soccer League (2013-Present), NBA Development League / D-League / G-League (2001-Today), Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League (1939-1956), Senior Professional Baseball Association (1989-1990), United Professional Softball League (1981-1982), United Soccer League Programs (1984-1985), United States Football League (1983-1985), Western Basketball Association (1978-1979), Western Professional Hockey League (1996-2001), Western Soccer Alliance / League (1985-1989), Women’s American Basketball Association (1984), Women’s National Basketball Association (1997-Today), Women’s Professional Basketball League (1978-1981), Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003), World League of American Football (1991-1992).
The team had issues at Quarterback however as D. Bryant and Kyle Rowley were ineffective while trying to fill the shoes of the 2005 starter and current Jake Eaton. The Wolves finished out the season with a 5-11 record. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
On July 19, 2001, Uncasville was awarded an AF2 expansion team. It was also ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine. Veteran minor league baseball and hockey investor Dr. Eric Margenau was the owner of the team. Major network and cable television broadcasting companies, including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, ESPN and CNN have all produced events through this arena.
The regular season included a 10-game win streak. On January 28, 2003, the arena was announced as the official home court for the Connecticut Sun.
The Wolves’ move to Manchester was made possible through the efforts of a group of local businessmen and Dr. Margenau. For the 2003 season, AFL veteran head coach Mark Stoute led the Wolves and dramatically improved their record. Dr. Margenau, the former principal operator of the Mohegan Wolves, assumed the role of President of Big Win and remained a substantial shareholder. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manchester_Wolves&oldid=942368971, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 February 2020, at 07:06. Margenau introduced Gary Porter , as the head coach for the team that would first take the field April 5, 2002 at the Mohegan Sun Arena against the Albany Conquest . [5] However, the store was closed when the casino underwent renovations in 2008. The Wolves played at the newly built 7,500-seat arena inside the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. American Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Tournament, "2018-19 NLL Media Guide, page 52, New England Black Wolves Team Information", "Cruisin' Connecticut – Barrett-Jackson Auction at Mohegan Sun", "Mohegan Sun Arena to host another WNBA All-Star game", http://articles.courant.com/2010-01-27/sports/hc-usabasketball0127.artjan27_1_wnba-all-star-usa-basketball-chris-sienko, https://web.archive.org/web/20080731120733/http://www.mohegansun.com/entertainment/arena-360view-popup.html, http://www.wnba.com/sun/news/winteressentials.html, The Amphitheater at White River State Park, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Maryland Heights, Missouri), Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Tinley Park, Illinois), The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mohegan_Sun_Arena&oldid=960765391, Indoor lacrosse venues in the United States, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Wikipedia articles in need of updating from August 2019, All Wikipedia articles in need of updating, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 4 June 2020, at 19:51. The team name was selected through a "Name the Team" contest sponsored by WCTY, Mohegan Sun and X-Tra Mart.
To keep costs down, the Wolves played only against regional opponents in the Northeast corridor and mid-Atlantic states. In 2004 they moved to New Hampshire and became the Manchester Wolves. The next season was a big improvement on the carpet, with a 10-6 record and a trip to the playoffs. On July 19, 2001, Uncasville was awarded an AF2 expansion team. Your email address will not be published. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. But it was a downbeat year at the box office. Margenau introduced Gary Porter, as the head coach for the team that would first take the field April 5, 2002 at the Mohegan Sun Arena against the Albany Conquest. Attendance dipped to 3,699 per game. This article is about the arena inside Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. On October 29, 2003, the league office approved the relocation of the Mohegan Wolves team to Manchester, New Hampshire. Learn how your comment data is processed. It was the first store in the United States that sold professional basketball goods on casino ground. On August 5, 2014, the National Lacrosse League announced that the Philadelphia Wings would move to the Mohegan Sun Arena and be re-branded as the New England Black Wolves for the 2015 season. The team finished with a 10-6 regular season record (which included a 7-1 home record) and won their first postseason game on August 2, 2003 against the Atlantic Division Champion Cape Fear Wildcats 50-47. By the time the Connecticut Sun moved in, Val Ackerman was the WNBA president and Mark L. Brown was the chairman of the Mohegan Tribe. Bennett, a veteran coach and player with Arena Football and AF2 transformed the Manchester team to a 12-4 regular season record and won the East Division. [5] On December 12, 2001, Mohegan Sun and Dr. Eric Margenau, President/Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Ventures, announced that the new expansion AF2 franchise would be named the Mohegan Wolves.
Born: 2001 – AF2 expansion franchise Moved: October 29, 2003 (Manchester Wolves) Arena: Mohegan Sun Arena (7,500). The Manchester Wolves were a professional arena football team, based at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire, which folded at the end of the 2009 season along with the rest of the league. News, scores, standings, statistics, games and more.
HAVOC announces a distribution deal with the Manchester wolves. Born: 2001 – AF2 expansion franchise
For the arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, see, Mohegan Sun Arena after the CT class LL state championship basketball game. The arena facility features 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of configurable exhibition space and a 400-foot (120 m) clear span. In October 2003, new owners purchased the Wolves and moved the team to Manchester, New Hampshire. Basketball, boxing, bowling, rodeo, table tennis, lacrosse. On December 12, 2001, Mohegan Sun and Dr. Eric Margenau, President/Chief Executive Officer of United Sports Ventures, announced that the new expansion AF2 franchise would be named the Mohegan Wolves. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Things turned around in 2005 with new head coach, Ben Bennett. [2], The multi-purpose facility has hosted a wide variety of events; including the American Kennel Club, WWE,[3] concerts from major classical, country, jazz, metal, rap, rock, and pop acts, as well as sporting events such as PBR events, Bellator, NCAA games, PBA tournaments, early UFC bouts, and the World's Strongest Man Super Series Competition. The franchise went out of business along with the rest of Arena Football 2 in 2009. The winner won four season tickets for the 2002 Mohegan Wolves season, dinner for four on the night of the team's first home game, and a team merchandise package. Currently over … The arena originally served as home of the Mohegan Wolves arena football team until it was sold and moved to Manchester, New Hampshire in 2004. In 2007 HAVOC announced a partnership with the Wolves as well as other AFL teams.[2]. With four games remaining in the season and the team sitting at 5-7, Coach Bennett turned to former Ohio State Quarterback Steve Bellisari. Gary Porter, previously led the expansion Peoria Pirates to a 7-9 record in 2001. A Jewett City, Connecticut resident, came up with the winning name. The Mohegan Sun Arena is a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, located inside the Mohegan Sun casino resort. In 2006, the Wolves had loftier expectations because of many key players and Head Coach Ben Bennett returning. The winner won four season tickets for the 2002 Mohegan Wolves season, dinner for four on the night of the team's first home game, and a team merchandise package. Connecticut Sun merchandise can now be purchased in the Arena during games. Margenau had previous experience with indoor football, as Chairman of the Orlando Predators, one of the most popular clubs in the original Arena Football League. The Mohegan Wolves were a short-lived team in Arena Football 2, the small market, lower-budget developmental league formed in 2000 as a brand extension of the original Arena Football League (1987-2008). Mohegan Wolves Minor League Football. The arena has won awards for being one of America's most modern concert venues. It was built by the Perini Building Company, and opened in October 2001. n/a. Bellisari found his favorite target Steve Gonzalez and the Wolves had a defense with the tandem of William Haith and Allistair Sebastien as the Wolves got a 55-47 win against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers in front of 3,732 fans at Verizon Wireless Arena. Bellator MMA has consistently put on events at Mohegan Sun Arena, since 2009 that are shown below. And assistant coaches Mark Page and Ryan Ray. As the Manchester Wolves, the club played six more seasons (2004-2009).
Anything you've ever wanted to know about the AFL. League: arenafootball2 Home: Uncasville, Connecticut Class: Arena Website: Mohegan Wolves site Schedule: Full Mohegan Wolves … (2007, Dec 17).
Their stadium was at the Mohegan Sun casino resort.
Since 2005, the arena has hosted one of the premier international strongman Grand Prix events. Team Colors: Metallic Blue, Silver & Gold Owner: Dr. Eric Margenau ArenaCup Championships: None Background. ArenaFan is the premier community site for fans of the Mohegan Wolves. The team name was selected through a "Name the Team" contest sponsored by WCTY, Mohegan Sun and X-Tra Mart. While the arena is attached to the Mohegan Sun casino, the facility does not accept any form of sports wagering or sports booking because sports betting is illegal in Connecticut. Steve Toll, of the Toronto Rock, was named the MVP of the event. It also can be reconfigured to fit many types of concerts: regular, fullhouse, centerstage, and halfhouse. Arena Football 2 Logos • Mohegan Wolves (2002-2003) Manchester Wolves (2004-2009) Mohegan Wolves Primary Logos. Moved: October 29, 2003 (Manchester Wolves), Team Colors: Metallic Blue, Silver & Gold.
On April 21, 2002, the Mohegan Sun Arena hosted the 2002 National Lacrosse League All-Star Game. [6] In their home opener, the Black Wolves defeated the Buffalo Bandits 12-8 in front of 5,768. On January 11, 2002, Mohegan Sun Arena hosted its first MMA event, UFC 35, headlined by Jens Pulver vs B.J. As of 2006, the seating can be configured into 5 common sports configurations. (1975-1980), International Women’s Professional Softball Association (1976-1979), Mississippi-Ohio Valley League (1949-1955), National Basketball Association (1946-Today), National Professional Soccer League (1967), National Professional Soccer League (1990-2001), National Professional Soccer League Programs 1990-2001, National Women’s Soccer League (2013-Present), NBA Development League / D-League / G-League (2001-Today), Pennsylvania-Ontario-New York League (1939-1956), Senior Professional Baseball Association (1989-1990), United Professional Softball League (1981-1982), United Soccer League Programs (1984-1985), United States Football League (1983-1985), Western Basketball Association (1978-1979), Western Professional Hockey League (1996-2001), Western Soccer Alliance / League (1985-1989), Women’s American Basketball Association (1984), Women’s National Basketball Association (1997-Today), Women’s Professional Basketball League (1978-1981), Women’s United Soccer Association (2001-2003), World League of American Football (1991-1992).
The team had issues at Quarterback however as D. Bryant and Kyle Rowley were ineffective while trying to fill the shoes of the 2005 starter and current Jake Eaton. The Wolves finished out the season with a 5-11 record. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
On July 19, 2001, Uncasville was awarded an AF2 expansion team. It was also ranked the 4th best venue by Billboard Magazine. Veteran minor league baseball and hockey investor Dr. Eric Margenau was the owner of the team. Major network and cable television broadcasting companies, including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, ESPN and CNN have all produced events through this arena.
