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{{short description|Professional box lacrosse team in Fort Worth, Texas}}
{{short description|Former professional box lacrosse team from Fort Worth, Texas}}
{{Infobox sports team
{{Infobox sports team
| name = Panther City Lacrosse Club
| name = Panther City Lacrosse Club
| logo = Panther_City.jpg
| logo = Panther_City.jpg
| logo_size = 190px
| logo_size = 210px
| founded = 2020
| founded = 2020
| folded = 2024
| sport = Lacrosse
| sport = [[Box lacrosse]]
| current =
| current =
| league = [[National Lacrosse League]]
| league = [[National Lacrosse League]]
| division =
| conference = Western
| arena = [[Dickies Arena]]
| arena = [[Dickies Arena]]
| city = [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]], [[Texas|TX]]
| city = [[Fort Worth, Texas|Fort Worth]], [[Texas|TX]]
| colours =
| owner = Bill Cameron
| owner = Bill Cameron
| coach = [[Tracey Kelusky]]
| coach = [[Tracey Kelusky]]
| website = {{URL|http://panthercitylax.com}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.panthercitylax.com/|panthercitylax.com}}
| playoff_berths = '''2''' ([[2023 NLL season|2023]], [[2024 NLL season|2024]])
| colors = Purple, Black, White, Red<br>{{Color box|#552d83}} {{Color box|black}} {{Color box|white}} {{Color box|#b90b2c}}
}}
}}


The '''Panther City Lacrosse Club''' is a [[box lacrosse]] team in the [[National Lacrosse League]]. They have played at [[Dickies Arena]] in [[Fort Worth, Texas]] since their inaugural 2021–2022 season.
The '''Panther City Lacrosse Club''' were a professional [[box lacrosse]] team in the [[National Lacrosse League]]. They played at [[Dickies Arena]] in [[Fort Worth, Texas]] from their inaugural 2021–2022 season until ceasing operations in 2024.


==History==
==History==
On July 22, 2020, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Fort Worth and owner Bill Cameron. It was announced that the team would begin play in the 2021–2022 season, with its home arena being Dickies Arena.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/professional-lacrosse-is-coming-to-fort-worth-dickies-arena/ar-BB1747QE |title= Professional lacrosse is coming to Fort Worth, Dickies Arena |access-date=July 22, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="Press Release">{{cite news |url=https://www.nll.com/news/press-fortworth-franchise/ |title= NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER EXPANSION INTO THE STATE OF TEXAS |access-date=July 22, 2020}}</ref>
On July 22, 2020, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Fort Worth and owner Bill Cameron. It was announced that the team would begin play in the 2021–2022 season, with its home arena being Dickies Arena.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/professional-lacrosse-is-coming-to-fort-worth-dickies-arena/ar-BB1747QE |title= Professional lacrosse is coming to Fort Worth, Dickies Arena |access-date=July 22, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="Press Release">{{cite news |url=https://www.nll.com/news/press-fortworth-franchise/ |title= NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER EXPANSION INTO THE STATE OF TEXAS |access-date=July 22, 2020}}</ref>


The team branding was revealed on November 17, 2020 at a Dickies Arena press conference. The franchise officially became the Panther City Lacrosse Club, becoming the league's first member to use the "Lacrosse Club" moniker, similar to teams in the [[Premier Lacrosse League]].<ref>[https://www.nll.com/news/panthercitylacrosseclub/ Panther City Lacrosse Club]</ref>
At a press conference on November 17, 2020, the franchise officially became the Panther City Lacrosse Club. The team's unique name is in reference to Fort Worth's "Panther City" nickname, which stems from an 1875 article in the ''[[Dallas Herald]]'' that derisively characterized the city's economy as being so slow that a panther could sleep in the street by the courthouse. Although an intended insult, the name Panther City was enthusiastically embraced by locals after Fort Worth recovered economically.<ref name="panthercity">{{cite news |title=History of Panther Mascot |url=http://www.pantherfountain.com/dallas_daily_herald.asp |publisher=The Panther Foundation |date=May 2009 |access-date=May 9, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826220421/http://www.pantherfountain.com/dallas_daily_herald.asp |archive-date=August 26, 2009}}</ref> The team is also the league's first member to use the "Lacrosse Club" moniker, similar to teams in the [[Premier Lacrosse League]].<ref>[https://www.nll.com/news/panthercitylacrosseclub/ Panther City Lacrosse Club]</ref>


On January 25, 2021, former [[Philadelphia Wings (2018–)|Philadelphia Wings]] assistant [[Tracey Kelusky]] was named the team's first head coach.<ref>{{cite web|date=25 January 2021|title=Fort Worth's First National Lacrosse Team Names Head Coach|url=https://fwtx.com/news/lacrosse-head-coach/|access-date=26 January 2021|website=Fort Worth Business Press}}</ref>
On January 25, 2021, former [[Philadelphia Wings (2018–)|Philadelphia Wings]] assistant [[Tracey Kelusky]] was named the team's first head coach.<ref>{{cite web|date=25 January 2021|title=Fort Worth's First National Lacrosse Team Names Head Coach|url=https://fwtx.com/news/lacrosse-head-coach/|access-date=26 January 2021|website=Fort Worth Business Press}}</ref>
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{{See also|2022 Panther City Lacrosse Club season}}
{{See also|2022 Panther City Lacrosse Club season}}


Panther City debuted on December 4, 2021 against the Wings in Philadelphia. Travis Cornwall scored the first goal in franchise history as Panther City took a 1-0 lead. Despite leading 7-4 at halftime, the team could not start 1-0 as they fell to the Wings, 12-11 in overtime.<ref>[https://www.panthercitylax.com/news/panther-city-lacrosse-club-falls-12-11-to-wings-in-franchise-opener/ Panther City Lacrosse Club falls 12-11 to Wings in franchise opener]</ref> A week later on December 10, the franchise played its first ever home game at Dickies Arena, where they fell to the [[Vancouver Warriors]], 14-8 in front of 7,309 fans.<ref>[https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/panther-city-lacrosse-club-loses-14-8-to-vancouver/n-5772771 Panther City loses first home game]</ref> After five games, Panther City got their first franchise win on January 15, 2022 on Long Island against the [[New York Riptide]], 13-12 thanks to an overtime goal from rookie forward Patrick Dodds.<ref>[https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/panther-city-lacrosse-club-defeats-new-york-riptide-13-12-in-ot/n-5782276 Panther City Lacrosse Club defeats New York Riptide, 13-12]</ref> It took a month-and-a-half and four more tries, but Panther City notched their second win and first ever home win on February 26, 11-10, in a rematch with the Warriors in front of 4,714 fans. Again it would be Patrick Dodds providing late-game heroics with a goal with 39 seconds remaining.<ref>[https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/panther-city-hang-on-for-first-home-win/n-5795574 Panther City hangs on for first home win]</ref> The next week, Panther City collected a consecutive win for the first time, and set a franchise record for goals scored with a 17-16 home overtime win over the [[Saskatchewan Rush]].<ref>[https://www.thestar.com/sports/lacrosse/2022/03/06/malcom-scores-five-times-panther-city-edges-saskatchewan-rush-17-16-in-ot.html Malcom scores five times as Panther City edges Saskatchewan Rush, 17-16 in OT]</ref>
Panther City debuted on December 4, 2021, against the Wings in Philadelphia. Travis Cornwall scored the first goal in franchise history as Panther City took a 1–0 lead. Despite leading 7–4 at halftime, the team could not start 1–0 as they fell to the Wings, 12–11 in overtime.<ref>[https://www.panthercitylax.com/news/panther-city-lacrosse-club-falls-12-11-to-wings-in-franchise-opener/ Panther City Lacrosse Club falls 12–11 to Wings in franchise opener]</ref> A week later on December 10, the franchise played its first ever home game at Dickies Arena, where they fell to the [[Vancouver Warriors]], 14–8 in front of 7,309 fans.<ref>[https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/panther-city-lacrosse-club-loses-14-8-to-vancouver/n-5772771 Panther City loses first home game]</ref> After five games, Panther City got their first franchise win on January 15, 2022, on Long Island against the [[New York Riptide]], 13–12 thanks to an overtime goal from rookie forward Patrick Dodds.<ref>[https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/panther-city-lacrosse-club-defeats-new-york-riptide-13-12-in-ot/n-5782276 Panther City Lacrosse Club defeats New York Riptide, 13–12]</ref> It took a month and a half and four more tries, but Panther City notched their second win and first ever home win on February 26, 11–10, in a rematch with the Warriors in front of 4,714 fans. Again it would be Patrick Dodds providing late-game heroics with a goal with 39 seconds remaining.<ref>[https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/panther-city-hang-on-for-first-home-win/n-5795574 Panther City hangs on for first home win]</ref> The next week, Panther City collected a consecutive win for the first time, and set a franchise record for goals scored with a 17–16 home overtime win over the [[Saskatchewan Rush]].<ref>[https://www.thestar.com/sports/lacrosse/2022/03/06/malcom-scores-five-times-panther-city-edges-saskatchewan-rush-17-16-in-ot.html Malcom scores five times as Panther City edges Saskatchewan Rush, 17–16 in OT]</ref>


The streak would eventually climb to five games, catapulting the team back to the playoff race with a 6–8 record.<ref>[https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/panther-city-slays-mammoth-10-6/n-5804678 Panther City slays Mammoth, 10–6]</ref> Panther City would hang in there until the penultimate week of the regular season when they lost to the Georgia Swarm. A home loss to Saskatchewan closed out the year, though Panther City still posted the best inaugural season record by an expansion team since the [[San Diego Seals]] in 2018–19.
<!--==Current roster==
2021–2022 Fort Worth Roster ''TBA''


===Cessation of operations===
<section end=roster />
On August 30, 2024, the NLL announced that Panther City would cease operations effective immediately.<ref name="rippclc">{{Cite web |date=2024-08-30 |title=Panther City Lacrosse Club to Cease Operations Effective Immediately |url=https://www.nll.com/news/panther-city-lacrosse-club-to-cease-operations-effective-immediately/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=National Lacrosse League}}</ref>
-->

==Season-by-season record==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Season
!Conference
!W
!L
!%
!Finish
!Home
!Away
!GF
!GA
!Coach
!Playoffs
|- ALIGN=center
|[[2022 NLL season|2022]]
|Western
|7
|11
|.389
|5th
|3–6
|4–5
|190
|223
|Tracey Kelusky
|Did not qualify
|- ALIGN=center
|[[2023 NLL season|2023]]
|Western
|10
|8
|.556
|bgcolor="CD7F32" | 3rd
|6–3
|4–5
|204
|193
|Tracey Kelusky
|Lost Western Conference Semi-Final
|- ALIGN=center
|[[2024 NLL season|2024]]
|Unified
|9
|9
|.500
|7th
|5–4
|4–5
|205
|202
|Tracey Kelusky
|Lost Quarterfinals
|- align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|'''Total'''
|'''3 Seasons'''
|'''26'''
|'''28'''
|'''.481'''
| rowspan="2" |
|'''14–13'''
|'''12–15'''
|'''599'''
|'''618'''
| rowspan="2" |'''1 Head Coach'''
| rowspan="2" |'''0 Championships'''
|- align="center" bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
|'''Playoff Totals'''
|'''2 Appearances'''
|'''0'''
|'''2'''
|'''.000'''
|'''0-0'''
|'''0-2'''
|'''17'''
|'''21'''
|}

== Playoff results ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Season
!Game
!Visiting
!Home
|- ALIGN=center
|[[2023 NLL season|2023]]
|Western Conference Semi-Final
|Panther City 9
|'''Calgary 12'''
|- ALIGN=center
|[[2024 NLL season|2024]]
|Quarterfinals
|Panther City 8
|'''San Diego 9'''
|}

== Awards and honors ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Player
!Award
|- ALIGN=center
| rowspan="2" |[[2022 NLL season|2022]]
|[[Tracey Kelusky]]
|[[Les Bartley Award]]
|- ALIGN=center
|[[Jeremy Thompson (lacrosse)|Jeremy Thompson]]
|[[National Lacrosse League Teammate of the Year Award|Teammate of the Year Award]]
|- ALIGN=center
|[[2023 NLL season|2023]]
|Jonathan Donville
|[[National Lacrosse League Rookie of the Year Award|Rookie of the Year]]
|}

== Draft history ==

=== NLL Entry Draft ===
'''First Round Selections'''

* [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2021 NLL|2021]]: Jonathan Donville (1st overall), Nathan Grenon (11th overall)
* [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2022 NLL|2022]]: Jason Knox (5th overall), Mathieu Gautier (9th overall), Colton Lidstone (21st overall)
* [[National Lacrosse League Entry Draft#2023 NLL|2023]]: None


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://panthercitylax.com Official Site]
*{{Official website}}


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{{Defunct NLL}}


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Latest revision as of 05:33, 21 November 2024

Panther City Lacrosse Club
SportBox lacrosse
Founded2020
Folded2024
LeagueNational Lacrosse League
ConferenceWestern
Based inFort Worth, TX
ArenaDickies Arena
ColorsPurple, Black, White, Red
       
OwnerBill Cameron
Head coachTracey Kelusky
Playoff berths2 (2023, 2024)
Websitepanthercitylax.com

The Panther City Lacrosse Club were a professional box lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. They played at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas from their inaugural 2021–2022 season until ceasing operations in 2024.

History

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On July 22, 2020, the NLL awarded an expansion franchise to the city of Fort Worth and owner Bill Cameron. It was announced that the team would begin play in the 2021–2022 season, with its home arena being Dickies Arena.[1][2]

At a press conference on November 17, 2020, the franchise officially became the Panther City Lacrosse Club. The team's unique name is in reference to Fort Worth's "Panther City" nickname, which stems from an 1875 article in the Dallas Herald that derisively characterized the city's economy as being so slow that a panther could sleep in the street by the courthouse. Although an intended insult, the name Panther City was enthusiastically embraced by locals after Fort Worth recovered economically.[3] The team is also the league's first member to use the "Lacrosse Club" moniker, similar to teams in the Premier Lacrosse League.[4]

On January 25, 2021, former Philadelphia Wings assistant Tracey Kelusky was named the team's first head coach.[5]

Inaugural season

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See also: 2022 Panther City Lacrosse Club season

Panther City debuted on December 4, 2021, against the Wings in Philadelphia. Travis Cornwall scored the first goal in franchise history as Panther City took a 1–0 lead. Despite leading 7–4 at halftime, the team could not start 1–0 as they fell to the Wings, 12–11 in overtime.[6] A week later on December 10, the franchise played its first ever home game at Dickies Arena, where they fell to the Vancouver Warriors, 14–8 in front of 7,309 fans.[7] After five games, Panther City got their first franchise win on January 15, 2022, on Long Island against the New York Riptide, 13–12 thanks to an overtime goal from rookie forward Patrick Dodds.[8] It took a month and a half and four more tries, but Panther City notched their second win and first ever home win on February 26, 11–10, in a rematch with the Warriors in front of 4,714 fans. Again it would be Patrick Dodds providing late-game heroics with a goal with 39 seconds remaining.[9] The next week, Panther City collected a consecutive win for the first time, and set a franchise record for goals scored with a 17–16 home overtime win over the Saskatchewan Rush.[10]

The streak would eventually climb to five games, catapulting the team back to the playoff race with a 6–8 record.[11] Panther City would hang in there until the penultimate week of the regular season when they lost to the Georgia Swarm. A home loss to Saskatchewan closed out the year, though Panther City still posted the best inaugural season record by an expansion team since the San Diego Seals in 2018–19.

Cessation of operations

[edit]

On August 30, 2024, the NLL announced that Panther City would cease operations effective immediately.[12]

Season-by-season record

[edit]
Season Conference W L % Finish Home Away GF GA Coach Playoffs
2022 Western 7 11 .389 5th 3–6 4–5 190 223 Tracey Kelusky Did not qualify
2023 Western 10 8 .556 3rd 6–3 4–5 204 193 Tracey Kelusky Lost Western Conference Semi-Final
2024 Unified 9 9 .500 7th 5–4 4–5 205 202 Tracey Kelusky Lost Quarterfinals
Total 3 Seasons 26 28 .481 14–13 12–15 599 618 1 Head Coach 0 Championships
Playoff Totals 2 Appearances 0 2 .000 0-0 0-2 17 21

Playoff results

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Season Game Visiting Home
2023 Western Conference Semi-Final Panther City 9 Calgary 12
2024 Quarterfinals Panther City 8 San Diego 9

Awards and honors

[edit]
Year Player Award
2022 Tracey Kelusky Les Bartley Award
Jeremy Thompson Teammate of the Year Award
2023 Jonathan Donville Rookie of the Year

Draft history

[edit]

NLL Entry Draft

[edit]

First Round Selections

  • 2021: Jonathan Donville (1st overall), Nathan Grenon (11th overall)
  • 2022: Jason Knox (5th overall), Mathieu Gautier (9th overall), Colton Lidstone (21st overall)
  • 2023: None

References

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  1. ^ "Professional lacrosse is coming to Fort Worth, Dickies Arena". Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  2. ^ "NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER EXPANSION INTO THE STATE OF TEXAS". Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  3. ^ "History of Panther Mascot". The Panther Foundation. May 2009. Archived from the original on August 26, 2009. Retrieved May 9, 2009.
  4. ^ Panther City Lacrosse Club
  5. ^ "Fort Worth's First National Lacrosse Team Names Head Coach". Fort Worth Business Press. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. ^ Panther City Lacrosse Club falls 12–11 to Wings in franchise opener
  7. ^ Panther City loses first home game
  8. ^ Panther City Lacrosse Club defeats New York Riptide, 13–12
  9. ^ Panther City hangs on for first home win
  10. ^ Malcom scores five times as Panther City edges Saskatchewan Rush, 17–16 in OT
  11. ^ Panther City slays Mammoth, 10–6
  12. ^ "Panther City Lacrosse Club to Cease Operations Effective Immediately". National Lacrosse League. 2024-08-30. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
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